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The Rise of the Cryptocurrency Gift Economy
Contrary to popular belief, the majority of bitcoins aren't spent on gambling services or narcotics, but tips and donations.
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By Brett Scott
Feb 18, 2014 at 11:38 a.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2014
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Will America Follow Washington State's Lead and Classify Bitcoin as 'Money'?
Unlike many other controversial topics debated by government, the support and criticism of digital currencies transcend party lines.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jan 28, 2014 at 10:06 a.m. UTC
Jan 28, 2014
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