The National Science Foundation has awarded research grants on the science and applications of crypto-currency, with approximately $1 million awarded to date. The NSF initiative is part of the “Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace” program for cybersecurity research and development to minimize the dangers of cyber technology, promote education and training in cybersecurity, establish a science […]
This is a guest post by Eugene Illovsky, a partner at Morrison & Foerster in Palo Alto. He advises on corporate compliance and represents companies in their interactions with government investigatory, enforcement, and prosecutorial authorities. What compliance expectations does the Department of Justice have for businesses entering the virtual currency space? How can a company meet […]
Another great show this week! Bitcoin & Altcoin round-up, and Alex Sterk as a special guest! Make sure to check out Coinigy.com – Professional Tools for Cryptocurrency Traders.
Long one of the most ambitious projects in the industry, decentralized application platform Ethereum is set to open to the public tonight.
According to a recent article, Visa is aiming to maintain its dominance one way or another. Collab, an arm of Visa Europe, is investigating Bitcoin-oriented companies that could disrupt their business model ultimately. Visa is not against ultimately updating its methods to remain competitive if other technologies such as Bitcoin come along and accomplish the […]
A pair of metro Detroit delis have taken on a leadership role in promoting bitcoin. Bronx Delis in Pontiac and Farmington Hills, Mich. have served as gathering spots for local bitcoin enthusiasts. While restaurant patrons enjoy food and beverages as they discuss bitcoin, they can pay for their meals with bitcoin using smartphones and a […]
Bitcoin Press Release: US Based HashingSpace Corporation Announced it has been uplifted to a higher reporting status on the OTC Market. HashingSpace will now be listed as OTCQB: HSHS. HashingSpace provides scalable datacenter and technology infrastructure for the global adoption of Bitcoin including Bitcoin ATMs and hosted ASIC mining. WENATCHEE, WA / July 29, 2015 […]
American Banker’s Digital Currencies + the Blockchain featured speakers from across the blockchain and finance sectors.
Former New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) superintendent Benjamin M Lawsky has said he won’t advise cryptocurrency startups.
According to a recent account by a member of the BitcoinTalk community, it appears that certain members of the Federal government have a much deeper understanding of Bitcoin than previously thought. The poster says that during a raid, the government knew to seize unused Trezor wallets and transfer seized bitcoins to their own bitcoin wallets. […]