Bitreserve and CNET founder Halsey Minor talks dot-commers, virtual currencies and the Bank of England’s open-mindedness March 8, 2015 You might not have heard of Halsey Minor, but it’s likely that you’ve indirectly benefited from one of his many achievements. He’s one half of the brains behind CNET, the technology media website which, founded in 1994, was in the vanguard of internet firms, and is still one of the most-visited tech information resources in [...]
Bitcoin now legal alternative to US dollar in California June 30, 2014 The governor of California has signed assembly bill 129, which gives Bitcoin and other digital currencies the status of legal money. Jerry Brown's signature has finally clarified Bitcoin as valid form of payment in the golden state after AB-129 was passed in February by the California Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee by a 7-1 [...]
Bitcoin businesses welcomed in the Isle of Man June 10, 2014 Digital currencies have received a ringing endorsement from the government of the Isle of Man. The crown dependency has announced it will be taking specific measures to protect businesses and customers utilising digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. “Our stance is intended to welcome those who can meet the necessary standards while also preserving the Island’s good [...]
Ashton Kutcher has his Bitcoin moment June 17, 2014 Bitcoin security platform BitGo has landed $12m in new funding thanks to a host of venture capitalists, as well as Hollywood A-lister Ashton Kutcher. The series A funding round makes BitGo "one of the most well-funded companies in the Bitcoin ecosystem". Kutcher has sung the praises of the company, saying BitGo is “the best solution [...]
Bitcoin Jesus offers citizenship to libertarian paradise June 16, 2014 Roger Ver, otherwise known as Bitcoin Jesus, has expanded the horizon of what can be bought with the world’s favourite cryptocurrency. The self-described libertarian and founder of Passports for Bitcoin is selling the right to live in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in cryptocurrency. Just a three-hour flight away from Miami, the islands [...]
Bitcoin Jesus offers citizenship to libertarian paradise June 16, 2014 Roger Ver, otherwise known as Bitcoin Jesus, has expanded the horizon of what can be bought with the world's favourite cryptocurrency. The self-described libertarian and founder of Passports for Bitcoin is selling the right to live in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in cryptocurrency. Just a three-hour flight away from Miami, the islands [...]
Bitcoin apps welcomed back to Apple with Coinpocket wallet June 16, 2014 Apple's rapproachment to cryptocurrencies appears to bearing fruit, with the first Bitcoin wallet app available to download on the company's iOS app store, according to Coindesk. Apple recently updated its guidelines to allow for apps transmitting "approved virtual currencies" so long as they do not break the law. The Coinpocket app gives users the same [...]
Isle of Bitcoin: Jersey to take on Bali as best place for cryptocurrency June 24, 2014 Jersey is set to take on the tropical island of Bali in a race to become the most attractive jurisdiction for Bitcoin businesses. Campaign group Bit.Coin.Je is hoping to solidify Jersey's reputation as a hospitable regulatory environment. Oscar Darmawan, CEO of Bitcoin Indonesia, recently launched a new initiative called ‘Bitislands’ in the hope of turning [...]
Bitcoin banned by Bolivian central bank as a threat to national currency June 20, 2014 Bitcoin is facing another crackdown from government authorities after the El Banco Central de Bolivia banned any currency that is not issued or regulated by the Bolivian government. The list of cryptocurrencies that were mentioned by name in the Bolivian central bank's directive included Bitcoin, Namecoin, Peercoin, Quark, Primecoin and Feathercoin. The announcement was the [...]
Apple gives Bitcoin apps new hope June 3, 2014 Apple's latest update to its app store guidelines may have opened the way to allow apps that deal in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Apps for transmitting "approved virtual currencies" may be permitted so long as they do not break any laws. However, the tech giant did not provide any clarification regarding its new rules. The [...]