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	The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers]. Several noteworthy publications have referenced the BPI data or price, such as the BBC,<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29507443 BBC - Bitcoin price falls to 11-month low</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25332746 BBC - Bitcoin: Price v hype</ref> WSJ,<ref>http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/09/19/bitbeat-more-pain-for-bitcoin-prices-are-chinese-miners-to-blame/ WSJ BitBeat: More Pain For Bitcoin Prices; Are Chinese Miners To Blame? </ref> Reuters,<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/11/us-investing-bitcoin-idUSBREA191Y220140211 Reuters - Bitcoin plunges after marketplace indefinitely halts withdrawals</ref> The Guardian,<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/08/kyrgyzstan-bitcoin-experiment-migrant-savings The Guardian - Kyrgyzstan bitcoin experiment promises migrant workers big savings</ref> NY Times,<ref>http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/01/single-winner-of-all-bitcoins-in-u-s-auction/ NY Times - Single Winner of All Bitcoins in U.S. Auction</ref> CNBC,<ref>http://www.cnbc.com/id/101916834 CNBC - Bitcoin gets bit by a summertime swoon</ref> TIME,<ref>http://time.com/money/3474838/bitcoin-price-crash/ TIME - Bitcoin’s Price Plummeted Over the Weekend</ref> Bloomberg,<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-07/bitcoin-price-falls-as-mt-gox-exchange-halts-activity.html Bloomberg - Bitcoin Price Plunges as Mt. Gox Exchange Halts Activity</ref> MarketWatch,<ref>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/coindesk-bitcoin-price-index-falls-to-session-lows-2014-02-24 MarketWatch - CoinDesk bitcoin price index falls to session lows</ref> TechCrunch,<ref>http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/30/bitcoin-slips-in-the-wake-of-the-irss-tax-decision/ TechCrunch - Bitcoin Slips In The Wake Of The IRS’s Tax Decision</ref> Business Insider<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-prices-tank-2014-6 Business Insider - Bitcoin Prices Plunge As US Government Prepares To Auction Off Huge Stake</ref> and Forbes.<ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/03/26/warren-buffett-says-bitcoin-is-a-mirage-why-marc-andreessen-thinks-hes-wrong/ Forbes - Bitcoin Battle: Warren Buffett vs. Marc Andreessen</ref>		The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers]. Several noteworthy publications have referenced the BPI data or price, such as the BBC,<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29507443 BBC - Bitcoin price falls to 11-month low</ref><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25332746 BBC - Bitcoin: Price v hype</ref> WSJ,<ref>http://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2014/09/19/bitbeat-more-pain-for-bitcoin-prices-are-chinese-miners-to-blame/ WSJ BitBeat: More Pain For Bitcoin Prices; Are Chinese Miners To Blame? </ref> Reuters,<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/11/us-investing-bitcoin-idUSBREA191Y220140211 Reuters - Bitcoin plunges after marketplace indefinitely halts withdrawals</ref> The Guardian,<ref>http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/08/kyrgyzstan-bitcoin-experiment-migrant-savings The Guardian - Kyrgyzstan bitcoin experiment promises migrant workers big savings</ref> NY Times,<ref>http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/07/01/single-winner-of-all-bitcoins-in-u-s-auction/ NY Times - Single Winner of All Bitcoins in U.S. Auction</ref> CNBC,<ref>http://www.cnbc.com/id/101916834 CNBC - Bitcoin gets bit by a summertime swoon</ref> TIME,<ref>http://time.com/money/3474838/bitcoin-price-crash/ TIME - Bitcoin’s Price Plummeted Over the Weekend</ref> Bloomberg,<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-07/bitcoin-price-falls-as-mt-gox-exchange-halts-activity.html Bloomberg - Bitcoin Price Plunges as Mt. Gox Exchange Halts Activity</ref> MarketWatch,<ref>http://www.marketwatch.com/story/coindesk-bitcoin-price-index-falls-to-session-lows-2014-02-24 MarketWatch - CoinDesk bitcoin price index falls to session lows</ref> TechCrunch,<ref>http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/30/bitcoin-slips-in-the-wake-of-the-irss-tax-decision/ TechCrunch - Bitcoin Slips In The Wake Of The IRS’s Tax Decision</ref> Business Insider<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-prices-tank-2014-6 Business Insider - Bitcoin Prices Plunge As US Government Prepares To Auction Off Huge Stake</ref> and Forbes.<ref>http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/03/26/warren-buffett-says-bitcoin-is-a-mirage-why-marc-andreessen-thinks-hes-wrong/ Forbes - Bitcoin Battle: Warren Buffett vs. Marc Andreessen</ref>

	==State of Bitcoin ~~Report~~==		== Consensus 2015 ==
			CoinDesk's first conference is [http://www.coindesk.com/events/consensus-2015/ Consensus 2015]. The event is planned to take place in New York on September 10th<ref>http://www.coindesk.com/announcing-consensus-2015-a-summit-on-digital-currencies-and-blockchain-technologies/ CoinDesk - Announcing Consensus 2015</ref>.

