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Yacuna Launches No-Verification Bitcoin Buying for Crypto Novices

UK cryptocurrency exchange Yacuna has launched a website that aims to remove the hassle of trading for newcomers who want to buy cryptocurrencies quickly and easily.Selling bitcoin, dogecoin and litecoin, YacunaDirect is a user-friendly platform designed to appeal to a broad international audience, including traditional traders and finance professionals, who may…

cineramaNovember 13, 2014

Bitcoin Politics

Singapore Event Puts Bitcoin on Mainstream Finance Agenda

Singapore played host last week to a digital currency-centered conference led by two of its leading financial organizations. At issue were cryptocurrencies' place in financial industry innovation, and Singapore's own unique role in developing the ecosystem.The inaugural CAIA-SKBI Cryptocurrency Conference on 4th November was significant as…

cineramaNovember 13, 2014

Bitcoin Politics

Richard Branson Backs Digital Currency Ahead of Australia Summit

Richard Branson stock image Sir Richard Branson has voiced his support for bitcoin ahead of the Global Digital Currency Conversation (GDCC) forum in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday.The GDCC is due to coincide with this year's G20 Summit on 16th–17th November, at the close of the G20 event. Organisers say…

cineramaNovember 13, 2014

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The Bitcoin Group #55 – Silk Road 2.0 Shutdown – Crypto Equity Crackdown – Lawsky Keynote

THIS WEEK: ----------------------------Gavin Andresen: I don't want to be 'king of Bitcoin' http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/20... Bitcoin Billionare Review http://toucharcade.com/2014/11/07/bit... Bill Nye supports Bitcoin https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bill-... Silk Road 2.0 was just the first: police seize more Tor-shielded darknet sites http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/07/op... Silk Road 2.0, infiltrated from the start, sold $8M…

cineramaNovember 8, 2014

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Mark Wetjen Wants Regulation to Encourage Bitcoin Innovators to Remain in U.S.

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 310.8 Ph/s On November 4, Mark Wetjen wrote an oped in the Wall Street Journal asking regulators to steer clear of harming Bitcoin. Wetjen is a commissioner on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Democrat.As reportedinTheHill , he said the…

cineramaNovember 7, 2014

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laBITconf RIO 2014: First World-Class Bitcoin Conference in Brazil

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 281.8 Ph/s This December 6th & 7th, laBITconf RIO 2014 will not only be the first world-class Bitcoin Conference to be hosted in Brazil, but also the most important conference of the year in Latin America.CoinTelegraph is proud to announce that it…

cineramaNovember 7, 2014

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Gavin Andresen Rejects Bitcoin Centralisation Concerns at Web Summit

Gavin Andresen Web Summit The Bitcoin Foundation's chief scientist Gavin Andresen has given his opinions on a variety of issues at this year's Web Summit – an annual event held in Dublin, Ireland, that attracted more than 20,000 attendees this year.The summit has established itself as an…

cineramaNovember 7, 2014

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Robocoin Now Requires All ATM Operators to Collect Customer Information

Robocoin has announced that it will now require all of its bitcoin ATM operators to collect customer information in an effort to comply with know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.The Las Vegas-based company reported the decision was made under the direction of its legal team, which advised the…

cineramaNovember 7, 2014

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Braintree, DocuSign and Etoro Talk Bitcoin at Web Summit 2014

Web Summit 2014 Bitcoin may not have been high on the agenda of Web Summit 2014, but a number of companies expressed an interest in the subject and even announced imminent involvement with digital currency.The tech conference, which has grown from 400 to 20,000 attendees in four years,…

cineramaNovember 7, 2014

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Canadian Bitcoin Company Faces Increased Allegations from FCAA

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 308 Ph/s Another Bitcoin mining company, this time in Canada, is facing fines from government regulators.The Dominion Bitcoin Mining Company of Saskatchewan has been under a cease-trade order since May of 2014. The order, issued by the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority…

cineramaNovember 6, 2014

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HM Treasury – Digital Currencies: Call for Information

The UK Government , through Her Majesty’s Treasury (HM Treasury) has asked for public feedback to assist in their formation of digital currency regulations. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/digital-currencies-call-for-information HM Treasury has been aware of the developing Bitcoin space for quite some time, yet previously (2013) they had agreed…

cineramaNovember 6, 2014

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UK Government Calling for Information on Digital Currencies

