Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a revolutionary cryptocurrency that was developed in 2008. Its mysterious creator went by the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto.” The digital money that has no central bank or controller, Bitcoin’s circulation is provided for through computer code and cryptography. It is open source, meaning anyone can look at the code to verify it.

Russia Blocks Finnish Bitcoin Exchange, Reasons Not Explained

2016-09-16 01:00 PM | Angus Leung

Russia blacklists Finnish Bitcoin exchange LocalBitcoins for unknown reasons.

Andreas Antonopoulos Reveals New Way to Learn Bitcoin on Joe Rogan Podcast

2016-09-07 08:50 PM | Evander Smart

Today, on the latest edition of “The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast,” Andreas Antonopoulos released the news on his latest Bitcoin venture.

Keep Your Bitcoins: Central Bankers' Bubble Will Burst Very Soon

2016-09-29 02:15 PM | Joseph Young

Like the Dot-com and housing bubbles, Central Bankers’ bubble is to break very soon.

Bitcoin Breaks To The Downside Following Another Failure At Resistance

2016-09-12 05:12 PM | Adam Wyatt

Despite a relatively slow market over the past few weeks due to the “summer doldrums,” it now appears as though volatility is making a slow return on both the upside and the downside.

BitFury Lightening Network Successfully Tested with French Bitcoin Company

2016-09-29 10:00 AM | Joseph Young

ACINQ has successfully tested and implemented leading Blockchain technology company Bitfury’s algorithm solution for instant payments routing on the Lightning Network.

Friendly Government, Poor Infrastructure: Bitcoin Has Peculiar Ways in Japan

2016-09-03 01:50 PM | Joseph Young

Despite the government’s friendly regulations, the Japanese Bitcoin infrastructure remains imperfect in comparison to other East Asian countries, including South Korea and Taiwan.

Why Bitcoin is Failing to Take Over the World

2016-09-29 12:35 PM | Joël Valenzuela

As far as leading the digital currency revolution, Bitcoin just isn’t getting it done. Ryan Taylor of Dash sees why.

Roman Vacation Bitcoin-Style: How to Book Italian Taxis With Crypto

2016-09-14 05:14 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

Italian taxis have started to accept Bitcoin through a new platform called Chainside.

Final Countdown: Bitcoin Core's Segwit to be Released After Long Testing

2016-09-28 07:09 PM | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s innovative solution designed to scale the Bitcoin network by moving witness data outside of the traditional block structure is finally approaching its release.

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

2016-09-10 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

100 Zimbabwean Women Farmers Will Learn Power of Bitcoin

2016-09-28 05:05 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Zimbabwean women farmers will be given Bitcoins which they can redeem for goods at selected suppliers.

Bitcoin Price Analysis (Week of September 5th)

2016-09-06 01:32 PM | Denis Harrison

Bitcoin’s price is approaching a key mark, from which the long-term growth could continue. What is the market sentiment at the moment?

Scaling Bitcoin Conference Criticized For Rejecting Bitcoin Unlimited Proposals

2016-09-28 02:30 PM | Joseph Young

The organizers of Scaling Bitcoin Conference were criticized by the Reddit BTC community for rejecting all four proposed presentations from the Bitcoin Unlimited team.

Crisis-Torn Venezuelans Opt For Dash and Bitcoin

2016-09-02 04:27 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Growing digital currency, Dash, has joined Bitcoin, due to soaring demand, as a part of a payment network that will benefit thousands of people suffering from Venezuela’s failing national economy.

Russia's Largest State-Owned Bank's Cafe Accepts Bitcoin

2016-09-28 01:15 PM | Joseph Young

Russia’s largest state-owned bank Sberbank is officially accepting Bitcoin payments in a cafe located in its headquarters in Moscow, despite confusion in the legality of the digital currency.

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

2016-09-15 06:15 PM | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

Botswana Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit Will Train Developers To Build Apps

2016-09-27 03:40 PM | Hank Rearden

One particular African country pushing the penetration of Bitcoin is Botswana. Botswana Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit is scheduled 25-26 November in Gaborone.

How Social E-Commerce Can Solve Problems of Decentralized Markets

2016-09-14 01:46 PM | Andrew Marshall

Jason Nguyen, the COO of Waterhole, on trends, challenges and future perspectives of decentralized markets

Bitcoin is Undervalued as Volumes of Over-The-Counter and Exchange Markets in China Show

2016-09-27 09:00 AM | Joseph Young

Civic CEO and Bitcoin expert Vinny Lingham states that the OTC market is substantially larger than the exchange market, in which 9 figure purchases of Bitcoin is common.

Brits Sue MasterCard over High Fees, Bitcoin Fees Still Lowest in the Market

2016-09-11 06:30 PM | Joseph Young

As banks and major financial institutions continue to be exposed for their illegitimate operations and felonious actions, a more convincing case for Bitcoin and mainstream adoption is being established.

