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Coinpunk offers DIY Bitcoin wallet

Danny BradburyMay 23, 2013

Coinpunk offers a roll-your-own Bitcoin wallet service that can be hosted on your own web server, or a hosting provider's one.

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Already bigger than some currencies, Bitcoin can get bigger, Gavin Andresen says

Carrie KirbyMay 21, 2013

CoinDesk sat down with Gavin Andresen, chief scientist for the Bitcoin Foundation and lead developer for the Bitcoin open-source project.

BIG PICTURE: “The world is grappling right now with different supply chain issues like getting ventilators and masks around the world as opposed to bitcoin mining,” says Hut 8’s CEO. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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In Canada They’re ‘Essential,’ In Argentina They’re Shut Down: Bitcoin Miners Reckon With COVID-19

Leigh CuenApr 17, 2020

Here's how the "Great Lockdown" is redrawing the bitcoin mining landscape. The halving and economic crisis may be priced-in – but local politics aren't.

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Bitcoin will ease e-commerce pain says BitPay’s Gallippi

Carrie KirbyMay 21, 2013

While covering Bitcoin 2013 this past weekend, CoinDesk sat down and talked with Tony Gallippi, co-founder and CEO of the payment processing firm BitPay.

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BitInstant’s Charlie Shrem sees Bitcoin battles ahead #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

Largely untapped markets such as global remittances represent a huge opportunity for Bitcoin, BitInstant founder Charlie Shrem said at Bitcoin 2013.

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BitPay CEO Tony Gallippi warns against DIY Bitcoin fails #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

BitPay CEO Tony Gallippi made a case at Bitcoin 2013 for why the digital currency needs payment networks like his.

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CoinDesk talks with Roger Ver, ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

Bitcoin investor and evangelist Roger Ver -- "Bitcoin Jesus," some call him -- used bitcoins to buy his plane ticket to San Jose for Bitcoin 2013.

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Bitcoin 2013 in review

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

Walking into the San Jose Convention Center this weekend, at first you might mistake the crowd for just another programming conference.....

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Coinlab, BitPay, Coinbase, BitInstant execs offer startup how-tos #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

What's life like for a bitcoin startup? A panel of entrepreneurs tackled that topic during a panel discussion Sunday at Bitcoin 2013.

Left to right: Moderator Mark Edge, Coinlab.com CEO Peter Vessenes, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, BitPay CEO Tony Gallippi and BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem. Photo by Carrie Kirby.

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Lamassu, RoboCoin Bitcoin ATMs show their stuff in San Jose #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

Two machines for changing dollars to bitcoins were on the show floor at the Bitcoin 2013 show in San Jose.

Image from Lamassu Bitcoin Ventures website, http://lamassubtc.com/

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Tuur Demeester: Bitcoin still a great investment #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 20, 2013

Even at today's prices ($120.50 as of mid-day on May 19), Bitcoin remains a very good investment, says MacroTrends publisher Tuur Demeester.

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Liberty-focused non-profits find a friend in Bitcoin #Bitcoin2013

Carrie KirbyMay 19, 2013

Representatives from three non-profits that accept donations in bitcoins say their groups' freedom- and peace-focused missions mesh with the Bitcoin ethos.