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Startups

New Xapo Deposit Feature Lets Users Buy Bitcoin Via Wire Transfer

Bitcoin service provider Xapo has launched a new feature that enables users to purchase bitcoins directly from the company.

Business  ·  29 August 2014
Ripple Labs

Shift Developing Hybrid Fiat and Bitcoin Debit Card

Debit cards that combine cryptocurrency, loyalty points and fiat could soon be a reality thanks to startup Shift Payments.

Business  ·  13 August 2014
Startups

Reviewed: Xapo’s Bitcoin Debit Card

Xapo's bitcoin debit card has encountered a lot of problems in its short history, but what's the product like?

Business  ·  12 August 2014
Bitcoin

Xapo Responds to Backlash Over Bitcoin Debit Card Fees

Bitcoin wallet provider Xapo is facing massive online backlash following the shipment of new branded debit card.

Business  ·  4 August 2014
Venture Capital

LinkedIn Co-Founder: Bitcoin is in My Five-Year Investment Plan

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman talks about the potential of bitcoin's underlying platform in a new interview with CNBC.

Business  ·  14 July 2014
Startups

Xapo Sets $40 Million Fundraising Record for Bitcoin Industry

Xapo has raised $20m in its latest round, leapfrogging BitPay to become the best-funded bitcoin startup to date.

Business  ·  8 July 2014
Exchanges

Why Bitcoin Businesses Struggle to Get Insurance

The need for insured cryptocurrency services is obvious, but companies have been loath to touch bitcoin.

Tech  ·  10 June 2014
Bitcoin

Xapo Bitcoin Debit Card to Launch This Month

The card will launch by the end of June, but the choice of card network partner remains a mystery.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Businesses Detail Banking Setbacks at US Task Force Hearing

A panel of US bitcoin business executives said today it is difficult to build relationships with banks.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 May 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Speakers Announced for US Banking Task Force Hearing

Four prominent bitcoin companies are to appear before the Conference of State Bank Supervisors in Chicago this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 May 2014
Bitcoin

Xapo Announces New Bitcoin Debit Card Offering

Xapo claims its card is the first to allow bitcoin users similar spending freedoms to traditional debit cards.

Business  ·  24 April 2014
Exchanges

Video: Roundup of This Week’s Bitcoin News 14th March 2014

Missed out on your digital currency news this week? Catch all the headlines you need to know.

Business  ·  14 March 2014
Venture Capital

Xapo Raises $20 Million for ‘Ultra-Secure’ Bitcoin Storage

Helmed by Lemon founder Wences Casares, Xapo raised $20m as part of its first funding round.

Business  ·  13 March 2014