BlogHide Resteemsgpus55 (26)in bitcoin • 6 years agoThe Daily: Bitmain Valued at $12 Billion, New US Crypto Exchange Opens for BusinessIn today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover how Bitmain’s valuation reached $ 12 billion, the opening of a new US-based crypto exchange, and Binance’s decision to donate $ 1 million to flood…gpus55 (26)in bitcoin • 7 years agoFreedom of the Press Foundation Now Accepts Five CryptocurrenciesOn June 18 the non-profit organization the Freedom of the Press Foundation announced people can now donate five different cryptocurrencies to the organization that supports free speech…gpus55 (26)in bitcoin • 7 years agoSatoshi Nakamoto Known to CIA? FBI? Created by NSA? 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