Merchants

Regulation

Still Alive: NY Judge Delays Decision in Fight Against BitLicense

One New Yorker's fight against state's BitLicense just had a good day in court, with the judge pushing her final decision to next year.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
Bitcoin

BitPay Is Growing? How Startup Suspicions Are Fueling Bitcoin’s Fork Debate

Should bitcoin's technology change to accommodate merchant users? New data from one of the network's biggest startups is fueling the debate.

Business  ·  9 October 2017
Bitcoin

Guns & Crypto: How Bitcoin Is Helping Keep Cody Wilson’s Anarchist Dream Alive

The controversial founder of Defense Distributed, a manufacturer of 3D gun printers, has said his company is flourishing, in part due to bitcoin.

Business  ·  1 October 2017
ICOs

Central Banker’s Next Act: Helping Merchants Mint Cryptocurrency

A former Russian central banker has spun a blockchain startup out of a traditional payments firm, focusing on helping merchants mint cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2017
Bitcoin Payments

Gold Dealer Sharps Pixley Begins Accepting Bitcoin

A well-known gold dealer headquartered in London is now accepting bitcoin payments for its precious metal products.

Business  ·  27 September 2017
Bitcoin

Payment or Asset? Bitcoin’s Limbo Is Leaving Merchants in the Middle

Is bitcoin more of a payment mechanism or an investment asset? A recent trial by a supermarket chain could shed light on the debate.

Business  ·  25 September 2017
Patents

Mastercard Hints at Plans for Blockchain Settlement System

A new patent application from Mastercard indicates that the payments giant may be looking to integrate blockchain into its payments infrastructure.

Business  ·  22 September 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in the Browser: Google, Apple and More Adopting Crypto-Ready API

With the help of Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Apple, the W3C is deploying a browser API that could extend cryptocurrency's payments potential.

Business  ·  16 September 2017
Privacy

Tor and More: Bitcoin Market OpenBazaar Adds Features in 2.0 Beta Release

The new version of the the P2P e-commerce network can be accessed via the anonymous Tor browser and can facilitate purchases when stores are offline.

Business  ·  11 September 2017
BitPay

Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin Condos

A notable UK celebrity is launching a new real estate venture – one that is targeting cryptocurrency investors in its marketing and branding.

Business  ·  5 September 2017
Bitcoin

Creator of World’s First Bitcoin Fuel Pump Plans Lightning Support

The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.

Business  ·  31 August 2017
Japan

Department Store Operator Begins Testing Bitcoin Payments in Japan

Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.

Business  ·  9 August 2017
News

Ether, Litecoin and More: Overstock Now Accepts Cryptocurrencies as Payment

Online retail giant Overstock has partnered with ShapeShift as part of a bid to accept more cryptocurrencies as payment.

Business  ·  8 August 2017
News

Overstock’s Blockchain Business Posts $3.3 Million Loss

Overstock has released new details about the Q2 financial performance of Medici Ventures, its blockchain-focused subsidiary.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Bitcoin

Fidelity Charitable Has Raised $9 Million in Bitcoin So Far in 2017

Fidelity Charitable has announced it has raised nearly $9m in bitcoin in 2017, a figure that already surpasses last year's total.

Business  ·  29 June 2017