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1,424,273,520 | 2015-02-18T15:32:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [901, 1178, 2167]}
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Bitcoin Alternative DNotes Launches Long Term Saving Plans With Potential To Aid The Unbanked And Retirees Worldwide
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-alternative-dnotes-launches-long-153200078.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Stable cryptocurrency DNotes launches new Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plans (CR.I.S.P) for Retirement. Long term saving plans will receive up to 12% yearly interest bonus on their deposit with a 1 million DNotes limit on the bonus interest offered and 100% deposit guarantee CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / February 18, 2015 / Stable cryptocurrency Dnotes, after the successful launch of Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plan (CR.I.S.P) for Kids, is pleased to announce their latest long term savings plan for Retirement. CR.I.S.P. allows people worldwide from all financial backgrounds to set up savings accounts with the potential of high returns . Individuals that commit to long term DNotes deposit of 5, 10, 15, or 20 year duration will receive up to 12% yearly interest bonus on their deposit with a 1 million DNotes limit on the bonus interest offered and 100% deposit guarantee. DNotes is a Bitcoin alternative cryptographically created digital currency based on a novel decentralized peer to peer model, where trust is replaced by mathematical algorithms, eliminating the need of an intermediary such as a bank or an automatic clearing house. Assets of value such as Bitcoin, DNotes, and other cryptocurrencies can be sent and received in minutes anytime, anywhere, worldwide without the oversight of any central authority. It takes as little as two simple cell phones, or computers with an internet connection to send and receive funds. CR.I.S.P. rests on the web wallet and secure coin storage platform DnotesVault.com; a secure and a strategic vehicle of DNotes to become the digital currency of the future with lasting value. Its mission is to encourage and assist everyone, worldwide, to support and participate in the high potential returns of digital currency savings. The DNotes' team has gone to great lengths to ensure that the user interface is simple to use and easy to understand. The technology and process control, while complex, make it so secure that a 100% guarantee matching fund, always in excess of the total amount in deposited, exists with the guaranteed fund being displayed with addresses and amounts verifiable on the blockchain. Bitcoin as a digital currency and the associated blockchain technologies are viewed by many highly regarded industry leaders as the greatest technology innovation since the Internet. The distributed and consensus technologies coupled with the blockchain protocols have significant and positive world changing implications. DNotes co-founder and experienced computer entrepreneur Alan Yong has been quoted saying, "We never had and never will have a better opportunity to help the financially disadvantaged and the enormous population of the unbanked who have little means of rising from poverty." Story continues Unlike the costly credit and debit card payment network systems, where personal information is always at risk of being stolen with huge identity theft liabilities, DNotes transactions are only identified by a string of numbers, valuable for reference and tracking only. All transactions are posted in the blockchain public ledger and available for public inspection and verification. The complexities built in the hash functions make the successfully confirmed transactions impossible to reverse; thereby avoiding potential fraud and huge cost burdens to merchants who often have been exposed to such risk when accepting credit and debit card payments. Mr. Yong explains that for mass consumer and mass merchant participation to take place, there must be a stable trustworthy digital currency like DNotes to deliver the true cost advantages of an alternative form of payment, beyond just the lower cost of transactions. As reported, the richest 1% of the world's population will own more than the other 99% put together by next year and according to a 2012 World Bank published report there are over 2.5 billion people worldwide who are under-served or not served by banks and financial service companies. These groups, collectively known as the unbanked have limited opportunities to emerge from poverty. DNotes digital currency is the future of money with growth and appreciation potential for early adopters and long term investors . It also has the potential to change the wealth of nations and their citizens, when supported with favorable regulations. Under the right political leadership that has a deep knowledge and appreciation of this powerful technology, massive job creation could be the much needed impetus to propel the next global economic bloom that can benefit more than just the rich. With DNotes long term Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plans for Retirement, with up to 12% yearly interest bonus with a 1 million DNotes limit on the bonus interest offered following the well-received launch of CR.I.S.P. for Kids - DNotes may very well be a game-changer in terms of long term cryptocurrencies and their impact on personal wealth on a global scale. Virtual currency is not legal tender, is not backed by the government, and accounts and value balances are not subject to FDIC and other consumer protections. This press release is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice. For more information about us, please visit http://dnotesvault.com/crisp-for-retirement.php . Contact Info: Name: Alan Yong Email: [email protected] Organization: DNotes SOURCE: DNotes View comments
| 2015-02-18 |
1,424,271,600 | 2015-02-18T15:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [89, 514, 1182]}
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{}
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Bitstamp Launches Trading From the Chart Powered by ChartIQ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitstamp-launches-trading-chart-powered-150000836.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--(Marketwired - Feb 18, 2015) - Bitstamp, one of the world's leading Bitcoin exchanges, has launched its new TradeView web-based trading platform, based on ChartIQ's advanced charting and trade-from-chart technology.
The new platform allows traders to take their technical analysis directly in to action, executing orders from the chart itself. Both long and short limit orders can be placed with a click, including conditional "add if" orders to take profit at a specified level.
"As a leader Bitcoin trading, we're committed to providing our traders a best-in-class experience," said Nejc Kodric, CEO of Bitstamp. "By partnering with ChartIQ, we were able to deliver a complete trading interface, including technical charting and trade execution, all built in HTML5. The ChartIQ technology was easy to customize and integrate in to our user experience."
The new responsiveHTML5 trading interfaceworks seamlessly across desktop and touch devices, allowing traders to stay connected to the markets wherever they go.
"Bitstamp is pushing the envelope of user experience in trading systems, bringing sleek, modern design and advanced functionality to the world of Bitcoin," Dan Schleifer, co-founder and CEO of ChartIQ said. "The new TradeView platform is a perfect example of what customers are building with ourHTML5 charting technology."
The new trading platform is available immediately to all Bitstamp clients. New clients can register at bitstamp.com.
About ChartIQAn extraordinary transformation in trading technology is underway. Mobile and social trading are overturning old models just as the Internet did over a decade ago. ChartIQ has developed charting software with mobile optimization, trading from the chart, and an advanced toolset geared towards technical traders. ChartIQ's products are available directly to investors, as well as being offered via white labeled solutions.
About BitstampBitstamp provides secure platform for exchanging bitcoins. Bitstamp has been serving Europe and the world since August 2011. The service continues be actively developed and improved. Bitstamp.net is service of Bitstamp d.o.o., established in Slovenia, EU.
| 2015-02-18 |
1,424,271,600 | 2015-02-18T15:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [89, 514, 1184]}
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{}
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Bitstamp Launches Trading From the Chart Powered by ChartIQ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitstamp-launches-trading-chart-powered-150000836.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA--(Marketwired - Feb 18, 2015) - Bitstamp, one of the world's leading Bitcoin exchanges, has launched its new TradeView web-based trading platform, based on ChartIQ's advanced charting and trade-from-chart technology. The new platform allows traders to take their technical analysis directly in to action, executing orders from the chart itself. Both long and short limit orders can be placed with a click, including conditional "add if" orders to take profit at a specified level. "As a leader Bitcoin trading, we're committed to providing our traders a best-in-class experience," said Nejc Kodric, CEO of Bitstamp. "By partnering with ChartIQ, we were able to deliver a complete trading interface, including technical charting and trade execution, all built in HTML5. The ChartIQ technology was easy to customize and integrate in to our user experience." The new responsive HTML5 trading interface works seamlessly across desktop and touch devices, allowing traders to stay connected to the markets wherever they go. "Bitstamp is pushing the envelope of user experience in trading systems, bringing sleek, modern design and advanced functionality to the world of Bitcoin," Dan Schleifer, co-founder and CEO of ChartIQ said. "The new TradeView platform is a perfect example of what customers are building with our HTML5 charting technology ." The new trading platform is available immediately to all Bitstamp clients. New clients can register at bitstamp.com. About ChartIQ An extraordinary transformation in trading technology is underway. Mobile and social trading are overturning old models just as the Internet did over a decade ago. ChartIQ has developed charting software with mobile optimization, trading from the chart, and an advanced toolset geared towards technical traders. ChartIQ's products are available directly to investors, as well as being offered via white labeled solutions. About Bitstamp Bitstamp provides secure platform for exchanging bitcoins. Bitstamp has been serving Europe and the world since August 2011. The service continues be actively developed and improved. Bitstamp.net is service of Bitstamp d.o.o., established in Slovenia, EU.
| 2015-02-18 |
1,424,275,834 | 2015-02-18T16:10:34Z |
{"Bitcoin": [0, 1391, 1939]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Could Make Banking A Possibility In Africa
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-could-banking-possibility-africa-161034573.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Bitcoin has been the subject of a widespread debate over whether or not cryptocurrencies will catch on and become a viable currency adopted across the world.
While the current user base remains relatively small and confined to the tech crowd, some saybitcoin may findits calling in poor areas where banking is almost non-existent.
Banking Options In Africa Limited
In Africa, the majority of the population does not have a bank account and relies on money transfer operators like Western Union and MoneyGram in order to send and receive cash.
However, the fees for such services are typically around 12 percent; meaning families who are often in dire need of every cent are missing out on a sizable portion of cash because of the service charge.
Blockchain Reduces Service Charges
Enter bitcoin. Supporters for the cryptocurrency say bitcoin’s blockchain technology would allow individuals to transfer money to one another with drastically lower service charges and much shorter wait times.
In Ghana,Beamis one business that has already started to make this idea a reality. The company allows people to convert bitcoin that has been sent from abroad into the local currency for just a 3 percent service fee.
The company’s founders are also planning “Value Remittances”, a service that will give people in other countries the ability to pay Ghanaians’ water and electric bills using bitcoin.
Bitcoin Isn’t Ready To Service Africa
Although the benefits of using bitcoin in Africa are plentiful, critics say the cryptocurrency hasn’t come far enough to be a viable option. Many banks around the world are still wary about using the currency and merchants in Africa have yet to adopt bitcoin as a payment method.
Additionally, a sense of mistrust will likely keep Africans themselves from wanting to use bitcoin and their experience using Western Union or MoneyGram is likely to keep them coming back.
Related Link:New York Weighs Benefits Of Bitcoin Integration
Volatility An Issue
Bill Gatesremarked earlier this year that bitcoin wasn’t feasible in poor nations. He cited bitcoin’s volatility as a reason his own charity isn’t looking to use bitcoin, and that the currency alone wouldn’t be able to solve global payment challenges.
Gates said poor nations wouldn’t benefit from a currency whose value rises and falls so much against the local currency, so for now, bitcoin wouldn’t benefit such countries.
See more from Benzinga
• Colorado Launches The First Weed-Based Job Seeker Site
• Starbucks Makes Getting Your Caffeine Fix Even Easier
• Greece Bailout Talks Grind To A Halt, Markets Reconsider Possible 'Grexit'
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-18 |
1,424,275,834 | 2015-02-18T16:10:34Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Could Make Banking A Possibility In Africa
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-could-banking-possibility-africa-161034573.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Bitcoin has been the subject of a widespread debate over whether or not cryptocurrencies will catch on and become a viable currency adopted across the world.
While the current user base remains relatively small and confined to the tech crowd, some saybitcoin may findits calling in poor areas where banking is almost non-existent.
Banking Options In Africa Limited
In Africa, the majority of the population does not have a bank account and relies on money transfer operators like Western Union and MoneyGram in order to send and receive cash.
However, the fees for such services are typically around 12 percent; meaning families who are often in dire need of every cent are missing out on a sizable portion of cash because of the service charge.
Blockchain Reduces Service Charges
Enter bitcoin. Supporters for the cryptocurrency say bitcoin’s blockchain technology would allow individuals to transfer money to one another with drastically lower service charges and much shorter wait times.
In Ghana,Beamis one business that has already started to make this idea a reality. The company allows people to convert bitcoin that has been sent from abroad into the local currency for just a 3 percent service fee.
The company’s founders are also planning “Value Remittances”, a service that will give people in other countries the ability to pay Ghanaians’ water and electric bills using bitcoin.
Bitcoin Isn’t Ready To Service Africa
Although the benefits of using bitcoin in Africa are plentiful, critics say the cryptocurrency hasn’t come far enough to be a viable option. Many banks around the world are still wary about using the currency and merchants in Africa have yet to adopt bitcoin as a payment method.
Additionally, a sense of mistrust will likely keep Africans themselves from wanting to use bitcoin and their experience using Western Union or MoneyGram is likely to keep them coming back.
Related Link:New York Weighs Benefits Of Bitcoin Integration
Volatility An Issue
Bill Gatesremarked earlier this year that bitcoin wasn’t feasible in poor nations. He cited bitcoin’s volatility as a reason his own charity isn’t looking to use bitcoin, and that the currency alone wouldn’t be able to solve global payment challenges.
Gates said poor nations wouldn’t benefit from a currency whose value rises and falls so much against the local currency, so for now, bitcoin wouldn’t benefit such countries.
See more from Benzinga
• Colorado Launches The First Weed-Based Job Seeker Site
• Starbucks Makes Getting Your Caffeine Fix Even Easier
• Greece Bailout Talks Grind To A Halt, Markets Reconsider Possible 'Grexit'
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-18 |
1,424,354,139 | 2015-02-19T13:55:39Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1860]}
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{}
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Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/greece-ask-last-minute-deal-135539026.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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On Thursday, Greek officials are planning to submit a new proposal requesting an extension to the nations loan agreement in a last ditch effort to secure much needed funding without agreeing to continue its bailout program. According to Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis , the request has been written in such a way so that it will satisfy both the Greek side and the president of the Eurogroup. However, eurozone leaders have commented that no such agreement is on the table and that the nation must continue with its full bailout program in order to receive funding at the end of the month. What If The Deal Is Rejected? Markets are still largely expecting the two sides to come to an agreement before Greece runs out of cash, but if the deal is rejected, most see Greece running out of money within the space of two weeks; in which case, Greece will likely be forced to exit from the eurozone. Related Link: Greece Bailout Talks Grind To A Halt, Markets Reconsider Possible "Grexit" Could A 'Grexit' Be A Good Thing? Some analysts believe that Greece leaving the euro would be the best thing for the region. The nations broken financial system has been a drain on the currency union for years, and continuing to fund it is detrimental to member states. Many believe that the eurozone as well as global markets will be strong enough to withstand a Greek exit, and that it would be whats best for markets in the long run. On the other hand, a Grexit could be the beginning of the end for the eurozone. Greece leaving could put the wheels in motion for other bloc members like Italy and Ireland who have also struggled financially. If those countries were considered a flight risk, their borrowing costs would rise, putting further strain on their economies. See more from Benzinga Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy? © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,349,060 | 2015-02-19T12:31:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [210, 309, 388, 679, 1648, 2643, 2750, 2831]}
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{"Bitcoin": [9]}
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US-Based Bitcoin Platform Harborly Integrates with Vogogo
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-based-bitcoin-platform-harborly-123100591.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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CALGARY, AB & PALO ALTO, CA/ ACCESSWIRE / FEBRUARY 19 th , 2015 / Payment processing compliance & fraud mitigation specialist Vogogo Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VGO) today announced a technical Integration with US-based Bitcoin platform Harborly . Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Texas, USA, Harborly is an online Bitcoin platform designed with the intention of lowering the barrier to access Bitcoin globally. Currently, Harborly's new website has integrated Vogogo's payment processing and risk management platform for Canadian customers. As well, it is expected that Harborly will fully integrate Vogogo's platform which will enable it to offer users seamless transactions between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in the EU and the US in addition to Canada. Through the latter half of 2014 Vogogo prepared its payment processing and risk management platform to effectively service the crypto industry. Vogogo is now actively boarding new crypto based clients onto the Vogogo platform with the goal of creating transactional growth throughout 2015. Vogogo CEO Geoff Gordon said of the announcement, "We're excited to have Harborly integrate with our platform and are in the process of finalizing similar agreements with numerous other exchanges at this time. This activity helps to further solidify Vogogo as an important part of the overall crypto currency ecosystem and it will certainly help us grow our processing volumes as we move forward. " Connor Black, Harborly's CEO remarked, "We are excited to launch our new website in Canada and are extremely pleased to partner with an industry leader like Vogogo. Consolidating our foothold in the Canadian Bitcoin market is an important step toward our broader business goals." About Vogogo Vogogo is a TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") publicly traded payment services company with integrated risk management and compliance. Founded in 2008, Vogogo designed, built and launched its web-based payment processing technology while growing its expertise in software development, payments, risk management, compliance and related financial services. Vogogo is now executing on its plan to serve global markets. The plan focuses on market opportunities where Vogogo believes it has a competitive advantage due to its positioning and technology. Story continues For further company information please view the Vogogo Media Kit For information or interview please contact: Geoff Gordon Chief Executive Officer 403-648-9292 Rodney Thompson Chief Revenue Officer 403-648-9292 About Harborly Pangaea International Limited, a Belize international business corporation (d/b/a Harborly), is a platform to buy and sell Bitcoin headquartered in Texas, USA. Founded in 2014, Harborly was designed to lower the barrier to access Bitcoin globally and enable individuals and businesses to access and transact in Bitcoin and fiat currencies alike. In addition to Canada, the Harborly team is currently working on expanding the service to strategic markets across the world including Eastern Europe, India, South America, Southeast Asia and the United States. Over the course of 2015, the team has further plans to layer a remittance functionality on top of its current infrastructure. Connor Black Chief Executive Officer 713-574-9913 READER ADVISORY Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. None of the information contained on, or connected to, Vogogo's website is incorporated by reference herein. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release contain forward-looking information including, without limitation, timing for integration of the Vogogo platform with Harborly, expansion plans of Vogogo and anticipated dates for commercial trading volumes. The words "will," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intent," "may," "project," "should," and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are founded on the basis of expectations and assumptions made by Vogogo. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Vogogo. Vogogo does not have any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable securities laws. SOURCE: Vogogo Inc.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,349,060 | 2015-02-19T12:31:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [203, 300, 379, 670, 1639, 2615, 2722, 2803]}
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{"Bitcoin": [9]}
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US-Based Bitcoin Platform Harborly Integrates with Vogogo
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-based-bitcoin-platform-harborly-123100591.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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CALGARY, AB & PALO ALTO, CA/ACCESSWIRE /FEBRUARY 19th, 2015/ Payment processing compliance & fraud mitigation specialistVogogo Inc.(TSX VENTURE:VGO) today announced a technical Integration with US-based Bitcoin platformHarborly.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Texas, USA, Harborly is an online Bitcoin platform designed with the intention of lowering the barrier to access Bitcoin globally.
