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    Is Bitcoin a Bubble?

    Most people have never heard of biotcoins , but the virtual currency is the latest rage of the financial media. Kevin Roose, who writes on business for New York magazine, admits he should have known better. He succumbed to the urge to buy a bitcoin — on a red phone at a CVS Pharmacy. We explains how he did it and what he got when he sold it.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Most people have never heard of biotcoins, but the virtual currency is the latest rage of the financial media.Kevin Roose, who writes on business for New York magazine, admits he should have known better. He succumbed to the urge to buy a bitcoin — on a red phone at a CVS Pharmacy. We explains how he did it and what he got when he sold it.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Kevin Roose

      New York Times tech columnist and co-host of the “Hard Fork” podcast

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    3. 42:25Is Bitcoin a Bubble?You’re reading this
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