Emily Spaven

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Emily served as CoinDesk's first managing editor from 2013 to 2015.

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Bitcoin Price Hits $300 Amid Continuing Price Rally
The price of bitcoin reached $300 today for the first time in over three months, continuing a steady climb since mid-September.
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Bitcoin price up
Bitcoin Price Hits $280
The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) hit $280 today as bitcoin continues its month-long rally.
Bitcoin price up
Scotland
Think Tank: Scotland Should Create its Own Digital Currency
Scotland should create its own digital currency, named 'ScotPound', an independent economic think tank has advised.
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UK law
Bitcoin Spam Tests 'Could Violate UK Law'
The bitcoin stress tests planned by CoinWallet could breach UK law, a legal professional has suggested.
UK law
Time-out
Bitcoin Wallet Provider Blockchain Currently Offline
Blockchain, the operator of the world’s most popular bitcoin wallet service, is currently offline.
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Archives and record keeping
UK Government Exploring Use of Blockchain Recordkeeping
The UK government is exploring the use of blockchain technology in improving the transparency and accuracy of its record keeping.
Archives and record keeping
blocks, business
Bitcoin Developers Pen Open Letter on Network Scalability
More than 30 bitcoin developers and contributors have signed a letter that discusses how the project aims to achieve consensus for scalability.
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US Silk Road Agent Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
A US secret service agent who stole $820,000 worth of bitcoin pled guilty yesterday to money laundering and obstruction of justice.
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Microsoft's John Farmer: Bitcoin is Blockchain's Least Interesting App
Microsoft director of technology and civic innovation, John Paul Farmer, explains how his team is exploring use cases for blockchain technology.
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From L-R: Anne Kim, Peter Kirby, Ryan Shea, Chelsea Barabas and Brian Forde
Microsoft Explores Blockchain Tech's Use for Social Good
The topic of how blockchain technology can be used to support social good was discussed at an event hosted by Microsoft last night.
From L-R: Anne Kim, Peter Kirby, Ryan Shea, Chelsea Barabas and Brian Forde