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Claire Downs


Claire Downs is a tech reporter who covers the intersection of the internet and pop culture. A third-generation worker in the Chicago futures industry, she specializes in cryptocurrencies and altcoins. Her work can also be seen in Cosmopolitan, Vice Motherboard, VH1.com, and Merry Jane.

Trevor Loudon and KeyWiki

This creepy wiki is keeping track of all your online anti-Trump activity

If you liked a liberal Facebook page, you might have a page here.

On Mar 8, 2018 by Claire Downs

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how does bcc work?

The fascinating history of bcc’ing

You use it every day, but how much do you really know about bcc'ing?

On Mar 1, 2018 by Claire Downs

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Facebook Makes It Impossible to Truly Deactivate

Facebook makes it impossible to truly leave

Just because you leave Facebook, that doesn’t mean it will leave you.

On Feb 26, 2018 by Claire Downs

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Looking down double stairway in Montecrypto game

You could win $11,000 in Bitcoin by beating this puzzle

The creators of 'Montecrypto: The Bitcoin Enigma' will only reveal themselves after someone beats it.

On Feb 20, 2018 by Claire Downs

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Pineapple Fund - Man placing Bitcoin into open hands

A mysterious Bitcoin philanthropist is giving away millions to charity

The Pineapple Fund is creating a new model for philanthropy.

On Feb 20, 2018 by Claire Downs

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how to pay taxes on Bitcoin

10 tips for paying your taxes on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

Yes, you have to pay taxes on your Bitcoin gains.

On Feb 19, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is EOS

Thanks to EOS, there’s a dApp for that

The cryptocurrency has been called the 'Ethereum Killer.'

On Feb 14, 2018 by Claire Downs

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NEO cryptocurrency with coin overlay

Could NEO be ‘The One’ for cryptocurrency?

The cryptocurrency wants to create a 'smart economy.'

On Feb 13, 2018 by Claire Downs

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What is Monero? Monero logo with binary overlay

Meet North Korea and Lana Del Rey’s new favorite cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency has made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

On Feb 9, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is dash?

Can cryptocurrency Dash overcome its seedy past?

Third time might be the charm.

On Feb 8, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is tron

Why critics are skeptical of TRON, the buzzworthy cryptocurrency

TRON is getting another reboot.

On Feb 6, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is tether

Why everyone in the crypto world is freaking out about Tether

The controversial altcoin could shake public confidence in cryptocurrencies.

On Feb 1, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is stellar lumens

Stellar offers a bold new way of exchanging money

Meet the newest Bitcoin alternative.

On Jan 31, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is Cardano?

The cryptocurrency disrupted by science

Cardano is one worth keeping an eye on.

On Jan 30, 2018 by Claire Downs

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what is ethereum : 3D rendering of Ethereum cryptocurrency

Why Ethereum may be a better investment than Bitcoin

Ethereum powers the cryptocurrency Ether, but it’s capable of much more.

On Jan 29, 2018 by Claire Downs

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