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bitcoin
A yearlong trip around the world – using only bitcoin
Jewish Journal
August 18, 2015
Felix Weis has gotten used to blank stares anytime he tries to pay for something. Since January, the 28-year-old freelance computer programmer from Luxembourg has been on a trip around the world using only bitcoin.
Silk Road operator convicted on U.S. drug charges
Jewish Journal
February 4, 2015
The suspected operator of the underground website Silk Road was convicted on Wednesday on narcotics and other criminal charges for his role in orchestrating a scheme that enabled around $200 million of anonymous online drug sales using bitcoins.
Bitcoin makes aliyah: Cryptocurrency finds Israeli fans
Jewish Journal
June 12, 2014
Blocks away from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the headquarters of two major banks, in the corner of the lobby of a boutique hotel, Nimrod Gruber sticks his hand into an ATM.
Israel launches a virtual coin
Jewish Journal
March 27, 2014
A virtual currency called “Bitcoin” has become popular in the past few months.
Israel warns public on bitcoin risks, mulls regulation
Jewish Journal
February 19, 2014
Israel said on Wednesday it was considering regulation of bitcoin and warned citizens that using such decentralized virtual currencies was risky.
Israeli startups dream of a Bitcoin world
Jewish Journal
February 11, 2014
\”Welcome to the new economy,\” boasts a sign at the entrance of the self-styled Bitcoin Embassy in the heart of Tel Aviv.
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