Archives for March 2015

March 13, 2015

Review: Is Purse’s Discount Really Worth the Hassle?

Name: Purse What it is: A peer-to-peer marketplace that matches individuals wanting to buy items on Amazon at a discount with others wanting to buy bitcoin with a credit card or via PayPal. The service claims discounts of up to 20% for bitcoin shoppers. Who’s behind it: CEO and co-founder Andrew Lee, previously an advisor for BuyBitcoin.ph […]

March 13, 2015

Is Bitcoin’s Merchant Appeal Fading?

While it’s safe to say that 2014 was a banner year for bitcoin in terms of merchant adoption – with the likes of Overstock, DISH, Dell and Microsoft entering the space – 2015 hasn’t quite started with the same bang. Though rumors continue to swirl about a possible Uber or Airbnb entrance, the highest profile merchant to accept […]

March 13, 2015

Bitcoin acceptance is growing, as is the need for insurance cover

On March 1, Grayscale Investments announced that it had received regulatory approval from FINRA to trade its Bitcoin currency on an electronic platform operated by the OTC Markets Group. Experts believe this could pave the way for more stability in the price of Bitcoin. Here, Ty Sagalow, president of Innovation Insurance Group, discusses recent developments […]

March 13, 2015

Bitcoin acceptance is growing, as is the need for insurance cover (Video)

March 13, 2015

IBM Rumored to Be Developing Bitcoin Alternative

IBM may be looking to further its exploration of bitcoin and blockchain technologies in a way that goes beyond its previously revealed proof of concept ADEPT. Reuters reports the US-based tech giant is seeking to create a digital cash and payment system for traditional currencies that uses blockchain technologies. Citing a person familiar with the matter, […]