Bitcoin Plaza: January 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Bitcoin Businesses Resilient Despite Price Fluctuations

Businesses that accept Bitcoin manage to keep income and profits stable despite price fluctuations

Weekly Altcoin Price Review: The Triumph of Dogecoin in January

Dogecoin was the sensation of January. Litecoin this week feels quite sure, DASH has strong positions, ETH faces a remarkable volatility, while Peercoin stays strong.

Bad Day For Bitcoin But Community Saves The Day

If you had the pleasure to watch ‘The Revenant’, you might have noticed how nature helps, as well as torments, the protagonist during his struggle to survive.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Venezuelan Economy: Bitcoin To The Rescue

It is popular knowledge that the Venezuelan economy is passing through some very difficult times. As the nation struggles to find stability in it’s economy, can Bitcoin play any role at all?

Weekly Bitcoin Price Review: The January Drop

This week is the last of January. We can summarize that this month Bitcoin lost $50 but Bitcoin has a lot of potential for growth.

How Android And IOS Apps Would Help In Promotion Of Bitcoin?

In 2016 bitcoin apps have a unique opportunity to try and change the way things work around. We are all witness to new mobile apps springing up to provide wallets, payment systems, and even games.

Friday, January 29, 2016

Is Bank of America Trying To Monopolize The Blockchain?

In addition to the previous 15 blockchain patents filed, Bank of America is now trying to patent some of the uses of Bitcoin technology.

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis: One More Dance After The Party

Litecoin for some moments returned to the previous level. DASH price surely and quietly grows, but Peercoin and Dogecoin are falling.

Emercoin and First Bitcoin Capital Corp. Sign Strategic Evaluation Agreement

First Bitcoin Capital Corp (BITCF) has become the next ally after Microsoft (MSFT) to the Emercoin International Development Group.

Daily Bitcoin Price Analysis: A Short-Term Decline Or A Downtrend?

At the time of the release of macroeconomic data the Euro positions may straighten and place pressure on Dollar, which will fractionally strengthen Bitcoin.

Information You Want To Know About The Top 300 Cryptocurrencies

CoinTelegraph talks to Pele Granel, the founder of Coin of View.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Neucoin – Convenient and Fast Cryptocurrency

Neucoin is the solution developed for micropayments. If you need to transfer a small amount of money – the easiest way would be to use Neucoin.

enBitcoins Remittances Expands to Mexico

In the last week of January, Argentina-based operator enBitcoins expanded its services to Mexico

Tesla And Other Cars Sold For Bitcoin

How to buy a car using bitcoin in 2016

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis: Cryptocurrency Market Dancing

The behavior of Litecoin is very interesting. Dogecoin grew more than three times in four days. Peercoin suddenly developed vigorous activity.

Blockchain-Encoded Love Stories

Museum of Named Diamonds allows recording the stories related to diamonds on the Blockchain, preserving them forever.

Daily Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bitcoin Has Not Enough Forces To Grow

Today during the Asian session Bitcoin price dropped sharply because of yesterday's decision of the Federal Reserve on interest rates.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Meet the New Hampshire Legislators Pushing for Bitcoin Adoption

Interview with four New Hampshire state legislators behind a push for pro-Bitcoin legislation.

First Blockchain Real Estate Meetup Takes Place in Washington DC

Ubitquity LLC team launches first Blockchain Real Estate Meetup in Washington DC. The event takes place on Sunday, January 31.

How To Open A Greek Restaurant Accepting Bitcoin?

There are few restaurants in the world that accept Bitcoin and follow the regulations in a proper way.

Azerbaijan Opening Up To Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies

Interview with the founder of the first BTC exchange company in Azerbaijan.

Daily Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bitcoin Sideways Trend Continues

On Tuesday, the price of oil fell, which affected the Asian stock markets immediately. But Bitcoin is moving in a sideways trend.

The Blockchain-less Token IOTA is Ready to Take on the World

IOTA token will be available for testing by a limited number of users outside the company starting early February, said its co-founder David Sønstebø.

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Hollywood To Accept Bitcoin In Movies

How movies reflect people’s attention to Bitcoin. Bitcoin is no longer for nerds and computer geeks only, but has become a mainstream digital currency used all over the world.

Bitcoin Will Prove Naysayers Wrong; Say Experts After JP Morgan’s CEO Speech

The speculation regarding the future of Bitcoin has remained a persistent phenomenon. Where is Bitcoin headed?

European Union Wants to Surveil not Regulate Bitcoin

EU says virtual currencies are too new and hyped, little is known to justify risks associated with them.

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis: Nothing Can Stop ETH and Dogecoin

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis by Frederic Racine

Cashila Enables Buying Bitcoin With Sofort Via SEPA

Cashila, the European bitcoin/fiat payment processor adds a new feature for its customers enabling them to top up their account with Sofort Banking option.

Daily Bitcoin Price Analysis: Traders Can’t Choose A Direction

The strengthening of the US Dollar, which would put pressure on Bitcoin. We assume the price movement will be within a range of $380 - $405

Security Of Your Bitcoins Is Predominantly Your Responsibility

Content theft has persisted as one of the worst ills of the internet generation. Bitcoin wallets have been hacked. Are there ways to ultimately prevent one’s wallet from being hacked?

Monday, January 25, 2016

WeLab Raises $160M in Funding Setting New Record

WeLab, a Hong Kong start-up operating the online lending platform WeLend and the mobile lending platform Wolaidai has secured 160M in venture capital.

SatoshiPay Raises €350,000 In Seed Funding

SatoshiPay has just announced the closure of a seed round with €350,000 invested.

The Most Anticipated Bitcoin Projects in 2016

Cointelegraph approached knowledgeable industry people with the question "what bitcoin projects are you looking forward to in the coming months?"

The Most Anticipated Bitcoin Projects in 2016

Cointelegraph approached knowledgeable industry people with the question "what bitcoin projects are you looking forward to in the coming months?"

Norway, Sweden and Denmark Say “No” To Cash

Norway’s largest bank DNB proposes to stop using cash as a means of payment in the country.

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis: Sensational Growth of Dogecoin and ETH

Daily Altcoin Price Analysis by Frederic Racine

Copyright Management: What If Instagram Used The Blockchain?

The blockchain allows a precious Digital Rights Management (DRM) and that helps to prevent copyright infringement and fraudulent use of artistic content.