Microsoft is the latest to have begun accepting Bitcoin as payment in exchange for digital goods including Xbox games, mobile apps, music and other digital content. With immediate effect, Microsoft users can…
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UK Gov launches ‘Call for Information’ on benefits and risks of digital currencies
The UK Government has launched ‘Call for Information‘ on benefits and risks of digital currencies including Bitcoin, Litecoin, others – one of the moves it claims will support growth of Britain’s emerging…
Ebay payment subsidiary in talks with bitcoin payment processors
EBay’s subsidiary payment firm Braintree is reportedly in talks with several bitcoin transaction providers in a bid to accept the digital currency in future. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal…
Dell becomes the latest and largest e-commerce business to accept Bitcoin payments
Within 14 days from now, Bitcoin payment option will be available for all purchases on the Dell.com site!
Apple warms up to virtual currencies
“Apps may facilitate transmission of approved virtual currencies,” the terms state!!
Send Bitcoins to your friends on Facebook using QuickCoin app
Bitcoin goes social. Send the digital currency to your friends in few easy steps!
Federal prosecutors probe Bitcoin exchanges for possible Silk Road ties
Manhattan federal prosecutors have opened a new investigation front targeting Bitcoin exchanges by issuing subpoenas, claims a new report. Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter, that the US…
Bitcoin Foundation members walk out over election of Brock Pierce
Bitcoin Foundation is likely losing a part of its backbone due to the controversy following last week’s election of Brock Pierce as new director. The Foundation is facing several cancellations of memberships…
Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox mulls liquidation
Mt Gox, once the biggest Bitcoin exchange, said on Wednesday that it is most likely to be liquidated, following the denial of bankruptcy protection by a Tokyo court. Earlier this year, the…
eBay US gets ‘virtual currency’ category
eBay has added a “virtual currency” category to its US site, which gives users an opportunity to buy and sell digital currencies like Bitcoin and Dongecoin, as well as mining contracts and…
Bitcoin exchange Vircurex suspends withdrawals to battle insolvency
Bitcoin Exchange Vircurex has stopped withdrawals of Bitcoin, Litecoin and other digital currencies after it revealed that the exchange is running into serious financial issues. In a statement published on its website…
Mt Gox letting users check account balance
Troubled Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox, on Tuesday updated its website, allowing users to log in to their accounts to check their virtual wallet balance. The fallen bitcoin exchange, which filed for bankruptcy…
UK gets its first ever Bitcoin ATM
Britain has got its first ever Bitcoin ATM at the quirky yet trendy Old Shoreditch Station café and bar located just off of Old Street Tube station. Installed on March 4, the…
Bitcoin bank ‘Flexcoin’ folds after £365,000 theft
Flexcoin, an Edmonton-based Bitcoin bank, has been forced to close after a theft of 896 Bitcoins to a hacker attack on Sunday equalling £365,000. The company reported that the entire stock of…
Mt Gox call center to answer customers’ queries
Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox announced that it has set up a hotline in Japan, that will go live on March 3, and will be active from 10am to 5pm (Japan time), Monday…