			==State of Bitcoin Reports==
	In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report.<ref>http://recode.net/2014/02/27/almost-everything-you-want-to-know-about-bitcoin-in-one-report/ Re/Code - (Almost) Everything You Want to Know About Bitcoin, in One Report</ref> The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”		In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report.<ref>http://recode.net/2014/02/27/almost-everything-you-want-to-know-about-bitcoin-in-one-report/ Re/Code - (Almost) Everything You Want to Know About Bitcoin, in One Report</ref> The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”
	CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014. This highlighted that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter,<ref>http://gigaom.com/2014/07/11/this-week-in-bitcoin-vc-investment-is-up-and-shows-no-signs-of-stopping-after-xapo/] Gigaom - This week in bitcoin: VC investment is up and shows no signs of stopping after Xapo.</ref> and that VC investment was pouring into European Bitcoin startups.<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com.au/europe-bitcoin-investment-surge-2014-7 Business Insider - Investors Are Plowing Into European Bitcoin Firms Faster Than Any Other Region In The World</ref> The Q3 Report showed how the ecosystem was progressing, despite erosion of the bitcoin price. A slide based on key adoption metrics was highlighted by well known VC Fred Wilson.<ref>http://avc.com/2014/10/bitcoin-adoption-metrics/] Fred Wilson - Bitcoin Adoption Metrics</ref>		CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014. This highlighted that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter,<ref>http://gigaom.com/2014/07/11/this-week-in-bitcoin-vc-investment-is-up-and-shows-no-signs-of-stopping-after-xapo/] Gigaom - This week in bitcoin: VC investment is up and shows no signs of stopping after Xapo.</ref> and that VC investment was pouring into European Bitcoin startups.<ref>http://www.businessinsider.com.au/europe-bitcoin-investment-surge-2014-7 Business Insider - Investors Are Plowing Into European Bitcoin Firms Faster Than Any Other Region In The World</ref> The Q3 Report showed how the ecosystem was progressing, despite erosion of the bitcoin price. A slide based on key adoption metrics was highlighted by well known VC Fred Wilson.<ref>http://avc.com/2014/10/bitcoin-adoption-metrics/] Fred Wilson - Bitcoin Adoption Metrics</ref>

Bitkoof: /* Bitcoin Sentiment Index */

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Bitcoin Sentiment Index

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	In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app.<ref>http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/04/30/keep-up-with-bitcoin-news-and-get-price-alerts-with-coindesks-new-ios-app/ The Next Web - Keep up with Bitcoin news and get price alerts with CoinDesk’s new iOS app</ref> The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.		In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app.<ref>http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/04/30/keep-up-with-bitcoin-news-and-get-price-alerts-with-coindesks-new-ios-app/ The Next Web - Keep up with Bitcoin news and get price alerts with CoinDesk’s new iOS app</ref> The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.
	== Bitcoin Sentiment Index ==		== Bitcoin Sentiment Index ==
	In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index.<ref>https://gigaom.com/2014/08/22/this-week-in-bitcoin-bitcoins-price-stumbles-falls-and-picks-itself-back-up/ Gigaom - This week in bitcoin: bitcoin’s price stumbles, falls and picks itself back up</ref> The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K.		In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index.<ref>https://gigaom.com/2014/08/22/this-week-in-bitcoin-bitcoins-price-stumbles-falls-and-picks-itself-back-up/ Gigaom - This week in bitcoin: bitcoin’s price stumbles, falls and picks itself back up</ref> The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K. The sentiment index was discontinued in May 2015.

