Bitcoin Entrepreneurs Scramble to Appeal to the Masseshttp://www.technologyreview.com/news/537061/bitcoin-entrepreneurs-scramble-to-appeal-to-the-masses/As the value of a bitcoin has plunged from more than $1,100 to around $200, the cryptographic currency’s image has been sullied. The most popular Bitcoin exchange has imploded, the currency has been used in high-profile scams and heists, and despite the fact that tens of thousands of merchants now accept bitcoins, it has failed to catch on widely as a way to buy things (see “Is Bitcoin Stalling?”). But in the eyes of the investors, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts who assembled for a conference in New York City this week, Bitcoin’s future might be brighter than ever.
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