CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Last month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded bitcoin startup Bitsoko $100,000 to help troubleshoot Africa's mobile money systems. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has penned an informal advisory note to community banks regarding digital currencies. |
Bitcoin Magazine, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST On July 28, 2015, in New York City, American Banker is hosting a conference devoted exclusively to exploring the implications of the digital currencies and blockchain revolution for the banking sector. The conference will be asking the question – how can digital currencies and blockchain technology improve modern banking systems and how can banks work with governments to prevent regulations from tying the hands of innovators? Keynote speaker Blythe Masters is a big draw as are bitcoin community leaders like Perianne Boring, Founder and President of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, Chad Cascarilla, CEO and cofounder of itBit, Lisa Cheng, VanBex founder, Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group, and Matt Roszak, CEO of Tally Capital. The conference […] The post Blythe Masters to Keynote American Banker’s Conference on Digital Currencies and the Blockchain appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. |
Bitcoin Magazine, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Anthony R. Murgio and Yuri Lebedev of West Palm Beach Florida were arrested today for running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange with the goal of helping individuals launder money. The press release the FBI put out charges the men of operating this exchange through a “phony front-company and, at times, a federal credit union that Murgio acquired for purposes of the scheme.” According to the FBI, “Since at least late 2014, Murgio, Lebedev, and their co-conspirators have knowingly operated Coin.mx, a bitcoin exchange service, in violation of federal anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including those requiring money services businesses like Coin.mx to meet registration and reporting requirements …” The FBI has also charged that, “they knowingly exchanged cash for people who […] The post FBI Arrests Coin.MX Founders For Money Laundering Violations appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. |
Bitcoin Magazine, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST BitMesh is a platform that allows users to share their bandwidth or Internet connections with others in exchange for bitcoin. Without the involvement of third-party escrow or contracts, users can achieve a mutual negotiation for the pricing and share Internet freely and cheaply. The BitMesh development team has already developed a working prototype in which users can set up a BitMesh server on a raspberry pi and connect several clients to it. Similar to other bitcoin platforms like JoyStream, which lets users pay very small amounts of bitcoin in exchange for a minimal service like leeching a torrent, the BitMesh network uses bitcoin micropayment channels for its server and clients. The implementation of the bitcoin micropayment technology enables users to […] The post BitMesh: Share Bandwidth for Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST A UK bitcoin vendor may have suffered a security breach, temporarily exposing customer data to the public. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Tunisia’s Ministry of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy is reportedly looking to explore both bitcoin and blockchain technology. The news follows the publication of an internship advert on various social media channels believed to be controlled by the Ministry. The role, open to engineering students, will require the successful candidate to carry out specific bitcoin […] |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST A new service, Challenger Deep, is launching its invite-only beta this week with the promise of delivering the "gold standard" for bitcoin data. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can improve lives. That's an undisputable fact that we have seen evidence for over and over again. Below we have listed five ways cryptocurrency improves lives. Let us know in the comment field how you think cryptocurrencies improve lives. 1. Privacy Many who choose Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a means of exchange and storage would otherwise choose cash in daily life. Cash doesn't know anything about its holder. On the face this may sound nefarious, but in fact it's more a protective measure based on experience for most. For others, it's just a matter of comfort. […] The post 5 Ways That Cryptocurrency Improves Lives appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Canadian startup Carbon Engineering (CE) has developed technology to take carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere and turn it into fuel. The development could open new ways to exploit renewable energy and fight climate change. The post Carbon Engineering Technology to Extract CO2 From the Air and Turn It to Fuel appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
CoinDesk, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST We've put together a few hidden gems from the State of Bitcoin Q2 2015 report you might have missed. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST Bitcoin Press Release: Top and emerging brands rely on CoinPoint’s expertise in the Bitcoin gambling niche to help them reach their target goals on the cryptocurrency gambling market. The premier Bitcoin media and marketing agency is the answer to the concerns and dilemmas of Bitcoin casinos and gambling sites aiming to be ahead of the competition. With enough skills and knowledge in spearheading the career of even the smallest and newest names in the industry, this firm is more than equipped to provide unparalleled and spot-on solutions. CoinPoint, which officially began operations in 2013, is an Australian online marketing company […] The post Top Bitcoin Gambling Brands Get Extra Boost from CoinPoint’s Expertise appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |
CryptoCoins News, 1/1/0001 12:00 AM PST The Bitcoin price chart is showing signs of a pending move higher. Technical analysis considers the favorable chart conditions but identifies possible resistance to immediate advance. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3 hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the code CCN29. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 03h56 UTC BTC-China 1-Hour Chart From the analysis pages of xbt.social, earlier today: The 20-period moving average (green) is approaching the red 200MA for an upside crossover. Unless a concerted sell-off occurs in the coming hours, price will […] The post Bitcoin Price Eyes $300 And Advance appeared first on CCN: Financial Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. |