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Visa: Bitcoin Has a Future in Payments
Speaking at WIRED Money, Jonathan Vaux, executive director of new digital payments and strategy at Visa Europe said bitcoin has a future in payments.
New Tool Lets Bitcoin Firms 'Ring Fence' Customer Funds
Two London bitcoin startups have unveiled a new system that "ring-fences" customer funds from other operations.
Do Bitcoin Startups Stand a Chance in Argentina?
Can bitcoin conquer Argentina? CoinDesk explores the evidence in an attempt to discern whether the digital currency can really take off.
Uber Denies Plans to Accept Bitcoin Payments
Uber has denied rumors that is currently integrating bitcoin as a payment option for its on-demand mobile ride-sharing services.
Japan's Answer to Quora Announces Bitcoin Tipping Scheme
OKWave, Japan's answer to social network Quora, has announced plans to launch a bitcoin tipping scheme.
New Jersey Casinos Face Bitcoin Ransom Threats
New Jersey-based online casinos were hit with distributed denial-of-service attacks and faced additional threats unless they paid a bitcoin ransom.
Blockchain Offers Alpha Users First Look at New Bitcoin Wallet
Blockchain has launched an alpha version of its latest wallet, a streamlined version of one of its most popular products.
Event Challenges Lack of Bitcoin Awareness in Post-Gox Japan
Digital currencies are still relatively unknown in Japan. This week, one of the country's pioneering VC firms aims to change that.
BitX Launches Bitcoin Services in Nigeria
Emerging markets-focused bitcoin services provider BitX has launched services in Nigeria.
