‘Micky’ Malka on How Bitcoin Can Help the World’s Unbanked
Ribbit Capital's 'Micky' Malka tells CoinDesk about his investment plans, what bitcoin needs for growth and its social benefits.
Ribbit Capital's 'Micky' Malka tells CoinDesk about his investment plans, what bitcoin needs for growth and its social benefits.
Last week's IRS bitcoin guidance has reaffirmed bitcoin’s status as “digital gold”, argues Jon Matonis.
Many in the bitcoin industry take its potential in the remittance services space for granted, but problems lie ahead.
CoinDesk's USD BPIs remained below $500 for most of Friday with no new news from China.
The Isle of Man's financial body has confirmed that bitcoin exchanges do not need a licence to operate.
Tech entrepreneur and web bad boy Kim Dotcom is back in the news, having launched the 'Internet Party'.
A new bitcoin investment fund, which will actively trade the bitcoin markets, will soon launch in London.
Representatives from bitcoin's retail sector discuss how the high price of bitcoin could impact business at CoinSummit.
News of a Chinese government bank ban has hit bitcoin markets, though exchanges say there's no official announcement.
Cryptocurrency mining malware for PC platforms has been around for a while, but now it has gone mobile.
A panel of economists and an entrepreneur discussed bitcoin's troubles, from power usage to distribution and too much regulation.
Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.
The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.
Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi is now a fully licensed Money Services Business in its home country.
Denmark's Tax Board ruled today that gains from bitcoin trading are exempt from taxation, and losses are not tax-deductible.
The US tax body has released a new notice relating to its treatment of bitcoin and other digital currencies.
Startup derivatives exchange Tera claims to have created the first bitcoin swap, allowing financial institutions to hedge bitcoin's volatility.
Although almost half of Americans know what bitcoin is, only 13% would choose it over gold as an investment.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its position on digital currencies, saying they should not be overlooked.
Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.
Cyrptocurrency mining malware has previously targeted Windows PCs. Now Linux owners are getting a taste of malware misery too.
In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.
A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.
John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo suggests the country's central bank will release new, potentially restrictive bitcoin regulation next week.
Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?
A false report published by Sina Weibo was responsible for bitcoin's sharp price decline across top Chinese exchanges today.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has requested details on Erik Voorhees and all investors in gambling site SatoshiDice.
An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.
Decentralized payment systems like bitcoin could influence financial innovation in India – whether the government likes it or not.
