Wallets

Bitcoin

Xapo Bitcoin Debit Card to Launch This Month

The card will launch by the end of June, but the choice of card network partner remains a mystery.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Bitcoin

Apple’s Virtual Currency Policy Update: Good or Bad for Bitcoin?

While the company's update regarding the use of virtual currencies is intriguing, it doesn't necessarily mean acceptance.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 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
Bitcoin

Cash-Strapped MultiBit Developers to Charge Transaction Fee

MultiBit is one of the most popular bitcoin wallets, but will people be willing to pay for its use?

Tech  ·  1 June 2014
Exchanges

Coinbase Launches Payment Pages to Make Bitcoin Socially Shareable

The popular wallet has launched the new feature with charitable efforts from Nas, Marc Andreessen and Code.org.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Bitcoin

Gyft Integration Lets iOS Users Buy Gift Cards from Pheeva Bitcoin Wallet

A startup called Pheeva is pushing for broader bitcoin adoption through a new partnership with Gyft.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Bitcoin

Facebook’s Ben Davenport Leaves for Bitcoin Startup BitGo

The software engineer and bitcoin angel investor is joining BitGo – a provider of multi-signature wallets.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Bitcoin

Facebook-Integrated Wallet Makes Sending Bitcoin as Easy as Messaging

QuickCoin's 'social wallet' allows simple bitcoin transactions between Facebook friends.

Business  ·  26 May 2014
Bitcoin

Up Close With the New MultiBit HD Bitcoin Wallet

At Bitcoin2014, MultiBit gave CoinDesk a hands-on preview of its newest wallet.

Tech  ·  23 May 2014
Bitcoin

500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project

A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company's encrypted and decentralized Internet platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2014
Bitcoin

Coincove Launches With Plan to Become ‘Coinbase of Mexico’

The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2014
Bitcoin

Google: KryptoKit Wallet Extension Issue Caused by Malware

The Chrome team has resolved an issue that caused KryptoKit users to fear their bitcoins had been lost.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 May 2014
Bitcoin

New Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform Could Reshape Bitcoin Landscape

Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn opens up about his decentralized 'Lighthouse' platform.

Tech  ·  21 May 2014
Bitcoin

Could This Holy Bitcoin Trinity Revive Colored Coins?

Coinprism, Iridis, and ChromaWallet want to rekindle interest in colored coins, a year after it fizzled. Can they?

Tech  ·  20 May 2014
Bitcoin

37Coins Plans Worldwide Bitcoin Access With SMS-Based Wallet

The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.

Business  ·  20 May 2014