Currently, Harborly's new website has integrated Vogogo's payment processing and risk management platform for Canadian customers. As well, it is expected that Harborly will fully integrate Vogogo's platform which will enable it to offer users seamless transactions between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in the EU and the US in addition to Canada.
Through the latter half of 2014 Vogogo prepared its payment processing and risk management platform to effectively service the crypto industry. Vogogo is now actively boarding new crypto based clients onto the Vogogo platform with the goal of creating transactional growth throughout 2015.
Vogogo CEO Geoff Gordon said of the announcement, "We're excited to have Harborly integrate with our platform and are in the process of finalizing similar agreements with numerous other exchanges at this time. This activity helps to further solidify Vogogo as an important part of the overall crypto currency ecosystem and it will certainly help us grow our processing volumes as we move forward. "
Connor Black, Harborly's CEO remarked, "We are excited to launch our new website in Canada and are extremely pleased to partner with an industry leader like Vogogo. Consolidating our foothold in the Canadian Bitcoin market is an important step toward our broader business goals."
AboutVogogo
Vogogo is a TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") publicly traded payment services company with integrated risk management and compliance. Founded in 2008, Vogogo designed, built and launched its web-based payment processing technology while growing its expertise in software development, payments, risk management, compliance and related financial services. Vogogo is now executing on its plan to serve global markets. The plan focuses on market opportunities where Vogogo believes it has a competitive advantage due to its positioning and technology.
For further company information please view theVogogo Media Kit
For information or interview please contact:
Geoff Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
403-648-9292
Rodney Thompson
Chief Revenue Officer
403-648-9292
AboutHarborly
Pangaea International Limited, a Belize international business corporation (d/b/a Harborly), is a platform to buy and sell Bitcoin headquartered in Texas, USA. Founded in 2014, Harborly was designed to lower the barrier to access Bitcoin globally and enable individuals and businesses to access and transact in Bitcoin and fiat currencies alike. In addition to Canada, the Harborly team is currently working on expanding the service to strategic markets across the world including Eastern Europe, India, South America, Southeast Asia and the United States. Over the course of 2015, the team has further plans to layer a remittance functionality on top of its current infrastructure.
Connor Black
Chief Executive Officer
713-574-9913
READER ADVISORY
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
None of the information contained on, or connected to, Vogogo's website is incorporated by reference herein.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain forward-looking information including, without limitation, timing for integration of the Vogogo platform with Harborly, expansion plans of Vogogo and anticipated dates for commercial trading volumes. The words "will," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intent," "may," "project," "should," and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are founded on the basis of expectations and assumptions made by Vogogo. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Vogogo. Vogogo does not have any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE:Vogogo Inc.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,352,827 | 2015-02-19T13:33:47Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1590]}
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{}
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The Mobile Payments Race Is On
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mobile-payments-race-133347654.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Reports that SAMSUNG ELECT LTD(F) (OTC: SSNLF ) bought mobile payments startup LoopPay have investors wondering who will win the mobile payments race. The deal throws another contender into the mix where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) is already vying with Google Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG )(NASDAQ: GOOGL ) to push its own system. Apple Pay A Tough Sell For months, Apple has been touting the benefits of its mobile pay system, compatible with the iPhone 6 and the soon-to-be-released smartwatch, with only one drawback – merchant participation. Apple’s system requires participating retailers to purchase special payment pads as well as pay a service fee similar to that of credit card transactions. While many merchants have signed on to offer the service, some have been hesitant about the investment costs. Despite that, Apple has remained confident that widespread adoption of Apple Pay is inevitable as popularity grows among consumers. Related Link: Apple's Smartphone Share Poised To Overtake Samsung Move Over Apple However, Samsung looks likely to give consumers and merchants another very attractive option— LoopPay. The mobile payment startup’s system works using existing credit card readers that most stores already have available. That is good news for everyone involved, except Apple of course, since it means that any retailer that accepts credit cards will be able to offer the service. Samsung is expected to launch a new smartphone as early as next month that incorporates LoopPay technology, providing Apple with some stiff competition. See more from Benzinga Smartwatches To Get Bitcoin Technology Apple Store To Offer Weed App Once Again Top Wall Street Executives To Gather At White House Cybersecurity Summit © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,349,060 | 2015-02-19T12:31:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [9]}
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US-Based Bitcoin Platform Harborly Integrates with Vogogo
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-based-bitcoin-platform-harborly-123100591.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
|
CALGARY, AB & PALO ALTO, CA/ACCESSWIRE /FEBRUARY 19th, 2015/ Payment processing compliance & fraud mitigation specialistVogogo Inc.(TSX VENTURE:VGO) today announced a technical Integration with US-based Bitcoin platformHarborly.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Texas, USA, Harborly is an online Bitcoin platform designed with the intention of lowering the barrier to access Bitcoin globally.
Currently, Harborly's new website has integrated Vogogo's payment processing and risk management platform for Canadian customers. As well, it is expected that Harborly will fully integrate Vogogo's platform which will enable it to offer users seamless transactions between Bitcoin and fiat currencies in the EU and the US in addition to Canada.
Through the latter half of 2014 Vogogo prepared its payment processing and risk management platform to effectively service the crypto industry. Vogogo is now actively boarding new crypto based clients onto the Vogogo platform with the goal of creating transactional growth throughout 2015.
Vogogo CEO Geoff Gordon said of the announcement, "We're excited to have Harborly integrate with our platform and are in the process of finalizing similar agreements with numerous other exchanges at this time. This activity helps to further solidify Vogogo as an important part of the overall crypto currency ecosystem and it will certainly help us grow our processing volumes as we move forward. "
Connor Black, Harborly's CEO remarked, "We are excited to launch our new website in Canada and are extremely pleased to partner with an industry leader like Vogogo. Consolidating our foothold in the Canadian Bitcoin market is an important step toward our broader business goals."
AboutVogogo
Vogogo is a TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") publicly traded payment services company with integrated risk management and compliance. Founded in 2008, Vogogo designed, built and launched its web-based payment processing technology while growing its expertise in software development, payments, risk management, compliance and related financial services. Vogogo is now executing on its plan to serve global markets. The plan focuses on market opportunities where Vogogo believes it has a competitive advantage due to its positioning and technology.
For further company information please view theVogogo Media Kit
For information or interview please contact:
Geoff Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
403-648-9292
Rodney Thompson
Chief Revenue Officer
403-648-9292
AboutHarborly
Pangaea International Limited, a Belize international business corporation (d/b/a Harborly), is a platform to buy and sell Bitcoin headquartered in Texas, USA. Founded in 2014, Harborly was designed to lower the barrier to access Bitcoin globally and enable individuals and businesses to access and transact in Bitcoin and fiat currencies alike. In addition to Canada, the Harborly team is currently working on expanding the service to strategic markets across the world including Eastern Europe, India, South America, Southeast Asia and the United States. Over the course of 2015, the team has further plans to layer a remittance functionality on top of its current infrastructure.
Connor Black
Chief Executive Officer
713-574-9913
READER ADVISORY
Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
None of the information contained on, or connected to, Vogogo's website is incorporated by reference herein.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,352,827 | 2015-02-19T13:33:47Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1577]}
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The Mobile Payments Race Is On
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mobile-payments-race-133347654.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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ReportsthatSAMSUNG ELECT LTD(F)(OTC:SSNLF) bought mobile payments startup LoopPay have investors wondering who will win the mobile payments race.
The deal throws another contender into the mix whereApple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) is already vying withGoogle Inc(NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) to push its own system.
Apple Pay A Tough Sell
For months, Apple has been touting the benefits of its mobile pay system, compatible with the iPhone 6 and the soon-to-be-released smartwatch, with only one drawback – merchant participation.
Apple’s system requires participating retailers to purchase special payment pads as well as pay a service fee similar to that of credit card transactions.
While many merchants have signed on to offer the service, some have been hesitant about the investment costs. Despite that, Apple has remained confident that widespread adoption of Apple Pay is inevitable as popularity grows among consumers.
Related Link: Apple's Smartphone Share Poised To Overtake Samsung
Move Over Apple
However, Samsung looks likely to give consumers and merchants another very attractive option— LoopPay. The mobile payment startup’s system works using existing credit card readers that most stores already have available.
That is good news for everyone involved, except Apple of course, since it means that any retailer that accepts credit cards will be able to offer the service.
Samsung is expected to launch a new smartphone as early as next month that incorporates LoopPay technology, providing Apple with some stiff competition.
See more from Benzinga
• Smartwatches To Get Bitcoin Technology
• Apple Store To Offer Weed App Once Again
• Top Wall Street Executives To Gather At White House Cybersecurity Summit
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,354,139 | 2015-02-19T13:55:39Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1858]}
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{}
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Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/greece-ask-last-minute-deal-135539026.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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On Thursday, Greek officials areplanning to submita new proposal requesting an extension to the nation’s “loan agreement” in a last ditch effort to secure much needed funding without agreeing to continue its bailout program.
According to Greek Finance MinisterYanis Varoufakis, the request has been “written in such a way so that it will satisfy both the Greek side and the president of the Eurogroup.”
However,eurozoneleaders have commented that no such agreement is on the table and that the nation must continue with its full bailout program in order to receive funding at the end of the month.
What If The Deal Is Rejected?
Markets are still largely expecting the two sides to come to an agreement before Greece runs out of cash, but if the deal is rejected, most see Greece running out of money within the space of two weeks; in which case, Greece will likely be forced to exit from the eurozone.
Related Link: Greece Bailout Talks Grind To A Halt, Markets Reconsider Possible "Grexit"
Could A 'Grexit' Be A Good Thing?
Some analysts believe that Greece leaving the euro would be the best thing for the region. The nation’s broken financial system has been a drain on the currency union for years, and continuing to fund it is detrimental to member states.
Many believe that the eurozone as well as global markets will be strong enough to withstand a Greek exit, and that it would be what’s best for markets in the long run.
On the other hand, a Grexit could be the beginning of the end for the eurozone. Greece leaving could put the wheels in motion for other bloc members like Italy and Ireland who have also struggled financially. If those countries were considered a flight risk, their borrowing costs would rise, putting further strain on their economies.
See more from Benzinga
• Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution
• Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
• How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,353,808 | 2015-02-19T13:50:08Z |
{"Bitcoin": [296]}
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{"Bitcoin": [25]}
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Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/morgan-spurlock-takes-bitcoin-135008255.html
|
Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
“Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock is using his own experience to explain the growing popularity of bitcoin on a CNN documentary called "Inside Man." The show is set to air February 19 at 21:00 ET and will showcase Spurlock’s difficulty using the cryptocurrency in everyday life. Profiling Bitcoin The episode will include Spurlock’s experience at mining firm CoinMiner, as well as his futile attempts to purchase everyday items using bitcoin. In addition to his own experiences, the show will also include a detailed explanation of what bitcoin is and how the currency is mined, something many believe could help in expanding its adoption. Daily Use Is Currently Futile However, the program also underscores the lack of practical uses for bitcoin. Spurlock attempts to survive using only bitcoin and finds every day tasks, like buying a coffee, difficult. While run-of-the-mill purchases are arduous, the episode points out that illegal and illicit activities are relatively simple using the dark web. Related Link: Crytocurrencies May Be Down, But Blockchain Technology Is Still Hot Challenges And Possibilities Spurlock’s experience using bitcoin is expected to mirror the currency’s actual challenges— that mainstream use is hampered by mistrust, security concerns and volatility. Despite that, an inside look at the currency’s driving technology is likely to help pique the interest of the masses. Blockchain, the ledger that bitcoin functions on, has been hailed by many as one of the most important inventions of the decade and although bitcoin may not succeed, blockchain is likely to continue growing and expanding. See more from Benzinga How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy? The Mobile Payments Race Is On U.S. Military Drones Up For Sale © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,353,808 | 2015-02-19T13:50:08Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [25]}
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Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/morgan-spurlock-takes-bitcoin-135008255.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
“Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock is using his own experience to explain the growing popularity ofbitcoinon aCNNdocumentary called "Inside Man."
The show is set to air February 19 at 21:00 ET and will showcase Spurlock’s difficulty using the cryptocurrency in everyday life.
Profiling Bitcoin
The episode will include Spurlock’s experience at mining firm CoinMiner, as well as his futile attempts to purchase everyday items using bitcoin.
In addition to his own experiences, the show will also include a detailed explanation of what bitcoin is and how the currency is mined, something many believe could help in expanding its adoption.
Daily Use Is Currently Futile
However, the program also underscores the lack of practical uses for bitcoin. Spurlock attempts to survive using only bitcoin and finds every day tasks, like buying a coffee, difficult.
While run-of-the-mill purchases are arduous, the episode points out that illegal and illicit activities are relatively simple using the dark web.
Related Link: Crytocurrencies May Be Down, But Blockchain Technology Is Still Hot
Challenges And Possibilities
Spurlock’s experience using bitcoin is expected to mirror the currency’s actual challenges— that mainstream use is hampered by mistrust, security concerns and volatility.
Despite that, an inside look at the currency’s driving technology is likely to help pique the interest of the masses. Blockchain, the ledger that bitcoin functions on, has been hailed by many as one of the most important inventions of the decade and although bitcoin may not succeed, blockchain is likely to continue growing and expanding.
See more from Benzinga
• How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy?
• The Mobile Payments Race Is On
• U.S. Military Drones Up For Sale
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,353,808 | 2015-02-19T13:50:08Z |
{"Bitcoin": [292]}
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{"Bitcoin": [25]}
|
Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/morgan-spurlock-takes-bitcoin-135008255.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
“Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock is using his own experience to explain the growing popularity ofbitcoinon aCNNdocumentary called "Inside Man."
The show is set to air February 19 at 21:00 ET and will showcase Spurlock’s difficulty using the cryptocurrency in everyday life.
Profiling Bitcoin
The episode will include Spurlock’s experience at mining firm CoinMiner, as well as his futile attempts to purchase everyday items using bitcoin.
In addition to his own experiences, the show will also include a detailed explanation of what bitcoin is and how the currency is mined, something many believe could help in expanding its adoption.
Daily Use Is Currently Futile
However, the program also underscores the lack of practical uses for bitcoin. Spurlock attempts to survive using only bitcoin and finds every day tasks, like buying a coffee, difficult.
While run-of-the-mill purchases are arduous, the episode points out that illegal and illicit activities are relatively simple using the dark web.
Related Link: Crytocurrencies May Be Down, But Blockchain Technology Is Still Hot
Challenges And Possibilities
Spurlock’s experience using bitcoin is expected to mirror the currency’s actual challenges— that mainstream use is hampered by mistrust, security concerns and volatility.
