startups
Singapore’s 8pip to Sell Prepaid Bitcoin Cards at Retailers
Bitcoin pre-loaded cards in Singapore aim to be convenient, friendly to beginners, and in manageable amounts.
Bitcoin Foundation Announces Blockchain Awards Shortlist
The Bitcoin Foundation, gearing up for the Bitcoin 2014 conference and, has announced the shortlist of Blockchain Awards finalists.
CoinJar Abandons Bank Transfers for Bill-Payments Service BPAY
The Australian bitcoin platform will switch to BPAY as its sole means of topping 'Filler' balances with cash.
itBit Hires Ex-PayPal Manager and SecondMarket Analyst
The Singapore exchange's new staff bring experience from PayPal and SecondMarket respectively.
Bitcoin Bill Payment Services Taking Off Around the World
There's a growing number of ways users in different countries can pay their bills, including taxes, with bitcoin.
Coinbase Boosts Team with Acquisition of Kippt Developers
Coinbase has acquired the team behind Kippt and Inc, headed by Jori Lallo and Karri Saarinen.
Bitcoin Trading Platform Vaurum Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding
Investors in the company, which offers financial institutions a way to trade bitcoins, include Tim Draper and Steve Case.
47% of Bitcoin Companies Are Open to Paying Employees in BTC
A new survey by Bitwage has assessed the industry's interest in using bitcoin payroll solutions.
BTC China Halts Yuan Deposits from Bank of China
Chinese exchanges have suffered major setbacks recently after banks finally responded to repeated directives from the PBOC.
Bitcoin Job Fair Proves Digital Currency Needs More Than Code
Top bitcoin companies used this weekend's Bitcoin Job Fair to scout for sales, development and marketing talent.
