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Online Gaming Platform, Steam Stops Allowing Bitcoin Payments

High transaction fees due to volatility in Bitcoin has proved to be untenable for Steam's payment processing

Thursday, 07/12/2017 | 13:42 GMT by Jeff Patterson

News

Surge in Bitcoin Demand Causing South Korea to Rethink its ICO Ban

Bitcoin is trading above $17.8k in the country, as Koreans are buying the coin with a premium price of $2.6k

Thursday, 07/12/2017 | 10:25 GMT by Arnab Shome

Innovation

Interoperability Proven: BTC Lightning Network Closer to Release than Ever

In one of the latest tests, the Lightning Network was used to instantaneously buy a cup of coffee.

Thursday, 07/12/2017 | 08:20 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

Singapore’s First Crypto-Related Legal Battle Heads to Trial

In an unprecedented move for Singapore, Liquidity provider B2C2's lawsuit against Quoine exchange will be tried in the SICC.

Thursday, 07/12/2017 | 07:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

The Empire Strikes Back: Congress and Trump Prepare to Curb Crypto Tax Evasion

The Department of Homeland Security is closely monitoring the issue of cryptos

Wednesday, 06/12/2017 | 15:35 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

News

Parity's $230m of Frozen Funds Could be Unlocked, Founders Claim

Parity is planning to upgrade its protocol with their hard fork scheduled in 6 months that will unlock the funds.

Wednesday, 06/12/2017 | 13:37 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Despite Warnings, Bitcoin Soars Past $12,000

BTC's valuation rises higher and higher in anticipation of the launch of Bitcoin futures trading on three major exchanges.

Wednesday, 06/12/2017 | 09:52 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

Cointed Announces Crypto Debit Card Giveaway for ICO Participants

Five cards will be given away, but users will have the opportunity to apply for the cards post-ICO.

Wednesday, 06/12/2017 | 08:52 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

Bitstamp Website Disrupted Following Free Bitcoin Cash Trading Promotion

The website was down to many users for nearly two hours, drawing widespread complaints.

Tuesday, 05/12/2017 | 14:29 GMT by Jeff Patterson

News

Surf Air is Now Accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum as Payment

The airline will accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as payment for its monthly memberships and charter services.

Tuesday, 05/12/2017 | 13:04 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

UK Pushes for EU Anti-Money-Laundering Regulations to Cover Crypto

The negotiations around the legislation are reported to conclude by early 2018.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 23:37 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Exchanges

Bitfinex Reports Temporary Outage as DDoS Attack Takes Bitcoin Exchange Down

The hackers mainly use cyberattacks to manipulate cryptocurrency prices.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 21:49 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

News

BitFury Group and Hut 8 Team Up to Establish 60 MW Bitcoin Mining Farm

The global demand for Bitcoin mining is growing in lockstep with the price of Bitcoin, which shows no signs of slowing.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 20:33 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

Trading

Bitcoin is at All-Time Highs - What Does It Mean?

Buying Bitcoin right now - reasonable or crazy? Here are some safety rules and scenarios to help the decision.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 17:36 GMT by Itay Malinski

News

Coinbase Working on the Integration of SegWit

Currently, 14 percent of Bitcoin transactions are supported by SegWit, but the number is growing.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 17:03 GMT by Arnab Shome

Exchanges

CBOE Launches Bitcoin Futures Next Monday, Trading Free Until Year-End

The second largest Chicago-based exchange is beating the CME to market.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 14:39 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

News

Hauser: "Bitcoin’s Value is Out of Control, It’s Like the Gold Rush All Over Again"

The resigning chief of the Israeli Securities Authority relates a crypto-sceptic future.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 14:09 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff

News

After NASDAQ, Moscow Stock Exchange is Planning to Introduce Bitcoin Futures

In August, the Russian exchange announced its infrastructural development to trade cryptocurrencies.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 12:39 GMT by Arnab Shome

CryptoCurrency

What the Fork? 3 Bitcoin Hard Forks Scheduled for December, More to Come

Super Bitcoin, Bitcoin Platinum, Bitcoin Uranium, Bitcoin Cash Plus, and Bitcoin Silver could threaten the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 10:59 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

News

The Biggest Country in Southeast Asia to Ban Cryptocurrency

Indonesia passes legislation declaring all digital currency transactions illegal.

Monday, 04/12/2017 | 09:14 GMT by Simon Golstein

News

Welcome to the Club: Buterin in Bloomberg's 50 Most Influential 2017

The 23-year-old programmer who co-founded Ethereum stands side by side with Amazon's Jeff Bezos.

Sunday, 03/12/2017 | 14:27 GMT by Simon Golstein

Exchanges

CME Group Bitcoin Futures to Require 35% Margin, Launch in Mid-December

Bitcoin futures news are pushing prices back above $10,000, as the CBOE also prepares a launch.

Friday, 01/12/2017 | 15:33 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

News

Breaking: CFTC Urges Bitcoin Exchanges Surveillance to Prevent Futures Manipulation

The impending launch of Bitcoin futures contracts by the CME, CFE and Cantor Exchange are getting regulatory attention.

Friday, 01/12/2017 | 13:48 GMT by Victor Golovtchenko

Brokers

GAIN Capital Supporting Bitcoin CFDs on City Index for UK Clients

The offering initially caters to UK clients with GAIN Capital expanding Bitcoin trading to its global client base by Q1.

Friday, 01/12/2017 | 13:30 GMT by Jeff Patterson

News

Goldman Sachs CEO Leaves Door Open for Bitcoin Trading

Lloyd Blankfein exercised a wait and see approach with regard to Goldman's prospects of Bitcoin trading.

Friday, 01/12/2017 | 10:30 GMT by Jeff Patterson

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