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 324 Ph/s UK's HM Treasury invites views and evidence on the risks and benefits of digital currencies in a Call for Information.UK's economic and finance ministry, the HM Treasury , announced on November 3, it was holding a public Call for Information…

cineramaNovember 6, 2014

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Bitcoin ATM Goes Live at Google’s London Co-Working Space

BitBuddy ATM at Google Campus Following the launch of its new bitcoin ATM, visitors to Google's 'Campus London' co-working space will now be able to buy bitcoin and spend the cryptocurrency on a coffee or muffin.Conveniently, the UK's first BitAccess -made machine is located in…

cineramaNovember 6, 2014

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6 Top Responses from Bitcoin Foundation Head Patrick Murck’s Reddit AMA

Patrick Murck Newly elected executive director of the Bitcoin Foundation Patrick Murck participated in an ask-me-anything (AMA) session on Reddit today, engaging the bitcoin community in a wide-ranging discussion to mark his new appointment.Murck assumed his new position last week following the resignation of Jon…

cineramaNovember 6, 2014

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Benjamin Lawsky Keynote – Money 2020 – Nov 2, 2014 – #bitcoin #regulation

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cineramaNovember 5, 2014

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Stephanie Murphy on NYC catcalling, Bitcoin, and xenophobia

The show: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/radio/ The event: http://www.passporttofreedomevent.com In what may be his most controversial show ever, Andrew is joined by Let's Talk Bitcoin host Stephanie Murphy for the full hour to discuss a recent Youtube sensation, the latest news in Bitcoin, the Free State Project, and…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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In Pattern of BitLicense, the UK Treasury Willing to Bring in Bitcoin Regulations

In Pattern of BitLicense, the UK Treasury Willing to Bring in Bitcoin Regulations Realizing the importance of regulation for Bitcoin, the UK Treasury is seeking advice from members of the Bitcoin community . Looks like the government agency is inspired by the steps being taken…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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Lawsky’s ‘Temporary BitLicense’ proposal for NY start-ups

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 299.6 Ph/s The creator of the controversial BitLicense legislation has sought to make its effect more palatable for New York start-ups by offering them a form of temporary coverage.Speaking at Money20/20 Las Vegas , superintendent of financial services Benjamin Lawsky announced the…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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While Price Falters, Bitcoin’s Institutional Acceptance Grows

While Price Falters, Bitcoin’s Institutional Acceptance Grows It’s been a lackluster year for the price of bitcoins. In a few days, fans of the fledgling digital currency will come face to face with a reality that few would have thought possible at this point last…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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Paypal’s Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux Leaves For Bitstamp

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 283.2 Ph/s Facebook2Twitter30G+1Pinterest reddit Upvote Downvote submit inShare 2Art by: Jing Jin A major Paypal executive is taking his talents to the Bitcoin industry, leaving payment processing giant Paypal to take a position at Bitstamp. Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux was Paypal's chief compliance officer (CCO)…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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PayPal Exec Leaves to Take Compliance Lead at Bitstamp

Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux PayPal chief compliance officer (CCO) Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux has revealed that he has left his current position at the global payments giant to join one of the largest bitcoin exchanges by USD trading volume, Bitstamp.Graftieaux served as a director and CCO of PayPal ’s Europe, Middle…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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UK Treasury Issues ‘Call for Information’ on Digital Currencies

Westminster shutterstock The UK Treasury has issued a 'Call for Information' on digital currencies in order to weigh the risks and benefits offered by the new technology.The request is intended to provide the government with the information necessary to fully understand digital currencies, as well as…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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CFTC Commissioner Calls For Flexible Regulation of Digital Currencies

A commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Mark Wetjen, has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.His statements came in the aftermath of a CFTC webcast, organised last week to discuss a number of questions related to digital currencies.On the…

cineramaNovember 4, 2014

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Added Regulatory Oversight Wins Unisend New Banking Partner

Unisend has announced it will once again enable Argentina-based users to fund exchange activities through bank transfers.The news comes roughly three months after the Argentinian bitcoin exchange abruptly lost its accounts with previous banking partners Banco Santander Rio and Banco Galicia, thereby limiting the company’s…

cineramaNovember 3, 2014

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Bitcoin Analysis: Week of Nov 2 (Intro to Stochastics)

Bitcoin Analysis: Week of Nov 2 (Intro to Stochastics) Note From the Author: Please follow me on Twitter ( @Tone_LLT ) for additional updates to the state of Bitcoin’s price volatility Last Week’s Review In last week’s post we concluded with the following statement: We…

cineramaNovember 3, 2014

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