Bakkt and Galaxy Digital plan to offer a "white glove" trading and custody solution targeting institutions this year.
Finnish bitcoin startup Denarium has launched a range of “low-cost” physical bitcoins in an attempt to stimulate the digital currency’s adoption. Bitcoin-loaded and non-loaded Denarium coins, on pre-sale today, are sold in valuations of 1/10th and 1/100th of a bitcoin. The launch follows in the footsteps of Casascius, the company that launched its physical bitcoin in 2011. It […]
Physical bitcoins are not what they used to be, but still work as gifts or as something familiar to bring newcomers into the world of cryptocurrency.
CoinDesk takes a closer look at the world of physical bitcoins in all price tiers and flavours.
Agora Commodities has sold over $10m-worth of gold and silver for bitcoin since accepting the cryptocurrency last year.
The bitcoin mint will resume sales of 'unfunded' physical bitcoins and offer limited sales of 'funded' coins in Utah.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned bitcoin-related businesses that they must comply with federal money transmission laws.
Mailing bitcoin private keys on a coin-shaped metal disc could be considered money transmission in the US.
Casascius has stopped minting its collectible coins, following FinCEN's claims it was an unregistered “money transmitter”.
A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.
The Casascius coin was shown to be vulnerable to physical attack at this year's Defcon conference.
Firmcoin is a new physical representation for bitcoins, a reusable NFC card.
Mike Caldwell first introduced physical bitcoins for purchase in 2011. He coined the name “Casascius” from an acronym for “call a spade a spade.”