startups
Bitcoin Tipping Service Bans User For Attempted Donation to Islamic State
A ChangeTip user has been banned from the service for attempting to tip the terrorist group, the Islamic State.
BitVC Swaps 'Socialized' Futures Losses for New Risk System
Huobi's bitcoin futures trading platform BitVC has replaced the unpopular socialized losses risk system with 'automatic counterparty deleveraging'.
How Rivetz Uses Your Smartphone to Secure Your Mobile Bitcoin Wallet
A security technology startup is aiming to challenge Apple Pay and other mobile payment solutions through a blend of hardware security and bitcoin.
DigitalBTC Launches Mining Contracts Platform DigitalX Mintsy
Australian firm digitalBTC has launched digitalX Mintsy, a service that allows users to lease and trade processing power for cryptocurrency mining.
Coinplug Enables Bitcoin Buying at Over 7,000 Regular ATMs
South Korea's Coinplug has enabled bitcoin purchases with credit cards through a network of over 7,000 traditional ATMs across the country.
Olivier Janssens and Jim Harper Voted to Bitcoin Foundation Board
Olivier Janssens and Jim Harper have become the Bitcoin Foundation's newest board members following the recent election.
Bitcoin Investment Trust Gets FINRA Green Light to Trade
The Bitcoin Investment Trust is set to become the first publicly traded bitcoin fund, having received approval from US securities regulator FINRA.
Swarm Offers Up to $50,000 to Second Startup Class
Decentralised crowdfunding platform Swarm is offering startups up to $50,000 in funding thanks to a partnership with Focus Investments.
Bitcoin Derivatives Platform TeraExchange to Go Public in Merger
MGT Capital has entered into an agreement with Tera Group that would find the regulated bitcoin derivatives platform operator going public.
DigitalBTC Reports Net Loss On Falling Bitcoin Price
Australian bitcoin company Digital CC Ltd has published the results for its half-year period up to 31st December 2014, posting a net loss.