Despite that, an inside look at the currency’s driving technology is likely to help pique the interest of the masses. Blockchain, the ledger that bitcoin functions on, has been hailed by many as one of the most important inventions of the decade and although bitcoin may not succeed, blockchain is likely to continue growing and expanding.
See more from Benzinga
• How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy?
• The Mobile Payments Race Is On
• U.S. Military Drones Up For Sale
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-19 |
1,424,442,345 | 2015-02-20T14:25:45Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-integration-gets-easier-142545394.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Although bitcoin remains an uncertain investment for the general public, retailers are starting to embrace the cryptocurrency slowly in hopes of keeping their businesses at the forefront of technological advancement.
However, for many the initial setup of adding a bitcoin wallet and using the currency in store has been a barrier to entry.Stripe, a bitcoin-based startup is changing all that and making it easier for retailers to accept the digital currency.
Stripeallows any retailer with a U.S. bank account to accept bitcoin payments using their existing API or through an online checkout.
Stripe has been testing the acceptance of bitcoin since March 2014, and since then the company said merchants have been able to accept the digital currency from more than 60 countries.
Bitcoin ATMs
Stripe isn’t the only company to integrate bitcoin using existing infrastructure;Robocoin, the company responsible for the first bitcoin ATM, is also hoping to spread the adoption of the currency by making it more readily available.
The company has created a new software pack that will allow any ATM to conduct transactions in bitcoin. Machines that have installed the software will be able to accept, dispense and transfer bitcoins all managed and identified using a wallet system.
Related Link:Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
Is The Cart Ahead Of The Horse?
With so many bitcoin startups looking to make acceptance and integration of the currency easier for the general public, many are wondering if they may have jumped the gun.
Bitcoin itself is still struggling to regain trust as many see it as a rogue, unreliable currency used primarily by criminals. Despite that, enthusiasts say that bitcoin adoption will take time, and the more it becomes ingrained in every-day transactions, the more difficult it will be to ignore.
See more from Benzinga
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work?
• Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,443,090 | 2015-02-20T14:38:10Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2072]}
|
{}
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Marijuana Legality Gets Hazy For Colleges
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marijuana-legality-gets-hazy-colleges-143810352.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
States that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana are struggling to separate state regulation from federal law, which still classes the drug as illegal. Lawsuits are starting to pop up in Colorado as U.S. citizens and neighboring state governments argue that legalization of recreational marijuana is against federal law; but now higher education is starting to question where to draw the line between state and federal rules. Conflicting Policy Schools in Colorado, Washington state and Oregon are struggling to re-write their student conduct policies in order to protect the federal funding they receive. Since the universities are entitled to federal money, they are required to comply with federal law, which considers marijuana an illegal substance. However, students over 21 are still able to purchase the drug without issue. Prohibiting Pot Most colleges are working to inform their student body that even though the drug has been legalized state-wide, it is still prohibited on campus. University deans in Oregon have already begun preparing marketing campaigns to prevent an influx of marijuana on campus once the drug becomes legal for recreational sale in July. Related Link: How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy? Blurred Lines However there are still some grey areas that these schools are questioning. For one, colleges will have little or no control over marijuana use in off-campus housing, which could create an issue for fraternities and sororities whose houses are not on the school campus, but are still associated with the university. Medical marijuana is also a factor, some schools are rewriting their student conduct code to prohibit recreational marijuana use but allow medical usage. Safe Use Even more concerning is the issue of safe usage education. While most agree that education regarding proper use of marijuana is necessary in those states where the drug is legal, the schools say it can be difficult to promote safe usage while also banning the substance on campus. Story continues See more from Benzinga Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work? © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,459,880 | 2015-02-20T19:18:00Z |
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{"Bitcoin": [79]}
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'Days Felt Like Years': What Morgan Spurlock Found When He Tried to Survive on Bitcoin for a Week
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/days-felt-years-morgan-spurlock-191827970.html
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Entrepreneur
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/
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Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s slop for 30 days straight and didn’t die. Surely he can live on bitcoin alone for a week and survive. That’s what the Super Size Me director and star attempted to do in last night’s installment of Morgan Spurlock Inside Man , his docu-series on CNN. And, for the most part, he succeeded, give or take a missed meal or a few. Related: 'Super Size Me' Filmmaker Is Producing a New Web Series on Entrepreneurship “I’m pretty much like everyone else,” the handlebar-moustached host said at the top of the episode, filmed last year when a single bitcoin was still worth around $630. “I’ve heard the news stories of bitcoin, but I really don’t know what it is.” The 44-year-old documentarian is far from alone there. A full three-quarters of Americans still don't know what the world’s first digital currency is and they have zero interest in using it, a recent study found. Of course, before Spurlock could use bitcoin, he had to get his hands on some first, which he quickly accomplished at the buzzing Bitcoin Center NYC , not accidentally “just a stone’s throw from the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street.” There, in a “sweaty” throng that he described as a “really smart guys’ frat party,” he acquired his first bitcoin using an Android phone and a bitcoin wallet app called Aegis Wallet . (Oddly, the app’s website is now MIA .) Spurlock forked over what looked like $630 for one BTC. Man, those were the days. One bitcoin is now worth around $242, per CoinDesk . Related: Why This Internet Pioneer Believes Bitcoin Has the Power to Break the Cycle of Poverty Next, with a new “invisible” chunk of virtual cash burning a hole in his pocket, Spurlock sets out to “see what it can do.” But first he explained, aided by cool animations, that bitcoin is “just like any other currency,” except it requires no middle man and is anonymous, “well, sort of.” But back to spending that fresh, hot BTC...starting with a fresh, hot slice of margherita pizza and a bottle of water. With a scan of his bitcoin wallet QR code on his smartphone screen, Spurlock scored both forms of sustenance from a bitcoin-friendly neighborhood pizzeria. The meal total: $5.27 or .0083 BTC. Success. “It was so easy! Look at that. Pow! I’m the king of bitcoin,” he boasted before digging in. Given its cheesy bitcoin history , pizza was an apropos first purchase. Story continues Related: 50 Insane Facts About Bitcoin (Infographic) Spurlock’s mellow bitcoin odyssey then takes him to a Brooklyn bodega, where he bought $42.72 worth of groceries in the cryptocurrency. The store owner said he clocks about 1,000 bitcoin transactions at his produce shop per month and that he prefers bitcoin payments to credit card payments. Why? Because they’re cheaper, safer and there’s no chargebacks, the shopkeeper said. Not all shopkeepers are so keen on the virtual money, though. Several Spurlock tried to pay in bitcoin had never heard of it before. He also comes up cold when trying to pay his Time Warner cable bill and several other bills in bitcoin. Midway through the show, Spurlock gets around to digging into the seedy underbelly of bitcoin and the growing fears of fraud plaguing the controversial currency in the wake of the fall of Mt. Gox and Ross Ulbricht’s recent conviction . To get some answers, he talked with legendary white-hat hacker Dan Kaminsky, Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), bitcoin booster Andreas Antonopoulos and Chris Tarbell, a former FBI agent who assisted in the takedown of Silk Road. With a reluctant guiding hand from Tarbell, Spurlock scored a “Faux-lex,” a fake Rolex Submariner on the now defunct Silk Road 2.0 . The illegal knockoff, “possibly taken from someone’s house earlier today,” Tarbell mused, totaled about .45 BTC (or about $285), express shipping and handling from Hong Kong included. Related: Bitcoin in 10 Years: 4 Predictions From SecondMarket's Barry Silbert Spurlock’s journey eventually lands him at Coinminer , a bitcoin mining operation. He traveled to the startup’s Geneva, N.Y. factory, after buying plane tickets to nearby Rochester with BTC on Expedia (and showed his entire bitcoin wallet address to the world in the process). He put together bitcoin mining processors at Coinminer for about a $200 day’s pay, paid out in, yep, bitcoin. By the end of his shift, he knew the basics of bitcoin’s blockchain backbone and his stomach was growling, but his hunger would not be satisfied in Geneva. Highlighting bitcoin’s continued lack of mass adoption, Spurlock wasn’t able to find one restaurant that accepted the nascent crytpocurrency. Related: U.S. Marshalls to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins From Silk Road “OK, so maybe I overestimated the popularity of bitcoin just a little bit,” he admitted, “and, in time, some of these restaurants might start accepting bitcoin, but not until it becomes immensely more popular...All I wish is that I could actually, like, eat bitcoin because I’m starving.” In the end, Spurlock said trying to live off of bitcoin for a few days felt like years. Hey, at least he didn’t gain 25 pounds and nearly blow out his liver like he did in Super Size Me . Check back with him after the world super sizes bitcoin, which could be a few decades, at least. Related: 16 Startup Trends That Will Be Huge in 2015
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,442,345 | 2015-02-20T14:25:45Z |
{"Bitcoin": [782, 1320, 1532]}
|
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-integration-gets-easier-142545394.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Although bitcoin remains an uncertain investment for the general public, retailers are starting to embrace the cryptocurrency slowly in hopes of keeping their businesses at the forefront of technological advancement. However, for many the initial setup of adding a bitcoin wallet and using the currency in store has been a barrier to entry. Stripe , a bitcoin-based startup is changing all that and making it easier for retailers to accept the digital currency. Stripe allows any retailer with a U.S. bank account to accept bitcoin payments using their existing API or through an online checkout. Stripe has been testing the acceptance of bitcoin since March 2014, and since then the company said merchants have been able to accept the digital currency from more than 60 countries. Bitcoin ATMs Stripe isnt the only company to integrate bitcoin using existing infrastructure; Robocoin , the company responsible for the first bitcoin ATM, is also hoping to spread the adoption of the currency by making it more readily available. The company has created a new software pack that will allow any ATM to conduct transactions in bitcoin. Machines that have installed the software will be able to accept, dispense and transfer bitcoins all managed and identified using a wallet system. Related Link: Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin Is The Cart Ahead Of The Horse? With so many bitcoin startups looking to make acceptance and integration of the currency easier for the general public, many are wondering if they may have jumped the gun. Bitcoin itself is still struggling to regain trust as many see it as a rogue, unreliable currency used primarily by criminals. Despite that, enthusiasts say that bitcoin adoption will take time, and the more it becomes ingrained in every-day transactions, the more difficult it will be to ignore. See more from Benzinga Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work? Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,442,345 | 2015-02-20T14:25:45Z |
{"Bitcoin": [779, 1314, 1526]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-integration-gets-easier-142545394.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Although bitcoin remains an uncertain investment for the general public, retailers are starting to embrace the cryptocurrency slowly in hopes of keeping their businesses at the forefront of technological advancement.
However, for many the initial setup of adding a bitcoin wallet and using the currency in store has been a barrier to entry.Stripe, a bitcoin-based startup is changing all that and making it easier for retailers to accept the digital currency.
Stripeallows any retailer with a U.S. bank account to accept bitcoin payments using their existing API or through an online checkout.
Stripe has been testing the acceptance of bitcoin since March 2014, and since then the company said merchants have been able to accept the digital currency from more than 60 countries.
Bitcoin ATMs
Stripe isn’t the only company to integrate bitcoin using existing infrastructure;Robocoin, the company responsible for the first bitcoin ATM, is also hoping to spread the adoption of the currency by making it more readily available.
The company has created a new software pack that will allow any ATM to conduct transactions in bitcoin. Machines that have installed the software will be able to accept, dispense and transfer bitcoins all managed and identified using a wallet system.
Related Link:Morgan Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin
Is The Cart Ahead Of The Horse?
With so many bitcoin startups looking to make acceptance and integration of the currency easier for the general public, many are wondering if they may have jumped the gun.
Bitcoin itself is still struggling to regain trust as many see it as a rogue, unreliable currency used primarily by criminals. Despite that, enthusiasts say that bitcoin adoption will take time, and the more it becomes ingrained in every-day transactions, the more difficult it will be to ignore.
See more from Benzinga
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work?
• Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,443,090 | 2015-02-20T14:38:10Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2055]}
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{}
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Marijuana Legality Gets Hazy For Colleges
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marijuana-legality-gets-hazy-colleges-143810352.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
States that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana are struggling to separate state regulation from federal law, which still classes the drug as illegal.
Lawsuits are starting to pop up in Colorado as U.S. citizens and neighboring state governments argue that legalization of recreational marijuana is against federal law; but nowhigher educationis starting to question where to draw the line between state and federal rules.
Conflicting Policy
Schools in Colorado, Washington state and Oregon are struggling to re-write their student conduct policies in order to protect the federal funding they receive.
Since the universities are entitled to federal money, they are required to comply with federal law, which considers marijuana an illegal substance. However, students over 21 are still able to purchase the drug without issue.
Prohibiting Pot
Most colleges are working to inform their student body that even though the drug has been legalized state-wide, it is still prohibited on campus.
University deans in Oregon have already begun preparing marketing campaigns to prevent an influx of marijuana on campus once the drug becomes legal for recreational sale in July.
Related Link:How Long Can The Federal Government Ignore Marijuana Policy?
Blurred Lines
However there are still some grey areas that these schools are questioning. For one, colleges will have little or no control over marijuana use in off-campus housing, which could create an issue for fraternities and sororities whose houses are not on the school campus, but are still associated with the university.
Medical marijuana is also a factor, some schools are rewriting their student conduct code to prohibit recreational marijuana use but allow medical usage.
Safe Use
Even more concerning is the issue of safe usage education. While most agree that education regarding proper use of marijuana is necessary in those states where the drug is legal, the schools say it can be difficult to promote safe usage while also banning the substance on campus.
See more from Benzinga
• Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• Greece To Ask For Last Minute Deal, But Will It Work?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,459,880 | 2015-02-20T19:18:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [79]}
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'Days Felt Like Years': What Morgan Spurlock Found When He Tried to Survive on Bitcoin for a Week
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/days-felt-years-morgan-spurlock-191827970.html
|
Entrepreneur
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/
|
Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s slop for 30 days straight and didn’t die. Surely he can live on bitcoin alone for a week and survive.
That’s what theSuper Size Medirector and star attempted to do in last night’s installment ofMorgan Spurlock Inside Man, his docu-series on CNN. And, for the most part, he succeeded, give or take a missed meal or a few.
Related:'Super Size Me' Filmmaker Is Producing a New Web Series on Entrepreneurship
“I’m pretty much like everyone else,” the handlebar-moustached host said at the top of the episode, filmed last year when a single bitcoin was still worth around $630. “I’ve heard the news stories of bitcoin, but I really don’t know what it is.” The 44-year-old documentarian is far from alone there.A full three-quarters of Americans still don't know what the world’s first digital currency isand they have zero interest in using it, a recent study found.
Of course, before Spurlock could use bitcoin, he had to get his hands on some first, which he quickly accomplished at the buzzingBitcoin Center NYC, not accidentally “just a stone’s throw from the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street.” There, in a “sweaty” throng that he described as a “really smart guys’ frat party,” he acquired his first bitcoin using an Android phone and a bitcoin wallet app calledAegis Wallet. (Oddly, the app’s website is nowMIA.)
Spurlock forked over what looked like $630 for one BTC. Man, those were the days. One bitcoin is now worth around $242, perCoinDesk.
Related:Why This Internet Pioneer Believes Bitcoin Has the Power to Break the Cycle of Poverty
Next, with a new “invisible” chunk of virtual cash burning a hole in his pocket, Spurlock sets out to “see what it can do.” But first he explained, aided by cool animations, that bitcoin is “just like any other currency,” except it requires no middle man and is anonymous, “well, sort of.”
But back to spending that fresh, hot BTC...starting with a fresh, hot slice of margherita pizza and a bottle of water. With a scan of his bitcoin wallet QR code on his smartphone screen, Spurlock scored both forms of sustenance from a bitcoin-friendly neighborhood pizzeria. The meal total: $5.27 or .0083 BTC. Success. “It was so easy! Look at that. Pow! I’m the king of bitcoin,” he boasted before digging in. Given itscheesy bitcoin history, pizza was an apropos first purchase.
Related:50 Insane Facts About Bitcoin (Infographic)
Spurlock’s mellow bitcoin odyssey then takes him to a Brooklyn bodega, where he bought $42.72 worth of groceries in the cryptocurrency. The store owner said he clocks about 1,000 bitcoin transactions at his produce shop per month and that he prefers bitcoin payments to credit card payments. Why? Because they’re cheaper, safer and there’s no chargebacks, the shopkeeper said.
