Blockchain Consortium R3 Opens New Round of Partnerships -
Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV is accepting applications for new partners. While the startup had previously indicated its "initial window" for partnerships had closed in December, R3 managing director Charley Cooper said that the second round is now open.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 15, 2016 02:10 pm
Blockai Raises $547k for Blockchain Digital Rights Platform -
Blockai has announced $547,000 in seed funding to relaunch as a blockchain copyright service. Originally envisioned as a ‘Netscape for Bitcoin’ in 2015, the startup is bidding for a new life as a tool that allows artists to authenticate images and other files.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 15, 2016 12:30 pm
New York Bitcoin User Charged With Unlawful Money Transmission -
A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins, the Department of Justice announced on Friday. The government said last week that it was charging Rochester, New York, resident Richard Petix with illegally selling $200,000 in bitcoin.
Stan Higgins / Mar 14, 2016 08:28 pm
USAA Expands Bitcoin Integration to All Members -
Following a successful pilot program, financial services firm USAA is expanding its bitcoin integration to all members. As a result, USAA accountholders can now connect Coinbase accounts and view balances via its online website.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 14, 2016 07:30 pm
Ethereum Blockchain Project Launches First Production Release -
Next-generation blockchain platform Ethereum has released 'Homestead' the first production release of its software. The introduction comes on the heels of escalating interest in the platform, which is attracting major financial institutions for its use in smart contracts and decentralized applications.
Jacob Donnelly / Mar 14, 2016 06:50 pm
Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex Adds Ether Trading Amid Increasing Demand -
Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has added ether trading prior to the release of the Ethereum's next software implementation 'Homestead'. The announcement comes at a time when Ethereum's market capitalization has passed $1bn and the price of ether is roughly $13 across major exchanges.
Pete Rizzo / Mar 14, 2016 06:13 pm
Microsoft Drops Bitcoin? Payments Still Live As Reports Cast Doubt -
Microsoft is still accepting and crediting bitcoin payments amid reports that the tech giant is moving away from the digital currency. The lack of certainty follows a notice was posted indicating the Microsoft Store is not accepting bitcoin payments, a policy applicable to Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile users.
Stan Higgins / Mar 14, 2016 04:21 pm