With Its Unbanked Majority, Bolivia Can Gain Much From Adopting Bitcoin

2016-09-29 03:40 PM | Adam Dubove

Bitcoin has all the potential to enhance economic opportunities in Bolivia as the fastest-growing South American economy.

Keep Your Bitcoins: Central Bankers' Bubble Will Burst Very Soon

2016-09-29 02:15 PM | Joseph Young

Like the Dot-com and housing bubbles, Central Bankers’ bubble is to break very soon.

BitFury Lightening Network Successfully Tested with French Bitcoin Company

2016-09-29 10:00 AM | Joseph Young

ACINQ has successfully tested and implemented leading Blockchain technology company Bitfury’s algorithm solution for instant payments routing on the Lightning Network.

Why Bitcoin is Failing to Take Over the World

2016-09-29 12:35 PM | Joël Valenzuela

As far as leading the digital currency revolution, Bitcoin just isn’t getting it done. Ryan Taylor of Dash sees why.

Final Countdown: Bitcoin Core's Segwit to be Released After Long Testing

2016-09-28 07:09 PM | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s innovative solution designed to scale the Bitcoin network by moving witness data outside of the traditional block structure is finally approaching its release.

100 Zimbabwean Women Farmers Will Learn Power of Bitcoin

2016-09-28 05:05 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Zimbabwean women farmers will be given Bitcoins which they can redeem for goods at selected suppliers.

Scaling Bitcoin Conference Criticized For Rejecting Bitcoin Unlimited Proposals

2016-09-28 02:30 PM | Joseph Young

The organizers of Scaling Bitcoin Conference were criticized by the Reddit BTC community for rejecting all four proposed presentations from the Bitcoin Unlimited team.

Russia's Largest State-Owned Bank's Cafe Accepts Bitcoin

2016-09-28 01:15 PM | Joseph Young

Russia’s largest state-owned bank Sberbank is officially accepting Bitcoin payments in a cafe located in its headquarters in Moscow, despite confusion in the legality of the digital currency.

Botswana Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit Will Train Developers To Build Apps

2016-09-27 03:40 PM | Hank Rearden

One particular African country pushing the penetration of Bitcoin is Botswana. Botswana Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit is scheduled 25-26 November in Gaborone.

Bitcoin is Undervalued as Volumes of Over-The-Counter and Exchange Markets in China Show

2016-09-27 09:00 AM | Joseph Young

Civic CEO and Bitcoin expert Vinny Lingham states that the OTC market is substantially larger than the exchange market, in which 9 figure purchases of Bitcoin is common.

Bitcoin Users Can Now Pay Electricity Bills with Bitcoin in Japan

2016-09-26 07:10 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Bitcoin users in Japan can now pay their electric bills with their favourite cryptocurrency and save money as well.

Bitcoin Price Remains Stagnant Around $600 As Traders Wait for More Definitive Signals

2016-09-26 01:57 PM | Adam Wyatt

Bitcoin looked poised for the return of at least some volatility last week, however none materialized. Now price is back above the $600 level.

Timestamp Hacking: Debunking the Myth of Precision Timestamps

2016-09-26 09:26 AM | S. Matthew English

Any carnival conjuror can attest that once an audience learns the science behind the way in which a trick is performed, the luster quickly fades.

World’s Best Performing Currency: Bitcoin Inflation Rate Drops To 4%

2016-09-25 12:30 PM | Joseph Young

The Bitcoin monetary inflation rate decreased from 30~50% in 2011 to 4% this year, demonstrating the rapid mainstream adoption of the cryptocurrency in various markets.

IPFS Protocol Selects Ethereum Over Bitcoin, Prefers Ethereum Dev Community

2016-09-24 10:14 AM | Joseph Young

Blockchain-based peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol IPFS launches its distributed web network on Ethereum instead of Bitcoin.

Bitwage Seeks to Help Freelancers Gain More Bitcoin-Paying Work

2016-09-23 04:40 PM | Evander Smart

Bitwage has a new feature to help freelancers called Bitwage “My Employment,” or Bitwage M.E.

Yahoo Hacked, Information on Over 500 Million Accounts Compromised

2016-09-23 12:30 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Yahoo just became a whole lot less safe, as the tech giant just lost account data for over a half-billion users.

Bitcoin Rebranding in Japan: BitGirls TV Show To Sugarcoat Mt.Gox Drama

2016-09-22 05:12 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

A Japanese TV show may change how cryptocurrency is viewed by people in Japan and around the world.

Unlike Bitcoin, The Bank Of Japan Changes Goalposts Again

2016-09-22 02:43 PM | Jacob J

The change of the central bank’s goals can cause huge trading losses for market participants. The advantage of Bitcoin is its predictability.

