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Former Visa Exec to Join BitPay as Chief Compliance Officer

BitPay's latest hire finds the company luring top talent away from traditional payments providers.

By Pete RizzoHun 9, 2014

If you build it, will they come? Here's how to stay on the path to bitcoin startup success.

Online electronics retailer i-Pmart added a bitcoin payment option last week, and its CEO says he's a big believer.

By Jon SouthurstHun 9, 2014

If bitcoin is the Google of digital currencies, then which altcoin would be Apple?

By Tom SharkeyHun 8, 2014

If anything, the news that satellite operator DISH Network will accept bitcoin is positive publicity for the virtual currency.

By Daniel CawreyHun 7, 2014

The owner of Asia-focused gaming site Satoshinori says it's also a tool to promote bitcoin use in the region.

By Jon SouthurstHun 7, 2014

The Blockchain.info cards are loaded with 2 mBTC, intended as giveaways to increase adoption of its wallet service.

By Daniel CawreyHun 6, 2014

Bitcoin mining hardware producer CoinTerra has revealed it has a backlog of around 200 refund requests to process.

By Emily SpavenHun 6, 2014

A bullion-friendly investment climate draws business to Singapore, while precious metals and bitcoin also remain a profitable match elsewhere.

By Jon SouthurstHun 6, 2014

John Donahoe has once again suggested that the integration of digital currencies into his companies' offerings is inevitable.

By Pete RizzoHun 5, 2014