Bitcoin Wallet

The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

2015-05-24 01:26 PM | Guest Author

One of the driving factors behind cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized, meaning that no individual or group controls it. Instead, it is controlled by everyone participating in the particular cryptocurrency's network.

These 3 Wallets Want to Make Ethereum ‘Grandma-Friendly’

2015-09-07 12:38 PM | Juan S. Galt

Ethereum took its first steps towards simplifying its user experience this week with the release of an EthereumWallet beta, a RushWallet version for the Bitcoin 2.0 platform.

New Device Steals Encrypted Bitcoin Keys in Mid-Air

2015-07-14 06:08 PM | Evander Smart

If you use the latest encryption technology for your online banking, Bitcoin wallet, or protecting your military secrets, get ready for a little bout with depression.

10 Steps to a Better Bitcoin Wallet

2015-07-18 09:23 AM | Evander Smart

This article will cover the necessary steps that need to be considered when creating and maintaining a bitcoin wallet.

This Chip Turns a Dumb Phone Into a Bitcoin Wallet

2015-04-23 06:52 PM | Amanda B. Johnson

BitSIM is a small, dual-chip overlay that is physically placed atop a phone's regular SIM card. Once there, the BitSIM turns that phone – even if it's a “dumb” phone – into a Bitcoin wallet.

Bitcoin Could Be Stored Securely as a Hardware Wallet on Your Phone

2015-04-19 11:05 AM | Alireza Beikverdi

Ledger Wallet has introduced one of their ongoing projects, LedgerOS TEE for mobile phones, which offers a high level of security comparable to hardware wallets.

CoolWallet: The Bitcoin Wallet That Fits Right into Your Wallet

2015-12-10 11:03 AM | Iyke Aru

New Bitcoin cold storage device CoolWallet from CoolbitX Technology is the size of a credit card, doesn’t need cables, fits in a common wallet.

Samourai Wallet: A Serious Darkwallet Contender

2015-05-26 02:10 PM | Jamie Redman

A new anonymous Bitcoin wallet has entered the crypto universe. It’s called Samourai wallet, and its main focus is security and privacy.

Web-Wallet Providers Divided over Andresen’s 20 MB Block Size Increase Proposal

2015-06-08 06:05 PM | Aaron van Wirdum

Of all Bitcoin web-wallet providers as listed on bitcoin.org, Blockchain.info, Coinbase and Xapo are in favor of raising Bitcoin's block size limit from 1 to 20 megabytes as advised by Bitcoin Core developer Gavin Andresen.

Blockchain.info Former Developer Launches Competing Bitcoin Wallet

2015-07-06 01:52 PM | Diana Ngo

Timothy Lee, a former software developer at Blockchain.info, has announced the launch of ArcBit, an open source bitcoin wallet that supports stealth addresses and promises to provide greater user privacy.

Bitcoin Wallet Software Providers Express Support for Block Size Increase

2015-06-11 09:33 AM | Aaron van Wirdum

When CoinTelegraph asked the Bitcoin Wallet software providers listed on bitcoin.org, they showed broad support for increasing the Bitcoin block size limit from 1 to 20 MB.

Electrum Releases Version 2.0 with 2FA, Multisig Wallets, and More

2015-03-03 08:25 PM | Ian DeMartino

Electrum, the popular hybrid online/offline wallet, has released v2.0. It brings a host of highly requested and anticipated features, along with a few features you probably never knew you wanted.

Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

2015-03-04 02:25 PM | Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

Bitcoin Best Practices: How A Newbie Can Neither Lose Coins Nor Fall Victim To Digital Theft (Op-Ed)

2016-01-14 12:25 PM | James Stallings

Each day, more and more people all over the world are adapting blockchain and bitcoin, often without understanding it fully. What is Bitcoin after all? Is it valuable? Is it an investment?

Hive Wallet Is Officially Unsupported

2015-09-20 05:03 PM | Jamie Redman

The Bitcoin wallet Hive is no longer being actively developed. In fact, the creator says that the wallet hasn't had much development in "over a year."

