The Blacklist Debate: When is it OK to Meddle with Bitcoin's Code?
A developer who blacklisted gambling websites with custom bitcoin code has raised tempers, and a few interesting questions.
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Oct 17, 2014 at 4:13 p.m. UTC
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Erik Voorhees Faces $50k Fine Over Unauthorized Securities Sale
The serial entrepreneur is banned from engaging in securities offerings for five years, and must pay over $50,000.
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Jun 3, 2014 at 5:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection
In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.
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Mar 24, 2014 at 12:02 a.m. UTC
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SEC Making Inquiries Into MPEx, SatoshiDice
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has requested details on Erik Voorhees and all investors in gambling site SatoshiDice.
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Mar 20, 2014 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
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Legal Online Gambling is Next Major Bitcoin Market
The second-generation bitcoin gambling sites demonstrate market-based legitimacy and look set to bring the currency into the mainstream.
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Jan 30, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. UTC
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Roger Ver and Erik Voorhees Back Bitcoin Wallet KryptoKit
KryptoKit, the browser extension that facilitates simple bitcoin payments and encrypted messaging, has recruited three of bitcoin's biggest names.
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Jan 7, 2014 at 1:25 p.m. UTC
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Following the Money: Researcher Tracks Bitcoin Movements and Anonymity
CoinDesk interviewed a University of California researcher to talk about where bitcoins are being used and moved.
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Dec 8, 2013 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
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New SatoshiDICE owner launches Tribute game
SatoshiDICE Tribute will distribute a fraction of all bets to three top-ranked players.
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Oct 31, 2013 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2013
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How "dumb mistakes" can lead to costly bitcoin losses
How carelessness, typographical errors and software design can cost you thousands of dollars in bitcoin.
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Oct 24, 2013 at 12:38 p.m. UTC
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SatoshiDice hit by DDoS attack, but bets continue
Bitcoin gambling site SatoshiDice has recovered after being felled for several days by a DDoS attack.
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Sep 6, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2013