Bitcoin Foundation

News

Perianne Boring: Regulators Will Decide Bitcoin’s Fate Within 18 Months

New Chamber of Digital Commerce president Perianne Boring shares how she aims to change bitcoin's perception in Washington.

Markets  ·  23 July 2014
News

Bitcoin Foundation Hires Firm to Lobby Congress on Cryptocurrencies

The Bitcoin Foundation has hired Washington, DC-based lobbying firm Thorsen French Advocacy.

Markets  ·  9 July 2014
Bitcoin Core

Next Bitcoin Core Version to Include ‘Smarter’ Transaction Fees

Gavin Andresen outlined the new floating transaction fees for bitcoin in a new Bitcoin Foundation blog post.

Tech  ·  7 July 2014
Startups

Anonibet Talks Bitcoin Foundation Membership, World Cup Contest

Anonibet, the first bitcoin sportbook and casino, has become the latest gold member of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Business  ·  26 June 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Foundation Forms Committee to Create Bitcoin Unicode Symbol

The foundation is seeking volunteers for its Standards Committee, which will be tasked with finding bitcoin's Unicode symbol.

Business  ·  19 June 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Foundation Board Member Elizabeth Ploshay Joins BitPay

Elizabeth Ploshay is joining the payment processor to encourage charities as well as political campaigns to adopt bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 June 2014
News

Bitcoin Foundation Holds $4 Million in Bitcoin, Spends $150k Each Month

Bitcoin Foundation discusses its expanding operations and past controversies at its annual members meeting.

Markets  ·  21 May 2014
Events

Video Roundup: Bitcoin2014 in Amsterdam

Take a look at some of the highlights from the Bitcoin2014 conference in Amsterdam held on 16-17th May, 2014.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Startups

Brock Pierce to Bitcoin Foundation: I Will Not Step Down

Bitcoin Foundation board member Brock Pierce has written a letter to the organisation, dismissing criticisms raised by the community.

Business  ·  19 May 2014
Canada

New Bitcoin Foundation Board Members Seek to Defend Bitcoin in Canada

Bitcoin Foundation Canda has completed its latest round of elections and is now moving on new initiatives.

Markets  ·  18 May 2014
News

Bitcoin2014 Conference Gets Underway in Amsterdam Today

The CoinDesk team will be covering the Amsterdam event in full – follow our updates here.

Business  ·  15 May 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Foundation Members Exit Following Election Controversy

A number of Bitcoin Foundation members have cancelled their memberships over the weekend, following the board of directors election.

Business  ·  12 May 2014
News

Bobby Lee, Brock Pierce Join Bitcoin Foundation’s Board of Directors

The Bitcoin Foundation has officially announced its two newest board members: Bobby Lee and Brock Pierce.

Markets  ·  9 May 2014
Startups

Bitcoin Foundation Announces Blockchain Awards Shortlist

The Bitcoin Foundation, gearing up for the Bitcoin 2014 conference and, has announced the shortlist of Blockchain Awards finalists.

Business  ·  8 May 2014
Elections

Bitcoin Foundation to Announce Election Winners Friday

The final round of voting has begun in the Bitcoin Foundation election for two open Board of Directors seats.

Markets  ·  6 May 2014