Aaron van Wirdum

Aaron van Wirdum is a freelance journalist. He studied Politics and Society in Historical Perspective at Utrecht University, and specialized himself in the influence of freedom of speech and communication technologies on social structures

Author’s posts

The publicly traded shares of the Bitcoin Investment Trust have officially started trading on the public markets, Bitcoin startup Case has launched its Bitcoin ...

MAY 5 DIGEST: GBTC Begins Trading on Public Markets, Credit Card Sized Bitcoin Wallet Launches at TechCrunch Disrupt NY

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2015-05-05T12:35:10+01:00

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Bitcoin API provider Blocktrail has discovered a bug in BitGo’s security platform that causes Bitstamp's transaction data to be identifiable on the blockchain. ...

BitGo Bug Reveals Bitstamp Deposit and Withdrawal Information

Aaron van Wirdum

2015-05-04T10:26:38+01:00

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21 Inc. plans to embed ASIC bitcoin mining chips into everyday devices, BitGo is said to be patenting Bitcoin's multi signature capabilities, and more news. ...

MAY 1 DIGEST: 21 Inc. to Embed ASIC Bitcoin Mining Chips Into Everyday Devices, BitGo Said to be Patenting Bitcoin Multisig

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2015-05-01T15:34:25+01:00

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Bryan Micon, operator of the closed down bitcoin-fueled poker site Seals With Clubs, has been charged by the Nevada Attorney General with operating an unlicense...

Seals With Clubs Operator Charged, Launches Defense Fund

Aaron van Wirdum

2015-04-30T20:18:05+01:00

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The judge in the Silk Road trial denied a motion from Ross Ulbricht’s defense for a new trial despite federal agents’ alleged corruption, Richard Branson will o...

APRIL 28 DIGEST: Silk Road Judge Denies Retrial and Richard Branson Will Host Bitcoin Summit on Private Island

Aaron van Wirdum

2015-04-28T12:50:25+01:00

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Interpol develops its own altcoin for conducting crime research, Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul believes Bitcoin should not be feared or regulated,...

APR 24 DIGEST: Interpol Creates Its Own Crypto Coin, Rand Paul Chides Bitcoin 'Naysayers'

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2015-04-24T12:35:00+01:00

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The three Bitcoin core developers who were, up until now, funded by the Bitcoin Foundation will join the MIT Media Lab's newly established Digital Currency Init...

MIT to Take Over Funding of Three Bitcoin Core Developers

Aaron van Wirdum

2015-04-23T10:42:20+01:00

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against KnC miner; A New Jersey police officer has been charged with official misconduct and receiving stolen property aft...

APR 21 DIGEST: KnC Miner Sued by Customers, NJ Cop Caught Selling Stolen Mining Equipment

Aaron van Wirdum

2015-04-21T12:49:57+01:00

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