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Regulation

Bitcoin vs Argentine Peso: Which is Worse Off?

Although bitcoin can be volatile when exchanges go down, that doesn't include devaluations commanded from a central authority.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 March 2014
Europe

Polish Soccer Club to Accept Bitcoin for Tickets and Merchandise

Polish soccer club GKS Katowice has announced plans to enable bitcoin payments for tickets and club-related merchandise.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Bitcoin

London Student Mines Dogecoin With University’s Computers – They Don’t Know, Yet

Each night, one student sneaks into his university's computer suite to mine dogecoin after hours.

Business  ·  3 March 2014
Exchanges

London Hostel Chain Clink Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoiners visiting the UK capital no longer have to stray into the fiat world to pay for their accommodation.

Business  ·  3 March 2014
Coinbase

What are the Consumer Benefits of Spending Bitcoin?

While bitcoin has its risks, there are major benefits to spending digital currency, argues Coinbase's Nicholas Tomaino.

Business  ·  2 March 2014
News

Bitcoin ‘Shopping List’ Aims to Raise High Street Awareness

A new survey reveals that low awareness of bitcoin’s advantages is rife. Can a price index in BTC help?

Business  ·  28 February 2014
Russia

Ukraine Protestors Turn to Bitcoin to Ease Cash Crisis

Ukrainian protestors are using bitcoin to facilitate international donations in the wake of the recent revolution.

Business  ·  27 February 2014
Bitcoin

Penn State Students Launch Bitcoin Club with Grand Ambitions

The founders say there’s more to digital currencies than personal profit. How about a little philanthropy?

Business  ·  24 February 2014
Bitcoin

How Cash Would Be Seen by the Media if Invented Today

A new worldwide scheme will allow citizens to carry their wealth and exchange it with others using paper ‘bills’.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2014
News

Dubai Pizzeria Becomes First Merchant in the UAE to Accept Bitcoin

The Pizza Guys in Dubai is one of the first merchants to accept digital currency in the Middle East.

Business  ·  19 February 2014
Hacking

Silk Road 2 Loses Over $2.6 Million in Bitcoins in Alleged Hack

Customers are furious after black market drugs site Silk Road 2 says it lost their coins to hackers.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2014
Startups

You Can Now Buy Dell Products With Bitcoin via Gyft

Gyft is now offering shoppers the opportunity to buy Dell products for bitcoins, via its mobile gift cards.

Business  ·  12 February 2014
UK

Pop-up Pub in London’s Tech City Accepts Bitcoin

In a new basement pub in East London's Tech City, you can now pay for your beer with bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 February 2014
UK

Doge’s Dinner: East London Burger Stall Accepts Dogecoin

A local vendor is offering customers something a little different: steamed bourbon burgers that they can purchase with dogecoin.

Business  ·  10 February 2014
UK

Local London Currency Brixton Pound Thrives in Bitcoin’s Shadow

The Brixton Pound is becoming ever more popular. Did the rise of bitcoin help?

Business  ·  9 February 2014