The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF is an ‘IQ Test’ to see who will be separated from their money

Added 07-02-13 10:24:02pm EST - “Yesterday, the world got a hearty laugh on news that the Winklevoss twins plan to launch a Bitcoin ETF. The Winklevoss twins are famous for their claim to have been co-founders of Facebook, resulting in a suit against the company…” - Dailycaller.com

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Tech at Night: Ads and privacy. Spying and nations. Bitcoin and crime.

Added 07-06-13 03:36:01am EST - “Remember "Don't be evil?" Even as Twitter plans to honor Do Not Track, even on MS Internet Explorer, Google apparently won't. I mean, I don't think I buy that Google is a criminal organization, but Google is also violating European…” - Redstate.com

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SEC Says Man Named 'The Pirate' Was — Surprise! — Running Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

Added 07-23-13 05:48:02pm EST - “On Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Trendon Shavers, a.k.a. Pirate40 with operating a 700,000 Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. At today's prices that would represent more than $65 million, but the company that Shavers…” - Wired.com

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Thailand bans using Bitcoin in any way, local startup reports

Added 07-29-13 07:12:02pm EST - “Bitcoin Co. Ltd. says it will suspend operations as a result of Thailand's new policy.” - Arstechnica.com

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Amid epic woes, Bitcoin’s largest exchange rolls out faster hardware

Added 08-06-13 12:36:02am EST - “Things look bad, but Mt. Gox's "Midas" engine tests at 500,000+ trades per second.” - Arstechnica.com

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Texas federal judge declares Bitcoin a currency, says Bitcoin investments fall under US securities law

Added 08-07-13 03:00:03pm EST - “Bitcoin's been in the news a fair bit lately due to the uncertainties surrounding the Mt. Gox exchange, where one can trade in the digital money for the official currencies of countries around the world. However, for many, Bitcoin…” - Engadget.com

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Bitcoin: Tax haven of the future

Added 08-10-13 08:10:02pm EST - “There's no way to ensure that people who make money through digital currency report their income.” - Politico.com

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Exploits leave some Android-based Bitcoin wallets open to theft

Added 08-12-13 04:24:03am EST - “If you manage Bitcoins through Android devices, you may need to keep a close eye on your virtual cash in the near future. Developers have found that multiple Android-based Bitcoin apps, such as Bitcoin Wallet and Mycelium Wallet,…” - Engadget.com

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NY regulator launches Bitcoin probe

Added 08-12-13 12:40:01pm EST - “New York's top banking regulator has issued subpoenas to several companies associated with Bitcoin as part of an inquiry into business practices of the virtual currency industry.” - Cnbc.com

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• Police probe wave of hoax bitcoin bomb threats in U.S., Canada
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How To Build A Raspberry Pi-Based Bitcoin Mining Rig

Added 08-13-13 02:00:02pm EST - “While you won't get rich running a single Raspberry Pi Bitcoin Rig, you can probably make back your initial investment in this ingenious little machine. RaspPi Bitcoin rigs are nothing new but Dave Conroy has just built one and, more…” - Techcrunch.com

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