Timothy B. Lee
Timothy B. Lee
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Timothy B. Lee covers technology policy, including copyright and patent law, telecom regulation, privacy, and free speech. He also writes about the economics of technology. He has previously written for Ars Technica and Forbes. You can follow him on Twitter, Google+, or send him email.

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The Winklevoss bitcoin investment pays off

The Winklevoss bitcoin investment pays off

In April, the Winklevoss brothers said they had $11 million in bitcoins. Since then, bitcoin’s price has almost tripled.

The Bitcoin ‘bubble’ in one FAQ

The Bitcoin ‘bubble’ in one FAQ

Is today’s Bitcoin price of more than $300 a bubble? This FAQ considers the arguments on both sides

No, Bitcoin isn’t broken

No, Bitcoin isn’t broken

Two Cornell researchers say Bitcoin is fundamentally broken. Here’s why they’re wrong.

How we protect ourselves from the NSA

How we protect ourselves from the NSA

Users say they spend less time on Gmail, use more encryption software, and much more.