US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks
Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/KDKHM5IHSNHMFGYNXIWA2RVDCU.png)
Sponsored
Apr 9, 2014 at 4:38 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2014
Ad
Daniel Palmer
:format(webp)/downloads.coindesk.com/arc/failsafe/placeholders/16x9.png)
Recent
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/FF3OTAFMQJDUXDQWYODIAY7U5E.png)
eGifter Partners with GoCoin to Accept Dogecoin, Litecoin Payments
The move by the gift card provider opens up over 100 retail brands to dogecoin and litecoin fans.
Sponsored
Apr 9, 2014 at 3:08 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/4VNFZTTSB5CJRJY44GKVBZ4E3Y.jpg)
French Retail Chain Monoprix to Accept Bitcoin Payments This Year
The upmarket chain plans to start accepting bitcoin on its website to raise awareness of digital currencies in France.
Sponsored
Apr 9, 2014 at 12:10 p.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/RBHGYNDXWRD5ZO5SXOYA54JKMY.jpg)
Bank of Japan Governor: Bitcoin is Too Unreliable to be a Currency
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.
Sponsored
Apr 8, 2014 at 3:19 p.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/A75JULSJC5HGBKC6AY5PNCC2D4.png)
BitXatm Announces ATM with Merchant-Friendly Point of Sale Function
The Sumo Pro has ATM and POS functions it hopes will appeal to merchants and consumers alike.
Sponsored
Apr 8, 2014 at 9:29 a.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/FOFCDMA5V5CQDM652DALG3MC4Q.jpg)
Forget the Moon, Bitcoin Can Now Take You to the Summit of Mt Everest
Expedition organiser Mt Everest Adventures is now accepting bitcoin for its services – which include summiting Mount Everest itself.
Sponsored
Mar 24, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/ODFLB45HDRFNZNAU7FAJMTR4JA.jpg)
Bank of Thailand Suggests Bitcoin Not Illegal But Warns Against its Use
The Thai central bank has warned that bitcoin is not a currency and that its use comes with risks.
Sponsored
Mar 18, 2014 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/NVRPRXTMUVEPHL6K5A6IKF7HNU.jpg)
Dorian Nakamoto Hires Lawyer, Denies Knowledge of Bitcoin
Nakamoto has stated via his lawyer, that he "did not create, invent or otherwise work on bitcoin".
Sponsored
Mar 17, 2014 at 11:24 a.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/EKSLRCOPENH2JFY2GHVDZCDSZE.jpg)
US Mulls Regulating Bitcoin Under Rules for Commodities
The CTFC is investigating whether it has the authority to regulate digital currencies under rules for commodities, reports say.
Sponsored
Mar 14, 2014 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2014
:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coindeskuat/X5GEP2UKGZE3JNFGPFNFNYBIMU.jpg)
GoCoin Announces Dogecoin Integration as Client Update Tackles Mining Issues
The payment platform has announced plans to support dogecoin, as developers release version 1.6 of its wallet client.
Sponsored
Mar 13, 2014 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2014