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Bitcoin

Brazilian University Accepts Bitcoin, Installs Campus ATM

FIAP, a São Paulo-based private university, has announced it will now accept bitcoin as payment for select courses.

Business  ·  9 November 2015
Bitcoin ATMs

Diebold: Bitcoin ATM Attempts Have Been Flawed

Diebold's VP of global strategy discusses developments in the bitcoin ATM market and larger blockchain industry.

Markets  ·  8 November 2015
Crime

Bitcoin ATM Thieves Strike Atlanta Smoke Shop

A smoke shop in Atlanta, Georgia, was robbed of its bitcoin ATM during a brazen Tuesday night heist.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 November 2015
Bitcoin

Mike Tyson: I’m Grateful to be Part of the Bitcoin Revolution

Mike Tyson says he is grateful to be part of the "bitcoin revolution", though he admits he's "no guru" just yet.

Business  ·  25 September 2015
Bitcoin

Robocoin Faces Lawsuit Over Bitcoin ATM Refund

Embattled bitcoin ATM maker Robocoin is facing yet another upset, this time in the form of a customer lawsuit.

Business  ·  3 August 2015
Bitcoin

Mike Tyson Bitcoin ATM Owner Hits Back at Scam Accusations

A deal to create an official Mike Tyson-branded bitcoin ATM in Las Vegas has been met with criticism following questions about the companies involved.

Business  ·  27 July 2015
Bitcoin

Lamassu Plans Added Cost for Bitcoin ATM Operators

Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu is set to begin charging operators for technical support after a period of what it called "belt tightening".

Business  ·  23 April 2015
Transaction Fees

Bitcoin-to-Cash Service Bit2Me Cancels Fees to Stay Competitive

Bitcoin-to-cash service Bit2Me has cancelled its commission fees in a bid to remain competitive in the Spanish market.

Business  ·  27 March 2015
Bitcoin

BTCPoint Creates 10,000 Bitcoin-Enabled ATMs Using Spanish Bank Network

Bitcoin-to-cash withdrawals are now available at 10,000 additional bank ATMs in Spain due to an agreement between Banc Sabadell and BTCPoint.

Business  ·  6 March 2015
Exchanges

Coinplug Enables Bitcoin Buying at Over 7,000 Regular ATMs

South Korea's Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through a network of over 7,000 traditional ATMs across the country.

Business  ·  3 March 2015
Australia

Diamond Circle Suspends Operations Amid Cash Crisis

Citing a lack of capital, Australian bitcoin hardware manufacturer Diamond Circle has suspended operations pending a buyer for its assets.

Markets  ·  6 February 2015
Bitcoin

Robocoin Eases Onboarding Process with Online Verification

Robocoin has simplified the registration process for new users of its ATMs, enabling them to first create an account online before ever visiting a machine. By verifying an email address and phone number, customers will now be able to sign up and create a wallet via the firm’s website. This initial registration enables the user to transact with bitcoin only, however. To use fiat currency […]

Business  ·  5 February 2015
Bitcoin

Overstock Installs Bitcoin ATM at Corporate HQ

Overstock has installed a bitcoin ATM in the lobby of its corporate headquarters to encourage further bitcoin use among employees.

Business  ·  9 January 2015
Exchanges

Bitstamp’s Ongoing Outage Echoes Through Bitcoin Economy

The surprise closure of leading bitcoin exchange Bitstamp today caused a small but visible ripple throughout the larger ecosystem.

Markets  ·  6 January 2015
Bitcoin

Robocoin Operator Hacks ATM to Run Lamassu Software

A former Robocoin ATM operator in the UK has hacked his machines to run on software from rival manufacturer Lamassu.

Business  ·  28 November 2014