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Bitcoin gets its first major U.S. exchange

Jan 26, 2015
Bitcoin is extremely volatile, but the new exchange could level things out.

So, who's behind the online black market Silk Road?

Jan 19, 2015
Ross Ulbricht, the alleged mastermind, claims he was set up.

The economics of slow money

Sep 19, 2014
A look behind the 'slow money' movement and BeetCoin with Christopher Wayne from Greenmarket Farmer's Market, and Vermont Public Radio's Angela Evancie.

Bitcoin auction gives the currency more legitimacy

Jul 2, 2014
The auction of seized bitcoins raises both awareness and value of the currency.

Bidding on bitcoin in a U.S. auction

Jun 27, 2014
The U.S. Marshal’s office auctions off bitcoin seized in Silk Road investigation.

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