Bobby Lee

Bobby Lee Returns With Ballet, a Crypto Hardware Wallet for the Masses

More than a year after he sold one of China's longest-running bitcoin exchanges, Bobby Lee, co-founder and former CEO of BTCC, is back.

Markets  ·  12 September 2019

Bitcoin Isn’t ‘Too Expensive,’ Says BTCC Boss Bobby Lee

Bobby Lee, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BTCC, spoke about buying bitcoin and China's regulatory crackdown in a speech last weekend.

Markets  ·  10 November 2017
News

The Bitcoin Foundation Wants a Comeback, But Can it Be Saved?

The Bitcoin Foundation’s plans for a comeback have faced early skepticism after the public release of a private email from its executive director.

Markets  ·  24 May 2016
Scams

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Rolling With the Punches

This week's media coverage, though interrupted by the launch of Ethereum's decentralised app network, largely scrutinised bitcoin's reputation.

Markets  ·  31 July 2015
Exchanges

BTC China Adds Mining Pool and Merchant Payment Services

BTC China has expanded its range of services to include a mining pool and payment processing for merchants.

Business  ·  20 October 2014
Exchanges

BTC China Announces Upgrades to its ‘Picasso ATM’ Mobile App

CEO Bobby Lee has announced a 'Sell for Cash' feature, aimed squarely at overseas customers.

Business  ·  24 June 2014
BitPay

Bitcoin2014 Day Two Roundup: Tackling Bitcoin’s Tough Issues

At day two, attendees learned about the regulatory issues in China, upcoming technological challenges and bitcoin investment opportunities.

Business  ·  17 May 2014
Coinbase

China May Be Disrupting Access to Major Bitcoin Websites

The Chinese government may be moving to suppress bitcoin adoption by limiting access to popular industry websites, reports say.

Markets  ·  16 May 2014
China

Beijing Summit: What if They Had a Bitcoin Ban and No One Cared?

By attendance alone, Beijing's first major bitcoin conference is a raging success despite fears of increasing regulatory pressure.

Business  ·  11 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
News

Bitcoin 2014 Amsterdam Conference Releases Full Schedule

Bitcoin 2014, a European conference held in association with the Bitcoin Foundation, has released a schedule of planned events.

Business  ·  15 April 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Leaders Look to Rebuild Trust in Aftermath of Mt. Gox

The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2014
Exchanges

BTC China Launches Litecoin Trading Thanks to Lee Brothers

The Chinese exchange is introducing litecoin trading, effective immediately and with 0% commission.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Exchanges

BTC China Lowers Trading Fees to 0.1%

The exchange has lowered market order trading fees from 0.3% to 0.1%, while maintaining its ‘maker-taker’ model.

Business  ·  24 February 2014