Bitcoin Could Transform Internet of Things into Vast Data Marketplace
Researchers anticipate a future where sensors transmit money alongside data, as they are paid in bitcoin for their information.
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Oct 3, 2014 at 3:31 p.m. UTC
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Study: Illicit Goods Use, Age and Politics Predict Bitcoin Holdings
Researchers at the University of Illinois have analysed a survey to explore the identity of bitcoiners.
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Sep 19, 2014 at 12:06 p.m. UTC
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International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin
Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.
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Aug 26, 2014 at 2:42 p.m. UTC
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DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity
Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.
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Jun 27, 2014 at 2:51 a.m. UTC
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US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining
A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.
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Jun 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
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Study: Speculation Isn't the Sole Driver of Bitcoin Prices
The newly released academic paper found evidence that the bitcoin market is maturing and building fundamentals.
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Jun 4, 2014 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
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Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence
A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.
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Jun 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2014
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New Paper Explores Cooling Challenges in Bitcoin Mining Industry
A new white paper provides an in-depth look at the cooling challenges experienced by large-scale bitcoin mines.
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Apr 13, 2014 at 1:55 p.m. UTC
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California Scientist Seeks Cancer Cure With Bitcoin
Gene and Cell Technologies, a California-based stem cell research center, now accepts bitcoin.
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Jan 25, 2014 at 9:58 a.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2014
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Should you mine for profit or proteins?
As your GPU loses traction with Bitcoin, you could start mining other coins - or you could give some power to a worthy cause like Folding@home for proteins
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Jun 6, 2013 at 8:57 a.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2013