Bitcoin

The first bitcoin index has launched in New York

22 May 15 | Author Fraser Simpson | | 1

Earlier this week, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) launched the inaugural bitcoin index (NYXBT), giving the cryptocurrency some mainstream support.

Richard Branson to host Bitcoin summit on Necker Island

28 Apr 15 | Author Fraser Simpson | |

Richard Branson, one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, is set to hold a Blockchain summit on his private island.

eBay’s payments unit discussing Bitcoin acceptance

15 Aug 14 | Author Katy Menczer | | 1

eBay’s payments subsidiary, Braintree, which is part of the company’s PayPal unit, is in talks with Coinbase and other processing companies to integrate Bitcoin acceptance into its platform.

CFPB warns consumers about ‘Wild West’ of Bitcoin market

12 Aug 14 | Author Katy Menczer | | 1

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a warning to consumers about the dangers of virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.

Auto dealership accepts Litecoin for Tesla purchase

07 Apr 14 | Author Matthew Thoma | | 1

Benz and Beamer auto dealership has announced it sold a Tesla Model SP85 to an anonymous customer for 5,447 litecoin, an equivalent of USD90,000 at the time of purchase.

Bitcoin aiming for mass adoption among retailers and FIs

31 Jan 14 | Author Matthew Thoma | |

There’s no doubt that interest in Bitcoin is still riding high right now. But there is also plenty of confusion and uncertainty about the digital currency, from its mysterious origins to its role as an alternative to mainstream currencies.

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