Not all shopkeepers are so keen on the virtual money, though. Several Spurlock tried to pay in bitcoin had never heard of it before. He also comes up cold when trying to pay his Time Warner cable bill and several other bills in bitcoin.
Midway through the show, Spurlock gets around to digging into the seedy underbelly of bitcoin and the growing fears of fraud plaguing the controversial currency in the wake of the fall of Mt. Gox and Ross Ulbricht’s recentconviction. To get some answers, he talked with legendary white-hat hacker Dan Kaminsky, Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), bitcoin booster Andreas Antonopoulos and Chris Tarbell, a former FBI agent who assisted in the takedown of Silk Road. With a reluctant guiding hand from Tarbell, Spurlock scored a “Faux-lex,” a fake Rolex Submariner on the now defunctSilk Road 2.0. The illegal knockoff, “possibly taken from someone’s house earlier today,” Tarbell mused, totaled about .45 BTC (or about $285), express shipping and handling from Hong Kong included.
Related:Bitcoin in 10 Years: 4 Predictions From SecondMarket's Barry Silbert
Spurlock’s journey eventually lands him atCoinminer, a bitcoin mining operation. He traveled to the startup’s Geneva, N.Y. factory, after buying plane tickets to nearby Rochester with BTC on Expedia (and showed his entire bitcoin wallet address to the world in the process). He put together bitcoin mining processors at Coinminer for about a $200 day’s pay, paid out in, yep, bitcoin. By the end of his shift, he knew the basics of bitcoin’s blockchain backbone and his stomach was growling, but his hunger would not be satisfied in Geneva. Highlighting bitcoin’s continued lack of mass adoption, Spurlock wasn’t able to find one restaurant that accepted the nascent crytpocurrency.
Related:U.S. Marshalls to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins From Silk Road
“OK, so maybe I overestimated the popularity of bitcoin just a little bit,” he admitted, “and, in time, some of these restaurants might start accepting bitcoin, but not until it becomes immensely more popular...All I wish is that I could actually, like, eat bitcoin because I’m starving.”
In the end, Spurlock said trying to live off of bitcoin for a few days felt like years. Hey, at least he didn’t gain 25 pounds and nearly blow out his liver like he did inSuper Size Me. Check back with him after the world super sizes bitcoin, which could be a few decades, at least.
Related:16 Startup Trends That Will Be Huge in 2015
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,459,880 | 2015-02-20T19:18:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1034, 1540, 2394, 3821, 4614], "BTC": [1415, 1919, 2188, 3737, 4074]}
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{"Bitcoin": [79]}
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'Days Felt Like Years': What Morgan Spurlock Found When He Tried to Survive on Bitcoin for a Week
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/days-felt-years-morgan-spurlock-191827970.html
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Entrepreneur
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/
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Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s slop for 30 days straight and didn’t die. Surely he can live on bitcoin alone for a week and survive.
That’s what theSuper Size Medirector and star attempted to do in last night’s installment ofMorgan Spurlock Inside Man, his docu-series on CNN. And, for the most part, he succeeded, give or take a missed meal or a few.
Related:'Super Size Me' Filmmaker Is Producing a New Web Series on Entrepreneurship
“I’m pretty much like everyone else,” the handlebar-moustached host said at the top of the episode, filmed last year when a single bitcoin was still worth around $630. “I’ve heard the news stories of bitcoin, but I really don’t know what it is.” The 44-year-old documentarian is far from alone there.A full three-quarters of Americans still don't know what the world’s first digital currency isand they have zero interest in using it, a recent study found.
Of course, before Spurlock could use bitcoin, he had to get his hands on some first, which he quickly accomplished at the buzzingBitcoin Center NYC, not accidentally “just a stone’s throw from the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street.” There, in a “sweaty” throng that he described as a “really smart guys’ frat party,” he acquired his first bitcoin using an Android phone and a bitcoin wallet app calledAegis Wallet. (Oddly, the app’s website is nowMIA.)
Spurlock forked over what looked like $630 for one BTC. Man, those were the days. One bitcoin is now worth around $242, perCoinDesk.
Related:Why This Internet Pioneer Believes Bitcoin Has the Power to Break the Cycle of Poverty
Next, with a new “invisible” chunk of virtual cash burning a hole in his pocket, Spurlock sets out to “see what it can do.” But first he explained, aided by cool animations, that bitcoin is “just like any other currency,” except it requires no middle man and is anonymous, “well, sort of.”
But back to spending that fresh, hot BTC...starting with a fresh, hot slice of margherita pizza and a bottle of water. With a scan of his bitcoin wallet QR code on his smartphone screen, Spurlock scored both forms of sustenance from a bitcoin-friendly neighborhood pizzeria. The meal total: $5.27 or .0083 BTC. Success. “It was so easy! Look at that. Pow! I’m the king of bitcoin,” he boasted before digging in. Given itscheesy bitcoin history, pizza was an apropos first purchase.
Related:50 Insane Facts About Bitcoin (Infographic)
Spurlock’s mellow bitcoin odyssey then takes him to a Brooklyn bodega, where he bought $42.72 worth of groceries in the cryptocurrency. The store owner said he clocks about 1,000 bitcoin transactions at his produce shop per month and that he prefers bitcoin payments to credit card payments. Why? Because they’re cheaper, safer and there’s no chargebacks, the shopkeeper said.
Not all shopkeepers are so keen on the virtual money, though. Several Spurlock tried to pay in bitcoin had never heard of it before. He also comes up cold when trying to pay his Time Warner cable bill and several other bills in bitcoin.
Midway through the show, Spurlock gets around to digging into the seedy underbelly of bitcoin and the growing fears of fraud plaguing the controversial currency in the wake of the fall of Mt. Gox and Ross Ulbricht’s recentconviction. To get some answers, he talked with legendary white-hat hacker Dan Kaminsky, Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia), bitcoin booster Andreas Antonopoulos and Chris Tarbell, a former FBI agent who assisted in the takedown of Silk Road. With a reluctant guiding hand from Tarbell, Spurlock scored a “Faux-lex,” a fake Rolex Submariner on the now defunctSilk Road 2.0. The illegal knockoff, “possibly taken from someone’s house earlier today,” Tarbell mused, totaled about .45 BTC (or about $285), express shipping and handling from Hong Kong included.
Related:Bitcoin in 10 Years: 4 Predictions From SecondMarket's Barry Silbert
Spurlock’s journey eventually lands him atCoinminer, a bitcoin mining operation. He traveled to the startup’s Geneva, N.Y. factory, after buying plane tickets to nearby Rochester with BTC on Expedia (and showed his entire bitcoin wallet address to the world in the process). He put together bitcoin mining processors at Coinminer for about a $200 day’s pay, paid out in, yep, bitcoin. By the end of his shift, he knew the basics of bitcoin’s blockchain backbone and his stomach was growling, but his hunger would not be satisfied in Geneva. Highlighting bitcoin’s continued lack of mass adoption, Spurlock wasn’t able to find one restaurant that accepted the nascent crytpocurrency.
Related:U.S. Marshalls to Auction 50,000 Bitcoins From Silk Road
“OK, so maybe I overestimated the popularity of bitcoin just a little bit,” he admitted, “and, in time, some of these restaurants might start accepting bitcoin, but not until it becomes immensely more popular...All I wish is that I could actually, like, eat bitcoin because I’m starving.”
In the end, Spurlock said trying to live off of bitcoin for a few days felt like years. Hey, at least he didn’t gain 25 pounds and nearly blow out his liver like he did inSuper Size Me. Check back with him after the world super sizes bitcoin, which could be a few decades, at least.
Related:16 Startup Trends That Will Be Huge in 2015
| 2015-02-20 |
1,424,477,568 | 2015-02-21T00:12:48Z |
{"BTC": [1748]}
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5 ways to trade the Greece deal
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-ways-trade-greece-deal-001248020.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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<p>Greece's bailout extension doesn't spell an end to market uncertainty, CNBC's "Fast Money" traders said. </p><p>"If you get any type of issues, gold's the way to play it," said trader Brian Kelly. </p><p>European finance ministers on Friday agreed to extend Greece's bailout package for four months, contingent on Greek fiscal reforms. Though markets reacted positively to the news, more geopolitical concerns loom, Kelly said. </p><p>Read MoreDeal reached between Greece, creditors</p><p>Conflict in Ukraine, for instance, could derail markets, he said. If market volatility drives gold higher, Kelly sees upside in the SPDR Gold Trust(NYSE Arca: GLD), in which he has a long position. </p><p> </p><p> Trader Guy Adami was also bullish on gold. He looked to trade gold miners with the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF(NYSE Arca: GDX). </p><p> The Greek deal bodes well for European stocks, said trader David Seaburg. If European equities climb, the SPDR Euro STOXX 50 ETF(NYSE Arca: FEZ)could prove a good play, he said. </p><p> "I do believe it's going to go up near-term," Seaburg said. </p><p> Trader Dan Nathan didn't see as much promise in European stocks. He said he planned to look at put options in the fund on projected weakness down the road. </p><p>Russia provides another uncertainty for European markets, Kelly said. Moody's Investor Service downgraded its sovereign debt to junk status on Friday. </p><p>Read MoreMoody's downgrades Russia sovereign debt to junk</p><p> He sees downside in the Market Vectors Russia ETF(NYSE Arca: RSX)moving forward. </p><p>Disclosures:<br/> </p><p>Guy Adami</p><p>Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck.</p><p>Brian Kelly<br/></p><p>Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, copper, yen and yuan.</p><p>Dan Nathan<br/></p><p>Dan Nathan is long BBRY June call spread, DIS Feb 92.50/87.50 put spread, KO March put spread, M March call spread, MSFT March call spread, MU March 31/26 put spread, QQQ Feb 101/ 95 put spread, XLF March put spread, XLU March 48/44 put spread, XRT March 90/85 put spread and YUM Feb 72.50/68 put spread. Today, he added M March call spread.</p><br/>More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-02-21 |
1,424,477,568 | 2015-02-21T00:12:48Z |
{"BTC": [1772]}
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{}
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5 ways to trade the Greece deal
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-ways-trade-greece-deal-001248020.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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<p>Greece's bailout extension doesn't spell an end to market uncertainty, CNBC's "Fast Money" traders said. </p><p>"If you get any type of issues, gold's the way to play it," said trader Brian Kelly. </p><p>European finance ministers on Friday agreed to extend Greece's bailout package for four months, contingent on Greek fiscal reforms. Though markets reacted positively to the news, more geopolitical concerns loom, Kelly said. </p><p> Read More Deal reached between Greece, creditors </p><p>Conflict in Ukraine, for instance, could derail markets, he said. If market volatility drives gold higher, Kelly sees upside in the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE Arca: GLD) , in which he has a long position. </p><p> </p><p> Trader Guy Adami was also bullish on gold. He looked to trade gold miners with the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: GDX) . </p><p> The Greek deal bodes well for European stocks, said trader David Seaburg. If European equities climb, the SPDR Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE Arca: FEZ) could prove a good play, he said. </p><p> "I do believe it's going to go up near-term," Seaburg said. </p><p> Trader Dan Nathan didn't see as much promise in European stocks. He said he planned to look at put options in the fund on projected weakness down the road. </p><p>Russia provides another uncertainty for European markets, Kelly said. Moody's Investor Service downgraded its sovereign debt to junk status on Friday. </p><p> Read More Moody's downgrades Russia sovereign debt to junk </p><p> He sees downside in the Market Vectors Russia ETF (NYSE Arca: RSX) moving forward. </p><p> Disclosures: <br/> </p><p> Guy Adami </p><p> Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck. </p><p> Brian Kelly <br/> </p><p> Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, copper, yen and yuan. </p><p> Dan Nathan <br/> </p><p> Dan Nathan is long BBRY June call spread, DIS Feb 92.50/87.50 put spread, KO March put spread, M March call spread, MSFT March call spread, MU March 31/26 put spread, QQQ Feb 101/ 95 put spread, XLF March put spread, XLU March 48/44 put spread, XRT March 90/85 put spread and YUM Feb 72.50/68 put spread. Today, he added M March call spread. </p><br/> More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-02-21 |
1,424,711,376 | 2015-02-23T17:09:36Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1235]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-tax-season-know-170936904.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Though bitcoin has had a volatile year, the cryptocurrency’s popularity is still growing quickly as more and more users create digital wallets to buy and sell the currency.
However with tax season on the horizon, questions regarding the Internal Revenue Services’ treatment of bitcoin are beginning to arise.
A Complicated Affair
Instead of recognizing bitcoin as a foreign currency, tax rules separate bitcoins which have been mined from those that have been bought as different assets.
For investors who bought their bitcoins, the cryptocurrency is considered property and taxed as such.Mined bitcoinsare taxed based on the gains or losses the miner realizes when the currency is sold.
So miners holding on to their bitcoins wouldn’t have to pay any taxes until they sold their currency.
Paper Trail
The IRS regulations are increasingly more complicated because they require bitcoin holders to havea record of their transactions.
Since bitcoins are treated as property under current tax law, owners will need details as to where and when the currency was purchased in order to state its value.
Additionally, if a person then uses those bitcoins to make a purchase, they will need to track the value at the time of sale.
Related Link:Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
The Beginning Of A New Era
While this year’s tax laws may seem confusing, many expect to see things get even trickier in the years to come.
Since bitcoin has only just emerged as a viable currency, it will take time for the government to catch up with tax rules.
If the currency becomes widely popular in the coming years, the IRS will probably streamline its tax rules to make it easier for bitcoin users to declare their earnings, but that day is likely a long way off.
See more from Benzinga
• Lawmakers Push For Federal Law To Align With States' Marijuana Legalization
• Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain
• When It Comes To Oil, Markets Are Asking, 'Are We There Yet?'
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,711,376 | 2015-02-23T17:09:36Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-tax-season-know-170936904.html
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Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Though bitcoin has had a volatile year, the cryptocurrency’s popularity is still growing quickly as more and more users create digital wallets to buy and sell the currency.
However with tax season on the horizon, questions regarding the Internal Revenue Services’ treatment of bitcoin are beginning to arise.
A Complicated Affair
Instead of recognizing bitcoin as a foreign currency, tax rules separate bitcoins which have been mined from those that have been bought as different assets.
For investors who bought their bitcoins, the cryptocurrency is considered property and taxed as such.Mined bitcoinsare taxed based on the gains or losses the miner realizes when the currency is sold.
So miners holding on to their bitcoins wouldn’t have to pay any taxes until they sold their currency.
Paper Trail
The IRS regulations are increasingly more complicated because they require bitcoin holders to havea record of their transactions.
Since bitcoins are treated as property under current tax law, owners will need details as to where and when the currency was purchased in order to state its value.
Additionally, if a person then uses those bitcoins to make a purchase, they will need to track the value at the time of sale.
Related Link:Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier
The Beginning Of A New Era
While this year’s tax laws may seem confusing, many expect to see things get even trickier in the years to come.
Since bitcoin has only just emerged as a viable currency, it will take time for the government to catch up with tax rules.
If the currency becomes widely popular in the coming years, the IRS will probably streamline its tax rules to make it easier for bitcoin users to declare their earnings, but that day is likely a long way off.
See more from Benzinga
• Lawmakers Push For Federal Law To Align With States' Marijuana Legalization
• Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain
• When It Comes To Oil, Markets Are Asking, 'Are We There Yet?'
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,714,047 | 2015-02-23T17:54:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1843]}
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{}
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Apple Announces Biggest European Expansion Yet
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-announces-biggest-european-expansion-175407922.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) announced that it would be expanding itsEuropean operationsin a big way over the next two years, something the region’s policy makers hope will help spur on job growth and assist with economic recovery efforts.
The electronics giant announced on Monday that it plans to spend €1.7 billion on two state-of-the-art data centers set to be based in Ireland and Denmark.
Clean Energy Initiative
The data centers are expected to be the largest of their kind in the world, and will be powered by the latest renewable energy technology.
In addition to running its data centers on clean energy sources, Cook said Apple will continue to work with local groups to develop innovative ways to provide power in the future.
New Jobs
Apple CEO Tim Cook said this project marks the company’s largest European project to date, and that the new centers will be responsible for powering services like the iTunes Store, Maps and iMessage throughout Europe.
The euros spent on the project are expected to be evenly distributed between Ireland and Denmark and will likely create hundreds of new jobs in each nation.
Related Link:Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain
Ireland Welcomes Apple Project
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny cheered the project, saying that it is projected to add 300 new jobs by 2017 when the center is expected to begin operations.
