Bitwala’s Altcoin Embrace Sees Service Reverting to Bitcoin

Bitwala, a crypto-to-SEPA service that allows fiat currency transfers towards settlements from users who pay in cryptocurrency, has been less than impressed by the public’s response to altcoins after embracing altcoins. While it plans to continue to support altcoins, Bitwala is planning to focus more on bitcoin, according to a recent blog posted on its website. The […]

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Bitwala Announces Global Transfers For Ether, Litecoin, Dogecoin And Dash

Bitwala, a crypto-to-SEPA service that allows fiat currency transfers towards settlements from users who pay in cryptocurrency, now offers the least expensive way to use altcoins for international transfers, providing an economical option for the unbanked who wish to send money across borders, the company announced on its website. Users can make SWIFT or SEPA […]

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Bitcoin Support Coming? PayPal Files Patent for Payment Device That Accepts Cryptocurrencies

PayPal Inc. has filed a patent application for a modular payment device that accepts bitcoin and other digital currencies. The application, filed with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, includes a lengthy description of how it manages virtual currencies and it specifically names bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin. The application also describes physical characteristics of the […]

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Multi-currency Wallet BIT.AC Allows Instant Cryptocurrency Exchanges

BIT.AC, a London-based crypto wallet, has a built-in exchange and accommodates 14 different cryptocurrencies. The wallet allows users to instantly convert from one cryptocurrency to another. Currencies include bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Peercoin, Dash, Monero, Factom, Dogecoin, Vericoin, Namecoin, Clam Project and Vertcoin. Users can send cryptocurrency over email using the mobile wallet for Android smartphone […]

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A Dogecoin Pump-And-Dump To Start 2016

Bitcoin has always been the gold standard of crypto-currencies. As the first decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin attracted attention the world over, and became known for its use on darknet websites and in gambling. In 2013, when Bitcoin was experiencing its first wave of mainstream attention, another cryptocurrency. Dogecoin, rode on Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention’s coattails. Dogecoin […]

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Decentralized Dance Party Taps Bitcoin, Social Media, and Crowdfunding to Restore The Soul and Bring Peace

You’ve heard of open source networks. Now get ready for “Open Source Partying,” courtesy of Tom and Gary’s Decentralized Dance Party. Partying is nothing new, but the power of social media, crowdfunding, and cryptocurrency are making it happen in a new way. And the cryptocurrency evangelist Drew Glover, AKA Tom, happens to run BitNational, Canada’s largest bitcoin ATM network. This week, they have expanded beyond their foundation in North America and are on their way to fulfilling a European tour starting Sept. 17, 2015, in London, England. Crowdfunding Will Launch Europe Tour After receiving nearly 75 percent of their crowdfunding […]

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From Their HQ In Prague, General Bytes is Rising in the Bitcoin ATM Ranks

Currently ranked fifth on the CoinATMRadar list for most Bitcoin ATM’s, Czech Republic based General Bytes has positioned itself to succeed in the Bitcoin ATM market. Some of the most stable companies, for sure, have received the least amount of press. General Bytes appears to be one of those. The company stepped up amid the Robocoin crisis to bail out some of the embattled company’s operators and has been reputable. General Bytes (GB) develops Android and Bitcoin technologies, focusing on Android because it is the leading platform for phones and tablets. The firm strives to bring Android technology to other […]

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Dogecoin: The Most Stable Cryptocurrency?

Many people don’t care about Dogecoin. What a joke, right? It was started as a joke, after all. The way the people communicate is such a joke – sorry, such joke, very silly. These things might be true, but here’s something else that’s true: Dogecoin has consistently been in the top ten market capitalizations for cryptocurrencies, and since its initial highs in March last year, it’s been relatively stable in terms of both market capitalization and value. The value we’re referring to could be very low, but with high inflation comes easier access to the coins. Many of its holders […]

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Foldapp Allows Customers To Pay For Starbucks Purchases And Get 20% Discount

Starbucks is not yet accepting bitcoin for purchases. But customers can use bitcoin to load an app and get a 20 percent discount using the app to pay for purchases at many Starbucks stores. The app, foldapp.com, also plans to include purchases at Target and Whole Foods. The ability to use bitcoin to make purchases […]

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Foldapp Allows Customers To Pay For Starbucks Purchases And Get 20% Discount

Starbucks is not yet accepting bitcoin for purchases. But customers can use bitcoin to load an app and get a 20 percent discount using the app to pay for purchases at many Starbucks stores. The app, foldapp.com, also plans to include purchases at Target and Whole Foods. The ability to use bitcoin to make purchases […]

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Crypto Poker Tokens Prove a Big Hit For This Entrepreneur

Ken McGrail, a software engineer for a Seattle, Wash. area enterprise software company, has turned a hobby making crypto-logoed poker chips into a business. His high quality, professional-looking poker chips have proven popular with both crypto enthusiasts and poker players. McGrail’s website, cryptochips.net, sells these crypto tokens for $2.50 a piece and provides free shipping. […]

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