Purse.io

Bitcoin Startup Purse May Have a Lifeline After All

Purse.io says it is in "serious" acquisition talks with undisclosed bitcoin investors after announcing its dissolution last week.

Business  ·  23 April 2020

Customer Bitcoins Stolen in Purse Email Breach

Bitcoin startup Purse has disclosed that 10.235 BTC in customer funds were stolen over the weekend during a security incident.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2015
Startups

Bitcoin Marketplace Purse Unveils ‘Instant’ Amazon Shopping

Purse has announced 'Instant', a new product that aims to broaden the appeal of its existing Amazon-based e-commerce marketplace.

Business  ·  28 April 2015
News

Purse Launches Charitable Giving via Amazon Smile

A new initiative from bitcoin shopping service Purse, in partnership with Chain and the BitGive Foundation, allows consumers to receive discounts on Amazon purchases and donate to charity at the same time. Called the ‘1% Initiative’, the US-only scheme launched yesterday with the aim of showcasing the benefits of bitcoin both for the consumer and the greater good, while also […]

Markets  ·  18 February 2015
News

Purse Opens Nakamoto’s, San Francisco’s Bitcoin-Only Retail Shop

Located in San Francisco, Nakamoto's offers customers 10% savings on Amazon items when paying in bitcoin.

Business  ·  13 February 2015
Exchanges

Unexpected Home Search Prompts Purse.io Customer Protection Guarantee

Bitcoin shopping startup Purse.io is to offer users a $10,000 protection plan to cover any purchases made using its service.

Business  ·  8 January 2015
Amazon

Purse.io Closes $300k Funding to Expand Amazon Discount Service

Purse.io has announced a seed funding round and released new data on discounts achieved by its customers.

Business  ·  27 November 2014
Bitcoin

How Purse.io Can Shave 25% Off Bitcoin Buyers’ Amazon Bills

The startup provides a way to save on Amazon purchases while easing the on-ramp to bitcoin ownership.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2014