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Neuroware Launches 'Future-Proof' API for Cryptocurrency Apps

Startup Neuroware has announced Blockstrap, an API designed to help developers build user-friendly cryptocurrency apps, whatever the future brings.

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Analysis: Bitstamp Hacker Almost Stole Additional $1.75 Million

Bitstamp narrowly avoided losing an additional $1.75m in bitcoin to thieves during its recent hack, according to an independent blockchain analysis.

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Tibdit to Launch Bitcoin Tipping Tool for Publishers

A new microtransactions service that lets consumers tip online publishers with bitcoin will launch this month.

Jan 8 - the tibdit team, including Justin Maxwell and Pauline Hunter

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Unexpected Home Search Prompts Purse.io Customer Protection Guarantee

Bitcoin shopping startup Purse.io is to offer users a $10,000 protection plan to cover any purchases made using its service.

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Bitcoin Broker LibertyX Raises $400k for Hiring Push

Bitcoin ATM operator and brokerage LibertyX has raised just over $400,000 in funding from venture capital firm Project 11.

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Gold Dealer Amagi Metals Now Pays All Staff in Bitcoin

Precious metals dealer Amagi Metals is now paying its entire staff in bitcoin in order to divorce the US Dollar by 2017.

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ICE3x Launches Nigeria's First Bitcoin Exchange

ICE3X has launched Nigeria's first bitcoin exchange, opening up a potentially huge market for the digital currency in Africa's most populous country.

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Gliph Marketplace Launches as 'Craigslist for Bitcoin'

By implementing a peer-to-peer marketplace for users, Gliph is expanding beyond secure messaging with bitcoin.

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Bitstamp Claims $5 Million Lost in Hot Wallet Hack

Bitstamp has revealed the loss of roughly 19,000 BTC as a result of a platform security breach.

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Vault of Satoshi Founders Close Bitcoin Exchange to Focus on Netflix Startup

Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi has announced that it close its doors after 5th February.

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