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Bitcoin

Wallet Extension KryptoKit Disappears from Chrome Browsers

Browser wallet extension KryptoKit has disappeared from users' browsers and Google's Chrome Web store, leaving bitcoin access uncertain.

Tech  ·  20 May 2014
Bitcoin

Money Spinners: New Bitcoin ATM is Good News From China

This week: the latest bitcoin ATM installations, in China a new brand is born, and the DIY ATM.

Business  ·  19 May 2014
Canada

New Bitcoin Foundation Board Members Seek to Defend Bitcoin in Canada

Bitcoin Foundation Canda has completed its latest round of elections and is now moving on new initiatives.

Markets  ·  18 May 2014
Regulation

Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Adoption Could Destabilize Global Finance

A new report from Bank of Canada takes a critical view of how bitcoin adoption could affect global commerce.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2014
Bitcoin

Money Spinners: Canada to Grow Its Already Prominent ATM Presence

Canada introduces more ATMs this week as the company that debuted them in the US installs another in Massachusetts.

Business  ·  10 May 2014
Australia

Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World

There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 May 2014
Regulation

Canadian Central Bank Not Worried by Bitcoin

The Bank of Canada is not very concerned by the advent of bitcoin and digital currencies in general.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 May 2014
Regulation

Regulators in Maryland, Nevada and Canada Weigh in on Bitcoin Debate

Two US states have issued advisories on bitcoin, while Canada's tax authority outlined its position on digital currency-related revenue.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 April 2014
Exchanges

Vault of Satoshi Announces Proof-of-Solvency Service

New cryptographic proof feature allows users to self-audit their accounts and prove the exchange holds full reserves.

Business  ·  22 April 2014
Canada

TigerDirect Canada Teases Bitcoin Adoption

TigerDirect Canada seems to be working on bitcoin integration, but for the time being details are sketchy.

Business  ·  15 April 2014
Bitcoin

Money Spinners: Bitcoin ATMs Make Capitol Hill Debut

This week's bitcoin ATM roundup takes us from Helsinki all the way to the US House of Representatives.

Business  ·  11 April 2014
Bitcoin

Canadian Senate Meets Bitcoin Community in Fact-Finding Session

Representatives from the bitcoin sphere sat before Canadian senators yesterday – the first such presence on Parliament Hill.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2014
Regulation

BitAccess, CaVirtex to Speak Before Canadian Senate Committee Today

Members of Canada's bitcoin community will address a Senate committee today as part of its 18-month digital currency study.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2014
Regulation

Canadian Government to End ‘MintChip’ Digital Currency Program

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2014
Canada

PocketPOS Launches to Remove Bitcoin Pain Points for Canadian Merchants

PocketPOS looks to appeal to merchants by adding an easy-to-use, low-investment interface not offered by available processors.

Business  ·  28 March 2014