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A lot of people are interested in Coinbase. Now the company has a chief messenger.A lot of people are interested in Coinbase. Now the company has a chief messenger.
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Rachael Horwitz joins as the company continues to fill out its C-suite.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Menlo Ventures is making its first real bet on crypto as Bitpay raises $40 millionMenlo Ventures is making its first real bet on crypto as Bitpay raises $40 million
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Not all investors or companies believe bitcoin will ultimately be used for day-to-day transactions. Menlo and Bitpay beg to differ.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Twitter, Google and Facebook have banned cryptocurrency ads — but these networks still haven’tTwitter, Google and Facebook have banned cryptocurrency ads — but these networks still haven’t
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Microsoft and Snap are exceptions — for now.

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: Chain CEO Adam Ludwin answers cryptocurrency questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Chain CEO Adam Ludwin answers cryptocurrency questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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“It’s this sort of tug-of-war between FUD and FOMO that drives the [bitcoin] price in the short run.”

By Recode Staff
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WTF are ICOs and should I invest in crypto?WTF are ICOs and should I invest in crypto?
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Chain CEO Adam Ludwin explains on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Coinbase now has an M&A boss. What sorts of things would she want to acquire?Coinbase now has an M&A boss. What sorts of things would she want to acquire?
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A cryptocurrency company could do some fairly outside-the-box acquisitions.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Brit Morin was ‘pissed off’ that more women weren’t into cryptocurrency, so she organized an event to educate themBrit Morin was ‘pissed off’ that more women weren’t into cryptocurrency, so she organized an event to educate them
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Women make up less than 30 percent of investors in bitcoin.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Circle has bought Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange, for around $400 millionCircle has bought Poloniex, a cryptocurrency exchange, for around $400 million
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It’s one of the larger deals in the crypto-economy.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Full transcript: Benchmark partner Sarah Tavel on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Benchmark partner Sarah Tavel on Recode Decode
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In venture capital, “Men get promoted based on potential and women get promoted based on what they’ve achieved. ... That is starting to change.”

By Recode Staff
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Many ICOs are ‘complete scams,’ Benchmark’s Sarah Tavel saysMany ICOs are ‘complete scams,’ Benchmark’s Sarah Tavel says
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However, Tavel still believes cryptocurrencies will be a big deal going forward.

By Eric Johnson
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Bitcoin prices are back up 30 percent over the last weekBitcoin prices are back up 30 percent over the last week
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South Korea’s finance regulator said the country would support “normal” cryptocurrency trading.

By Rani Molla
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Bitcoin could face new regulations in the U.S. after top financial cops and lawmakers raise new fears about virtual currencyBitcoin could face new regulations in the U.S. after top financial cops and lawmakers raise new fears about virtual currency
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A hearing Tuesday in the Senate could be a preview of what’s to come.

By Tony Romm
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James Altucher, the face of bitcoin, says he’s happy about Facebook’s bitcoin banJames Altucher, the face of bitcoin, says he’s happy about Facebook’s bitcoin ban
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You won’t see Altucher’s crypto ads on Facebook anymore. He says that’s a good thing.

By Peter Kafka
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It’s not just bitcoin: Look at all the stuff Facebook won’t let you advertiseIt’s not just bitcoin: Look at all the stuff Facebook won’t let you advertise
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No guns, no sex and no bad grammar.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook is banning all ads promoting cryptocurrencies — including bitcoin and ICOsFacebook is banning all ads promoting cryptocurrencies — including bitcoin and ICOs
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It’s an “intentionally broad” policy aimed at stopping scammers.

By Kurt Wagner
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Look out for more millennial buyers of cryptocurrency now that it’s free to purchaseLook out for more millennial buyers of cryptocurrency now that it’s free to purchase
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It’s an asset, not a payment method.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Stripe is giving up on bitcoin as a payment methodStripe is giving up on bitcoin as a payment method
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By the time the transaction is done, the price of bitcoin could have changed.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Bitcoin broker Coinbase booked $1 billion in revenue last year — so the company has told hovering VCs to back offBitcoin broker Coinbase booked $1 billion in revenue last year — so the company has told hovering VCs to back off
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Coinbase issues a statement that warns its own shareholders.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Bitcoin’s price dropped 50 percent in one monthBitcoin’s price dropped 50 percent in one month
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Bye-bye $20,000. Hello $10,000.

