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Even Wall Street Is Worried About Inequality
Even if shots have been fired, resistance is expected from those concerned with the bottom line.
Bitcoin Isn’t Broken, Despite a Potential Flaw
Cornell University researchers claim to have discovered a potential new vulnerability, but users appear unconcerned.
The Feds Nabbed the Silk Road's Biggest Drug Dealer, But Bitcoin Doesn't Care
One of the top drug dealers of the Silk Road—the recently shutdown dark web marketplace for illegal wares—has been flipped by the Feds. So why is Bitcoin climbing in value?
Why Bitcoin Boomed During the Government Shutdown
As the debt ceiling crisis neared a breaking point, bitcoin prices hit a five-month high. Is there a connection?
College Students Are Being Fleeced By the Government
The average student now leaves school with $27,000 in loan debt, which can quickly balloon into the hundreds of thousands upon default once the interest and fees start piling up.
The Cost of New Student Loans Just Doubled
For prospective college students, it’s more bad news on what is already a bleak outlook.
Silicon Valley Titans Think This New Stanford Grad Can Make Wallets Irrelevant
21-year-old Lucas Duplan raised the largest seed round ever for his mobile payments app.
How We Came to Misunderstand Meritocracy
Much to the chagrin of the man who coined the term half a century ago, we’re missing the point.
Bitcoin Faces Its Critics
Is this the beginning of the internet-of-finance? Or is it a cypherpunk pipe dream?
The Liberty Reserve Shutdown Shows Bitcoin What Not To Do
Bitcoiners aren’t looking to build the next Napster, they have their eyes set on the iTunes store.
Bitcoin Grows Up
On a recent balmy Friday in beautiful San Jose, an anonymous crypto currency was invading an anonymous convention center.
Could Bitcoin Help Everyone Else Avoid Taxes Like Apple?
Given what’s happening on a far grander scale, is such a reality really that ridiculous?