Tom Sharkey

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Tom Sharkey is a New York-based writer and entrepreneur. He is particularly interested in digital currencies, startups, online media, technology and strategic management.

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11 Top Responses from Andreas Antonopoulos' Reddit AMA
Noted security expert Andreas Antonopoulos recently took to Reddit as the latest influencer in bitcoin to host an AMA.
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Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Implicated in Silk Road Trial
Today in court, a witness from the US Department of Homeland Security claimed that Mark Karpeles was once suspected to be Dread Pirate Roberts.
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Silk Road Trial Begins in New York
Accused Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht stood trial today for charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the online black market.
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Bitcoin Makes Notable Appearance at CES Despite Recent Scandal
Bitcoin made its presence known at one of the tech industry's biggest conventions this week, even in the face of heightened skepticism.
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6 (More) Bitcoin Myths Debunked
We've all heard them before. As such a novel and complex innovation, bitcoin is ripe with myths and misunderstanding from those not 'in the know'.
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10 Bitcoin Resolutions for 2015
In the spirit of the new year, here are 10 bitcoin resolutions that will help you look at 2015 with a fresh perspective.
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A Year in Headlines: CoinDesk's Top News Stories of 2014
It has been a momentous year for bitcoin, with both good and bad news making the headlines. Here are CoinDesk's most popular news stories of 2014.
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The 7 Biggest Crypto Scandals of 2014
Whether it was bankruptcy, allegations of fraud or clashes with the government, the bitcoin industry faced a fair share of scandal in 2014.
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The 10 Most Influential People in Bitcoin 2014
Members of the bitcoin community had a big impact on the digital currency this year. Here are CoinDesk's 10 most significant influencers of 2014.
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Boost VC to Invest Additional 300 BTC in Each Tribe 5 Bitcoin Startup
Boost VC has just closed a new fund to provide a 300 BTC investment to each of the companies in its upcoming startup batch.
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