India May Overtake China in Bitcoin Use

2016-09-22 09:11 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

There are indications that China, the leading Bitcoin market, will be faced with stiff competition from India’s burgeoning market.

Bitwage Seeks to Help Freelancers Gain More Bitcoin-Paying Work

2016-09-23 04:40 PM | Evander Smart

Bitwage has a new feature to help freelancers called Bitwage “My Employment,” or Bitwage M.E.

Steam Community Reports Coinbase Account Hacked; All Bitcoins Lost

2016-09-20 01:45 PM | Evander Smart

There is a developing story of a hack targeted at the Steam community through their KeyVendor bot.

Andreas Antonopoulos Reveals New Way to Learn Bitcoin on Joe Rogan Podcast

2016-09-07 08:50 PM | Evander Smart

Today, on the latest edition of “The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast,” Andreas Antonopoulos released the news on his latest Bitcoin venture.

India May Overtake China in Bitcoin Use

2016-09-22 09:11 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

There are indications that China, the leading Bitcoin market, will be faced with stiff competition from India’s burgeoning market.

Keep Your Bitcoins: Central Bankers' Bubble Will Burst Very Soon

2016-09-29 02:15 PM | Joseph Young

Like the Dot-com and housing bubbles, Central Bankers’ bubble is to break very soon.

4 Reasons Bitcoin Usage Could Explode in Thailand

2016-09-17 06:25 PM | Jacob J

What is the catalyst required for Bitcoin to succeed in Thailand?

Bitcoin Breaks To The Downside Following Another Failure At Resistance

2016-09-12 05:12 PM | Adam Wyatt

Despite a relatively slow market over the past few weeks due to the “summer doldrums,” it now appears as though volatility is making a slow return on both the upside and the downside.

Bitcoin Rebranding in Japan: BitGirls TV Show To Sugarcoat Mt.Gox Drama

2016-09-22 05:12 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

A Japanese TV show may change how cryptocurrency is viewed by people in Japan and around the world.

BitFury Lightening Network Successfully Tested with French Bitcoin Company

2016-09-29 10:00 AM | Joseph Young

ACINQ has successfully tested and implemented leading Blockchain technology company Bitfury’s algorithm solution for instant payments routing on the Lightning Network.

Winklevoss’s Gemini Launches First-Ever Daily Bitcoin Auctions

2016-09-21 04:15 PM | Evander Smart

Gemini exchange, based out of New York’s Flatiron District, is launching what may be a first within the Bitcoin ecosystem - daily Bitcoin auctions.

Friendly Government, Poor Infrastructure: Bitcoin Has Peculiar Ways in Japan

2016-09-03 01:50 PM | Joseph Young

Despite the government’s friendly regulations, the Japanese Bitcoin infrastructure remains imperfect in comparison to other East Asian countries, including South Korea and Taiwan.

Price Compression Continues to Strangle Bitcoin as Indecision Grips the Market

2016-09-19 05:07 PM | Adam Wyatt

Bitcoin did see a slight pickup in volatility immediately following the Labor Day holiday in the US, although more recently price has once again fallen into a contracting range.

Why Bitcoin is Failing to Take Over the World

2016-09-29 12:35 PM | Joël Valenzuela

As far as leading the digital currency revolution, Bitcoin just isn’t getting it done. Ryan Taylor of Dash sees why.

Bitcoin Above All: First P2P Transaction in Space

2016-09-17 10:55 AM | Joseph Young

Genesis Mining has successfully settled the first peer-to-peer Bitcoin transaction in space with the help of a weather balloon.

Roman Vacation Bitcoin-Style: How to Book Italian Taxis With Crypto

2016-09-14 05:14 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

Italian taxis have started to accept Bitcoin through a new platform called Chainside.

Yahoo Hacked, Information on Over 500 Million Accounts Compromised

2016-09-23 12:30 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Yahoo just became a whole lot less safe, as the tech giant just lost account data for over a half-billion users.

Final Countdown: Bitcoin Core's Segwit to be Released After Long Testing

2016-09-28 07:09 PM | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core’s innovative solution designed to scale the Bitcoin network by moving witness data outside of the traditional block structure is finally approaching its release.

Unlike Bitcoin, The Bank Of Japan Changes Goalposts Again

2016-09-22 02:43 PM | Jacob J

The change of the central bank’s goals can cause huge trading losses for market participants. The advantage of Bitcoin is its predictability.

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

2016-09-10 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

Roger Ver on Bitcoin Scalability: Two Bitcoins Are Better Than One

2016-09-21 06:50 PM | Hank Rearden

Cointelegraph spoke to Roger Ver, CEO of Bitcoin.com on whether Bitcoin should scale or not at this crucial moment in its march to become a global digital currency of choice.