Ireland has long struggled to recover after receiving a bailout package from the EU when the financial crisis began.
Since then, the nation’s lawmakers have been working to sure up Ireland’s balance sheet and reduce unemployment.
This year, Irish policymakers have vowed to cut unemployment figures to below 10 percent, something the Apple project will help accomplish.
See more from Benzinga
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• The Mobile Payments Race Is On
• Smartwatches To Get Bitcoin Technology
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,711,376 | 2015-02-23T17:09:36Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1240]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-tax-season-know-170936904.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Though bitcoin has had a volatile year, the cryptocurrencys popularity is still growing quickly as more and more users create digital wallets to buy and sell the currency. However with tax season on the horizon, questions regarding the Internal Revenue Services treatment of bitcoin are beginning to arise. A Complicated Affair Instead of recognizing bitcoin as a foreign currency, tax rules separate bitcoins which have been mined from those that have been bought as different assets. For investors who bought their bitcoins, the cryptocurrency is considered property and taxed as such. Mined bitcoins are taxed based on the gains or losses the miner realizes when the currency is sold. So miners holding on to their bitcoins wouldnt have to pay any taxes until they sold their currency. Paper Trail The IRS regulations are increasingly more complicated because they require bitcoin holders to have a record of their transactions . Since bitcoins are treated as property under current tax law, owners will need details as to where and when the currency was purchased in order to state its value. Additionally, if a person then uses those bitcoins to make a purchase, they will need to track the value at the time of sale. Related Link: Bitcoin Integration Gets Easier The Beginning Of A New Era While this years tax laws may seem confusing, many expect to see things get even trickier in the years to come. Since bitcoin has only just emerged as a viable currency, it will take time for the government to catch up with tax rules. If the currency becomes widely popular in the coming years, the IRS will probably streamline its tax rules to make it easier for bitcoin users to declare their earnings, but that day is likely a long way off. See more from Benzinga Lawmakers Push For Federal Law To Align With States' Marijuana Legalization Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain When It Comes To Oil, Markets Are Asking, 'Are We There Yet?' © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,714,047 | 2015-02-23T17:54:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1843]}
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{}
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Apple Announces Biggest European Expansion Yet
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-announces-biggest-european-expansion-175407922.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) announced that it would be expanding its European operations in a big way over the next two years, something the regions policy makers hope will help spur on job growth and assist with economic recovery efforts. The electronics giant announced on Monday that it plans to spend 1.7 billion on two state-of-the-art data centers set to be based in Ireland and Denmark. Clean Energy Initiative The data centers are expected to be the largest of their kind in the world, and will be powered by the latest renewable energy technology. In addition to running its data centers on clean energy sources, Cook said Apple will continue to work with local groups to develop innovative ways to provide power in the future. New Jobs Apple CEO Tim Cook said this project marks the companys largest European project to date, and that the new centers will be responsible for powering services like the iTunes Store, Maps and iMessage throughout Europe. The euros spent on the project are expected to be evenly distributed between Ireland and Denmark and will likely create hundreds of new jobs in each nation. Related Link: Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain Ireland Welcomes Apple Project Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny cheered the project, saying that it is projected to add 300 new jobs by 2017 when the center is expected to begin operations. Ireland has long struggled to recover after receiving a bailout package from the EU when the financial crisis began. Since then, the nations lawmakers have been working to sure up Irelands balance sheet and reduce unemployment. This year, Irish policymakers have vowed to cut unemployment figures to below 10 percent, something the Apple project will help accomplish. See more from Benzinga Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot The Mobile Payments Race Is On Smartwatches To Get Bitcoin Technology © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,712,371 | 2015-02-23T17:26:11Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1914]}
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Obama Pushes Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Forward
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/obama-pushes-trans-pacific-trade-172611452.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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On Saturday, U.S. President Barack Obama began working to push his plans for aTrans-Pacific Partnership(TPP) trade agreement through congress despite dissension coming from his own party.
During his weekly address, the President urged lawmakers to consider the benefits of lowering barriers to trade with Asia and expressed his support for passing “fast track” legislation that will quickly move the trade agreement through Congress and allow the U.S. to finalize the details of the deal with foreign lawmakers.
Political Presence
Supporters of the trade deal say it is important for the U.S. to become more involved in Asian trade, where China has become a dominant exporter.
Not only will the deal allow the U.S. to facilitate trade between itself and Asian nations easily, but it gives the US a bit more political power in the region. During his address, Obama commented that without U.S. involvement, China will be free to “write the rules of trade in the 21st century.”
Support Exports
Additionally, the Obama Administration has said the deal would lower trade barriers and give U.S. exports a must-needed boost. In the past, the U.S. has seen exports to countries with which it maintains free-trade agreements rise; a good indication that the TPP would boost exports to Asia.
Related Link:Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution
TPP Has Many Critics
However lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are wary of a trade agreement with Asia, citingconcernsabout currency manipulation and the failure of past agreements to live up to expectations.
Some worry that increased trade with Asia will lower wages and decrease job growth as more and more Americans will begin to buy foreign products due to the rising strength of the dollar.
Automakers have been particularly vocal about this issue, calling for currency manipulation rules to be written into a trade agreement with Asian nations.
See more from Benzinga
• Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
• Lawmakers Push For Federal Law To Align With States' Marijuana Legalization
• Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,712,371 | 2015-02-23T17:26:11Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1917]}
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{}
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Obama Pushes Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership Forward
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/obama-pushes-trans-pacific-trade-172611452.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
On Saturday, U.S. President Barack Obama began working to push his plans for a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement through congress despite dissension coming from his own party. During his weekly address, the President urged lawmakers to consider the benefits of lowering barriers to trade with Asia and expressed his support for passing fast track legislation that will quickly move the trade agreement through Congress and allow the U.S. to finalize the details of the deal with foreign lawmakers. Political Presence Supporters of the trade deal say it is important for the U.S. to become more involved in Asian trade, where China has become a dominant exporter. Not only will the deal allow the U.S. to facilitate trade between itself and Asian nations easily, but it gives the US a bit more political power in the region. During his address, Obama commented that without U.S. involvement, China will be free to write the rules of trade in the 21st century. Support Exports Additionally, the Obama Administration has said the deal would lower trade barriers and give U.S. exports a must-needed boost. In the past, the U.S. has seen exports to countries with which it maintains free-trade agreements rise; a good indication that the TPP would boost exports to Asia. Related Link: Federal Reserve To Proceed With Caution TPP Has Many Critics However lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are wary of a trade agreement with Asia, citing concerns about currency manipulation and the failure of past agreements to live up to expectations. Some worry that increased trade with Asia will lower wages and decrease job growth as more and more Americans will begin to buy foreign products due to the rising strength of the dollar. Automakers have been particularly vocal about this issue, calling for currency manipulation rules to be written into a trade agreement with Asian nations. See more from Benzinga Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know Lawmakers Push For Federal Law To Align With States' Marijuana Legalization Uber Makes The Best Of A Ban In Spain © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-23 |
1,424,746,080 | 2015-02-24T02:48:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Merchant Payment Gateway AsMoney Launches Offering Free Cryptocurrency Transactions And Web Wallets For Anyone Worldwide
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-merchant-payment-gateway-asmoney-024800915.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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U.K based Bitcoin payment gateway AsMoney is pleased to announce their official launch; with zero fees, mass payments, auto conversion to USD and Euro, online crypto wallets, and multiple cryptocurrencies available.
London, England / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2015 /Six months after starting the beta version of their service, British Bitcoin startup AsMoney has just launched their official cryptocurrency payment processing platform AsMoney.com: offering zero fees on cryptocurrency transactions. AsMoney allows anyoe online to transfer money in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and Darkcoin; these can all be accepted online via AsMoney's payment gateway.
The in-house developedAsMoney payment gateway is designed so flexible that it allows merchants to accept a specified coin such as Bitcoin and convert customers payments with live rates into their preferred local currency such as USD or Euros. AsMoney takes no fees for cryptocurrency transactions, a 0.5% fee for transfer of local currencies between accounts and a 1% fee for withdraw making it a price competitive payment option.
Due to the price fluctuations of cryptocurrencies, some merchants prefer not to accept cryptocurrencies, while merchants using with live rates whenever they need. AsMoney takes on board the risk of cryptocurrency price changes, so merchants can reduce their exposure to cryptocurrency exchange rate risk.
On the other hand, due to the nature of cryptocurrencies, when Bitcoin prices go up network fees goes up too, hence AsMoney´s free cryptocurrency transactions make it an appropriate choice for micro-payments. AsMoney supports multiple currencies and allows people to send money based on location and their local currency; as well as 'mass payments' to multiple receivers - a service that could be helpful for companies of any scale.
Gintatus Vileita, the founder of AsMoney states,
"Initially, our plan was to create a Bitcoin payment gateway, but after a while, we came to the conclusion that users needed a comprehensive solution so as to have access to a set of various cryptocurrencies. A Merchant is in need of more hardware resources and more development expenses for adding new Coins, but AsMoney creates a situation in which all popular Coins can be accepted through one payment gateway."
AsMoney strives to make Bitcoin more user-friendly for the not so tech-savvy user, and is a simple way to send and receive crypto payments. The platform also provides a web-based ewallet for sending, receiving, and storing Bitcoin without the need to download software. AsMoney also provides a secure payment gateway for anyone selling product or services online. The Bitcoin gateway provides a secure API for concurrent mass payments, instant cryptocurrency payments with no transaction costs, exchange possibilities for BTC and LTC to other currencies, and supports multi-currency transactions.
After six months of analysis, market research, and software testing the experienced AsMoney team can now introduce the final version of the site. During this periodAsMoney has added five popular cryptocurrencies and their range now includes Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and increasingly popular Darkcoin. AsMoney is planning to potentially add more cryptocurrencies in the future and has due to popular demand chosen to offer their services in Russian.
AsMoney offers industry-standard encryption for the transmitting of all sensitive information, regular backups, a highly secured data center for storing user information with approximately 90% of customer funds in cold storage to prevent theft or loss. AsMoney also has 24/7 account and transaction monitoring both by computer systems and by live security agents, all employees must pass criminal background checks and are required to encrypt their hard drives, utilize strong passwords and enable screen locking. Further in-client side security is also supported; AsMoney has creative pincode structure and supports 2-step authentication to prevent malware stealing clients account information.
After 18 months in development, AsMoney might very well become a popular crypto payment platform for online merchants and cryptocurrency users alike.
For more information about us, please visithttps://www.asmoney.com
Contact Info:
Name: Paul ReddenEmail:[email protected]: AsMoney
SOURCE:AsMoney
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,802,480 | 2015-02-24T18:28:00Z |
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{"BTC": [118]}
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Force Minerals Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Crypto Currency Digital Mining Company; New Commerce Platform for BTC Transactions Under Development
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/force-minerals-corporation-finalizes-acquisition-182800030.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 /Force Minerals Corporation (OTC Pink: FORC) (FORC), is pleased to announce the Company has completed acquisition of an established Crypto Currency digital mining company and its digital mining assets. The acquisition is now finalized.
The acquisition of Digital Mining Corporation, a developing Crypto Currency and Alt Currency Mining Corporation is finalized and the company is now moving forward in executing its business plan, which will concentrate in two primary divisions of operations. These divisions will include mining, mining pools, trading and arbitrage across all crypto currencies. The second division of operations will include the development of crypto security features particular to Bitcoin for merchants.
The company is developing a platform which will allow merchants to utilize, by subscription, the ability to confirm the authenticity of Bitcoin being offered as payment on a much timelier basis than currently available. Bitcoin transactions can take between half a minute to several minutes to confirm the authenticity of the Bitcoin being offered as payment with larger transactions involving several Bitcoin taking up to 15 minutes or more. The company believes that upon successful development of its platform the transaction times can be reduced to a few seconds, no matter how large.
"We believe this new transaction platform will be a significant game changing technology for merchants utilizing Bitcoin," states, company President, Mr. Nate Lewis. "Companies such as Microsoft, Dell and many others with collective annual revenues of over 180 Billion now accept Bitcoin and the market is growing worldwide. We look forward to becoming a key developmental company in the Bitcoin and Crypto Currency markets in the future."
Upon the successful implementation of this process the company will expand to other relative Crypto Currencies as opportunities become available.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; FORC's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
CONTACT:
Force Minerals CorporationMr. Nathaniel LewisPresident1-970-660-8197www.digitalminingcorp.comir@forceminerals.com
SOURCE:Force Minerals Corporation
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,802,480 | 2015-02-24T18:28:00Z |
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Force Minerals Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Crypto Currency Digital Mining Company; New Commerce Platform for BTC Transactions Under Development
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/force-minerals-corporation-finalizes-acquisition-182800030.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 /Force Minerals Corporation (OTC Pink: FORC) (FORC), is pleased to announce the Company has completed acquisition of an established Crypto Currency digital mining company and its digital mining assets. The acquisition is now finalized.
The acquisition of Digital Mining Corporation, a developing Crypto Currency and Alt Currency Mining Corporation is finalized and the company is now moving forward in executing its business plan, which will concentrate in two primary divisions of operations. These divisions will include mining, mining pools, trading and arbitrage across all crypto currencies. The second division of operations will include the development of crypto security features particular to Bitcoin for merchants.
The company is developing a platform which will allow merchants to utilize, by subscription, the ability to confirm the authenticity of Bitcoin being offered as payment on a much timelier basis than currently available. Bitcoin transactions can take between half a minute to several minutes to confirm the authenticity of the Bitcoin being offered as payment with larger transactions involving several Bitcoin taking up to 15 minutes or more. The company believes that upon successful development of its platform the transaction times can be reduced to a few seconds, no matter how large.
"We believe this new transaction platform will be a significant game changing technology for merchants utilizing Bitcoin," states, company President, Mr. Nate Lewis. "Companies such as Microsoft, Dell and many others with collective annual revenues of over 180 Billion now accept Bitcoin and the market is growing worldwide. We look forward to becoming a key developmental company in the Bitcoin and Crypto Currency markets in the future."