	==References==		==References==

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	~~CoinDesk~~

	A global news resource on Bitcoin and digital currencies.		A global news resource on Bitcoin and digital currencies.
	This London-based resource and news operation aims to be the “Reuters of Bitcoin” according to its founder [[Shakil Khan]]. As an angel investor in Spotify and bitcoin startup [[BitPay]], Khan noticed a gap in the news coverage for bitcoin and digital currencies in general when other entrepreneurs constantly questioned him about bitcoin. CoinDesk was launched on May 1st 2013<sup>[1]</sup>. In September 2013, [[Jon Matonis]], executive director of the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] joined CoinDesk as a contributing editor.		This London-based resource and news operation aims to be the “Reuters of Bitcoin” according to its founder [[Shakil Khan]]. As an angel investor in Spotify and bitcoin startup [[BitPay]], Khan noticed a gap in the news coverage for bitcoin and digital currencies in general when other entrepreneurs constantly questioned him about bitcoin. CoinDesk was launched on May 1st 2013<sup>[1]</sup>. In September 2013, [[Jon Matonis]], executive director of the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] joined CoinDesk as a contributing editor.

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 == Bitcoin Sentiment Index ==
 In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index<sup>[26]</sup>. The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K.
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 *[http://thenextweb.com/apps/2014/04/30/keep-up-with-bitcoin-news-and-get-price-alerts-with-coindesks-new-ios-app/] The Next Web - Keep up with Bitcoin news and get price alerts with CoinDesk’s new iOS app
 *[https://gigaom.com/2014/08/22/this-week-in-bitcoin-bitcoins-price-stumbles-falls-and-picks-itself-back-up/] Gigaom - This week in bitcoin: bitcoin’s price stumbles, falls and picks itself back up
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External Links

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	In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index<sup>[26]</sup>. The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K.		In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index<sup>[26]</sup>. The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K.
	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [http://www.coindesk~~.comCoinDesk~~.com] ~~Website~~		* [http://www.coindesk.com] CoinDesk.comWebsite
	* [http://twitter.com/CoinDesk @CoinDesk] Twitter		* [http://twitter.com/CoinDesk @CoinDesk] Twitter
	* [http://feeds.feedburner.com/CoinDesk RSS Feed]		* [http://feeds.feedburner.com/CoinDesk RSS Feed]
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	* [http://www.slideshare.net/CoinDesk/ Slideshare] State of Bitcoin Report		* [http://www.slideshare.net/CoinDesk/ Slideshare] State of Bitcoin Report
	*[http://www.coindesk.com/price/] Bitcoin Price Index		*[http://www.coindesk.com/price/] Bitcoin Price Index

	==References==		==References==
	* [http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/01/coindesk/] TechCrunch - Shakil Khan launches CoinDesk a bitcoin resource		* [http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/01/coindesk/] TechCrunch - Shakil Khan launches CoinDesk a bitcoin resource

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State of Bitcoin Report

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	==State of Bitcoin Report==		==State of Bitcoin Report==
	In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[21]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”		In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[21]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”
	CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014. This highlighted that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter<sup>[22]</sup>, and that VC investment was pouring into European Bitcoin startups[23]. The Q3 Report showed how the ecosystem was progressing, despite erosion of the bitcoin price. A slide based on key adoption metrics was highlighted by well known VC Fred Wilson[24].		CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014. This highlighted that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter<sup>[22]</sup>, and that VC investment was pouring into European Bitcoin startups[23]. The Q3 Report showed how the ecosystem was progressing, despite erosion of the bitcoin price. A slide based on key adoption metrics was highlighted by well known VC Fred Wilson<sup>[24]</sup>.

	== CoinDesk iPhone App ==		== CoinDesk iPhone App ==
	In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app<sup>[25]</sup>. The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.		In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app<sup>[25]</sup>. The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.

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CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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	* End-of-day high, low, and closing BPI is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) when appropriate;		* End-of-day high, low, and closing BPI is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) when appropriate;
	* Non-USD BPI prices are implied based on rates obtained via openexchangerates.org;		* Non-USD BPI prices are implied based on rates obtained via openexchangerates.org;
	The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers]. Several noteworthy publications have referenced the BPI data or price, such as BBC[8][9], WSJ[10], Reuters[11], The Guardian[12], NY Times[13], CNBC[14], TIME[15], Bloomberg[16], MarketWatch[17], TechCrunch[18], Business Insider[19] and Forbes[20]		The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers]. Several noteworthy publications have referenced the BPI data or price, such as BBC<sup>[8][9]</sup>, WSJ<sup>[10]</sup>, Reuters<sup>[11]</sup>, The Guardian<sup>[12]</sup>, NY Times<sup>[13]</sup>, CNBC<sup>[14]</sup>, TIME<sup>[15]</sup>, Bloomberg<sup>[16]</sup>, MarketWatch<sup>[17]</sup>, TechCrunch<sup>[18]</sup>, Business Insider<sup>[19]</sup> and Forbes<sup>[20]</sup>.