Airbitz & Darkwallet Respond to OBPP Ratings, Motivated to ‘Up the Ante on Privacy’

2015-05-26 10:40 AM | Cheryl Hulseapple

The Open Bitcoin Privacy Project (OBPP) met their initial goal with the May 19 release of their first wallet ratings.

San Diego Employees Paid In Bitcoin ‘Never See a Paycheck’

2015-09-30 04:16 PM | Jamie Redman

San Diego based cryptocurrency wallet provider AirBitz was featured on ABC’s 10 News as the local news network reported on companies in the city accepting and paying workers with bitcoin and how the workers “never see a paycheck.”

Blockchain.info Grows 12K+ Wallets a Day - On Track For 100M By 2020

2016-01-05 02:45 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Interview with Roger Ver, angel investor of blockchain.info, the most popular Bitcoin related website in the world.

Ownership of Xapo Technology Threatened by Lifelock Lawsuit

2015-06-05 07:48 PM | Joseph Young

Billion-dollar security company LifeLock has filed a lawsuit against Xapo that some say could jeopardize the existence of the Swiss-based Bitcoin wallet and debit card company, as Lifelock seeks to declare ownership of the technology.

Bitcoin Is Out To Swing Investing Around

2016-01-18 03:24 PM | Iyke Aru

There has been a pronounced growth in the number of Bitcoin wallets. Considering this and the forecasted growth within the next few years, could it change the world of investing?

Bitwala Launches Bitcoin Wallet - How Safe Is It?

2016-08-24 03:45 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Though BitGo was the wallet software used by Bitfinex who lost $60m of its customers’ funds, Bitwala says it will still work with the provider.

Blockchain.info Wallets Pass 100 Million Transactions

2016-08-14 12:00 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Bitcoin wallet heavy-hitter Blockchain.info just celebrated 100 million total transactions across the millions of wallets the company powers.

Exchanges are Risky, Where to Store Your Bitcoin? Practical Tips

2016-08-11 05:38 PM | Joseph Young

To prevent more cases of theft and security breaches in the future, Bitcoin users must implement alternative solutions and strategies to control their own money.

Kim Dotcom Explains How Megaupload 2.0 Will Take Bitcoin To The Moon

2016-08-05 03:55 PM | Evander Smart

This morning, on Twitter, Kim revealed more information about his upcoming Bitcoin-based Megaupload 2.0 release.

Storing Bitcoin in Exchanges and Hot Wallets is Risky - What to Do Instead

2016-08-04 04:00 PM | Joseph Young

From the massive security breach of the world’s largest bitcoin exchange Bitfinex, bitcoin users have learned a valuable lesson: to not store bitcoin on a custodial platform or an exchange.

Blockstream Acquires Bitcoin Wallet, Lightning Network Not The Reason

2016-07-29 02:50 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

GreenAddress being acquired by Blockstream will allow it to work with sidechains which will enable users to manage Bitcoin and other assets and features.

Multisig Wallet Security on the Rise, Protecting 13% of Bitcoin Today

2016-07-28 11:35 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Multisig, or multi-signature, wallets are on the rise, providing roughly 13% of the Bitcoin world with added wallet security.

Why Smartphone Wallets Are Insecure, And How to Protect Your Bitcoin

2016-06-30 01:23 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Gary Miliefsky explains why smartphone wallets are at risk, and how to protect your Bitcoin against theft.

Caricoin Ltd To Transform the Caribbean’s Economy with Bitcoin

2016-06-30 09:46 AM | Rebecca Campbell

Bitcoin startup Caricoin recently announced the launch of a social mobile money platform for the Caribbean.

Best Ways to Secure Your Bitcoin Wallet: CT Tips

2016-06-05 03:20 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the risk of having your password leaked is rather high nowadays and millions of reported cases are not resolved yet, every Bitcoin and other digital currency users should remember to improve his or her account’s security.

Users Accuse Coinbase of Lying to Investors, The Platform Denies Accusations

2016-06-04 04:55 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Claims on a Reddit thread that Coinbase may have lied that it stores 97% of user funds in multisig addresses has been refuted by the platform.

iPayYou Launches New Bitcoin Wallet, With Ability to Cancel Transactions

2016-05-06 04:00 PM | Jacob J

Seattle-based iPayYou has launched a new bitcoin wallet with multiple features, including the ability to cancel transactions. Would this prove to be a hit among users?

