Laureate Trust Claims BTC’s Transaction Rate Will Soon Surpass Paypal
Laureate Trust is reporting that bitcoin is becoming the world’s fastest growing payments option over the internet. Almost $300 million USD are moved each day through bitcoin transactions. Laureate...
View ArticleFalcon Global Capital Registers Lobbyists to Promote BTC
Falcon Global Capital is seeking to hire lobbyists to promote bitcoin in Washington, DC. The investment firm will provide “education and understanding of bitcoin and other crypto-graphic based...
View ArticleJim Rogers: Missed Golden Opportunity to Invest in Bitcoin
Legendary investor and chairman of Rogers Holdings, Jim Rogers, was recently interviewed in Singapore about the current state of artificial liquidity. In the interview, he also speaks about how he...
View ArticlePirated Copies of Watch Dogs Video Game Contains BTC Malware
Watch Dogs is a highly anticipated video game that will be launching on May 27th. However, some eager gamers don’t have the patience to wait until the game’s official release to play. So instead of...
View ArticleBTC Mining Profits Subject to 23% VAT says Polish Tax Authority
The Polish Tax Authority has announced that mined bitcoins earned through sales are subject to a 23% value-added tax (VAT). The claim was made by the director of the tax authorities in Łódź, central...
View ArticleBitstamp Audit Passed: Overseen by Developer Mike Hearn
Mike Hearn, developer of bitcoin exchange Bitstamp, has overseen an audit that was passed. Hearn, a once Google engineer, reported that the exchange confirmed the May 24th procedure. Bitstamp Audit...
View ArticleBitpay Processes $1 Million in Bitcoin Each Day
Atlanta, Georgia-based bitcoin payments processor Bitpay, has revealed that it processes $1 million worth of bitcoin each day. Bitpay processes dealings for over 30,000 merchants, making it one of the...
View ArticleMt. Gox Operator Looks to Sell Bitcoin Trademark
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Tibanne, a holding company for failed bitcoin exchange Mt, Gox, is looking to sell the trademarked term Bitcoin. Bitcoin Trademark The operating holding...
View ArticleDISH Cable Provider Becomes Largest Company to Accept Bitcoin
Today, DISH Network has announced that will be accepting bitcoin payments, making it the largest company in the world to do so. The company is the first subscription-based TV provider of its kind to...
View ArticleBitcoin Risk Warnings Made by Argentina Central Bank
The central bank of Argentina has issued a warning against the potential risks involved when dealing with bitcoin. Argentina Central Bank Headed by Juan Carlos Fabrega, the bank repeats what most...
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