Bitcoin rewards halve for virtual cash money miners
The financial rewards for people who help to verify who does what with their bitcoins have been halved. Read More: www.bbc.co.uk
Bitcoin price climbs over 50% in first half of 2016
CoinDesk analyzes activities in the bitcoin and ether markets over the first six months of 2016. Read More: www.coindesk.com
Netki raises $3.5m to expand cryptocurrency platform
Digital identity startup Netki, Inc., which provides secure cryptocurrency payment systems, announced that it raised $3.5 million USD in a seed round. Read more: siliconangle.com
Steemit distributes $1.3m in first cryptocurrency payout
The payout is the first for Steemit, which rewards content creators, curators and consumers with its native digital currency. Read more: coinreport.net
Blockchain social platform Steemit suffers cyberattack
Blockchain-powered social media platform Steemit, a new novel experiment in social media that sees users rewarded in the token cryptocurrency has been the target of a cyber attack.Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini partners with Echo Fox
New York-based digital currency exchange Gemini Trust Co. has announced a new partnership and sponsorship deal with professional eSports organization Echo Fox. Read more: www.econotimes.com
First bitcoin machine opens in Panama
TigoCTM as opened the opportunity of bitcoin and cryptocurrency to entrepreneurs worldwide from their new Panama based franchise office. Read more: www.pressreleaserocket.net
Cryptocurrency platform gets a controversial update
The custodians of the popular cryptocurrency platform Ethereum implemented a controversial change to it Wednesday, but broad questions remain about its long-term impact. Read more: www.wsj.com
Zurich falls behind in bitcoin adoption
Zurich doesn't have any intention of promoting the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the world, says the City Council. Read more: www.newsbtc.com
Regulated bitcoin product is launching in Gibraltar this week
The Web-based currency can be used to send money instantly around the world, free of charge and with no need for third-party checks. Read more: uk.businessinsider.com