Naughty America CEO: Millenials Want to Pay in Bitcoin
Naughty America’s CEO says the firm has seen a surge in demand for bitcoin following the launch of its virtual reality (VR) products.
Why Bitcoin Can Flourish in China
International law researcher Aiga Gosh briefly examines China’s economic history, its currency controls and the rise of bitcoin in the country.
Russian Ministry Proposes Correctional Labor Penalty for Bitcoin Crimes
Russia’s Ministry of Finance has developed a new version of its proposed law that would both outlaw and apply criminal penalties for bitcoin use.
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Bitcoin & Altcoin Trading Talk 12 – Cryptocurrencies, Commodities, and Analysis!
The Coinigy Team and The Rational Investor are back again with another exciting round of technical analysis on user-voted Altcoins and Bitcoin. This episode we’ll be discussing the CFTC’s new ruling classifying cryptocurrency as a commodity, and the impacts it may have on your favorite exchange. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Make sure to tune in, […]
Digital Currency Derivatives Exchanges Prepare for Regulation after CFTC Bitcoin Ruling
Only a week after ruling that bitcoin and other digital currencies are commodities, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Thursday that they have settled charges filed against TeraExchange LLC (Tera) for arranging a “non-deliverable forward contract” last October. Neither of the parties entering the trade were looking to profit off of future […]
Bitcoin Derivatives Company LedgerX Appoints Ex-CFTC Commissioner Wetjen to Board
LedgerX, an institutional bitcoin trading and clearing platform, announced this week that Mark Wetjen, the ex-commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Comission (CFTC), will join its board. Nominated by President Barack Obama in 2011 and unanimously confirmed by the Senate as one of the five CFTC commissioners, Wetjen both helped to implement the first […]
ProTip Ventures into Bitcoin Micropayments for Online Tipping
A number of companies have been looking into bitcoin micropayments as a means for funneling donations or tips online. After all, the cryptocurrency promises lower transactions costs compared to traditional payment methods such as credit cards or PayPal. Online tipping can be made to express appreciation for an artist’s work on the internet, such as […]
World Economic Forum Survey Projects Blockchain ‘Tipping Point’ by 2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has identified blockchain technology as one of its six mega-trends in a new report.
Liberty Reserve Founder Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Indictment
A US district judge has denied a motion by the one of the founders of Liberty Reserve to dismiss a federal indictment filed two years ago.
Troubles Continue for BitPay in Wake Of Hack
BitPay, the Bitcoin payment processor, has endured a troublesome week. First, it was made public a hacker gained access to the CFO’s email account and coaxed the company into sending nearly $2 million. The company recently made major changes to its free plan, as well as apparently laid off numerous employees. The company filed a […]