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World Bitcoin Association Files for Bankruptcy Amid Landlord Legal Fight

The company that operates Bitcoin Center NYC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of legal wrangling.

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Ripple Labs Appoints Former US State Department Official as Advisor

Ripple Labs has appointed Anja Manuel, a former US Secretary of State official, as an advisor to the company.

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Coinapult Claims $40k Lost in Hot Wallet Compromise

Coinapult has suffered a hot wallet attack that resulted in the loss of 150 BTC, or roughly $42,900 at press time.

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Retail Giant Rakuten Enables Bitcoin Payments for US Customers

The Japanese e-commerce giant has integrated with payment processor Bitnet, enabling customers based in the United States to pay with bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Nanosatellites Could Orbit Earth in 2016

An ambitious plan to launch bitcoin-enabled microsatellites has taken a step forward with a new business deal.

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Berlin's Coyno Launches Bookkeeping Tool for Bitcoin

A Berlin startup called Coyno that graduated from the Axel Springer Plug and Play Accelerator wants to use design to create 'the Mint.com of bitcoin'.

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BitGo Update Expands Security Controls for Consumers

The bitcoin multi-sig wallet provider has added a series of key features to its services, whilst also updating its pricing policy.

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IBM Rumored to Be Developing Bitcoin Alternative

IBM may be looking to further its exploration of bitcoin and blockchain products, according to a new report by Reuters.

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Bter to Return 'Hacked' Funds Following Security Partnership

Hacked altcoin exchange, Bter, has outlined a plan to payback users after inking a deal with security firm Jua.com.

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