By Rani Molla
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Tech can’t prevent the next ‘bomb cyclone,’ but it can help businesses survive itTech can’t prevent the next ‘bomb cyclone,’ but it can help businesses survive it
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Innovations like “digital twins,” predictive analytics and blockchain can help companies prepare for and react to severe weather events.

By Tanja Rueckert
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What were the biggest tech stories of 2017?What were the biggest tech stories of 2017?
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Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode count down the Top 10 news items of the year on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan QuinnBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are just getting started, says Spark Capital’s Megan Quinn
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Quinn, an investor in the crypto trading platform Coinbase, says “the toothpaste is out of the tube.”

By Eric Johnson
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The SEC is promising to get tough on cryptocurrencies — even as it gives them a tacit blessingThe SEC is promising to get tough on cryptocurrencies — even as it gives them a tacit blessing
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Jay Clayton weighs in with 2,300 words of guidance.

By Theodore Schleifer
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The Coinbase founder sent a warning to bitcoin investors: ‘Please invest responsibly’The Coinbase founder sent a warning to bitcoin investors: ‘Please invest responsibly’
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A reminder that investing is risky.

By Kurt Wagner
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Coinbase is now the No. 1 iPhone app in the U.S.Coinbase is now the No. 1 iPhone app in the U.S.
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Thank $18,000 bitcoin.

By Rani Molla
The Recode 100
Brian Armstrong rode the cryptocurrency craze to create a bitcoin unicornBrian Armstrong rode the cryptocurrency craze to create a bitcoin unicorn
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Armstrong is No. 54 on the Recode 100.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Bitcoin is at $10K — and that’s just the beginning of how it will revolutionize moneyBitcoin is at $10K — and that’s just the beginning of how it will revolutionize money
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For the first time, we have a truly global technology revolution on our hands, fueled by smartphones, sensors and blockchain tech.

By Jalak Jobanputra
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How exactly did we arrive at this bitcoin phenomenon?How exactly did we arrive at this bitcoin phenomenon?
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Bitcoin has doubled in value over the last three months.

By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
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Silicon Valley is obsessed with ICOs — here’s whySilicon Valley is obsessed with ICOs — here’s why
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Get to know the Initial Coin Offering.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Full transcript: Blockchain expert and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Blockchain expert and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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What is blockchain? And why do we care?

By Recode Staff
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What is blockchain?What is blockchain?
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire answers your questions about bitcoin and other uses for blockchains on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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The blockchain future is here. And it needs a few good names.The blockchain future is here. And it needs a few good names.
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Please, let’s not have any more scary-sounding names like Enigma and BlockCypher.

By Jeff Schulz
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Supposed bitcoin founder says ‘goodbye’ after presenting fake evidenceSupposed bitcoin founder says ‘goodbye’ after presenting fake evidence
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Craig Steven Wright’s claim was met with intense skepticism.

By Russell Brandom
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Craig Wright claims he is the enigmatic Bitcoin inventorCraig Wright claims he is the enigmatic Bitcoin inventor
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As suspected

By Vlad Savov
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Bitcoin’s Nightmare Scenario Has Come to PassBitcoin’s Nightmare Scenario Has Come to Pass
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The network’s capacity to process transactions has maxed out.

By Ben Popper
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Bitcoin Is on the Verge of Splitting in TwoBitcoin Is on the Verge of Splitting in Two
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Two sides are pushing forward with different versions of the software.

By Ben Popper
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Say the Big, Bad ‘B’ Word: Bitcoin and the Internet of MoneySay the Big, Bad ‘B’ Word: Bitcoin and the Internet of Money
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Go ahead and say the word “bitcoin,” and acknowledge that it’s the actual platform that is driving this innovation that we’re all building on.

By Jeremy Allaire
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The Growing Bitcoin Economy, in Five ChartsThe Growing Bitcoin Economy, in Five Charts
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This week, bitcoin prices rose to their highest level in 2015.

By Timothy B. Lee
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What’s the Difference Between PayPal and a Bank?What’s the Difference Between PayPal and a Bank?
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Both PayPal and Chase say there’s still a line between their businesses, even as both look to mobile payments.

By Eric Johnson