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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.

By Stan HigginsMar 16, 2015

Complete with staggering funding rounds and mysterious bitcoin startups, this week's news served up an unusually high dose of intrigue

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

By Pete RizzoMar 13, 2015

Ex-JP Morgan Chase & Co executive Blythe Masters has joined bitcoin trading platform Digital Assets Holdings LLC as chief executive.

New research from New York University uncovers how mining has changed from a solo activity to an industry dominated by powerful groups of miners.

By Joon Ian WongMar 5, 2015

CoinDaddy has released what it calls its WHOIS for assets as part of a larger series of releases meant to support digital asset trading.

By Pete RizzoMar 3, 2015

A security technology startup is aiming to challenge Apple Pay and other mobile payment solutions through a blend of hardware security and bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsMar 3, 2015

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

CoinSpark has released a new version of its protocol that allows users to send private messages tied to bitcoin transactions.

By Pete RizzoFeb 26, 2015

Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.