Upon the successful implementation of this process the company will expand to other relative Crypto Currencies as opportunities become available.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; FORC's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
CONTACT:
Force Minerals CorporationMr. Nathaniel LewisPresident1-970-660-8197www.digitalminingcorp.comir@forceminerals.com
SOURCE:Force Minerals Corporation
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,746,080 | 2015-02-24T02:48:00Z |
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Merchant Payment Gateway AsMoney Launches Offering Free Cryptocurrency Transactions And Web Wallets For Anyone Worldwide
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-merchant-payment-gateway-asmoney-024800915.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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U.K based Bitcoin payment gateway AsMoney is pleased to announce their official launch; with zero fees, mass payments, auto conversion to USD and Euro, online crypto wallets, and multiple cryptocurrencies available. London, England / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2015 / Six months after starting the beta version of their service, British Bitcoin startup AsMoney has just launched their official cryptocurrency payment processing platform AsMoney.com: offering zero fees on cryptocurrency transactions. AsMoney allows anyoe online to transfer money in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and Darkcoin; these can all be accepted online via AsMoney's payment gateway. The in-house developed AsMoney payment gateway is designed so flexible that it allows merchants to accept a specified coin such as Bitcoin and convert customers payments with live rates into their preferred local currency such as USD or Euros . AsMoney takes no fees for cryptocurrency transactions, a 0.5% fee for transfer of local currencies between accounts and a 1% fee for withdraw making it a price competitive payment option. Due to the price fluctuations of cryptocurrencies, some merchants prefer not to accept cryptocurrencies, while merchants using with live rates whenever they need. AsMoney takes on board the risk of cryptocurrency price changes, so merchants can reduce their exposure to cryptocurrency exchange rate risk. On the other hand, due to the nature of cryptocurrencies, when Bitcoin prices go up network fees goes up too, hence AsMoney´s free cryptocurrency transactions make it an appropriate choice for micro-payments . AsMoney supports multiple currencies and allows people to send money based on location and their local currency; as well as 'mass payments' to multiple receivers - a service that could be helpful for companies of any scale. Gintatus Vileita, the founder of AsMoney states, "Initially, our plan was to create a Bitcoin payment gateway, but after a while, we came to the conclusion that users needed a comprehensive solution so as to have access to a set of various cryptocurrencies. A Merchant is in need of more hardware resources and more development expenses for adding new Coins, but AsMoney creates a situation in which all popular Coins can be accepted through one payment gateway." Story continues AsMoney strives to make Bitcoin more user-friendly for the not so tech-savvy user, and is a simple way to send and receive crypto payments. The platform also provides a web-based ewallet for sending, receiving, and storing Bitcoin without the need to download software. AsMoney also provides a secure payment gateway for anyone selling product or services online. The Bitcoin gateway provides a secure API for concurrent mass payments, instant cryptocurrency payments with no transaction costs, exchange possibilities for BTC and LTC to other currencies, and supports multi-currency transactions. After six months of analysis, market research, and software testing the experienced AsMoney team can now introduce the final version of the site. During this period AsMoney has added five popular cryptocurrencies and their range now includes Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and increasingly popular Darkcoin . AsMoney is planning to potentially add more cryptocurrencies in the future and has due to popular demand chosen to offer their services in Russian. AsMoney offers industry-standard encryption for the transmitting of all sensitive information, regular backups, a highly secured data center for storing user information with approximately 90% of customer funds in cold storage to prevent theft or loss. AsMoney also has 24/7 account and transaction monitoring both by computer systems and by live security agents, all employees must pass criminal background checks and are required to encrypt their hard drives, utilize strong passwords and enable screen locking. Further in-client side security is also supported; AsMoney has creative pincode structure and supports 2-step authentication to prevent malware stealing clients account information. After 18 months in development, AsMoney might very well become a popular crypto payment platform for online merchants and cryptocurrency users alike. For more information about us, please visit https://www.asmoney.com Contact Info: Name: Paul Redden Email: [email protected] Organization: AsMoney SOURCE: AsMoney
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,802,480 | 2015-02-24T18:28:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [749, 908, 992, 1098, 1174, 1474, 1641, 1749]}
|
{"BTC": [118]}
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Force Minerals Corporation Finalizes Acquisition of Crypto Currency Digital Mining Company; New Commerce Platform for BTC Transactions Under Development
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/force-minerals-corporation-finalizes-acquisition-182800030.html
|
ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
|
IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 / Force Minerals Corporation (OTC Pink: FORC) ( FORC ), is pleased to announce the Company has completed acquisition of an established Crypto Currency digital mining company and its digital mining assets. The acquisition is now finalized. The acquisition of Digital Mining Corporation, a developing Crypto Currency and Alt Currency Mining Corporation is finalized and the company is now moving forward in executing its business plan, which will concentrate in two primary divisions of operations. These divisions will include mining, mining pools, trading and arbitrage across all crypto currencies. The second division of operations will include the development of crypto security features particular to Bitcoin for merchants. The company is developing a platform which will allow merchants to utilize, by subscription, the ability to confirm the authenticity of Bitcoin being offered as payment on a much timelier basis than currently available. Bitcoin transactions can take between half a minute to several minutes to confirm the authenticity of the Bitcoin being offered as payment with larger transactions involving several Bitcoin taking up to 15 minutes or more. The company believes that upon successful development of its platform the transaction times can be reduced to a few seconds, no matter how large. "We believe this new transaction platform will be a significant game changing technology for merchants utilizing Bitcoin," states, company President, Mr. Nate Lewis. "Companies such as Microsoft, Dell and many others with collective annual revenues of over 180 Billion now accept Bitcoin and the market is growing worldwide. We look forward to becoming a key developmental company in the Bitcoin and Crypto Currency markets in the future." Upon the successful implementation of this process the company will expand to other relative Crypto Currencies as opportunities become available. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; FORC's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital. Story continues Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements. CONTACT: Force Minerals Corporation Mr. Nathaniel Lewis President 1-970-660-8197 www.digitalminingcorp.com [email protected] SOURCE: Force Minerals Corporation
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,793,996 | 2015-02-24T16:06:36Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1344]}
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Is Regulation A Necessity For Digital Currency?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/regulation-necessity-digital-currency-160636851.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Public opinion of digital currencies like bitcoin has dropped dramatically over the past year as hacking attacks, scams and illegal activities cast a long shadow over cryptocurrency enthusiasm.
For many, a lack of regulation has made investment in digital currencies a gamble, but bitcoin supporters say that the absence of a governing body setting rules for the currency is what makes it unique.
Fedcoin
At the beginning of February, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economistDavid Adolfattoexplained his vision of a digital currency managed by the U.S. federal government and pegged against the U.S. dollar.
The cryptocurrency, called Fedcoin, would be less volatile than rival currencies, but would still provide users with the low cost transactions available anywhere in the world that other digital currencies offer.
Would Regulation Ruin Cryptocurrencies?
While Fedcoin may sound like the answer that the digital currency market is looking for, cryptocurrency enthusiasts argue that the idea of a government controlled digital currency defeats the ultimate purpose for which currencies like bitcoin were created— to operate in an economy apart from government control.
Once digital currencies are linked to a central bank, they essentially become an online version of that country’s currency, in Fedcoin’s case, the dollar.
Related Link:Bitcoin And Tax Season - What You Should Know
Government-Controlled Cryptocurrencies On The Horizon
Ecuadorhas already launched its own version of a cryptocurrency linked to the dollar and some other nations are expected to follow suit in the coming years as digital currencies become more and more popular.
While government controlled cryptocurrencies may be the next step in the digital currency revolution, they are unlikely to completely erase unregulated options like bitcoin.
Still, the stability and security that a digital currency pegged to an existing currency offers could be a popular draw for the general population, whose confidence in cryptocurrency investment has waned significantly.
See more from Benzinga
• Marijuana Now Legal In America's Wildest State
• Could Waffles Be The Future Of Logistics?
• Apple Announces Biggest European Expansion Yet
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,746,080 | 2015-02-24T02:48:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [10, 335, 565, 811, 1480, 1936, 2338, 2537, 2682, 3152], "BTC": [2836]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Merchant Payment Gateway AsMoney Launches Offering Free Cryptocurrency Transactions And Web Wallets For Anyone Worldwide
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-merchant-payment-gateway-asmoney-024800915.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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U.K based Bitcoin payment gateway AsMoney is pleased to announce their official launch; with zero fees, mass payments, auto conversion to USD and Euro, online crypto wallets, and multiple cryptocurrencies available.
London, England / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2015 /Six months after starting the beta version of their service, British Bitcoin startup AsMoney has just launched their official cryptocurrency payment processing platform AsMoney.com: offering zero fees on cryptocurrency transactions. AsMoney allows anyoe online to transfer money in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and Darkcoin; these can all be accepted online via AsMoney's payment gateway.
The in-house developedAsMoney payment gateway is designed so flexible that it allows merchants to accept a specified coin such as Bitcoin and convert customers payments with live rates into their preferred local currency such as USD or Euros. AsMoney takes no fees for cryptocurrency transactions, a 0.5% fee for transfer of local currencies between accounts and a 1% fee for withdraw making it a price competitive payment option.
Due to the price fluctuations of cryptocurrencies, some merchants prefer not to accept cryptocurrencies, while merchants using with live rates whenever they need. AsMoney takes on board the risk of cryptocurrency price changes, so merchants can reduce their exposure to cryptocurrency exchange rate risk.
On the other hand, due to the nature of cryptocurrencies, when Bitcoin prices go up network fees goes up too, hence AsMoney´s free cryptocurrency transactions make it an appropriate choice for micro-payments. AsMoney supports multiple currencies and allows people to send money based on location and their local currency; as well as 'mass payments' to multiple receivers - a service that could be helpful for companies of any scale.
Gintatus Vileita, the founder of AsMoney states,
"Initially, our plan was to create a Bitcoin payment gateway, but after a while, we came to the conclusion that users needed a comprehensive solution so as to have access to a set of various cryptocurrencies. A Merchant is in need of more hardware resources and more development expenses for adding new Coins, but AsMoney creates a situation in which all popular Coins can be accepted through one payment gateway."
AsMoney strives to make Bitcoin more user-friendly for the not so tech-savvy user, and is a simple way to send and receive crypto payments. The platform also provides a web-based ewallet for sending, receiving, and storing Bitcoin without the need to download software. AsMoney also provides a secure payment gateway for anyone selling product or services online. The Bitcoin gateway provides a secure API for concurrent mass payments, instant cryptocurrency payments with no transaction costs, exchange possibilities for BTC and LTC to other currencies, and supports multi-currency transactions.
After six months of analysis, market research, and software testing the experienced AsMoney team can now introduce the final version of the site. During this periodAsMoney has added five popular cryptocurrencies and their range now includes Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin and increasingly popular Darkcoin. AsMoney is planning to potentially add more cryptocurrencies in the future and has due to popular demand chosen to offer their services in Russian.
AsMoney offers industry-standard encryption for the transmitting of all sensitive information, regular backups, a highly secured data center for storing user information with approximately 90% of customer funds in cold storage to prevent theft or loss. AsMoney also has 24/7 account and transaction monitoring both by computer systems and by live security agents, all employees must pass criminal background checks and are required to encrypt their hard drives, utilize strong passwords and enable screen locking. Further in-client side security is also supported; AsMoney has creative pincode structure and supports 2-step authentication to prevent malware stealing clients account information.
After 18 months in development, AsMoney might very well become a popular crypto payment platform for online merchants and cryptocurrency users alike.
For more information about us, please visithttps://www.asmoney.com
Contact Info:
Name: Paul ReddenEmail:[email protected]: AsMoney
SOURCE:AsMoney
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,793,996 | 2015-02-24T16:06:36Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1347]}
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{}
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Is Regulation A Necessity For Digital Currency?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/regulation-necessity-digital-currency-160636851.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Public opinion of digital currencies like bitcoin has dropped dramatically over the past year as hacking attacks, scams and illegal activities cast a long shadow over cryptocurrency enthusiasm. For many, a lack of regulation has made investment in digital currencies a gamble, but bitcoin supporters say that the absence of a governing body setting rules for the currency is what makes it unique. Fedcoin At the beginning of February, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economist David Adolfatto explained his vision of a digital currency managed by the U.S. federal government and pegged against the U.S. dollar. The cryptocurrency, called Fedcoin, would be less volatile than rival currencies, but would still provide users with the low cost transactions available anywhere in the world that other digital currencies offer. Would Regulation Ruin Cryptocurrencies? While Fedcoin may sound like the answer that the digital currency market is looking for, cryptocurrency enthusiasts argue that the idea of a government controlled digital currency defeats the ultimate purpose for which currencies like bitcoin were created— to operate in an economy apart from government control. Once digital currencies are linked to a central bank, they essentially become an online version of that country’s currency, in Fedcoin’s case, the dollar. Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season - What You Should Know Government-Controlled Cryptocurrencies On The Horizon Ecuador has already launched its own version of a cryptocurrency linked to the dollar and some other nations are expected to follow suit in the coming years as digital currencies become more and more popular. While government controlled cryptocurrencies may be the next step in the digital currency revolution, they are unlikely to completely erase unregulated options like bitcoin. Still, the stability and security that a digital currency pegged to an existing currency offers could be a popular draw for the general population, whose confidence in cryptocurrency investment has waned significantly. Story continues See more from Benzinga Marijuana Now Legal In America's Wildest State Could Waffles Be The Future Of Logistics? Apple Announces Biggest European Expansion Yet © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-24 |
1,424,838,960 | 2015-02-25T04:36:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1762]}
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{}
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GKIC Superconference 2015 Invites Michael Taggart Of Adventure Marketing To Speak For The Second Time
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gkic-superconference-2015-invites-michael-043600250.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 /Adventure Marketing, a Boise, Idaho marketing firm, has announced that Michael Taggart will be speaking for theGKIC Super Conference 2015. Throughout the conference, he will be addressing Press Advantage; speaking once during the conference date and once during the bonus day.
Press Advantage, the subject to be touched upon byMichael Taggart, is a press release distribution website. With Press Advantage, consumers, entrepreneurs, and business owners can enjoy integrated SEO with more than two hundred PageRank passed public relation domains that rank on their own, no matter the level of keyword in use. Users also gain access to a professional team of U.S. based writers, and with different subscription packages to choose from, set and forget scheduling is possible.
Michael Taggart, also known by the name of Michael X, has been in the SEO industry for more than thirteen years, building his first site when he was only twenty-two years of age. He began in 1999, and has been recognized for his contribution to many prestigious online marketing careers as a coach, and through coaching programs. Michael is the CEO of Adventure Marketing LLC, and works alongside a staff of dedicated employees through this Boise, Idaho-based firm. Michael is also CEO of Rock Steady, Inc. and is trained in local and international businesses, and this has helped hone his online marketing strategies throughout his career.
Adventure Marketing began in 2010 as a simple idea which has blossomed into a multi-million dollar company with an advanced global client base. This has made Michael into one of the most renowned marketers in the world, especially in terms of local search marketing and mobile SEO. His interests include Bitcoin and crypto assets, giving him a reputation for technologically advanced knowledge, and the title of "the coolest marketer in America."
Throughout the GKIC Super Conference, Michael will explore the subject ofPress Advantage, along with other important facets of his marketing expertise. His past experience with on stage conferences and marketing events gives him an edge over competitors, and has made him one of the best in his industry. His take on training is known to be highly unique, as is his approach to consumers in general.
With his added contribution and intriguing subject matter, those who will be in attendance at the GKIC Super Conference 2015 have shown interest and excitement over the prospect of learning more about Press Advantage and the other information Michael X will be sharing. Along with the many other contributors to the conference, it seems that guests will be receiving much of the knowledge necessary to be successful in e-commerce and online marketing. More information regarding Michael, the conference and Press Advantage can be viewed online.
For questions and concerns regarding this press release or for more information on Adventure Marketing please use the following contact information to get in touch:
Company Name: Adventure MarketingContact: Michael TaggartPhone Number: 1 (208)-908-0626E-mail Address:[email protected] Address: 5430 Misty Ridge Way, Boise, ID 83713
SOURCE:Adventure Marketing
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,880,127 | 2015-02-25T16:02:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1818]}
|
{}
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Marijuana Supporters Point To New Study In Case Against Criminalization
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marijuana-supporters-point-study-case-160207333.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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With more and more states legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana use, pressure is building on the federal government to revise its own regulations regarding the drug. As more becomes known about the effects of smoking pot, supporters say the case for classifying marijuana alongside substances like alcohol and tobacco is growing too strong to be ignored. Smoking A Joint Safer Than Having A Beer? Surprising results of a new study published by Scientific Reports show that weed may be the safest way for adults to catch a buzz. The study examined the risk of death associated with individual use for substances including alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Marijuana was found to be the least deadly of all the substances examined, a shocking 114 times less deadly than alcohol . Perhaps even more surprising were the figures regarding the deadliness of alcohol, which was found to be the most deadly substance— above both heroin and cocaine. Related Link: Marijuana Now Legal In America's Wildest State The Case Against: Criminalization Proponents of the decriminalization of marijuana are pointing to results in their case against the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug. By maintaining marijuana’s criminal status, the federal government could eventually overturn the legalization process that is spreading from state to state and the conflicting laws have led to some heated court cases. However, critics say that studies like these only further misconstrue the public’s perception of marijuana. In states where the drug has been legalized, many worry that the risks associated with cannabis use, especially at a young age, are overlooked. While marijuana may not be the deadliest drug, its psychological effects are still a concern. See more from Benzinga Bitcoin Gets A Makeover Wearables Not Just For Humans Anymore! Deal On Tehran's Nuclear Activities Makes Iran An Attractive Investment © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,838,960 | 2015-02-25T04:36:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1767]}
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{}
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GKIC Superconference 2015 Invites Michael Taggart Of Adventure Marketing To Speak For The Second Time
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gkic-superconference-2015-invites-michael-043600250.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / February 24, 2015 / Adventure Marketing, a Boise, Idaho marketing firm, has announced that Michael Taggart will be speaking for the GKIC Super Conference 2015 . Throughout the conference, he will be addressing Press Advantage; speaking once during the conference date and once during the bonus day. Press Advantage, the subject to be touched upon by Michael Taggart , is a press release distribution website. With Press Advantage, consumers, entrepreneurs, and business owners can enjoy integrated SEO with more than two hundred PageRank passed public relation domains that rank on their own, no matter the level of keyword in use. Users also gain access to a professional team of U.S. based writers, and with different subscription packages to choose from, set and forget scheduling is possible. Michael Taggart, also known by the name of Michael X, has been in the SEO industry for more than thirteen years, building his first site when he was only twenty-two years of age. He began in 1999, and has been recognized for his contribution to many prestigious online marketing careers as a coach, and through coaching programs. Michael is the CEO of Adventure Marketing LLC, and works alongside a staff of dedicated employees through this Boise, Idaho-based firm. Michael is also CEO of Rock Steady, Inc. and is trained in local and international businesses, and this has helped hone his online marketing strategies throughout his career. Adventure Marketing began in 2010 as a simple idea which has blossomed into a multi-million dollar company with an advanced global client base. This has made Michael into one of the most renowned marketers in the world, especially in terms of local search marketing and mobile SEO. His interests include Bitcoin and crypto assets, giving him a reputation for technologically advanced knowledge, and the title of "the coolest marketer in America." Throughout the GKIC Super Conference, Michael will explore the subject of Press Advantage , along with other important facets of his marketing expertise. His past experience with on stage conferences and marketing events gives him an edge over competitors, and has made him one of the best in his industry. His take on training is known to be highly unique, as is his approach to consumers in general. Story continues With his added contribution and intriguing subject matter, those who will be in attendance at the GKIC Super Conference 2015 have shown interest and excitement over the prospect of learning more about Press Advantage and the other information Michael X will be sharing. Along with the many other contributors to the conference, it seems that guests will be receiving much of the knowledge necessary to be successful in e-commerce and online marketing. More information regarding Michael, the conference and Press Advantage can be viewed online. For questions and concerns regarding this press release or for more information on Adventure Marketing please use the following contact information to get in touch: Company Name: Adventure Marketing Contact: Michael Taggart Phone Number: 1 (208)-908-0626 E-mail Address: [email protected] Mailing Address: 5430 Misty Ridge Way, Boise, ID 83713 SOURCE: Adventure Marketing
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,876,457 | 2015-02-25T15:00:57Z |
{"Bitcoin": [569, 608, 1120, 1166, 1371]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-gets-makeover-150057995.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Scandals like the Silk Road trials and the Mt. Gox exchange collapse have severely damaged the public’s perception of bitcoin and slowed the rate of adoption considerably.
