Too Many Bitcoins: Making Sense of Exaggerated Inventory Claims
The total number of bitcoins in claimed ownership is greater than the total mined so far. How is this possible?
The total number of bitcoins in claimed ownership is greater than the total mined so far. How is this possible?
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The Arnhem Bitcoincity project in the Netherlands now includes a local Spar supermarket.
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Toronto-based startup hub Decentral has rebranded, launching a video news and dashboard site devoted to decentralized technology information.
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Riots in Ferguson, MO have closed many local businesses and schools. The local library has remained open, and has begun to accept bitcoin donations.
The American Red Cross has announced it will now accept bitcoin donations through BitPay ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Western Union has forced Facebook to remove a bitcoin parody of one of its ads.
Kraken has been selected to oversee the distribution of Mt Gox's remaining assets and investigate its missing bitcoins.
Bitcoin entrepreneur and banking family scion Matthew Mellon will serve as executive committee chairman for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
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Agora Commodities has announced it will rebrand under the name Crypto Bullion Group, a decision that finds it bolstering its commitment to bitcoin.
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