MIT’s first digital currency director is transitioning out
MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Coinbase receives approval to trade Ether and Litecoin
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has just received approval to offer trading of litecoin and ether in New York state. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Newsflash: bitcoin price run reaches $1,200
The bullish bitcoin price trend continues in a strong start to April as price breaches $1,200 on the Bitstamp Price Index (BPI). Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Hackers steal millions in bitcoin by merely using phone numbers
Hackers are changing their game plan. By using a person’s phone number they can now gain access and steal money from someone’s bank account to bitcoin. Read more: www.cryptocoinnews.com
Spreads widen at bitcoin exchanges amid Bitfinex banking issues
The world's largest bitcoin exchange by USD volume traded nearly $100 above some of its exchange counterparts earlier today. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Lack of regulations see bitcoin pyramid schemes rise in India
As bitcoin gains awareness in India, bitcoin-based MLM and pyramid schemes have predictably followed suit. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Chinese central bank warns bitcoin exchanges, again
In a public announcement today, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has revealed its warning toward nine local bitcoin exchanges operating in the country. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Bitcoin trading platform Quoine scores $20m JAFCO-led funding
Japanese venture capital major JAFCO has led a $20m Series A financing round for bitcoin trading platform Quoine.
Bitcoin price flirts with $630 as traders bet long
Bitcoin prices neared $630 on 8th September, rising more than 2% as a short squeeze propelled gains. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin & blockchain investment surges to $290m
Investment in bitcoin and blockchain related companies is surging with a new study published Tuesday finally putting a figure to the investment boom. Read more: siliconangle.com