Worries about security and stability have kept the average investor from using the cryptocurrency despite growing enthusiasm among supporters about the possibilities that digital currencies provide.
However, some bitcoin-based firms are looking to reverse public opinion by embarking on abitcoin image makeoveraimed at promoting the cryptocurrency among millennials who are most likely to use it.
Bitcoin Targets Millennials
Firms like Bitcoin Foundation, BitFury and BitGo are counting on ad agency TheAudience to rework bitcoin’s image and renew the enthusiasm that surrounded the cryptocurrency in 2013.
The agency is planning to use online influencers to get bitcoin in front of millennials who will ultimately be the future of its adoption.
Platforms like Twitter, YouTube and SnapChat will be vital to the campaign’s success and ‘microcelebrities’ with large followings online will be tapped to promote their own use of bitcoin.
Related Link:Bitcoin And Tax Season - What You Should Know
Bitcoin Bowl
This is not the first time bitcoin has been force-fed to the public. BitPay tried to help the cryptocurrency go mainstream by signing-on to a college football bowl sponsorship and holding the Bitcoin Bowl.
The mobile pay company ran its own TV ads during the game, and while BitPay gained some brand recognition, the campaign did little to wipe away bitcoin’s tarnished reputation.
See more from Benzinga
• Wearables Not Just For Humans Anymore!
• Deal On Tehran's Nuclear Activities Makes Iran An Attractive Investment
• Investors Begin To Turn Toward Greece
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,880,127 | 2015-02-25T16:02:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1816]}
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{}
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Marijuana Supporters Point To New Study In Case Against Criminalization
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marijuana-supporters-point-study-case-160207333.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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With more and more states legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana use, pressure is building on the federal government to revise its own regulations regarding the drug.
As more becomes known about the effects of smoking pot, supporters say the case for classifying marijuana alongside substances like alcohol and tobacco is growing too strong to be ignored.
Smoking A Joint Safer Than Having A Beer?
Surprising results of a newstudypublished by Scientific Reports show that weed may be the safest way for adults to catch a buzz.
The study examined the risk of death associated with individual use for substances including alcohol, tobacco, heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Marijuana was found to be the least deadly of all the substances examined, a shocking114 times less deadly than alcohol.
Perhaps even more surprising were the figures regarding the deadliness of alcohol, which was found to be the most deadly substance— above both heroin and cocaine.
Related Link: Marijuana Now Legal In America's Wildest State
The Case Against: Criminalization
Proponents of the decriminalization of marijuana are pointing to results in their case against the federal government’s classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug.
By maintaining marijuana’s criminal status, the federal government could eventually overturn the legalization process that is spreading from state to state and the conflicting laws have led to some heated court cases.
However, critics say that studies like these only further misconstrue the public’s perception of marijuana. In states where the drug has been legalized, many worry that the risks associated with cannabis use, especially at a young age, are overlooked.
While marijuana may not be the deadliest drug, its psychological effects are still a concern.
See more from Benzinga
• Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
• Wearables Not Just For Humans Anymore!
• Deal On Tehran's Nuclear Activities Makes Iran An Attractive Investment
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,876,457 | 2015-02-25T15:00:57Z |
{"Bitcoin": [571, 610, 1123, 1169, 1374]}
|
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
|
Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-gets-makeover-150057995.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Scandals like the Silk Road trials and the Mt. Gox exchange collapse have severely damaged the publics perception of bitcoin and slowed the rate of adoption considerably. Worries about security and stability have kept the average investor from using the cryptocurrency despite growing enthusiasm among supporters about the possibilities that digital currencies provide. However, some bitcoin-based firms are looking to reverse public opinion by embarking on a bitcoin image makeover aimed at promoting the cryptocurrency among millennials who are most likely to use it. Bitcoin Targets Millennials Firms like Bitcoin Foundation, BitFury and BitGo are counting on ad agency TheAudience to rework bitcoins image and renew the enthusiasm that surrounded the cryptocurrency in 2013. The agency is planning to use online influencers to get bitcoin in front of millennials who will ultimately be the future of its adoption. Platforms like Twitter, YouTube and SnapChat will be vital to the campaigns success and microcelebrities with large followings online will be tapped to promote their own use of bitcoin. Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season - What You Should Know Bitcoin Bowl This is not the first time bitcoin has been force-fed to the public. BitPay tried to help the cryptocurrency go mainstream by signing-on to a college football bowl sponsorship and holding the Bitcoin Bowl. The mobile pay company ran its own TV ads during the game, and while BitPay gained some brand recognition, the campaign did little to wipe away bitcoins tarnished reputation. See more from Benzinga Wearables Not Just For Humans Anymore! Deal On Tehran's Nuclear Activities Makes Iran An Attractive Investment Investors Begin To Turn Toward Greece © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,869,200 | 2015-02-25T13:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [34, 223, 273, 374, 821, 928, 987, 1035, 1376, 1453, 1538, 2715, 2911, 2997, 3662]}
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{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin Speculative Foolery or a Financial Services Breakthrough?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-speculative-foolery-financial-services-130000684.html
|
Entrepreneur
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http://www.entrepreneur.com/
|
While the Internet-based currency Bitcoin has been a big headline-grabber, I have always considered it to be more speculative foolery than transformative technology. But one of my fellow CNBC contributors, Brian Kelly -- a Bitcoin authority and author of the new book, The Bitcoin Big Bang -- convinced me to learn a bit more about it. While I havent become a full-fledged Bitcoin believer, in speaking with Kelly and reading his book, I have come to appreciate the applications for the technology and believe that it may be useful in the future. Here is some of what he says makes bitcoin a breakthrough for financial services and why he thinks that it is something that small business should pay more attention to. Related: Why Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Thinks Women Make Better CEOs Roth: Ive always thought that Bitcoin is a fad that will end badly. What am I missing? Kelly: The biggest thing that people miss is that Bitcoin is more than just a currency. There are two parts: Bitcoin with a small 'b' is the currency, while Bitcoin with a big 'B' is the revolutionary technology also known as the blockchain. The blockchain technology allows value transfer between two unknown parties without the use of a middleman -- this is the first time in the history of money that this has happened. So, if the technology is the important part of bitcoin, how do you think Bitcoin will be embraced and used differently in the future? In my view, the Bitcoin technology will be the backbone of the financial system. People may be using Bitcoin and may not even realize it since it will simply be the infrastructure that the financial system runs on. Do you think that small businesses can benefit from using bitcoin? If so, how? The small-business angle currently is a cost play. For example, with a company like BitPay, a small business that accepts bitcoin may be able to save $3,000 a month for every $100,000 in sales versus traditional payment systems, such as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Square, etc. Story continues You also say that bitcoin helps facilitate the globalization of small businesses. Can you speak more about that? Think about global small-business use in the context of international wire transfers. For example, I have a few contractors that reside in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In order to pay their invoices, I would typically go to the bank, spend 30 minutes filling out paperwork, pay a big fee for the wire transfer and wait all day for confirmation. Additionally, there is a cost for the foreign currency exchange. Related: Why Smart People Make Bad Entrepreneurs Instead, now I pay in bitcoin. It costs me nothing, it arrives in seconds and there are no FX translation costs. Bitcoin effectively removes the challenges of transacting business in differing currencies and allows for quick transactions that are lower in cost. If a small business wants to get started using Bitcoin, what should it do first? The easiest way for a small business to start using Bitcoin is through a payment processor like Coinbase or BitPay. Coinbase has a very easy, user friendly button for websites; it is similar to adding a PayPal button to your website. If you need an enterprise-level solution, then BitPay is a great choice; they can integrate with your current accounting system. BitPay just signed a deal with Microsoft to provide a bitcoin payment option. What risks are there for small businesses using bitcoin? Right now, the biggest risk is the currency fluctuation, but most payment processors offer an immediate conversion to fiat (meaning a local currency, such as the U.S. dollar) which eliminates that risk. While I believe Bitcoin is not going away, entrepreneurs need to keep in mind that it is an emerging technology and just like the earlier Internet, it is bound to have a few hiccups. Related: Never Hire a Honey Badger
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,869,200 | 2015-02-25T13:00:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin Speculative Foolery or a Financial Services Breakthrough?
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-speculative-foolery-financial-services-130000684.html
|
Entrepreneur
|
http://www.entrepreneur.com/
|
While the Internet-based currency Bitcoin has been a big headline-grabber, I have always considered it to be more speculative foolery than transformative technology. But one of my fellow CNBC contributors,Brian Kelly-- a Bitcoin authority and author of the new book,The Bitcoin Big Bang-- convinced me to learn a bit more about it.
While I haven’t become a full-fledged Bitcoin believer, in speaking with Kelly and reading his book, I have come to appreciate the applications for the technology and believe that it may be useful in the future.
Here is some of what he says makes bitcoin a breakthrough for financial services and why he thinks that it is something that small business should pay more attention to.
Related:Why Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Thinks Women Make Better CEOs
Roth: I’ve always thought that Bitcoin is a fad that will end badly. What am I missing?Kelly:The biggest thing that people miss is that Bitcoin is more than just a currency. There are two parts: Bitcoin with a small 'b' is the currency, while Bitcoin with a big 'B' is the revolutionary technology also known as “the blockchain.” The blockchain technology allows value transfer between two unknown parties without the use of a middleman -- this is the first time in the history of money that this has happened.
So, if the technology is the important part of bitcoin, how do you think Bitcoin will be embraced and used differently in the future?In my view, the Bitcoin technology will be the backbone of the financial system. People may be using Bitcoin and may not even realize it since it will simply be the infrastructure that the financial system runs on.
Do you think that small businesses can benefit from using bitcoin? If so, how?The small-business angle currently is a cost play. For example, with a company like BitPay, a small business that accepts bitcoin may be able to save $3,000 a month for every $100,000 in sales versus traditional payment systems, such as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Square, etc.
You also say that bitcoin helps facilitate the globalization of small businesses. Can you speak more about that?Think about global small-business use in the context of international wire transfers. For example, I have a few contractors that reside in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In order to pay their invoices, I would typically go to the bank, spend 30 minutes filling out paperwork, pay a big fee for the wire transfer and wait all day for confirmation. Additionally, there is a cost for the foreign currency exchange.
Related:Why Smart People Make Bad Entrepreneurs
Instead, now I pay in bitcoin. It costs me nothing, it arrives in seconds and there are no FX translation costs.
Bitcoin effectively removes the challenges of transacting business in differing currencies and allows for quick transactions that are lower in cost.
If a small business wants to get started using Bitcoin, what should it do first?The easiest way for a small business to start using Bitcoin is through a payment processor like Coinbase or BitPay. Coinbase has a very easy, user friendly button for websites; it is similar to adding a PayPal button to your website.
If you need an enterprise-level solution, then BitPay is a great choice; they can integrate with your current accounting system. BitPay just signed a deal with Microsoft to provide a bitcoin payment option.
What risks are there for small businesses using bitcoin?Right now, the biggest risk is the currency fluctuation, but most payment processors offer an immediate conversion to fiat (meaning a local currency, such as the U.S. dollar) which eliminates that risk. While I believe Bitcoin is not going away, entrepreneurs need to keep in mind that it is an emerging technology and just like the earlier Internet, it is bound to have a few hiccups.
Related:Never Hire a Honey Badger
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,876,457 | 2015-02-25T15:00:57Z |
{}
|
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
|
Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-gets-makeover-150057995.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
Scandals like the Silk Road trials and the Mt. Gox exchange collapse have severely damaged the public’s perception of bitcoin and slowed the rate of adoption considerably.
Worries about security and stability have kept the average investor from using the cryptocurrency despite growing enthusiasm among supporters about the possibilities that digital currencies provide.
However, some bitcoin-based firms are looking to reverse public opinion by embarking on abitcoin image makeoveraimed at promoting the cryptocurrency among millennials who are most likely to use it.
Bitcoin Targets Millennials
Firms like Bitcoin Foundation, BitFury and BitGo are counting on ad agency TheAudience to rework bitcoin’s image and renew the enthusiasm that surrounded the cryptocurrency in 2013.
The agency is planning to use online influencers to get bitcoin in front of millennials who will ultimately be the future of its adoption.
Platforms like Twitter, YouTube and SnapChat will be vital to the campaign’s success and ‘microcelebrities’ with large followings online will be tapped to promote their own use of bitcoin.
Related Link:Bitcoin And Tax Season - What You Should Know
Bitcoin Bowl
This is not the first time bitcoin has been force-fed to the public. BitPay tried to help the cryptocurrency go mainstream by signing-on to a college football bowl sponsorship and holding the Bitcoin Bowl.
The mobile pay company ran its own TV ads during the game, and while BitPay gained some brand recognition, the campaign did little to wipe away bitcoin’s tarnished reputation.
See more from Benzinga
• Wearables Not Just For Humans Anymore!
• Deal On Tehran's Nuclear Activities Makes Iran An Attractive Investment
• Investors Begin To Turn Toward Greece
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,869,200 | 2015-02-25T13:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [34, 221, 270, 370, 816, 921, 980, 1028, 1369, 1445, 1530, 2688, 2884, 2969, 3633]}
|
{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin Speculative Foolery or a Financial Services Breakthrough?
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-speculative-foolery-financial-services-130000684.html
|
Entrepreneur
|
http://www.entrepreneur.com/
|
While the Internet-based currency Bitcoin has been a big headline-grabber, I have always considered it to be more speculative foolery than transformative technology. But one of my fellow CNBC contributors,Brian Kelly-- a Bitcoin authority and author of the new book,The Bitcoin Big Bang-- convinced me to learn a bit more about it.
While I haven’t become a full-fledged Bitcoin believer, in speaking with Kelly and reading his book, I have come to appreciate the applications for the technology and believe that it may be useful in the future.
Here is some of what he says makes bitcoin a breakthrough for financial services and why he thinks that it is something that small business should pay more attention to.
Related:Why Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Thinks Women Make Better CEOs
Roth: I’ve always thought that Bitcoin is a fad that will end badly. What am I missing?Kelly:The biggest thing that people miss is that Bitcoin is more than just a currency. There are two parts: Bitcoin with a small 'b' is the currency, while Bitcoin with a big 'B' is the revolutionary technology also known as “the blockchain.” The blockchain technology allows value transfer between two unknown parties without the use of a middleman -- this is the first time in the history of money that this has happened.
So, if the technology is the important part of bitcoin, how do you think Bitcoin will be embraced and used differently in the future?In my view, the Bitcoin technology will be the backbone of the financial system. People may be using Bitcoin and may not even realize it since it will simply be the infrastructure that the financial system runs on.
Do you think that small businesses can benefit from using bitcoin? If so, how?The small-business angle currently is a cost play. For example, with a company like BitPay, a small business that accepts bitcoin may be able to save $3,000 a month for every $100,000 in sales versus traditional payment systems, such as Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, Square, etc.
