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New Exchange SFOX Aims to Find Traders the Best Bitcoin Price
SFOX aims to provide traders with the best bitcoin prices, like E-Trade and Scottrade do with stocks and options.

How Bitcoin's Banking Crunch is Holding Back US Startups
While global interest in bitcoin is increasing, startups in its largest market are facing hurdles that threaten innovation.

Bitcoin API Developer Gem Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding
Bitcoin API developer Gem has completed a $2m seed-funding round and appointed a former PayPal executive as COO.

Former MercadoLibre Director Joins Bitcoin Startup Moneero
Rodrigo Benzaquen, a former director at e-commerce giant MercadoLibre, has joined Moneero's board of directors.

Louisiana State Republican Party Now Accepts Bitcoin
The Republican Party of Louisiana is now accepting contributions in bitcoin via its official website.

DigitalBTC Partners With Cryptsy for Mining Platform Launch
DigitalBTC and Cryptsy are building a new platform called Mintsy that will offer tradable mining contracts.

Reddit Challenges Community to Prove Demand for Bitcoin Ad Payments
Reddit is conducting a trial to determine whether to integrate bitcoin payments more fully into its advertising.

Banks Cut Ties With Isle of Man's Bitcoin Industry
The link between bitcoin companies and banks in the Isle of Man is to be severed next month.

Circle Gives First Look at iOS and Android Apps
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire demonstrated his company's iOS and Android apps at a meetup in London last night.

New Organisation Offers Bitcoin Accreditation for Financial Professionals
The Digital Currency Council is now offering bitcoin industry accreditation to accountants, attorneys and financial professionals.
