Bitcoin regulation has generally been met with a lot of opposition in the past months, as most cryptocurrency enthusiasts say that this could just stifle innovation. For instance, the BitLicense framework in New York has been harshly criticized for its exorbitant license fees imposed on bitcoin startups, leaving some to move operations elsewhere. However, Nasdaq […]
Mobile payment platforms and digital currencies have an immense potential to suit consumer spending as a wide range of technology developments and digital products are introduced into the market. With improved technology and products introduced to consumers recently NXT-ID, Inc., Apple Inc., Google Inc., PayPal Holdings Inc., Visa Inc. and American Express Company continue to […]
Bitcoin trading has taken China, the world’s second largest economy, by storm as Goldman Sachs reported that 80% of the industry trading volumes are in renminbi. After all, an increasing share of the Chinese middle class is pursuing alternative investments, apart from property and equities. According to Bobby Lee, CEO of the world’s largest bitcoin […]
For anyone following the Mt. Gox debacle in recent years, the person at the center – Mark Karpeles – represented by an oddball character perfect for some future Hollywood film called, “The Bitcoin Exchange,” which highlights the sometimes Wall-Streetian, and oft naive, story of Bitcoin. Mark Karpeles, the long embattled and now-incarcerated CEO of Mt. Gox, was […]
The recent failed attempt on $300, followed by decline back to support, implies that Bitcoin trading has abandoned immediate advance and will meander – perhaps lower – before trying to advance the price again. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 9 hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now […]
This is a guest post by Pamela Morgan, the CEO of Third Key Solutions. She is a widely respected authority on multi-signature governance, smart contracts, and legal innovation with cryptocurrencies. Third Key Solutions is the culmination of her work advising bitcoin startups in multi-signature governance processes and key management. Your company’s recovery plan is the most important […]
Spells of Genesis, one of the most highly anticipated arcade games of 2015, developed by well-known game developer EverdreamSoft, is introducing and implementing bitcoin and its blockchain technology in the game’s storyline and as an in-game currency. Before the game’s launch on both iOS and Android Play Store, EverdreamSoft plans to host a crowdfunding campaign […]
Innovate Finance, an independent membership-based industry organization that aims to advance Great Britain’s standing as a leader in financial technology (FinTech) innovation both domestically and abroad, has released its new manifesto: Innovate Finance Manifesto: 2020. “Our vision for 2020 is for the U.K. to be the most investment-friendly environment for FinTech globally, attracting $4 billion […]
Previously in Australia it was determined that Bitcoin was an intangible asset, but now the government is moving toward a position that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be treated the same as any other currency as far as Goods and Services Taxes are concerned. Local press outlets expect a Senate committee centered on digital currencies […]
Embattled bitcoin ATM maker Robocoin is facing yet another upset, this time in the form of a customer lawsuit.