I analyzed more than a million bitcoin tweets. Here's what that looks like.

https://gigaom.com/2014/04/19/i-analyzed-more-than-a-million-bitcoin-tweets-heres-what-that-looks-like/

<< In an effort to get a grip on how global a phenomenon bitcoin really is, I acquired data on more than 1.3 million tweets, spanning the month of February, about the crypto-currency. Here's a breakdown of who's tweeting, where and what they’re sharing. >>

2014-04-18 CoinReport - Irish Politician to Accept Bitcoin Campaign Donations

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=577444.0

Irish Politician to Accept Bitcoin Campaign Donations

https://coinreport.net/irish-politician-bitcoin-donations/

<< Candidate Ossian Smyth is running for Ireland's Dun Laoghaire Green Party for next month's elections. He is the first Irish politician to accept bitcoin donations for his campaign. >>

2014-04-16 Guardian - Bitcoin in the UK: where to spend it

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=574279.0

Bitcoin in the UK: where to spend it

http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/media-network-blog/2014/apr/16/bitcoin-uk-where-to-spend-it

<< From having a pint to hiring a private jet, there are options for spending your hard earned Bitcoins in the UK – but are the big brands ready to play ball? >>

2014-04-15 Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin & Money

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=572807.0

2014-04-15 Forbes - How I Paid My Bitcoin Taxes

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=572795.0

How I Paid My Bitcoin Taxes

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/04/15/how-i-paid-my-bitcoin-taxes/

<< Tax day is usually not very complicated for me. I’ve used an accountant for years and simply meet with him annually to make my financial confession. It typically takes an hour. This year, though, was a bit different. We had to talk Bitcoin. >>

Gmail does scan all emails, new Google terms clarify

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/15/gmail-scans-all-emails-new-google-terms-clarify

<< The search company has modified its terms of service to specifically state that "automated systems analyse your content". >>

Guardian and Washington Post win Pulitzer prize for NSA revelations

http://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/apr/14/guardian-washington-post-pulitzer-nsa-revelations

<< Pair awarded highest accolade in US journalism, winning Pulitzer prize for public service for stories on NSA surveillance. >>

The 10 tech commandments to avoid digital shame

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/guardianwitness-blog/2014/apr/14/the-10-tech-commandments-to-avoid-digital-shame

<< With the help of our readers and GuardianWitness, we've compiled some handy tips on how to avoid everlasting shame in the modern world – where reply all, browser history and autocorrect just seem out to get you. >>

2014-04-12 CoinDesk - Why Bitcoin is Fated for Boom and Bust

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=568781.0

Why Bitcoin is Fated for Boom and Bust

http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-fated-boom-bust/

<< Bob Swarup has extensive global experience in financial markets, macroeconomics and regulation, and  recently released his new book Money Mania: Booms, Panics, and Busts from Ancient Rome to the Great Meltdown. Here, he presents his view on why bitcoin is fated to repeat the perennial cycle of boom and bust. >>

2014-04-11 CoinDesk - Chicago Sun-Times Gets 11% of New Subscriptions in Bitcoin

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=568780.0

The NSA's Heartbleed problem is the problem with the NSA

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/12/the-nsas-heartbleed-problem-is-the-problem-with-the-nsa

<< What the agency's denial isn't telling you: it didn't even need know about the bug to vacuum your privacy and store it indefinitely. >>

Silicon Valley could force NSA reform, tomorrow. What's taking so long?

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/12/silicon-valley-nsa-reform-taking-so-long

<< Tech CEOs are complaining, but bills are languishing. Time for internet companies to pull an OKCupid and call out the NSA, on every homepage. >>

2014-04-09 Guardian - Why you should care about Bitcoin: digital currency is here to stay

http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=563856.0

Why you should care about Bitcoin: digital currency is here to stay

http://www.theguardian.com/money/us-money-blog/2014/apr/09/why-bitcoins-matter-digital-currency-future

<< Like a still obscure version of online dollars, bitcoins – or something like them – are here to stay and redefining money. >>