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"What is Bitcoin?" Is Google's 4th Most Searched "What is...?" Term of 2014 - CryptoCoinsNews

"What is Bitcoin?" Is Google's 4th Most Searched "What is...?" Term of 2014 - CryptoCoinsNews | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Google, the most popular online search engine everywhere in the world (except for China) has revealed its highly anticipated search lists for the year 2014. With the year’s data collection close to an end, “What is Bitcoin?
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Google's Project Loon Expands Bitcoin Access to Developing World - CryptoCoinsNews

Google's Project Loon Expands Bitcoin Access to Developing World - CryptoCoinsNews | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

One problem with digital currency and Bitcoin in the modern world is its inherent connection to the internet. Using internet access as a backbone isn’t a weakness; rather, the issue is with the world not having a fully-integrated internet system set in place. Some places like the United States and Europe are incredibly close to the internet being as common as electricity, but underdeveloped regions still have problems.


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Google to Launch Digital Currency Exchange to Rival Bitcoin

In today's video, Christopher Greene of AMTV reports on the digital currency revolution.

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Google looks into accepting Bitcoin, but realistically its options are very ... - ExtremeTech

Google looks into accepting Bitcoin, but realistically its options are very ... - ExtremeTech | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The first thing to know about Bitcoin has nothing to do with how it works or what the current value of one is — of primary importance is the fanatical devotion Bitcoin users have to the mother of all cryptocurrencies. Many fans of Bitcoin promote the anonymous internet money at every turn, encouraging others to use it as a way to combat everything from government overreach to unethical banking practices. This is why cryptocurrencies are still a thing. Bitcoin enthusiasts scored a major victory when Overstock and Zynga started accepting Bitcoins recently, and that prompted one fan to start asking other internet companies what their plans were. Surprisingly, the one organization he got anywhere with was Google.

 

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Google Is Looking At How It Can Use Bitcoin For Its Payments Products

Google Is Looking At How It Can Use Bitcoin For Its Payments Products | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

A marketing manager named Jarar Malik from Pakistan decided to email the CEOs of top tech companies in the U.S. to see if they would start accepting Bitcoin.

 



Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-is-exploring-bitcoin-2014-1#ixzz2rGHgZN8u

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Google Search Study Hints at 'Shady Truth' of Bitcoin Users - CoinDesk

Google Search Study Hints at 'Shady Truth' of Bitcoin Users - CoinDesk | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have published a new paper examining the characteristics of US bitcoin users.
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Google Analyst: Bitcoin Could Be 'The Internet of Money' - CoinDesk

Google Analyst: Bitcoin Could Be 'The Internet of Money' - CoinDesk | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it


Bitcoin holds potential to act as “the Internet of money” if regulated correctly, according to a new report from Google policy advisor Andy Yee.

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Google Coin May Stand Up Against Bitcoin - Guardian Liberty Voice

Google Coin May Stand Up Against Bitcoin - Guardian Liberty Voice | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

A recent e-mail conversation between Google executives and a curious columnist had indicated the internet giant’s intention to include Bitcoin as a medium of payment for transactions. However, the truth might be far from this and Google may be already on the road to stand up against Bitcoin with its own Google Coin.

 
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Google Says It Has No Current Plans Regarding Bitcoin

Google Says It Has No Current Plans Regarding Bitcoin | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
A popular Reddit submission today suggested Google's payment team was looking to incorporate Bitcoin, naturally sparking a lot of excitement in the virtual.
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Snowden and bitcoin: The 2 trends that really matter in 2013

Snowden and bitcoin: The 2 trends that really matter in 2013 | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Summarizing 2013, Edward Snowden and the NSA don't show up in the top 10 Google search results, which instead look suspiciously like a tabloid year-in-summary with "Harlem Shake" and "Royal Baby." This is expected.
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