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Israeli bitcoin mining firm Spondoolies-Tech has raised $5m in new venture funding as part of its ongoing Series B.

Payment processor GoCoin has teamed up with iGaming operator Cozy Games to deliver digital currency payments on its platform.

Embattled mining hardware company Butterfly Labs has filed a court motion to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission complaint.

A hospital run by Medicover now accepts payment in bitcoin, making it probably the first to accept cryptocurrency payments.

The team behind the sidechains project has released an official white paper that could reshape the digital currency ecosystem.

Payments veterans waded into the bitcoin vs Apple Pay debate at a New York law conference this week.

Mercator Advisory Group has published a research note on global bitcoin regulation, its first on the subject.

Blockstream has raised $15.18m in a major funding round and added LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to its board.

While bitcoin is a "fad", the block chain has potential, said panellists at Saxo Bank’s Trading Debates event yesterday.

British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner now allows clients to purchase bitcoin and two altcoins with debit/credit cards.

Lamassu has announced new compliance options for its bitcoin ATMs, citing increasing regulatory scrutiny.

OKCoin has added new features to its Android mobile app, including futures trading and candlestick charts.

Council offices across Italy had their computer files encrypted by a 'ransomware' virus that is demanding payment in bitcoin.

Paydici has announced a new partnership with BitPay that will enable its merchant clients to send recurring bitcoin bills.

BitFury Capital has announced an undisclosed strategic investment in digital currency merchant processor GoCoin.

The banks are often blamed for holding back bitcoin businesses, but they have their reasons, a panel finds.

Alchip Technologies, which designs processors for bitcoin mining hardware, will be listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange next week.

Brazilian real estate developer Tecnisa is Latin America's largest merchant by annual revenue – and now it accepts bitcoin.

New Australian exchange Independent Reserve says its regulatory compliance and stable location will appeal to customers seeking security.

Technology retailer CeX announced that it will accept bitcoin payments across the UK.

Bitcoin Core developer Gavin Andresen took to Reddit today to take part in an ask-me-anything (AMA) session.

Twenty bitcoin businesses have announced support for The Windhover Principles, which aim to reframe the debate around privacy and security.

Coinbase is pushing its European expansion forward, with co-founder Brian Armstrong talking up its API and merchant sign-up process.

Bitcoin exchange Coinfloor now accept dollars, euros and zlotys, and has revealed plans to offer a bitcoin ETF soon.

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