Monday, April 20, 2015

APR 20 DIGEST: Spain VAT Exempts Bitcoin, UK Bankers to Discuss Crypto at SWIFT Event

The Spanish tax authorities have published a statement classifying bitcoin; Some of the UK's top bankers are to discuss bitcoin among a fintech discussion panel and more news
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Mt Gox Depleted of Bitcoins by 2013 Says New Wizsec Report

Mt Gox had been depleted of most of its bitcoin by 2013 according to a new report from Wizsec, the Tokyo based bitcoin security firm, which has been conducting an ongoing unofficial investigation into
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What Kind of Bitcoin User are You? (Poll)

Complete this survey and find out what type of Bitcoin user YOU are.
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The Bitcoin Payment Terminal You’ll Want To Get Your Hands On

Dutch startup BitStraat targets bars and restaurants with its new handheld bitcoin payments terminal.
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Sunday, April 19, 2015

New Bitcoin Subreddit Will Not Allow Trolling


A new subreddit, /r/rBitcoin, was started last week by a redditor who had had enough of the atmosphere at the primary Bitcoin subreddit.
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Blocktech Introduces Uncensorable Peer-to-Peer Media 'Library' Alexandria


San Diego-based blockchain startup Blocktech launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund Alexandria, a decentralized, open-source, peer-to-peer “library” for all sorts of media.
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Bitcoin Exchange QuadrigaCX to Install Bitcoin ATMs in Canada’s Major Cities


QuadrigaCX, the current largest bitcoin exchange in Canada has announced their plans to install two-way bitcoin ATMs developed by BitXatm in major cities throughout Canada, including Vancouver, Toront
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Weekend Roundup: Singapore to Become Asia's Blockchain Hub, Blocknet Launches Think Tank


Weekend roundup from Cointelegraph.
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Bitcoin Could Be Stored Securely as a Hardware Wallet on Your Phone


Ledger Wallet has introduced one of their ongoing projects, LedgerOS TEE for mobile phones, which offers a high level of security comparable to hardware wallets.
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Inside Bitcoins Returns to Hong Kong with Blockchain Focus


Continuing the largest Bitcoin event series worldwide, Inside Bitcoins is returning to Hong Kong on May 14-15, 2015 with special focus on blockchain tech in Asia.
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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Is Ethereum Vaporware?


In August 2014, the Ethereum team held a crowdsale of their blockchain's “crypto fuel,” Ether, and received US$18 million in bitcoins in return.
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‘Crypto Needs Fewer Paradigm Shifts and More Hard Work’


Crypto needs to focus on what it's already doing, argues Lamb&Cooper's chief adviser, rather than constantly seeking the next groundbreaking step.
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