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Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Hackathon with $70,000 in Prizes
Coinbase has announced details of its second hackathon competition, including $70,000 in bitcoin prizes and an all-star judging panel.
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Spare Change-to-Bitcoin Service Lawnmower Aims for Main Street Investor Appeal
Lawnmower has opened its spare change-to-bitcoin service in beta, in what it hopes will be a product that successfully entices novice investors.
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Meet Boost VC's Youngest-Ever Bitcoin Entrepreneur
CoinDesk profiles Louison Dumont, the youngest-ever bitcoin entrepreneur to be accepted into the storied San Mateo incubator Boost VC.
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Boost VC Enlists 24 Bitcoin Startups for Tribe 5
Boost VC’s launched Tribe 5 Monday with 24 bitcoin companies, bringing its total portfolio to 50 companies.
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Tim Draper, Nas Back Bitcoin API Maker BlockCypher in $3 Million Round
BlockCypher has raised more than $3m in a seed-funding round that will allow it to expand its operations in Europe and Asia.
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Singapore Exchange CoinHako Gets Personal Investment Boost from Tim Draper
Singapore bitcoin exchange and wallet CoinHako has received a personal 'six-figure' investment from Tim Draper after completing Boost VC.
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Boost VC to Invest Additional 300 BTC in Each Tribe 5 Bitcoin Startup
Boost VC has just closed a new fund to provide a 300 BTC investment to each of the companies in its upcoming startup batch.
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Boost VC Goes 'Full Bitcoin' For Next Startup Mentor Round
Startup accelerator and mentorship program Boost VC will feature only bitcoin companies in its next program, starting early 2015.
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Tim Draper-Backed Bitcoin Exchange Vaurum Rebrands as Mirror
Vaurum has officially rebranded its institutional bitcoin exchange as Mirror as it prepares to launch in new markets.
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Bitcoin-Friendly Accelerator Boost VC Raises $6.6 Million in Funding
Boost VC's latest $6.6m fund will accelerate 200 companies – many of them bitcoin focused – over three years.
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