Genesis Mining is the latest company to announce its departure from New York, following the formal introduction of the state’s BitLicense. In a blog post released yesterday, the cloud mining firm – which claims to serve over 50,000 customers – said it had no choice but to block anyone with a New York IP address from using […]
A new blockchain startup has claimed its software could have tracked down Silk Road mastermind Dread Pirate Roberts in a matter of days.
A white-hat hacker has released a new tool designed to illustrate the ease with which illicit actors can steal bitcoins from brainwallets.
A Michigan man has been indicted for allegedly using bitcoin to purchase and ship illegal gun components overseas.
Coinify has acquired competing Europe-based payments processor Coinzone as part of an undisclosed deal.
BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.
Jack C. Liu explores whether the industry should be pushing fiat wallets, rather than bitcoin wallets, if it wants digital currency to go mainstream.
Israel-based colored coins startup Colu has launched the beta version of its developer platform. Based on bitcoin’s blockchain technology, the platform will enable developers and individuals to register and exchange digital assets. Additionally, Colu announced its integration with Revelator, a music business management platform. Amos Meiri, Colu CEO and co-founder, said in a statement: “The Colu team has […]
Leading global credit card processing firm Visa will soon begin researching bitcoin and blockchain technology, according to a new report.
CoinDesk speaks to CardLinx Association CEO Silvio Taveres about the challenges he sees for bitcoin and the blockchain in payments.
A Mississippi court has ordered a judgment of default in favor of a state electric utility in its case against GAW Miners.
Bitcoin remittance startup 37coins is closing its doors, with users having until 30th December to withdraw their balances.
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin will usher in a new wave of 'technology-driven markets', a new report from PwC has claimed.
Blockchain ledgers can potentially bypass today's centralised financial infrastructure, according to a report by BBVA Research US.
A man charged by US prosecutors for operating bitcoin exchange service Coin.mx without a money transmission license has been released on bail.
Technology trade groups are at odds with a bitcoin advocacy group over the best strategy for pursuing positive bitcoin regulation in California.
The head of the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has called for balanced regulation for financial technology such as bitcoin.
A new editorial penned by Deutsche Bank Research suggests banks should seek to leverage blockchain technologies in an effort to improve services.
The release of the Senate Economics References Committee Report on Digital Currencies marks the start of the next phase for bitcoin in Australia.
American comedian Louis CK is accepting bitcoin payments for audio recordings of his shows. The five-time Emmy award winner, whose real name is Louis Székely, is accepting payments in the digital currency through bitcoin payment processor BitPay. Although all of Székely’s audio recordings can be purchased with bitcoin – costing the equivalent of $5 – the comedian said […]
Bitcoin exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex have indicated they will not be applying for licenses to operate in New York.
Former Luxembourg Cabinet minister Jean-Louis Schiltz examines whether it might be possible for one place to emerge as the world's bitcoin hub.
Joe Colangelo, executive director at Consumers' Research, speaks about why he believes blockchain technology will change consumer protection.
The Estonian central bank has denied that the country’s banking system relies on the use of a blockchain to secure information.
It's been a great week in terms of coverage for bitcoin naysayers, as Mark Karpeles' recent arrest served to add to bitcoin's tarnished reputation.
Nine crypto startups have made it through to the final of this year's BBVA Open Talent competition.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin explores the differences between public and private blockchains and the pros and cons of both.
As the BitLicense application deadline nears, which bitcoin companies will stay in New York and which will go?
In a new interview, tØ co-founder John Tabacco opens up about Overstock's blockchain offerings for Wall Street and its working relationship with ICBC.
Consumers who take online surveys through Qualtrics can now choose to redeem their rewards in bitcoin.
