startups
Bitcoin helps Iranian shoe store overcome international trade sanctions
An Iranian e-commerce site selling handmade shoes accepts only bitcoin, attempting to avoid stringent trade restrictions.
CoinLab's Alydian files for bankruptcy and reveals debt of over $3.6 Million
CoinLab's first incubator company Alydian has filed for bankruptcy after only launching three months ago.
Australian car company Tomcar now sells off-road vehicles for bitcoins
Car manufacturer Tomcar Australia claims to be the first automobile vendor to accept bitcoin.
BTC China beats Mt. Gox and Bitstamp to become the world's No. 1 bitcoin exchange
BTC China has overtaken Mt. Gox and Bitstamp to become the world's biggest bitcoin exchange.
Farmers help bitcoin grow organically in Argentina
Organic farmers in Argentina are finding bitcoin to be a compelling solution when selling their produce.
Coinkite and Virtex trial bitcoin debit cards and POS terminals
Debit cards will soon allow you to pay for goods in fiat currency converted directly from bitcoins.
eBay president John Donahoe: PayPal may accept bitcoin in the future
The president of eBay has revealed his company is preparing to expand the range of digital currencies it accepts.
First bar to accept bitcoin arrives in China
Beijing bar 2nd Place has become the first in China to accept bitcoin.
Dark Wallet launches crowdfunding campaign
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the anarchic Dark Wallet project.
Big names’ big bitcoin bet, bugs bite bright idea, and forgetful fjord fellow finds fame
Circle receives $9m, a major flaw is detected in Namecoin and a forgetful Norwegian gets rich.
