Exchanges
How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market
The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.
Chinese Payments Association Wants Banks to Identify, Eliminate Bitcoin Activity
If news reports are true, bitcoin in China may have a new adversary in the Payments and Clearing Association.
Blockchain Launches Bitcoin.com, Previews Unreleased Android App
Blockchain launched the new Bitcoin.com today giving bitcoin beginners a learning portal to the basics.
Coinbase Now Allows Merchants to Offer 25% Discounts on Bitcoin Purchases
The feature allows merchants in Coinbase's network to extend discounts of up to 25% to their customers.
Tech Education Startup Treehouse Looks to Bitcoin Payments for International Advantage
Education specialist Treehouse speaks to CoinDesk about the benefits bitcoin can bring to global students.
How Bitcoin Empowers Global Peer-to-Peer Lender BTCJam
The startup uses bitcoin to shift value around the globe, allowing anyone to borrow via its platform.
Blockchain Exec Joins Largest Chinese Exchange OKCoin
Changpeng Zhao, a senior exec at one of bitcoin's biggest companies has jumped to one of its largest exchanges.
Bitcoin Foundation Board Member Elizabeth Ploshay Joins BitPay
Elizabeth Ploshay is joining the payment processor to encourage charities as well as political campaigns to adopt bitcoin.
Rock Group Mastodon Latest Music Act to Accept Bitcoin
The new album, 'Once More 'Round The Sun', by the US metal group will officially release on 24th June.
Bitstamp Wins Best Virtual Currency Startup Award at The Europas
Bitcoin exchange BitStamp was named the Best Virtual Currency Startup at the 2014 Europas last night.
