CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Coinapult has suffered a hot wallet attack that resulted in the loss of 150 BTC, or roughly $42,900 at press time. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Bitcoin value at $300 will be reality within a day or two as the Bitcoin price holds its ground just below $300 and prepares for the final push of advance. Trade has been pushing up against overhead resistance, and it is likely that a strong price surge will occur once price crosses above $300 / […] The post Bitcoin Value $300 And Market Trepidation appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST CoinDesk examines the controversy and culture surrounding Whale Club a group reviled for perceived shadowy market practices and lauded by exchanges. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Online retail giant Overstock has released new insight into the buying behavior of its bitcoin customer base, revealing bed sheets have become the demographic’s favorite item to purchase. The top five items bought on Overstock with bitcoin are now sheets, donations to non-profits, headphones, cases and holders, and area rugs, respectively. Cables and tools, mattresses, […] |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The number of active bitcoin users worldwide will reach 4.7 million by the end of 2019, marking a significant gain over the 1.3 million last year, according to a report from Juniper Research we received today. However, the report, “The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Altcoin Impact & Opportunities 2015-2019” notes that exchange trading will […] The post Bitcoin Users To Approach 5 Million Mark By 2019, Juniper Research Reports appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The number of active bitcoin users worldwide will reach 4.7 million by the end of 2019, marking a significant gain over the 1.3 million last year, according to a report from Juniper Research we received today. However, the report, “The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Altcoin Impact & Opportunities 2015-2019” notes that exchange trading will […] The post Bitcoin Users To Approach 5 Million Mark By 2019, Juniper Research Reports appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Over 20 hours of hacking at the Decentralize This! hackathon in Tel Aviv has resulted in the creation of bitcoin's own Million Dollar Homepage. |
Bitcoin Magazine, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Rakuten announced that it plans to enable customers to choose bitcoin as a payment option by integrating Bitnet’s payment processing platform on a number of its marketplaces. The Internet services giant will begin accepting the new payment method first in the United States, then in Germany and Austria. The integration with Bitnet’s platform will make Rakuten one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world to accept bitcoin payments. “Rakuten’s mission is to empower the world through the Internet,” said Yaz Iida, President of Rakuten USA. “Not only can bitcoin support this vision by helping our merchants better compete globally, but it also has the potential to benefit society by enhancing the security, privacy and convenience of financial transactions. This […] The post Japanese E-commerce Giant Rakuten to Accept Bitcoin Through Bitnet appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST IrishCoin is not a typical cryptocurrency. Its purpose is not to replace the Euro or to replace fiat in general. It is not a competitor to Bitcoin. Rather, it is meant to support Irish tourism by providing travelers with discounts on things like drinks and accommodations. Irish tourism is a three-billion Euro per year industry, […] The post Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Free IrishCoin appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Rakuten is one of the largest global e-commerce companies in the world. They have just announced that they are implementing Bitnet’s digital commerce platform to enable its sites to accept bitcoin. You have a huge range of shopping options from Rakuten. Fashion, Kids, Baby & Maternity, toys, hobbies and games, electronics, beauty and health, home […] The post Huge Global E-Commerce Company Rakuten Rolls Out Bitcoin Acceptance appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
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CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The Japanese e-commerce giant has integrated with payment processor Bitnet, enabling customers based in the United States to pay with bitcoin. |
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CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The AllCrypt.com bitcoin exchange has gone down, and 42 bitcoins is reported missing. The Allcrypt.com site has a note posted saying “Allcrypt.com is down for a bit.” Attempts are being made to resurrect the site, and details will be posted as they become available. “I’m not even sure there is anything to bring back up,” […] The post AllCrypt.com Bitcoin Exchange Goes Down appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |
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CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST It has been a difficult month for Bitcoin exchange Bter. On February 14th, 2015, 7,170 BTC was stolen from the exchange. The company launched efforts to trace the stolen bitcoins which led them to the mixing service known as Bitcoin Fog. In an exclusive interview with CCN, Bter officials explained that about 20,000 users were […] The post 20,000 Customers Affected as Bter Scrambles to Refund Stolen Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. |