Virtual currency Bitcoin has been the talk of the town since Cyprus’ crisis. I read a lot, yet could not find one article that really encapsulates the phenomenon. So I compiled a set of five articles that will help you understand Bitcoin.

From Weekly Filet #107, in April 2013.

Understanding the Rise of Bitcoin

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How Do You Control 1.4 Billion People?

The New Republic

One Ordinary Day in Global Trade

bloomberg.com

2000 Days on Mars With the Curiosity Rover

The Atlantic

Global Risks Report 2020

World Economic Forum

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