	==State of Bitcoin Report==		==State of Bitcoin Report==
	In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[21]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”		In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[21]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”

Bitkoof: Added in more references, and up to date info.

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	This London-based resource and news operation aims to be the “Reuters of Bitcoin” according to its founder [[Shakil Khan]]. As an angel investor in Spotify and bitcoin startup [[BitPay]], Khan noticed a gap in the news coverage for bitcoin and digital currencies in general when other entrepreneurs constantly questioned him about bitcoin. CoinDesk ~~was launched on May 1st 2013<sup>[1]</sup>. In September 2013, [[Jon Matonis]], executive director of the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] joined CoinDesk as a contributing editor.~~		CoinDesk

			A global news resource on Bitcoin and digital currencies.
			This London-based resource and news operation aims to be the “Reuters of Bitcoin” according to its founder [[Shakil Khan]]. As an angel investor in Spotify and bitcoin startup [[BitPay]], Khan noticed a gap in the news coverage for bitcoin and digital currencies in general when other entrepreneurs constantly questioned him about bitcoin. CoinDesk was launched on May 1st 2013<sup>[1]</sup>. In September 2013, [[Jon Matonis]], executive director of the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] joined CoinDesk as a contributing editor.
	==CoinDesk Information Centre==		==CoinDesk Information Centre==
	On August 21st 2013<sup>[2]</sup>, CoinDesk launched a [http://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-launches-bitcoin-information-centre/ bitcoin information centre]. This contained guides on everything from the very basics of digital currency to how to set up your own bitcoin mining rig.		On August 21st 2013<sup>[2]</sup>, CoinDesk launched a [http://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-launches-bitcoin-information-centre/ bitcoin information centre]. This contained guides on everything from the very basics of digital currency to how to set up your own bitcoin mining rig.

	==CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index==		==CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index==
	CoinDesk launched a proprietary Bitcoin Price Index on September 11, 2013<sup>[3]</sup>. The Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) represents an average of bitcoin prices across leading global exchanges that meet criteria specified by the BPI. It is intended to serve as a standard retail price reference for industry participants and accounting professionals.		CoinDesk launched a proprietary Bitcoin Price Index on September 11, 2013<sup>[3]</sup>. The Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) represents an average of bitcoin prices across leading global exchanges that meet criteria specified by the BPI. It is intended to serve as a standard retail price reference for industry participants and accounting professionals.

	Criteria for inclusion in the BPI are:		Criteria for inclusion in the BPI are:

	# Exchange must serve an international customer base;		# Exchange must serve an international customer base;
	# Exchange must provide a bid-offer spread for an immediate sale (offer) and an immediate purchase (bid);		# Exchange must provide a bid-offer spread for an immediate sale (offer) and an immediate purchase (bid);
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	# Daily trading volume must meet minimum acceptable levels as determined by CoinDesk;		# Daily trading volume must meet minimum acceptable levels as determined by CoinDesk;
	# Banking transfers in or out of the exchange must be completed within seven business days.		# Banking transfers in or out of the exchange must be completed within seven business days.

	Upon launch, [[BitStamp]], [[BTC-e]] and [[CampBX]] met these criteria and were included in the index. On the 7th Nov 2013 [[CampBX]] was removed from the BPI due to sustained diminishing volume and a lack of regular 24-hour trading activity. On the 28th Nov 2013 [[Mt. Gox]] was added to the BPI due to a reduction in the risk premium and the option of additional deposit/withdrawal methods.		Upon launch, [[BitStamp]], [[BTC-e]] and [[CampBX]] met these criteria and were included in the index. On the 7th Nov 2013 [[CampBX]] was removed from the BPI due to sustained diminishing volume and a lack of regular 24-hour trading activity. On the 28th Nov 2013 [[Mt. Gox]] was added to the BPI due to a reduction in the risk premium and the option of additional deposit/withdrawal methods.

