Bitcoin in the Headlines: Bad News Fatigue
Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly look at global bitcoin news, analysing media coverage and its impact. This week, despite a relative shortage of bitcoin news, the digital currency has still captivated a considerable amount of attention from the mainstream media. It also seems that, perhaps fatigued with the recurring negativity around the subject, the media has engaged in deeper analysis. From examining the viability of the digital currency as a payment method to the usual price debate and mention of crime, this week's coverage has something for everyone. CoinDesk takes a look at the....
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