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Bank of England praises Bitcoin and reveals investigation to issue digital currency - BitCoin Examiner

Bank of England praises Bitcoin and reveals investigation to issue digital currency - BitCoin Examiner | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
The Bank of England believes electronic currencies like Bitcoin could fundamentally change the payments industry across the world.  According to The Telegraph, the bank has been analysing cryptocurrencies and the results are now part of its One...

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Five Lessons From Bitcoin - New York Times

Five Lessons From Bitcoin - New York Times | Economics in Education | Scoop.it

My prediction is controversial. Many fervent fans are convinced that this government-free currency is for real. Their ardor may keep it going for a while, but equally Bitcoin could disappear quickly — that’s the way with speculative bubbles. So now is the moment to learn some economic lessons before the whole phenomenon is forgotten. Here are five:

 


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Bitcoin Fever Has Spawned 100+ Copycat Cryptocurrencies - ReadWrite

Bitcoin Fever Has Spawned 100+ Copycat Cryptocurrencies - ReadWrite | Economics in Education | Scoop.it


From AnonCoin to Zeuscoin, a veritable alphabet of cryptocurrency has popped up in the wake of Bitcoin's mainstream success, mostly in the past two months.


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In Search of a Stable Electronic Currency

In Search of a Stable Electronic Currency | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
Bitcoin has fluctuated wildly in value, but it could indirectly point the way toward a system of better pricing and risk management. (Interesting piece from Shiller on virtual/alternative currencies.

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EU Banking Regulator Issues Warning on Virtual Currencies Such As Bitcoin

EU Banking Regulator Issues Warning on Virtual Currencies Such As Bitcoin | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies, but the warning is largely focused on the possibility of fraud and theft.
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