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The campaign will hit dozens of major cities across North America, offering free BTC and prizes along the way.

 Late last year, a series of app removals hit Bitcoin wallets, causing folks in the industry to panic over Apple’s stance on the ‘virtual currency’. When that happened, I wrote a piece about exactly how Apple felt about Bitcoin, as the company wasn’t talking publicly. Read More

Apple's has updated its app guidelines to include 'approved' digital currencies.

It looks like Apple has updated its app developer guidelines today to allow for Bitcoin apps.

The new clause under section 11.17, which was flagged by folks on Twitter like investor Bill Lee today, reads:

Apps may facilitate transmission of approved virtual currencies provided that they do so in compliance with all state and federal laws for the territories in which the app functions.

That sounds like Bitcoin!

Apple had previously banned developers from creating Bitcoin apps for the App Store. Back in February, Apple pulled a popular Bitcoin app from the store.

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Great American Insurance policyholders can now add BTC coverage against crime in most US states.

We talked to the charismatic Blockchain.info CEO about Bitcoin's recent rocky press, its price ups and downs, and if we're headed for another bubble

The advocacy group says Australia's government needs a 'practical approach' to bitcoin, defining it as money for taxation.

Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows.

El Gobierno de España por fin responde a la última de las dos preguntas relacionadas con Bitcoin emitidas por dos diputados en el congreso. En ninguna de las dos respuestas se enmarca a Bitcoin bajo ninguna legislación de forma definitiva, pero parece haber indicios de que se pueda tratar como dinero en efectivo y, por […]

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Jane Croft, writing in today’s Financial Times points out warnings from lawyers, that Bitcoin is fast becoming the weapon of choice for hiding assets in a divorce battle. Because of Bitcoin’s relative anonymity many husbands are choosing to use it as a medium of investment and thereby avoiding a full disclosure of assets. Within the […]

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In this video, two of the industry's leading experts unravel the enigma that is Bitcoin. It's not as complicated as you think

The startup provides a way to save on Amazon purchases while easing the on-ramp to bitcoin ownership.

A Dutch version of this article originally appeared on Coincourant. “The reason I am so committed to Bitcoin and crypto, is that crypto can solve the problem that centralized organizations present to society.” Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne’s fiery opening speech at Bitcoin 2014 is geared straight at the libertarian spirit of Bitcoin-hardliners. In his philosophical keynote address, the man who was heralded onto the main stage of the conference as a leader in exposing Wall Street corruption makes no mistake about his commitment to support the crypto-revolution: “Society sets us up with regulators to protect us from certain industries, from certain forces. But sometimes these regulators have the tendency to get captured. They get owned by the industries they are […]

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The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) has released an economic note on the state of Bitcoin regulation in Canada and around the world. The MEI is an independent research and education organization which, according to their website, “stimulates debate on public policies in Quebec and across Canada by proposing wealth-creating reforms based on market mechanisms.” In the note, the MEI points to the recent collapse of Mt. Gox (and subsequent consumer fallout), as evidence of the need for governmental clarification of Bitcoin’s legal status. This is because “(R)etailers, consumers and investors…need to know that there exist clear rules indicating how Bitcoin is to be treated in terms of taxation and regulation.” The note states three conditions that must be met for […]

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Africa is often touted as the region most likely to benefit from Bitcoin. However, for the most part, the technology has yet to take off in any meaningful way. A recent survey by mobile platform Jana interviewed 1,800 people across 9 emerging markets. This included respondents from Africa’s leading market, South Africa. Of the survey group, only 13% had heard of Bitcoin. This represented the lowest awareness of any emerging market. At present the continent has two full service exchanges, both in South Africa. One of these exchanges has made its services available to Rand holders in Botswana. iceCUBED now offers a full service exchange in Rand for Botswana users. This has been the first order of business for Alakanani […]

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Bitcoin adoption is increasing globally. Global jurisdictions are working through the tax implications for business and consumers. In Australia the local Bitcoin Association (BAA) is currently working with the relevant authorities, exploring the tax outcomes which are most appropriate. The following represents a summary of the full position paper prepared by the BAA for presentation to the relevant authorities. A full version of this position statement is available by contacting the Bitcoin Association of Australia. The full version includes all relevant case and legislative citations. Adoption of Bitcoin Major Australian exchanges estimate that combined they have approximately 40,000 local users. Australian adoption growth mirrors the global trend. Australia now has an estimated 192 businesses accepting Bitcoin. While these numbers are […]

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Today, the Texas Coinitiative posted a new update to their blog: The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission OK’s Bitcoin-For-Alcohol sales. Elsewhere in the country, Ohio lawmakers have stymied Bitcoin adoption somewhat by banning Bitcoin-For-Alcohol sales in their state. Elsewhere in Texas, the Texas Department of Banking (DOB) released a guidance which clearly states that businesses accepting cryptocurrencies […]

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We are currently printing Issue 21 and for one issue we’ll be changing gears and brainstorming a reddit themed issue live on reddit. The issue will have stories that introduce reddit to those who aren’t familiar with the site, talk about the Bitcoin subreddit’s influence on Bitcoin, and much more. We’ve gotten a great response from our writing team and redditors already. The ideas popping up are already being worked on because they are just that good. Head over to the live brainstorm, jump in on the discussion, and vote for ideas you like. You might win a prize.

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Using software to automate trading is a long-established activity – and it can be applied to cryptocurrency too.

In less than two weeks, the Brazil World Cup 2014 kicks off in San Paulo with Brazil versus Croatia. For the next month, diehard fans from around the world will be following the every move of their team’s ascent through the rankings. It is only fitting that this most international of sports competitions be paired […]

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Traders using the popular platform may now hold accounts in any or all of the seven most popular currencies.