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Bitcoin Firm Enables Remittance Withdrawals at 450 Philippine Bank ATMs
Philippine remittance service Coins.ph now allows users to send funds for collection at a network of bank ATMs.
Time Inc Becomes First Major Magazine Publisher to Accept Bitcoin
Time Inc, publisher of magazines like Fortune, People and Sports Illustrated, is now accepting bitcoin at select properties through Coinbase.
BTC China Hires Ex-Alipay Chief Analyst in Payments Push
BTC China has hired a former chief analyst from online payments giant Alipay, signalling a shift further into e-commerce.
Court Strikes Down FTC Request for More Butterfly Labs Oversight
Embattled bitcoin mining hardware company Butterfly Labs is back in business, following a federal court ruling on Friday.
Overstock's 2014 Bitcoin Sales Miss Projections at $3 Million
Overstock is reporting that it expects to complete just $3m in total bitcoin sales for 2014, a figure it said fell below its original estimates.
Safello Partners with UK Bank for Faster Payments
Swedish-based bitcoin exchange Safello has announced a new banking partnership that will see it add local transfer options for UK customers.
Living Room of Satoshi Reopens After Sales Tax Issues
Bill payment service Living Room of Satoshi, which closed in October due to Australian tax regulations, is back online.
Falcon Global: Fund Closure No Sign of Declining Bitcoin Demand
Falcon Global Capital takes aim at what it considers the misconception that the firm is struggling to garner interest after its recent fund closure.
American Express CEO: Bitcoin Protocol Will Be Important
While praising the use case for credits cards, American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault has said he sees potential in blockchain technology.
'Good Samaritan' Blockchain Hacker Who Returned 267 BTC Speaks Out
A researcher who swept (and returned) 267 BTC from Blockchain wallets has told CoinDesk how and why he did it.
