DigitalBTC Reports Early Success on Australian Securities Exchange

DigitalBTC Reports Early Success on Australian Securities Exchange

Australian bitcoin firm DigitalBTC has reported its quarterly earnings, the first since the company went through a reverse takeover and re-listing on the Australian Securities Exchange 

Coin Congress Day 1: Debate Over New York Regulation Rages On

Coin Congress Day 1: Debate Over New York Regulation Rages On

Day one of Coin Congress, held at the Hilton Hotel Union Square in San Francisco, brought together familiar faces from the cryptocurrency industry to offer new perspectives and teachable moments on a variety of hot topics

Dell: Bitcoin Aligns Our Brand With Innovation

Texas-based computer technology giant Dell became the largest merchant to join the bitcoin ecosystem late last week when it announced a partnership with Coinbase and launched a 10% discount for bitcoin customers

BTC China Launches USD, HKD Bitcoin Trading Accounts

BTC China Launches USD, HKD Bitcoin Trading Accounts

Shanghai-based bitcoin and litecoin exchange BTC China has announced the launch of USD and HKD deposits and withdrawals, becoming the latest China-based exchange to publicly extend its services to the international community.

isle of Man Clarifies Regulation for Digital Currency Businesses

Isle of Man Clarifies Regulation for Digital Currency Businesses

The Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) has clarified the application of existing regulations on bitcoin.

Mystery Scavenger Hunt Gives Away Bitcoin in San Francisco

Someone is going around San Francisco and leaving small sheets of aluminium all over the city. No, they are not littering. The sheets are in fact bitcoin ‘paper’ wallets – part of an elaborate scavenger hunt that is being carried out by an anonymous and fun-loving donor.

How to Store Your Bitcoins

Bitcoin wallets store the private keys that you need to access a bitcoin address and spend your funds. They come in different forms, designed for different types of device. You can even use paper storage to avoid having them on a computer at all. Of course, it is very important to secure and back up your bitcoin wallet.

How Can I Buy Bitcoins

Now you’ve realized bitcoin is the way of the future, the next step is to get some bitcoins. But how? This guide will tell you what you need to know

Why Use Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a relatively new form of currency that is just beginning to hit the mainstream, but many people still don’t understand why they should make the effort to use it.

Why use bitcoin? Here are 10 good reasons why it’s worth taking the time to get involved in this virtual currency.

What is Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a form of digital currency, created and held electronically. No one controls it. Bitcoins aren’t printed, like dollars or euros – they’re produced by lots of people running computers all around the world, using software that solves mathematical problems. It’s the first example of a growing category of money known as cryptocurrency.

Highly Sought-After Bitcoins.com Domain Name Up For Auction Later This Month

We know that Bitcoin.com is involved in a five-year deal with Blockchain.info, but what about the highly sought-after bitcoins.com domain name?

Cyber-Security Expert Ashar Aziz Invests in PeerNova

Digital currency tech firm PeerNova has reportedly received a pre-Series A investment by cyber-security expert Ashar Aziz, according to a Tuesday morning announcement.

Police in France Bust Illegal Bitcoin Exchange

By Eric Calouro July 7, 2014 11:09

Police in France have reportedly closed the curtains on a bitcoin exchange they say was being run in violation of the law, Reuters reports. (In response to comments below, the name of the exchange is not immediately clear.)

Credit Suisse Backing FinTech Fellowship Program; One Fellow Writing Book on Bitcoin

By Eric Calouro July 8, 2014 08:46

There’s a lot of developments taking place in the Financial Technology sector, and banks and other financial institutions are recognizing this. Many of these institutions are closely monitoring developments in the space, one of which happens to be the growth of digital currency.

Car Marketplace Beepi Now Lets You Buy Cars With Bitcoin

By Eric Calouro July 8, 2014 11:28

Of all things you can buy with bitcoin, you can add quality and affordable vehicles to the list. Freshly announced: peer-to-peer vehicle marketplace Beepi is now allowing its users to purchase cars using digital currency — bitcoin, specifically. The company is also offering prospective vehicle buyers pre-approval for loans on those vehicles as they check-out.

Polish Finance Ministry Says Bitcoin Can Be Used as Financial Instrument

Jaroslaw Adamowski | Published on July 9, 2014 at 00:10 BST

Poland’s deputy finance minister Wojciech Kowalczyk has released a document confirming that under the country’s existing financial regulations, bitcoin can be considered a financial instrument.

Michigan Attorney General: Bitcoin Poses ‘Real-Life Risk’ for Investors

Stan Higgins | Published on July 8, 2014 at 22:50 BST

Michigan attorney general Bill Schuette’s office has released a broad advisory on digital currencies, stating they carry “real-life risk” and urging consumers to learn more about bitcoin and other currencies before purchasing or using them.

Mt. Gox CEO to Auction Bitcoins.com, Share Proceeds with Creditors

Stan Higgins | Published on July 8, 2014 at 20:15 BST

The domain name Bitcoins.com, owned by Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles, is set to be sold off through US-based auction house Heritage Auctions on 24th July.

Terminals Across Ukraine Now Offer Bitcoin for Cash

5,000 Terminals Across Ukraine Now Offer Bitcoin for Cash

Joon Ian Wong (@joonian) | Published on July 8, 2014 at 18:00 BST

A nationwide network of more than 4,900 payment terminals in the Ukraine now allows customers to easily buy bitcoin for cash.

Xapo Sets $40 Million Fundraising Record for Bitcoin Industry

Nermin Hajdarbegovic | Published on July 8, 2014 at 16:28 BST

Online wallet provider Xapo has raised its funding total to $40m, leapfrogging BitPay to become the best-funded bitcoin startup to date.