	Mt. Gox was removed from the Price Index on Feb 10th<sup>[4]</sup>, after on-going withdrawal issues with the Mt.Gox exchange<sup>[5]</sup>.		Mt. Gox was removed from the Price Index on Feb 10th<sup>[4]</sup>, after on-going withdrawal issues with the Mt.Gox exchange<sup>[5]</sup>.
	Bitfinex was added to the USD BPI in March, 2014<sup>[6]</sup>.		Bitfinex was added to the USD BPI in March, 2014<sup>[6]</sup>.
			On the 26th March 2014, a new standalone index for the Chinese Yuan was created<sup>[7]</sup>. Upon launch, data from [[BTCChina]] and [[OKCoin]] were included. On the 30th Jun 2014 [[LakeBTC]] and [[Huobi]] data was added to the USD and CNY BPIs respectively.
	On the 26th March 2014, a new standalone index for the Chinese Yuan was created<sup>[7]</sup>. Upon launch, data from [[BTCChina]] and [[OKCoin]] were included. On the 30th Jun 2014 [~~https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/LakeBTC~~ LakeBTC] and [[Huobi]] data was added to the USD and CNY BPIs respectively.

	The main features of the index are as follows:		The main features of the index are as follows:
	* The CoinDesk BPI is a simple average of leading XBT/USD exchange prices;		* The CoinDesk BPI is a simple average of leading XBT/USD exchange prices;
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	* End-of-day high, low, and closing BPI is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) when appropriate;		* End-of-day high, low, and closing BPI is based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST) when appropriate;
	* Non-USD BPI prices are implied based on rates obtained via openexchangerates.org;		* Non-USD BPI prices are implied based on rates obtained via openexchangerates.org;
			The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers]. Several noteworthy publications have referenced the BPI data or price, such as BBC[8][9], WSJ[10], Reuters[11], The Guardian[12], NY Times[13], CNBC[14], TIME[15], Bloomberg[16], MarketWatch[17], TechCrunch[18], Business Insider[19] and Forbes[20]
	The CoinDesk BPI is now used by the [[Bitcoin Foundation]] and several charting platforms. A free [http://www.coindesk.com/api/ API is available for developers].

	==State of Bitcoin Report==		==State of Bitcoin Report==
	In February ~~2014~~, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[8]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”		In February, CoinDesk released it's first 'State of Bitcoin' report<sup>[21]</sup>. The aim of the report is "to provide an overview of key cryptocurrency trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also highlighting the most important developments over the last year.”
			CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014. This highlighted that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter<sup>[22]</sup>, and that VC investment was pouring into European Bitcoin startups[23]. The Q3 Report showed how the ecosystem was progressing, despite erosion of the bitcoin price. A slide based on key adoption metrics was highlighted by well known VC Fred Wilson[24].
	CoinDesk released an update of the report for Q2 2014~~, which showed~~ that Venture Capital investment in bitcoin companies was up 28 percent compared to the previous quarter<sup>[9]</sup>.

	== CoinDesk iPhone App ==		== CoinDesk iPhone App ==
	In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app<sup>[10]</sup>. The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.		In April 2014, CoinDesk released an iOS app<sup>[25]</sup>. The app includes news stories and editorial, as well as its 'Bitcoin Price Index'.
			== Bitcoin Sentiment Index ==
			In August 2014 CoinDesk released a new bitcoin tracking tool: the Bitcoin Sentiment Index<sup>[26]</sup>. The tool uses data from Qruisly to gauge how people are feeling about bitcoin’s prospects in the U.S. and the U.K.
	==External Links==		==External Links==
			* [http://www.coindesk.comCoinDesk.com] Website
	* [http://www.coindesk.~~com CoinDesk~~.com] ~~website~~
	* [http://twitter.com/CoinDesk @CoinDesk] Twitter		* [http://twitter.com/CoinDesk @CoinDesk] Twitter
	* [http://feeds.feedburner.com/CoinDesk RSS Feed]		* [http://feeds.feedburner.com/CoinDesk RSS Feed]
	* [http://www.linkedin.com/company/coindesk LinkedIn]		* [http://www.linkedin.com/company/coindesk LinkedIn]
	* [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/coindesk-bitcoin-price-news/id865294356?mt=8 App Store] CoinDesk iOS App		* [https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/coindesk-bitcoin-price-news/id865294356?mt=8 App Store] CoinDesk iOS App
	* [http://www.slideshare.net/CoinDesk/~~coindesk-state-of-bitcoin-2014~~ Slideshare] State of Bitcoin ~~2014~~		* [http://www.slideshare.net/CoinDesk/ Slideshare] State of Bitcoin Report
			*[http://www.coindesk.com/price/] Bitcoin Price Index
	==References==		==References==
	* [http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/01/coindesk/] TechCrunch - Shakil Khan launches CoinDesk a bitcoin resource		* [http://techcrunch.com/2013/05/01/coindesk/] TechCrunch - Shakil Khan launches CoinDesk a bitcoin resource
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