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CEX.io Halts Cloud Mining Service Due to Low Bitcoin Price

CEX.io has announced that it is suspending its cloud mining service owing to unprofitability and the recent drop in the price of bitcoin.

Di Stan Higgins12 gen 2015

Bitcoin storage service Elliptic has obtained ISAE 3402 accreditation from auditing specialist KPMG.

After a torrid week for the bitcoin price, which saw it trading below $300 and suffering a major exchange outage, questions arise about what's next.

Di Joon Ian Wong12 gen 2015

Align Commerce is using bitcoin as a method for moving value and the blockchain to provide tracking for payments.

Di Daniel Cawrey11 gen 2015

Bitcoin made its presence known at one of the tech industry's biggest conventions this week, even in the face of heightened skepticism.

Di Tom Sharkey10 gen 2015

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

Di Daniel Cawrey10 gen 2015

Overstock has installed a bitcoin ATM in the lobby of its corporate headquarters to encourage further bitcoin use among employees.

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

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

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