Mycelium: New Bitcoin Wallet Offers Opportunity in Crowdsale

2016-04-30 10:00 AM | Iyke Aru

Bitcoin wallet vendor Mycelium has announced the release of their new Bitcoin wallet and the launch of its crowdsale. This announcement is posted on Reddit and states that the new wallet shall be simply called Mycelium.

Technology of Tomorrow: Is Physical Currency Going Extinct?

2016-04-21 02:30 PM | Iyke Aru

Today’s infrastructure cannot accommodate on a global level for the technology of tomorrow, says our expert Brandon Kostinuk of Vanbex.

Consumer Appetite for Digital Wallets Grows in Europe

2016-04-15 02:11 PM | Niall Maye

Aimia has released a new research into consumer appetite for digital wallets in Europe. Its findings show that the interest has grown by 5% from last year to 31% of Europeans being likely to use a digital wallet on their mobile device now.

Bitwage Makes Receiving Salary Easier Across The Globe

2016-04-13 02:40 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Work across borders? Work from home? There is a salary revolution coming and Bitwage and partners are driving it.

Nonprofit “Social Wallet” Hopes To Digitize The Wallet, No Fees To Be Charged

2016-04-09 03:10 PM | Charlie McCombie

CoinTelegraph speaks to Canadian Bitcoiner Kyle Kemper about Social Wallet, a nonprofit that hopes to digitize every aspect of a physical wallet, money, services, and identity.

Coinkite Is Closing Down Its Web Wallet Citing Legal and DDoS Issues

2016-04-03 12:29 PM | Charlie McCombie

Coinkite has announced it is closing down its web wallet to focus on other projects after legal issues and DDoS attacks have impeded the use of the wallet.

Beware: 4 Typical Bitcoin Scams in Mining, Investment, Wallets, Exchange

2016-03-24 09:33 AM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Most frauds and scams don’t happen because of the technology involved but rather due to the underlying greed and callousness on the part of the users.

‘Indestructible’ BTC Hardware Wallet to Compete with Trezor, Ledger

2016-03-19 11:34 AM | Iyke Aru

BitLox Ltd is now shipping the BitLox bitcoin hardware wallet and calls it “the most advanced and secure hardware Bitcoin wallet ever developed.”

The Inevitable Failure of Proof-of-Stake Blockchains and Why a New Algorithm is Needed (Op-Ed)

2015-05-24 01:26 PM | Guest Author

One of the driving factors behind cryptocurrency is the fact that it is decentralized, meaning that no individual or group controls it. Instead, it is controlled by everyone participating in the particular cryptocurrency's network.

These 3 Wallets Want to Make Ethereum ‘Grandma-Friendly’

2015-09-07 12:38 PM | Juan S. Galt

Ethereum took its first steps towards simplifying its user experience this week with the release of an EthereumWallet beta, a RushWallet version for the Bitcoin 2.0 platform.

New Device Steals Encrypted Bitcoin Keys in Mid-Air

2015-07-14 06:08 PM | Evander Smart

If you use the latest encryption technology for your online banking, Bitcoin wallet, or protecting your military secrets, get ready for a little bout with depression.

Hive Wallet Is Officially Unsupported

2015-09-20 05:03 PM | Jamie Redman

The Bitcoin wallet Hive is no longer being actively developed. In fact, the creator says that the wallet hasn't had much development in "over a year."

Bitcoin Best Practices: How A Newbie Can Neither Lose Coins Nor Fall Victim To Digital Theft (Op-Ed)

2016-01-14 12:25 PM | James Stallings

Each day, more and more people all over the world are adapting blockchain and bitcoin, often without understanding it fully. What is Bitcoin after all? Is it valuable? Is it an investment?

Samourai Wallet: A Serious Darkwallet Contender

2015-05-26 02:10 PM | Jamie Redman

A new anonymous Bitcoin wallet has entered the crypto universe. It’s called Samourai wallet, and its main focus is security and privacy.

