Tom Sharkey

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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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6 Things Bitcoin Has Made Possible
6 Things Bitcoin Has Made Possible for the First Time
Bitcoin has already proven to be a gamechanger, allowing us to do things previously thought impractical or even impossible.
6 Things Bitcoin Has Made Possible
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Academics Call for Revisions to New York's BitLicense Proposal
Two research fellows from George Mason University have suggested changes be made to the current BitLicense proposal.
bitlicense revisions
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The 9 Most Useful Bitcoin Data Resources
These websites provide information on pricing, trading, market capitalisations, blockchain statistics and more.
bitcoin data
Bitcoin Artwork
10 Impressive Bitcoin-Inspired Art Pieces
Whether through oil paintings or other media, these bitcoin artworks showcase the community's creativity.
Bitcoin Artwork
Bitcoin Trends 2014
5 Bitcoin Trends That Have Emerged in 2014 (So Far)
A number of trends have emerged this year that could shape the direction and velocity of bitcoin's growth.
Bitcoin Trends 2014
Bitcoin Heroes and villains
The 8 Biggest Bitcoin Heroes and Villains of 2014 (So Far)
Every hero needs a villain. Here are the eight most prominent figures of the year for and against bitcoin.
Bitcoin Heroes and villains
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Free Multi-Signature API Could Help Boost Bitcoin App Security
BlockCypher has released an API that allows developers to implement 'multisig' authentication in an hour, it says.
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7 Must-See Bitcoin Documentaries
These films aim to educate the public about bitcoin's different use cases and its value to global society.
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The 14 Weirdest Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin
The 14 Weirdest Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin
Innovative startups have made it easy for merchants to sell products for bitcoin. Here are some of the strangest.
The 14 Weirdest Things You Can Buy With Bitcoin
If digital currencies were technology companies
If Digital Currencies Were Popular Technology Companies ...
If bitcoin is the Google of digital currencies, then which altcoin would be Apple?
If digital currencies were technology companies