Erik Voorhees

Regulation

Swiss Crypto Community Reacts to Bitcoin’s VAT Exemption

Switzerland's bitcoin community has spoken out following confirmation that bitcoin is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2015
Regulation

Bitcoin in the Headlines: US Teen Sparks ISIL Media Frenzy

Bitcoin has been scrutinised in the past, but this week's criticism took a rather unexpected – and perhaps questionable – sense of humour.

Markets  ·  12 June 2015
Venture Capital

ShapeShift Raises $525k, Reveals Erik Voorhees as Creator

Instant bitcoin and altcoin exchange ShapeShift has received $525,000 in seed funding from investors Barry Silbert and Roger Ver.

Business  ·  10 March 2015
Exchanges

Community Honors Hal Finney with Bitcoin Fund for ALS Research

A group of prominent bitcoin figures and companies have teamed up raise funds to combat the disease ALS.

Tech  ·  30 August 2014
Exchanges

How to Succeed With Your Bitcoin Startup

If you build it, will they come? Here's how to stay on the path to bitcoin startup success.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2014
Regulation

SEC Making Inquiries Into MPEx, SatoshiDice

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has requested details on Erik Voorhees and all investors in gambling site SatoshiDice.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2014
Exchanges

Investors Pump $600k into Swedish Bitcoin Exchange Safello

The startup hopes the investment will push it into the European market – and then the world.

Business  ·  17 February 2014