10 Steps to a Better Bitcoin Wallet

2015-07-18 09:23 AM | Evander Smart

This article will cover the necessary steps that need to be considered when creating and maintaining a bitcoin wallet.

Private 'Vanishing' Messaging App Wiper Adds Bitcoin Wallet

2015-03-04 02:25 PM | Ian DeMartino

The social messaging app Wiper added a built-in bitcoin wallet last month, enabling instant transactions among contacts, as well as basic wallet functionality.

Web-Wallet Providers Divided over Andresen’s 20 MB Block Size Increase Proposal

2015-06-08 06:05 PM | Aaron van Wirdum

Of all Bitcoin web-wallet providers as listed on bitcoin.org, Blockchain.info, Coinbase and Xapo are in favor of raising Bitcoin's block size limit from 1 to 20 megabytes as advised by Bitcoin Core developer Gavin Andresen.

CoolWallet: The Bitcoin Wallet That Fits Right into Your Wallet

2015-12-10 11:03 AM | Iyke Aru

New Bitcoin cold storage device CoolWallet from CoolbitX Technology is the size of a credit card, doesn’t need cables, fits in a common wallet.

This Chip Turns a Dumb Phone Into a Bitcoin Wallet

2015-04-23 06:52 PM | Amanda B. Johnson

BitSIM is a small, dual-chip overlay that is physically placed atop a phone's regular SIM card. Once there, the BitSIM turns that phone – even if it's a “dumb” phone – into a Bitcoin wallet.

Mike Hearn talks Hourglass Project and Avoiding Miner Fees

2015-04-24 02:40 PM | Alireza Beikverdi

Hourglass is yet another promising project by BitcoinJ developer and former Google engineer Mike Hearn, which has already surpassed the crowdfunding goal for its initial design.

Airbitz Invents First ‘One-Touch 2-Factor Authentication’ for Mobile Wallet

2015-03-19 01:08 PM | Cheryl Hulseapple

Airbitz has developed a way to make two-factor authentication (2FA) “dirt simple” for everyone. The mobile wallet provider has invented a one-step process that merges the functionality of an app like Google Authenticator directly into their Bitcoin wallet.

Electrum Releases Version 2.0 with 2FA, Multisig Wallets, and More

2015-03-03 08:25 PM | Ian DeMartino

Electrum, the popular hybrid online/offline wallet, has released v2.0. It brings a host of highly requested and anticipated features, along with a few features you probably never knew you wanted.

Ownership of Xapo Technology Threatened by Lifelock Lawsuit

2015-06-05 07:48 PM | Joseph Young

Billion-dollar security company LifeLock has filed a lawsuit against Xapo that some say could jeopardize the existence of the Swiss-based Bitcoin wallet and debit card company, as Lifelock seeks to declare ownership of the technology.

From Bitcoin Wallets to Time Wallets: A Community-Focused Currency

2015-09-22 04:46 PM | Connie Kearney

Have you ever heard the term ‘timebank’ before? What about ‘timebanking’? If not, no worries, you are not alone.

Blockchain.info Former Developer Launches Competing Bitcoin Wallet

2015-07-06 01:52 PM | Diana Ngo

Timothy Lee, a former software developer at Blockchain.info, has announced the launch of ArcBit, an open source bitcoin wallet that supports stealth addresses and promises to provide greater user privacy.

Bitcoin Could Be Stored Securely as a Hardware Wallet on Your Phone

2015-04-19 11:05 AM | Alireza Beikverdi

Ledger Wallet has introduced one of their ongoing projects, LedgerOS TEE for mobile phones, which offers a high level of security comparable to hardware wallets.

Airbitz & Darkwallet Respond to OBPP Ratings, Motivated to ‘Up the Ante on Privacy’

2015-05-26 10:40 AM | Cheryl Hulseapple

The Open Bitcoin Privacy Project (OBPP) met their initial goal with the May 19 release of their first wallet ratings.

Bitcoin Is Out To Swing Investing Around

2016-01-18 03:24 PM | Iyke Aru

There has been a pronounced growth in the number of Bitcoin wallets. Considering this and the forecasted growth within the next few years, could it change the world of investing?