Lifestyle

Crime

Silk Road Accused Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty, Begins Long Defense

Ross Ulbricht has responded to his formal indictment with a not guilty plea, and will review evidence against him.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2014
Blockchain

Australian Retailer Millennius Halts iPhone Sales in Apple Boycott

A leading Aussie e-tailer has stopped selling iPhones as a protest against Apple’s decision to remove Blockchain's iOS app.

Business  ·  7 February 2014
Blockchain

Watch this Bitcoin Fanatic Shoot His iPhone After Apple Blacklists Blockchain

Infuriated by Apple's Blockchain app ban, bitcoiners smashed their iPhones in a controversial show of community support.

Business  ·  6 February 2014
Venture Capital

Bitcoin Has the Power to Transform Digital Media Forever

Bitcoin's frictionless payment system could profoundly change the way we monetize media, music and film.

Business  ·  5 February 2014
Art

WeCoin88 Slashes Transaction Fees on Art Sales Using Bitcoin

WeCoin88 hopes to sell art for galleries more efficiently using digital currency.

Business  ·  5 February 2014
News

Bitcoin Millionaire Olivier Janssens Books Private Jet Trip with PrivateFly

Private jet charter service PrivateFly.com has revealed the identity of its first high-profile bitcoin passenger.

Business  ·  4 February 2014
Real Estate

RealtyShares Enables Crowdfunded Property Investment With Bitcoin

Now, overseas investors can buy a share in investment properties, without transaction fees or delays, says RealtyShares.

Business  ·  4 February 2014
Travel

200,000 Hotels Now Accept Bitcoin Through Online Travel Agency CheapAir

CheapAir.com has announced that it is now accepting bitcoin for flights and hotels.

Business  ·  4 February 2014
BitPay

Luxury Yacht Service Makes its First Bitcoin Booking

The Advantaged Yacht Charter and Sales in Miami Beach has received its first booking paid for in bitcoin.

Business  ·  3 February 2014
California

Lamborghini and McLaren Dealerships Drive Bitcoin Adoption in USA

Bitcoin classifieds site Eggify now offers a number of exotic vehicles from McLaren and Lamborghini dealerships in California.

Business  ·  30 January 2014
California

BTC China Accepting Bank Deposits Again

BTC China is now accepting customer deposits via its corporate bank account, plus offering small prizes to its customers.

Tech  ·  30 January 2014
UK

PwC Report Has High Hopes for Bitcoin in Show Business

In an intriguing report, the UK firm found that digital currencies are already driving innovation across several industries.

Business  ·  29 January 2014
News

Bitcoin Arcade Machine is ‘On Like Donkey Kong’

UK firm Liberty Games has developed a retro arcade machine that accepts gamers' bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  29 January 2014
News

Vera&John Becomes First Licensed Casino to Accept Bitcoin

Online casino Vera&John is now taking deposits in bitcoins, converting them immediately to Euros.

Business  ·  29 January 2014
News

51% of Techies Happy to be Paid in Bitcoin, Survey Finds

Tech in Motion's survey on digital currencies revealed that 51% of tech professionals would accept payment in bitcoin.

Business  ·  28 January 2014