A fully licensed bitcoin exchange launches in the UK
After more than six months in beta period, LazyCoins begins to operate officially. It aims to avoid the mistakes made by other bitcoin exchanges and to become a leader in digital currency.
Charity organisation plans to help young entrepreneurs run bitcoin businesses
The non-profit organisation Youth Business USA has decided to support bitcoin businesses as part of their programme to help under-served young adults in the U.S. to set up their own businesses.
EXCLUSIVE: Bitcoin Investment Trust will seek a listing on national exchange
In the future, the Bitcoin Investment Trust plans a listing on a national stock exchange, the fund’s representative Terrence Dempsey told CoinFox, noting that the “timing for this yet to be determined”.
Bitcoin Investment Trust gains approval of American regulator to become the first publicly-traded bitcoin fund
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has approved the Bitcoin Investment Trust’s application to start official trading on the OTC Markets Group platform. This means that traders may soon be able to officially invest into bitcoins without buying digital currency themselves.
Future of bitcoin in the Netherlands to be decided in a court battle
Should bitcoin be regarded as money or as a commodity? The question is causing a serious rift within the Dutch bitcoin community.
Bitcoin sharing becomes a new tradition for the Chinese New Year
Chinese bitcoiners sent each other $1.6 million in Chinese New Year gifts, according to OKCoin.
In the contiguous United States, bitcoin buys fresh ingredients for a gourmet dinner
BitPay has announced a partnership with PeachDish, an online service providing its clients with everything needed to cook an elegant dinner for two.
Coinsetter integrates blockchain into financial trade settlement process
Coinsetter, the New York-based exchange, has introduced “Project High Line” and its new “On-Blockchain Settlement” system that enables Coinsetter’s users to settle trades directly on the blockchain.
Bitcoin price suddenly rises “to the moon”
The price of bitcoin has experienced a dramatic increase, starting at 03.30 GMT on Friday, February 27th. In about half an hour, the price jumped from $236.54 to $251.59, according to the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index.
Dutch company brings bitcoin purchases to 300 Turkish shops
People in Turkey can now buy bitcoins in 300 shops across the country. BitupCard, a Dutch startup, is now selling special receipts through payment kiosks. Later, customer can submit the information from the receipts to the BitupCard website and receive their bitcoins.
Australians to enjoy bitcoin everywhere with CoinJar Swipe
CoinJar has released a new bitcoin debit card, CoinJar Swipe. It allows users to pay in bitcoins anywhere where ordinary cards are accepted and to use it at any ATM for withdrawals.
Industry leaders prepare to submit their opinions on Bitlicense 2.0
The state of New York has begun to accept public opinions on BitLicense 2.0. Industry leaders are ready to voice their concerns about the new rules.
BitGo insures clients’ funds from theft up to $250,000
BitGo has partnered up with Innovation Insurance Group and XL Group to offer customers a new service of insuring their online and offline funds.
Breaking: RE/MAX London begins to accept rent payment in bitcoins via GoCoin
The London office of RE/MAX, a worldwide real estate franchise network, has launched the option to pay for property rentals in three cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin.
The princely family of Liechtenstein interested in bitcoin, young businessman says
A bitcoin enthusiast is planning to develop bitcoin business in one of the smallest principalities in the world. He says he has already secured the support of the ruling family.
Bitcoin is memory, researchers at Kenyon Сollege, Ohio, suggest
William Luther and Josiah Olson have published a research paper in the Journal of Prices & Markets arguing that the cryptocurrency bitcoin, like memory, functions as a public record-keeping device.
