Inspired by a similar giveaway at MIT, the digital wallet provider is handing out bitcoin to some students.
Coinbase has acquired the team behind Kippt and Inc, headed by Jori Lallo and Karri Saarinen.
Several exchanges have already instigated inspections to reassure customers – but more thorough auditing is needed, argue experts.
Bitcoin's greatest strength is that it does not require government or other third parties to sanction its legitimacy.
While bitcoin has largely removed the issue of double spending, unconfirmed transactions still leave a window of opportunity.
A wearable technology startup has announced the first bitcoin wallet that tracks movement to make payments.
Former Facebook and AOL executive Chamath Palihapitiya tweeted about about a significant slowdown in wallet growth rate for 2014.
Hosting a bitcoin hackathon is a way for Boost VC to encourage new business ideas within the cryptocurrency industry.
A major security flaw affecting over half the internet could have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable bitcoin services.
The company aims to make bitcoin payments as easy as possible for merchants – keeping the mechanics behind-the-scenes.
The Sacramento Kings launched a bitcoin-only online store on 3rd April with the help of BitDazzle.
The Chicago Sun-Times announced a new partnership with Coinbase on 3rd April.
Coinbase has responded to allegations that its service has a flaw that leaves users open to fraud and spam.
Mobile gaming monetization specialist SuperRewards has announced it is now accepting bitcoin.
Ribbit Capital's 'Micky' Malka tells CoinDesk about his investment plans, what bitcoin needs for growth and its social benefits.