Polish payment processors and at least one bank in the country have closed the accounts of local bitcoin exchanges.
Digibyte Raises $250k to Develop Altcoin for Retail Payments
The development team behind alternative digital currency digibyte has raised $250,000 as part of a new strategic partnership.
MintPal Vows to Fight Former Moolah CEO in Court
Digital currency exchange MintPal is seeking control of customer funds allegedly held by former Moolah CEO Alex Green.
Moolah CEO Resigns Amid Growing Public Outcry, Criminal Allegations
The CEO of Moopay LTD, or Moolah, has resigned amid the company’s operational crisis and new allegations of fraud.
Bittylicious Extends Credit Card Payments to Altcoin Buyers
UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards.
70,000 Caribbean Island Residents to Receive Bitcoin in 2015
All residents of the Caribbean nation of Dominica will receive free bitcoin as part of The Bit Drop project.
New Altcoin Promotes Fitness with ‘Proof of Sweat’
Mangocoinz uses exercise as proof of work, but how to stop the cheaters?
The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
The 9 Biggest Screwups in Bitcoin History
Feeling sadistic? Check out Kadhim Shubber’s list of the nine worst screwups in bitcoin’s short history.
Expresscoin Raises $150k in Funding from Bitcoin Shop
The new funding is the cryptocurrency-buying service’s first since its formal launch earlier this year.
Cai-Capital Opens Up UK Property to Foreign Cryptocurrency Investors
The company is offering international investors the chance to buy UK properties with an extensive range of digital currencies.
Mining Roundup: BBB Warning, Alpha Technology and a Pool Attack
CoinDesk looks at the latest manufacturer updates, a BBB advisory and a pool attack.
All Things Alt: StartCOIN’s Crowdfunding Twist, World Cup Fever and Vertcoin’s Stealth Move
The altcoin community celebrates the FIFA World Cup, while StartCOIN brings a new, decentralized twist to crowdfunding.
Facebook Approves First Cryptocurrency Tipping Apps
The social network has approved two new apps that allow tipping in dogecoin and 13 other cryptocurrencies.
Citi: Bitcoin a Threat to Debit and Credit Card Issuers
Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows.
Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services
After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.
CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur
The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.
Beijing Summit: What if They Had a Bitcoin Ban and No One Cared?
By attendance alone, Beijing’s first major bitcoin conference is a raging success despite fears of increasing regulatory pressure.
All Things Alt: Ponzi Schemes, Blackcoin USBs and a Time Warp Attack
This week’s altcoin news includes an attack on the whitecoin block chain and a ponzi-themed dogecoin game.
Decentralized Internet Project MaidSafe to Raise Funds via ‘Safecoin’ Sale
The organization working to create a decentralized Internet starts its native payment system with a crowd-sale starting tomorrow.