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Bitcoin Picks: Silk Road 2.0 Taken down, NFC Chip Implants, Coinsetter Equity Offering
- The FBI took down the second version of Silk Road, while the Bank of Canada mulled the potential benefits of utilizing Bitcoin and the Russian government lowered its prospective fines for dealing in digital currency.
Saturday, 15/11/2014 | 14:08 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Bank of Canada Ponders Bitcoin Benefits Amidst Mounting Popularity
- Bitcoin continues to catch fire in Canada, with the Bank of Canada (BoC) mulling the potential benefits of utilizing digital currencies, namely Bitcoin, despite its obvious inherent risks.
Friday, 14/11/2014 | 07:27 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Coinsetter Sweetens Pot for Market Makers, Offering 10% Company Equity
- Coinsetter has announced a new equity reward program for professional market makers. Under terms of the program, 10% of the company's equity will be available to market makers providing liquidity on the exchange.
Thursday, 13/11/2014 | 16:57 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Bitcoin Picks: As the Cryptocurrency Grows in Popularity, So Does the Gleam of Opportunists
- A recap of the most interesting stories throughout the week as seen by the editors in charge of Forex Magnates’ sister website, Digital Currency Magnates.
Saturday, 08/11/2014 | 06:42 GMT by
George Tchetvertakov
Bitcoin Savings and Trust, Trendon Shavers Charged with $4.5Mln Fraud
- Trendon Shavers, operating under the alias “pirateat40”, has been charged by US District Court for operating a Bitcoin-related Ponzi scheme, misappropriating approximately $4.5 million worth of Bitcoin.
Thursday, 06/11/2014 | 19:15 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
October Forex Industry Review: GAIN Capital Hunts, EBS Rebounds and Bitcoin Millionaires
- Rising volatility allowed ICAP's trading platform to fare exceptionally well, but there is no guarantee for a continued growth. Meanwhile, bitcoin-related investments may sow the seeds for a new financial world.
Sunday, 02/11/2014 | 12:58 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Bitcoin Picks: Record-Breaking Investments and the Re-Emergence of Bitcoin Binaries
- The world of virtual currency trading benefited from a number of strategic events that put a positive light on the sector. IG bought back Bitcoin binary trading and investors poured millions in crypto-firms.
Saturday, 01/11/2014 | 17:13 GMT by
Adil Siddiqui
Kraken Poised to Launch Trading Between Bitcoin and JPY
Thursday, 30/10/2014 | 22:18 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Arthur Levitt Is Advising BitPay and Vaurum as Bitcoin Smart Contracts and Crypto Equities Emerge
- The Former SEC Chairman will help the two companies to adapt their services into regulatory and financial standards. "Bitcoin related property is in the future of blockchain technology," says Bitpay's Tony Gallippi.
Wednesday, 29/10/2014 | 13:11 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Bitcoin Is Back at IG Markets – Ladder and Sprint Binary Options Launched Yesterday
- After launching and dumping the product last year, bitcoins are back at IG Markets. Getting re-launched this week, IG Markets has begun to offer bitcoins in both classic and ladder style binary options.
Tuesday, 28/10/2014 | 09:01 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Bitcoin Picks: Another Tough Week for Bitcoin Owners, but Venture Capital Keeps Pouring In
- Bitcoin prices have been dropping sharply again this week, but according to Coinsetter's CEO that isn't a huge surprise, all of this happening while a record amount of venture capital funds has been invested in BitNet Technologies.
Saturday, 25/10/2014 | 15:59 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Trading on Saturday and Sunday? Weekend Binary Options Cover Them All
- Some binary options brokers have been offering trading on weekends for more than two years, targeting and even creating a possibly larger niche with various offerings from Middle Eastern indices to cryptocurrencies.
Friday, 24/10/2014 | 11:04 GMT by
Vasil Velev
KCG Board Member Founded Wicklow Capital Invests in Blockchain’s $30Mln Series A Round
- Despite falling prices of bitcoins, investments in the sector remain strong. The latest example is Blockchain's $30M financing which included funds from GETCO co-founders, and their Wicklow Capital fund
Tuesday, 07/10/2014 | 14:48 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Fintech Panel & Innovation Awaits London Summit Attendees
- We are nearly 40 days away from the Forex Magnates London Summit. Taking a step back from the FX industry and focusing on financial innovation Forex Magnates will be presenting a Fintech Panel at the event.
Tuesday, 07/10/2014 | 11:53 GMT by
FMAdmin Someone
Bitcoin Picks: Venture Funding Continues to Flow but Traders Suffer Weekend of Doom
- As the price of the crypto currency drops to just around $300, a level unseen since its meteoric rise last year, we examine the most important stories the Bitcoin community talked about over the passing week.
Sunday, 05/10/2014 | 12:06 GMT by
Avi Mizrahi
Bitcoin Picks: Huobi Asset Rumors Swirl, PayPal Embraces Bitcoin for Purchases
- The world of cryptocurrencies faced another interesting and stimulating week, including a Huobi leak of client assets, a potentially watershed discussion of Bitcoin-based derivatives, and other developments.
Saturday, 27/09/2014 | 08:10 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
CFTC Announces Public Discussions About Derivatives Contracts Based on Bitcoin
Friday, 26/09/2014 | 20:36 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
Houbi Rumors Allege Massive BTC, LTC Losses, Official Statement Released
Thursday, 25/09/2014 | 20:37 GMT by
Jeff Patterson
Ibinex Aims to Become First Regulated Bitcoin ECN, Becomes Financial Commission Member
- Ibinex which aims to create the first bitcoin ECN created for forex brokers from the ground up has announced that it is a founding member of the Financial Commission's new Crypto division.
Tuesday, 23/09/2014 | 13:48 GMT by
Ron Finberg
Bitcoin Savings & Trust Founder Fined $40 Million for Running a Ponzi Scheme
Friday, 19/09/2014 | 16:04 GMT by
Victor Golovtchenko
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