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

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Dutch startup BitStraat targets bars and restaurants with its new handheld bitcoin payments terminal.

The Bitcoin Payment Terminal You’ll Want To Get Your Hands On

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2015-04-20T10:24:00+01:00

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San Diego-based blockchain startup Blocktech launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund Alexandria, a decentralized, open-source, peer-to-peer “library” for all s...

Blocktech Introduces Uncensorable Peer-to-Peer Media 'Library' Alexandria

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2015-04-19T16:13:38+01:00

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The NYDFS deputy superintendent hints at BitLicense’s imminent release, Rand Paul is set to appear at a digital currency-focused event in New York City this wee...

APR 17 DIGEST: Rand Paul to Appear at Bitcoin Event, BitLicense Coming 'Very Soon'

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2015-04-17T12:57:03+01:00

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Bitcoin API-provider BlockTrail launched its new webwallet this week, including distinguishing features such as sub-wallets, hierarchical deterministic (HD) cap...

BlockTrail Enables Multi-Signature Functionality By Default In New Product Release

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2015-04-16T20:41:41+01:00

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The Bitcoin Foundation Board has elected Bruce Fenton to the position of Executive Director; Kaspersky releases a decryption tool in the battle against ransomwa...

APR 14 DIGEST: Bitcoin Foundation appoints Bruce Fenton as Executive Director and Kaspersky Releases Decryption Tool that Unlocks Ransomware

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2015-04-14T14:55:00+01:00

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could become an important pillar for Bitcoin in the near future, as director of the MIT Media Lab Joi Ito has pr...

After Hectic Week for Foundation, MIT Offers to Host a Bitcoin Standards Center

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2015-04-12T19:12:00+01:00

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New York-based bitcoin exchange Coinsetter acquired the Canadian bitcoin exchange CAVIRTEX, Microsoft seems to be working on a smart payments solution and more ...

APRIL 9 DIGEST: Coinsetter acquires CAVIRTEX, Microsoft might be working on Payment Solution

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2015-04-09T12:50:09+01:00

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According to a month-old internal document originally drafted by the management team of the Bitcoin Foundation and which has now been openly published, the foun...

Facing Bankruptcy, Bitcoin Foundation Discloses Controversial Restructuring Proposal

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2015-04-08T10:55:05+01:00

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