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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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Bitpay
Ferguson Public Library Embraces Bitcoin Donations Amid Unrest
Riots in Ferguson, MO have closed many local businesses and schools. The local library has remained open, and has begun to accept bitcoin donations.
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By Tom Sharkey
Nov 26, 2014 at 7:17 p.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2014
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Boost vc
Boost VC Demo Day: Meet Tribe 4's Bitcoin Startups
CoinDesk goes behind the scenes with Boost VC on the startup accelerator's latest Demo Day.
Boost VC
By Tom Sharkey
Oct 30, 2014 at 9:23 p.m. UTC
Oct 30, 2014
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South Africa bitcoin POS
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Mobile payments
Wallettec Brings Bitcoin Point-of-Sale Solution to South Africa
A new partnership between Wallettec and BitPay will bring bitcoin POS payments to brick-and-mortar retailers.
South Africa bitcoin POS
By Tom Sharkey
Oct 10, 2014 at 10:16 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2014
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planning bitcoin vacation
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Travel
Planning the Perfect Bitcoin-Only Vacation
The travel industry has been particularly receptive to digital currencies, so we've helped you plan the perfect bitcoin holiday.
planning bitcoin vacation
By Tom Sharkey
Sep 27, 2014 at 2:54 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2014
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24 signs you're obsessed with bitcoin
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Features
24 Signs You're Obsessed with Bitcoin
We bitcoiners share a peculiar passion for the digital currency, so we have more in common than you’d expect.
24 signs you're obsessed with bitcoin
By Tom Sharkey
Sep 20, 2014 at 6:35 p.m. UTC
Sep 20, 2014
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popular european countries for bitcoin
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Europe
Europe's Top 5 Countries for Bitcoin ATMs
We looked at our bitcoin ATM map data to see where demand for the digital currency is the highest.
popular european countries for bitcoin
By Tom Sharkey
Sep 14, 2014 at 4:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 14, 2014
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Top 5 most popular us states for bitcoin
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Data analysis
The Top 5 US States for Bitcoin ATMs
As interest in bitcoin grows, Tom Sharkey examines the US states with the most ATMs per capita.
Top 5 most popular us states for bitcoin
By Tom Sharkey
Sep 13, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2014
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PayPal
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Paypal
PayPal Video Sparks Rumors About Potential Bitcoin Plans
A new video from PayPal provides the latest hint the online payments giant may soon enter the bitcoin space.
PayPal
By Tom Sharkey
Sep 8, 2014 at 6:05 p.m. UTC
Sep 8, 2014
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Venture capital
The Hottest Sectors in Bitcoin, Ranked by Venture Capital Flow
We've done the math to see which sectors in the bitcoin industry are most popular for venture capital investment.
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By Tom Sharkey
Sep 6, 2014 at 4:20 p.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2014
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E-commerce
9 Companies That Should Really Start Accepting Bitcoin
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By Tom Sharkey
Aug 30, 2014 at 9:55 a.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2014
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