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Bitseed Open-Sources Creation of Second Plug-in Bitcoin Node

Bitcoin startup Bitseed is open-sourcing the creation of its new plug-in bitcoin node on Assembly, a collaborative platform.

Dogecoin founder Jackson Palmer has announced a "leave of absence" from the digital currency community.

By Pete RizzoApr 24, 2015

The Rainforest Foundation has announced a new cryptocurrency aimed at furthering its goal of restoring global rainforests.

By Stan HigginsApr 17, 2015

The founders of bitcoin alternative LEOCoin have been previously linked to a suspected pyramid scheme, raising questions about their latest venture.

By Pete RizzoApr 4, 2015

This week media coverage galvanized around positive stories reflecting the increasing interest of Wall Street in bitcoin technology.

Australian firm digitalBTC has launched digitalX Mintsy, a service that allows users to lease and trade processing power for cryptocurrency mining.

Micropayments startup NeuCoin has raised $2.25m in angel funding from investors including King co-founder Patrik Stymne and Uber SVP Emil Michael.

By Pete RizzoFeb 3, 2015

GoCoin has added three new fiat currencies as payout options for merchants – euros, pounds sterling and Singapore dollars.

By Pete RizzoJan 29, 2015

Here's a look back at just a few of the many bizzare altcoins that emerged in 2014.

By Stan HigginsJan 11, 2015