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Why bitcoin is not likely to be the currency of the future

Business, Economics and Jobs

Bitcoins are getting popular, but there are big obstacles ahead for the virtual currency. One is that bitcoins are popular with drug cartels and those selling other illicit goods.

U.S. sanctions cut off Iranian gamers’ access to World of Warcraft

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Redesigning Monopoly: High Finance Edition

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