CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST In a new video, MasterCard president for South East Asia Matthew Driver indicates that his company is "not completely comfortable" with bitcoin. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Potentially bitcoin’s first killer app, tipping has been a hot topic of discussion lately. Earlier this week Bitcoin investment firm Pantera Capital announced its participation in the Series A funding round for social tipping startup, Changetip. And just last month Coinbase launched its bitcoin tipping button to allow anyone to accept micropayments anywhere on the web. Despite it being […] The post Bitcoin Tipping: Whether Coinbase Tip or ChangeTip, a Use Case Is Forming appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST California state officials are considering the creation of a set of regulations that would seek to inform consumers of the risks associated with using virtual currencies while simultaneously creating safeguards against said risks. The Department of Business Oversight claims that the state’s money transmitter laws, which are currently used to regulate business such as Western […] The post California Department of Business Oversight Thinks it Can Regulate Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The number of daily bitcoin transactions has passed the 100,000 milestone, but questions persist about the exact cause of the spike. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act seeks to place a moratorium on federal and state-level regulation for 5 years. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The Principality of the Pontinha (Portuguese: Principado da Pontinha or Principado do Ilhéu da Pontinha), a self-proclaimed country by Prince D. Renato Barros, is located about 70 meters off Madeira Island and has an area of about 178 square metres, or 1,916 square feet. Fort of São José is the headquarters of the Principality of […] The post What if a Micronation Adopts Bitcoin as Official Currency? appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responsed to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Smile Expo will hold its second Russia-based bitcoin conference today, featuring talks on topics such as the country's proposed bitcoin ban. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST By connecting a bitcoin sender to local exchangers, startup HelloBit wants to lower the costs of cross-border payments. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The bitcoin-based financial services company Bitreserve is merging one of the newest innovations in currency with the world’s oldest, TechCrunch reports. Through the institutional precious metals trading house Gold Bullion International, Bitreserve has created a new gold standard, linking its bitcoin currency exchange and payment services with gold. Now, using Bitreserve, customers can hold gold in their […] The post Bitreserve Merges Bitcoin and Gold appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Australia-based exchange igot is opening up its services to over 40 countries, including all of the EU and parts of the Middle East and Africa. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST One of the most interesting and enthusiastic Venture Capital firms is Winklevoss Capital. The twin brothers, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, are major supporters and firm believers in the potential of Bitcoin and digital currencies in general. They have been in recent years advocating the value and potential of Bitcoin, backing a ”bull” case scenario for […] The post Winklevoss Capital’s Syndicate appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST After dipping to a low of four Satoshi, the price of proof-of-stake coin Qora has more than doubled its price, breaking a 90-day trend of stagnation which saw it hovering between and five and six Satoshi per coin. This is a strong showing for a coin that has many similarities to NXT Coin, that unique […] The post Qora Price Doubles Up, Announcement Thread Closes Due to “Attacks” appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The United States, where Bitcoin was born in practice if not byinvention, and China are the established market leaders in Bitcoin investment, accounting for about two-thirds of the trading at exchanges worldwide. Their two currencies, the Dollar and Yuan, handle the vast majority of the global transactions as well. Meanwhile, the most talked about and burgeoning […] The post Australia – The Hottest Bitcoin Market on Earth appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST CoinJar officially announced that they had incorporated as a UK company and would be relocating. Although their company will move, a strong presence will remain in Melbourne. This group will focus on continuing Bitcoin education, setting up meetup groups and interacting with customers. The UK has exempted digital currency trading from value added tax (VAT). […] The post CoinJar Relocates to UK to Escape Australian Taxes appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Ripple Labs' new partnership with global payments services provider Earthport connects it to banks in more than 60 countries worldwide. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The weekly chart, if you will recall, suggests there will be higher prices in the weeks and months ahead, but a bright future does not help us as traders if we lose everything in a down day or two. The weekly chart is a good indicator for a buy and hold strategy, and can be helpful […] The post Bitcoin Price Update – Market Appears to Be Weak appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST XCurrency is an altcoin with a focus on user anonymity. After rising quite a bit during mid-2014, the XCurrency price has been locked in a prolonged decline. However, the XCurrency price has risen 20% this week. Is this the start of a recovery? Also read: Nxttycoin Price Plummets As Encrypted Messaging App Fails to Catch […] The post XCurrency Price Up 20% This Week: Is Recovery in Sight? appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST XCurrency is an altcoin with a focus on user anonymity. After rising quite a bit during mid-2014, the XCurrency price has been locked in a prolonged decline. However, the XCurrency price has risen 20% this week. Is this the start of a recovery? Also read: Nxttycoin Price Plummets As Encrypted Messaging App Fails to Catch […] The post XCurrency Price Up 20% This Week: Is Recovery in Sight? appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |