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The head of the International Federation of Accountants has said that bitcoin could revolutionize corporate finance ethics.

Seems like a lot of big name companies are becoming bitcoin-friendly recently. Dish Network began accepting bitcoin about two weeks ago; Apple reversed its ban on bitcoin apps; and now, one of the biggest online travel sites – Expedia, has announced that it will begin accepting bitcoin for hotel bookings. Why is Expedia Accepting Bitcoin? According to Expedia’s vice […]

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Bojan Simic, the founder of the Bitcoin Security Project, has released a new, free, and open source bitcoin wallet for Android called Aegis Wallet. The wallet supports multiple currencies and provides the user with the ability to view their transactions and addresses on the bitcoin blockchain. Aegis Wallet allows you to encrypt your wallet. If  someone were to get a hold of your Android phone it will be impossible for them to take your bitcoins. All you would have to do is get another phone, import a backup from your email, and go on about your sweet life. “We have Designed Aegis for security from the ground up,” says Bojan. “The Aegis wallet,” he adds, “is developed using the highest […]

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Elizabeth Ploshay is joining the payment processor to encourage charities as well as political campaigns to adopt bitcoin.

All the basics you need to know to (legally) score your first Bitcoin. Proceed with caution

Expedia has become the first major travel website to accept Bitcoin for hotel reservations. The company suggested its large internet footprint was responsible for the decision to accept the the digital currency.

Expedia partnered with Coinbase, a third-party payment processor, to allow customers to select bitcoin as a payment method alongside options like Visa, American Express, and PayPal.

Despite Expedia's commitment to providing its customers an array of payment options, executives are unclear as to how many people will take advantage of the new service. 

"I'd be lying if I said I had a good prediction for you," Expedia VP Michael Gulmann told The Washington Post. "The minute I give you any number, I know I'm going to be wrong."

For its part, Coinbase seems to think allowing customers to pay in bitcoin will open Expedia up to a whole new swath of consumers.

Expedia may be the first travel website to accept bitcoin, but it's hardly the first e-commerce site to do so. Overstock.com, Reddit, OKCupid, and other mainstream sites and services already accept the digital currency.

SEE ALSO: Expedia's Gay Marriage Ad Helped The Couple In It Adopt A Child

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The new album by the US metal group, 'Once More 'Round The Sun', will officially release on 24th June.

Mastodon, the Warner Bros. Record’s artist, will accept Bitcoin for their new album Once More ‘Round the Sun that will be released on June 24th. Bitpay announced today that they have partnered up with Mastodon, making Mastodon the first major label band to accept Bitcoin for an album. Mastodon’s new album will be available for […]

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Bitcoin exchange BitStamp was named the Best Virtual Currency Startup at the 2014 Europas last night.

Google Finance now features bitcoin prices in major fiat markets as well as a currency conversion tool.

 Another day, another company accepting bitcoin in an attempt to cash in on the craze. This time it’s Expedia the travel booking site that’s accepting the virtual currency for hotel bookings. They’re working directly with Coinbase to accept and then convert the BTC into dollars as soon as they hit the travel agent’s coffers. Like PayPal before it, these bitcoin… Read More

What happened when 15-year-old Erik Finman invested a $1,000 gift from his grandma in Bitcoin. Hint: Big money. New business

Cash Into Coins is officially relaunching as expresscoin to bring bitcoin's benefits to unbanked consumers.

The site will accept bitcoin for hotel reservations, becoming the first major travel company to accept payments in cryptocurrency.

The Bitcoin price has begun to descend. Yesterday the Bitcoin price peaked at 657, compared to 680 USD per BTC June 3rd. Today the Bitcoin price has declined with more than 15 USD from 650 USD to 635 USD per BTC. I believe that the Bitcoin price will continue down in the weeks to come. Despite […]

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Access to bitcoin price data in the world of finance took another big step yesterday.

San Francisco’s SoMA district was a sea of orange and black on Saturday, as baseball fans gathered early to drink and dine in nearby restaurants before the Giants faced off against the Mets at AT&T Park. Around 4:30 p.m., one small crowd started gathering in front of the Willie Mays statue near the stadium’s entrance, […]

Whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden exposed classified information because they believed their leaks were in the public interest. The next secret-spiller might be motivated instead by something less magnanimous: money.

CoinDesk looks at the ways bitcoiners can make the most of the World Cup tournament, starting tomorrow.

Now you can post your Bitcoin Job or Bitcoin Resume on our newly launched service BitcoinBoard.info. All job posts will be featured in our category Bitcoin Jobs that will also be highlighted on our homepage. We want our readers to stay updated on the latest available jobs that are all about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies!

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THE affluent Midrand area of Johannesburg is about to make history. By month’s end, a local company, ZABitcoinATM, hopes to install Africa’s first Bitcoin ATM. The machine will allow clients to insert local cash and change it into the crypto-currency minted on the internet to be used at nearby businesses who have joined the scheme. Up to 80% of African adults have no bank account, but at least 16% use mobile money platforms. The continent annually receives $50 billion in remittances, excluding fees of up to 12% charged by wiring services like Western Union. If one could improve internet access and provide immediate conversion into local currencies, entrepreneurs speculate that Bitcoin might be able to undercut remittance services. Zach Harvey, CEO of Lamassu, the ATM’s manufacturer, could train his sights on companies like Western Union. But first he will have to overcome a number of hurdles. Bitcoin’s remittance pioneers face the same anti-money laundering and cash security issues that drive traditional transfer fees so high. Then there’s the unknown of local government reactions to such little regulated exchanges. According to Marcus Swanepoel, owner of the regional BitX exchange, the most immediate opportunity may be Bitcoin’s facilitation of cardless e-commerce. ATMs ease the casual consumer’s access to small sums for use online and off. It may be some ...

The regulatory debate of cryptocurrencies is a sensitive matter for the cryptocurrency community. When Mike Hearn, Chair of the Bitcoin Foundation’s Law & Policy committee, proposed a “brainstorming” on the possible merits of blacklisting addresses, there was a backlash at the very idea of having such a debate, but lawmakers and academics are constantly giving […]

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The cryptocurrency market is inundated with altcoins that are at best cheap, forgettable attempts at capitalizing on the fame and wealth of Bitcoin and the other top coins. These days, it is rare to find a new coin that brings unique features to the altcoin market. However, a new currency named ShopCoin seeks to be […]

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The cryptocurrency market is inundated with altcoins that are at best cheap, forgettable attempts at capitalizing on the fame and wealth of Bitcoin and the other top coins. These days, it is rare to find a new coin that brings unique features to the altcoin market. However, a new currency named ShopCoin seeks to be […]

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Israel's first two-way bitcoin ATM launches tonight in Tel Aviv, giving locals, tourists and foreign workers new options.