Latest from Pete Rizzo
Do Patent Filings from eBay and Western Union Pose a Threat to Bitcoin?
Big-name companies are attempting to own concepts pertaining to digital currencies. How worried should we be?

China May Be Disrupting Access to Major Bitcoin Websites
The Chinese government may be moving to suppress bitcoin adoption by limiting access to popular industry websites, reports say.

Safello Partners with Jumio for Instant ID Verification
Customers can now complete verification for Safello's services by holding up an ID to a camera or connected device.

Circle Reveals Roadmap for Bringing Bitcoin to Mainstream Market
Circle shares detailed insights about how it intends to market and build a consumer-friendly bitcoin business.

BitXatm Launches Optional One- or Two-Way Bitcoin ATM
Germany's BitXatm is giving customers new control over their units with its latest upgrade.

Paying Workers in Bitcoin May Be Illegal Under Swiss Law
A report suggests that employers in Switzerland cannot legally pay workers in digital currency.

Shutdown of China's FXBTC Exchange Leads to Customer Outrage
FXBTC users are reporting they were not informed of the exchange's plans to close on 10th May.

Bittylicious Adds Visa and MasterCard Credit Card Support
UK-based bitcoin buying service Bittylicious says the service will be initially limited to transactions in euros.

Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Adoption Could Destabilize Global Finance
A new report from Bank of Canada takes a critical view of how bitcoin adoption could affect global commerce.

Japan to Crack Down on Bitcoin Crime, Court Industry Investment
A new report suggests Japan intends to move broadly to enact a digital currency strategy.
