P2P

Insurance

Why Blockchain Could Enable a True P2P Insurance Model

In this opinion piece, blockchain consultant Olivier Rikken discusses how blockchain could be the key to new insurance business models.

Markets  ·  23 April 2016
Payments

Developer Proposes P2P Bitcoin Implementation for Reddit

Reddit’s cryptocurrency engineer, Ryan X Charles, has caused a stir with his proposal to implement bitcoin on the platform. Under username ‘ryancarnated’, the developer revealed how he aims to enable peer-to-peer payments on Reddit, but for the time being he describes the service as a “proof of concept”. The implementation would allow users to register their bitcoin […]

Markets  ·  28 January 2015
Exchanges

BitPay Project Aims to Do for Networks What Bitcoin Did for Currency

BitPay has announced an open-source project called Foxtrot – "simple and secure routing based on bitcoin cryptography".

Business  ·  28 October 2014
Loans

Bitcoin Lender BTCJam Reports No Customer Funds Lost in Hack

P2P bitcoin lending startup BTCJam has said no funds were lost after a security breach at its mail provider.

Business  ·  12 August 2014
P2P

Bitfin Day One: Circle Talks P2P Payments and Isle of Man Details Bitcoin Plans

Day one at Bitfin Dublin saw bitcoin's first presentation from a central banker, alongside discussion about future developments.

Business  ·  3 July 2014
P2P

How OpenBazaar is Using Bitcoin to Build a Decentralized eBay

Decentralized marketplace Open Bazaar's Brian Hoffman discusses the project ahead of a public appearance this weekend.

Business  ·  20 June 2014
Exchanges

How Bitcoin Empowers Global Peer-to-Peer Lender BTCJam

The startup uses bitcoin to shift value around the globe, allowing anyone to borrow via its platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2014