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World Bitcoin Association Files for Bankruptcy Amid Landlord Legal Fight
The company that operates Bitcoin Center NYC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of legal wrangling.
Ripple Labs Appoints Former US State Department Official as Advisor
Ripple Labs has appointed Anja Manuel, a former US Secretary of State official, as an advisor to the company.
Coinapult Claims $40k Lost in Hot Wallet Compromise
Coinapult has suffered a hot wallet attack that resulted in the loss of 150 BTC, or roughly $42,900 at press time.
Retail Giant Rakuten Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Customers
The Japanese e-commerce giant has integrated with payment processor Bitnet, enabling customers based in the United States to pay with bitcoin.
Bitcoin Nanosatellites Could Orbit Earth in 2016
An ambitious plan to launch bitcoin-enabled microsatellites has taken a step forward with a new business deal.
Berlin's Coyno Launches Bookkeeping Tool for Bitcoin
A Berlin startup called Coyno that graduated from the Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator wants to use design to create 'the Mint.com of bitcoin'.
BitGo Update Expands Security Controls for Consumers
The bitcoin multi-sig wallet provider has added a series of key features to its services, whilst also updating its pricing policy.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Inc Hits Media Jackpot
Complete with staggering funding rounds and mysterious bitcoin startups, this week's news served up an unusually high dose of intrigue
