Blockchain Tech is the ‘Biggest Opportunity’ for Banks to Stay Relevant, Says New Report
Investment in financial-technology companies grew by 201% globally in 2014, according to a new report from Accenture. The consulta…
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Paul Snow Rides 21 Miles on a Unicycle to Texas Bitcoin Conference
The second annual Texas Bitcoin Conference opened its doors in Austin on March 27 and will run through March 29, 2015. CoinTelegra…
Bitcoin Will Make 'Civil Asset Forfeiture' a Sad Joke (Op-Ed)
The Washington DC-based organization Cato recently announced some “good news:” that civil asset forfeiture – that is, state …
MAR 27 DIGEST: Council on Foreign Relations Calls Bitcoin ‘Nuts’; PayPal fined $7.7 Million
Council on Foreign Relations describes Bitcoin as ‘the craziest thing since the 1630s’; PayPal fined US$7.7 million for allowi…
Barry Silbert Confirms Bitcoin Investment Trust Launch, World’s First Public BTC Fund
Barry Silbert’s Bitcoin Investment Trust, the eagerly awaited gateway to opening up Bitcoin investment to major markets, has gon…
Bitcoin Shop Acquires Additional Equity in Coin Outlet; Interview with CEO, Charles Allen
On Thursday, March 26, 2014 Bitcoin Shop, Inc. announced that it has acquired an additional 2% equity ownership in Coin Outlet, re…
7-Eleven Mexico Launches Virtual Currency 'Big Coins'
In a marketing effort, 7-Eleven Mexico announces the launch of its own virtual currency dubbed "Big Coins." The company is looking…
Europe Caps Payment Fees at 0.2% Undermining Bitcoin’s Appeal
The European Parliament has passed a deal to cap the fees at 0.2% that banks charge retailers to process payments in a move that c…
MAR 26 DIGEST: Italy Debates State Access to Private Data, 60% of Funds Stolen from Cryptoine Exchange
Italy is set to debate a powerful new amendment to its anti-terror laws, which would allow authorities to obtain any digital data …
Britain and the US Compete to Foster New Payment Systems, Bitcoin
New regulation to be enacted in the UK could see Bitcoin exchanges and related services enjoy access to faster payments and consid…
