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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Why I am leaving the best job I ever had

Max Schireson

Will We Ever?

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