You also say that bitcoin helps facilitate the globalization of small businesses. Can you speak more about that?Think about global small-business use in the context of international wire transfers. For example, I have a few contractors that reside in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In order to pay their invoices, I would typically go to the bank, spend 30 minutes filling out paperwork, pay a big fee for the wire transfer and wait all day for confirmation. Additionally, there is a cost for the foreign currency exchange.
Related:Why Smart People Make Bad Entrepreneurs
Instead, now I pay in bitcoin. It costs me nothing, it arrives in seconds and there are no FX translation costs.
Bitcoin effectively removes the challenges of transacting business in differing currencies and allows for quick transactions that are lower in cost.
If a small business wants to get started using Bitcoin, what should it do first?The easiest way for a small business to start using Bitcoin is through a payment processor like Coinbase or BitPay. Coinbase has a very easy, user friendly button for websites; it is similar to adding a PayPal button to your website.
If you need an enterprise-level solution, then BitPay is a great choice; they can integrate with your current accounting system. BitPay just signed a deal with Microsoft to provide a bitcoin payment option.
What risks are there for small businesses using bitcoin?Right now, the biggest risk is the currency fluctuation, but most payment processors offer an immediate conversion to fiat (meaning a local currency, such as the U.S. dollar) which eliminates that risk. While I believe Bitcoin is not going away, entrepreneurs need to keep in mind that it is an emerging technology and just like the earlier Internet, it is bound to have a few hiccups.
Related:Never Hire a Honey Badger
| 2015-02-25 |
1,424,948,400 | 2015-02-26T11:00:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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BitcoinForMiles.com Readies for Take Off
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoinformiles-com-readies-off-110000786.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2015 /Bitcoin Brands Inc (CEHC) today announced that it has entered into the travel industry with its new service calledBitcoinformiles.com. Holders of various miles and rewards can now trade their holdings for bitcoin.
Bitcoinformiles.comis a marketplace that matches buyers and sellers of frequent flier miles, reward points, and award vouchers. Consumers fill out a form on the site and receive a response often in a few hours with an offer. Thesite, just out of beta, is making offers for millions of airline miles and credit card points.
"Travel may be one of the key drivers of bitcoin adoption. We are pleased with the number of people who have already asked to trade their rewards for bitcoin and anticipate many more in the months ahead," said Peter Klamka CEO.
The company is targeting customers with high balances who have an interest digital currency. Bitcoin Brands expects to be able to offer travel services exclusively in btc to its customer base in the future.
"In time, we will understand the travel needs of our customers both individuals and companies and can offer them travel services using bitcoin which may be much cheaper and more efficient," added Klamka.
Bitcoin Brands Inc. also operates bitcoin ATMs.
Contact Information
[email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; changing regulations, ability to fund operations; market conditions, ability to close any transactions including those in this release, competition; economic conditions; and consumer demand.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements
SOURCE:Bitcoin Brands Inc
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,909,926 | 2015-02-26T00:18:46Z |
{"BTC": [2063]}
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{}
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6 trades on big tech names
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/6-trades-big-tech-names-001846021.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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CNBC's "Fast Money" traders saw upside in embattled BlackBerry(Toronto Stock Exchange: BB-CA)after a day in which the stock popped.
BlackBerry's partnership with Google(NASDAQ: GOOGL)on Android for Work and BlackBerry-owned QNX's role in car "infotainment" systems have led trader Brian Kelly to believe the company still has some juice to give.
"I think if they can start to get this part of the company growing and start to do more of these deals, I think above [$12 per share] is not a problem at all," Kelly said.
The stock closed Wednesday up more than 2 percent, at about $10.50 per share. Kelly noted that he owns calls that go to March, but bought the stock Wednesday because he wanted longer exposure.
Trader Dan Nathan echoed Kelly's positive sentiment, adding that he owned BlackBerry calls that go to June. The company is a potential takeover target, and it's an appealing buy if any deal seems imminent, said trader Tim Seymour.
Read MoreBlackBerry, Samsung deny takeover report
"This company doesn't stay independent forever. I think you buy it on a take out," he said.
Another battered tech name, Yahoo(NASDAQ: YHOO), looks like a better buy than Alibaba(NYSE: BABA), the Chinese giant to which it is linked, Seymour added. Yahoo owns stake in Alibaba that was worth about $40 billion late last month.
Yahoo and Alibaba closed Wednesday around $45 and $86 per share, respectively.
Read MoreChinese rivals snap at Alibaba's heels in cross-border e-commerce race
He noted that investors in Apple(NASDAQ: AAPL), which has been trading above $125 per share, shouldn't get out of the stock until the second quarter of this year at the earliest.
Disclosures:
Tim Seymour
Tim Seymour is long AAPL, BAC, C, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, JCP and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK, SBUX and VIP.
Dan Nathan
Dan Nathan is long BBRY June call spread, KO March put spread, M March 65/67.50 call spread, MSFT March call spread, MU March 31/26 put spread, SHAK, XLF March put spread and XRT March 90/85 put spread.
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan. Today, he bought BBRY.
Jon Najarian
Jon Najarian is long ABT, ADP, AMAT, AN, ATVI, AUY, BRCM, BSX, CZR, DNKN, EQT, GE, GT, HFC, HOG, HUN, INFN, KBH, KO, MW, NEE, NRG, NSAM, OKE, POST, RIG, RKUS, SFUN, SIRI, SPG, SYK, TWTR, TWX, WBA, WMB, WNR and XLE. He is long calls BYD, CZR, EQT, EWJ, HOG, RKUS and TWTR. Today, he bought CZR, CZR calls, GE, HFC, HOG, HOG calls, SPG and WNR calls.
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| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,968,267 | 2015-02-26T16:31:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [992]}
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{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin The Next Internet?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-next-internet-163107308.html
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Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The Bank of England is comparing digital currencies like bitcoin to the technological revolution that the internet provided decades ago, suggesting that bitcoin’s fall from grace could be temporary.
In itsOne Bank Research Agenda, the Bank of England touted the benefits that digital currencies could provide and even suggested the possibility of a BOE created cryptocurrency pegged against the pound.
A New Way To Bank
The research noted that a switch toward mobile technology was likely to continue promoting the idea of digital currency, and that it could be in the bank’s best interest to investigate how the introduction of cryptocurrencies would affect traditional banking.
While the BOE is still skeptical bout the security risks associated with developing a digital currency, banking officials have not ruled out the possibility, saying that digital currencies could become the new norm for banking much like the internet replaced the way the world accessed information.
Related Link:Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
England Isn’t The Only Nation Looking In To Digital Currencies
The BOE is not the first major central bank to discuss the use of a digital currency. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has mentioned that the technology behind bitcoin could be effectively applied to the eurozone as a weapon against deflation.
In Ecuador, the government has already introduced its own digital currency pegged to the dollar in an effort to help citizens who don’t have access to traditional banking.
Economists in the U.S. have also discussed the possibility of rolling out a government-backed digital currency as online payments become more popular.
See more from Benzinga
• Pinterest To Prove Quality Trumps Quantity
• Despite Veto, Keystone Battle Isn't Over Yet
• Housing Data Presents Conflicting Information
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,968,267 | 2015-02-26T16:31:07Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin The Next Internet?
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-next-internet-163107308.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The Bank of England is comparing digital currencies like bitcoin to the technological revolution that the internet provided decades ago, suggesting that bitcoin’s fall from grace could be temporary.
In itsOne Bank Research Agenda, the Bank of England touted the benefits that digital currencies could provide and even suggested the possibility of a BOE created cryptocurrency pegged against the pound.
A New Way To Bank
The research noted that a switch toward mobile technology was likely to continue promoting the idea of digital currency, and that it could be in the bank’s best interest to investigate how the introduction of cryptocurrencies would affect traditional banking.
While the BOE is still skeptical bout the security risks associated with developing a digital currency, banking officials have not ruled out the possibility, saying that digital currencies could become the new norm for banking much like the internet replaced the way the world accessed information.
Related Link:Bitcoin Gets A Makeover
England Isn’t The Only Nation Looking In To Digital Currencies
The BOE is not the first major central bank to discuss the use of a digital currency. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has mentioned that the technology behind bitcoin could be effectively applied to the eurozone as a weapon against deflation.
In Ecuador, the government has already introduced its own digital currency pegged to the dollar in an effort to help citizens who don’t have access to traditional banking.
Economists in the U.S. have also discussed the possibility of rolling out a government-backed digital currency as online payments become more popular.
See more from Benzinga
• Pinterest To Prove Quality Trumps Quantity
• Despite Veto, Keystone Battle Isn't Over Yet
• Housing Data Presents Conflicting Information
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,952,000 | 2015-02-26T12:00:00Z |
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Tether Now Integrated With Poloniex Exchange
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tether-now-integrated-poloniex-exchange-120000643.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Feb 26, 2015) - Tether ( www.tether.to ), the first blockchain-enabled platform to allow fiat currency to be used like Bitcoin, today announced its integration on one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges: Poloniex. This news follows the recent announcement that Bitfinex, the world's largest USD digital currency exchange, now offers fiat currency to its customers through its integration with Tether. Tether's integration with Poloniex allows its customers to transact with fiat currencies across the exchange and blockchain without the volatility concerns related to Bitcoin or alt coins. Tether is a secure platform that allows deposited US dollars (and soon euros, Japanese yen and other fiat currencies) to be converted into 1-to-1 backed tetherUSD and held in online or offline wallets. Poloniex CEO and Founder Tristan D'Agosta stated, "Tether's growing adoption and careful attention to legal compliance have made it the leader in solutions for fiat on the blockchain." Commenting on Tether's integration with Poloniex, Reeve Collins, co-founder and CEO of Tether, said, "Our continual integrations with exchanges are evidence of Tether's growing acceptance among the cryptocurrency community. Being traded on additional exchanges provides more outlets for users of Tether as we move forward with bringing digital currency to the masses." Currently in private beta, each tether token is backed 1-to-1 by its corresponding currency, which can be viewed and verified in real-time via the Tether.to website and on the blockchain. Tether will be fully transparent and audited to demonstrate 100 percent reserves at all times. The near-zero fees for creating and redeeming tethers, and zero-fee transfer ability, incentivizes rapid adoption and widespread use. About Tether Tether believes the world deserves a more modern approach to money. The current financial system was not built for the Internet; Bitcoin technology is. Tether's fully transparent, blockchain-enabled platform creates a 1-to-1 backed digital counterpart to real-world currency, making it the most secure, fast and low-cost way to transact with money. Tether's mission is to provide all Bitcoin companies and individuals with the ability to transact with real-world currency, as well as Bitcoin. For more information, please visit https://tether.to . About Poloniex Poloniex is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering over 120 alt-coin markets for trading. Founded in January 2014, Poloniex offers a secure trading environment with advanced charts and data analysis tools.
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,948,400 | 2015-02-26T11:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [49, 166, 267, 914, 1232, 2624], "BTC": [1338]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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BitcoinForMiles.com Readies for Take Off
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoinformiles-com-readies-off-110000786.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2015 / Bitcoin Brands Inc ( CEHC ) today announced that it has entered into the travel industry with its new service called Bitcoinformiles.com . Holders of various miles and rewards can now trade their holdings for bitcoin. Bitcoinformiles.com is a marketplace that matches buyers and sellers of frequent flier miles, reward points, and award vouchers. Consumers fill out a form on the site and receive a response often in a few hours with an offer. The site , just out of beta, is making offers for millions of airline miles and credit card points. "Travel may be one of the key drivers of bitcoin adoption. We are pleased with the number of people who have already asked to trade their rewards for bitcoin and anticipate many more in the months ahead," said Peter Klamka CEO. The company is targeting customers with high balances who have an interest digital currency. Bitcoin Brands expects to be able to offer travel services exclusively in btc to its customer base in the future. "In time, we will understand the travel needs of our customers both individuals and companies and can offer them travel services using bitcoin which may be much cheaper and more efficient," added Klamka. Bitcoin Brands Inc. also operates bitcoin ATMs. Contact Information [email protected] 844-VEND-BTC Forward Looking Statements This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; changing regulations, ability to fund operations; market conditions, ability to close any transactions including those in this release, competition; economic conditions; and consumer demand. Story continues Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements SOURCE: Bitcoin Brands Inc
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,968,267 | 2015-02-26T16:31:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [995]}
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{"Bitcoin": [3]}
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Is Bitcoin The Next Internet?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-next-internet-163107308.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The Bank of England is comparing digital currencies like bitcoin to the technological revolution that the internet provided decades ago, suggesting that bitcoins fall from grace could be temporary. In its One Bank Research Agenda , the Bank of England touted the benefits that digital currencies could provide and even suggested the possibility of a BOE created cryptocurrency pegged against the pound. A New Way To Bank The research noted that a switch toward mobile technology was likely to continue promoting the idea of digital currency, and that it could be in the banks best interest to investigate how the introduction of cryptocurrencies would affect traditional banking. While the BOE is still skeptical bout the security risks associated with developing a digital currency, banking officials have not ruled out the possibility, saying that digital currencies could become the new norm for banking much like the internet replaced the way the world accessed information. Related Link: Bitcoin Gets A Makeover England Isnt The Only Nation Looking In To Digital Currencies The BOE is not the first major central bank to discuss the use of a digital currency. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has mentioned that the technology behind bitcoin could be effectively applied to the eurozone as a weapon against deflation. In Ecuador, the government has already introduced its own digital currency pegged to the dollar in an effort to help citizens who dont have access to traditional banking. Economists in the U.S. have also discussed the possibility of rolling out a government-backed digital currency as online payments become more popular. See more from Benzinga Pinterest To Prove Quality Trumps Quantity Despite Veto, Keystone Battle Isn't Over Yet Housing Data Presents Conflicting Information © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,948,400 | 2015-02-26T11:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [48, 162, 262, 906, 1224, 2598], "BTC": [1329]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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BitcoinForMiles.com Readies for Take Off
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoinformiles-com-readies-off-110000786.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / February 26, 2015 /Bitcoin Brands Inc (CEHC) today announced that it has entered into the travel industry with its new service calledBitcoinformiles.com. Holders of various miles and rewards can now trade their holdings for bitcoin.
Bitcoinformiles.comis a marketplace that matches buyers and sellers of frequent flier miles, reward points, and award vouchers. Consumers fill out a form on the site and receive a response often in a few hours with an offer. Thesite, just out of beta, is making offers for millions of airline miles and credit card points.
"Travel may be one of the key drivers of bitcoin adoption. We are pleased with the number of people who have already asked to trade their rewards for bitcoin and anticipate many more in the months ahead," said Peter Klamka CEO.
The company is targeting customers with high balances who have an interest digital currency. Bitcoin Brands expects to be able to offer travel services exclusively in btc to its customer base in the future.
"In time, we will understand the travel needs of our customers both individuals and companies and can offer them travel services using bitcoin which may be much cheaper and more efficient," added Klamka.
Bitcoin Brands Inc. also operates bitcoin ATMs.
Contact Information
[email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; changing regulations, ability to fund operations; market conditions, ability to close any transactions including those in this release, competition; economic conditions; and consumer demand.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements
SOURCE:Bitcoin Brands Inc
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,909,926 | 2015-02-26T00:18:46Z |
{"BTC": [2075]}
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6 trades on big tech names
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/6-trades-big-tech-names-001846021.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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CNBC's "Fast Money" traders saw upside in embattled BlackBerry (Toronto Stock Exchange: BB-CA) after a day in which the stock popped. BlackBerry's partnership with Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) on Android for Work and BlackBerry-owned QNX's role in car "infotainment" systems have led trader Brian Kelly to believe the company still has some juice to give. "I think if they can start to get this part of the company growing and start to do more of these deals, I think above [$12 per share] is not a problem at all," Kelly said. The stock closed Wednesday up more than 2 percent, at about $10.50 per share. Kelly noted that he owns calls that go to March, but bought the stock Wednesday because he wanted longer exposure. Trader Dan Nathan echoed Kelly's positive sentiment, adding that he owned BlackBerry calls that go to June. The company is a potential takeover target, and it's an appealing buy if any deal seems imminent, said trader Tim Seymour. Read More BlackBerry, Samsung deny takeover report "This company doesn't stay independent forever. I think you buy it on a take out," he said. Another battered tech name, Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) , looks like a better buy than Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) , the Chinese giant to which it is linked, Seymour added. Yahoo owns stake in Alibaba that was worth about $40 billion late last month. Yahoo and Alibaba closed Wednesday around $45 and $86 per share, respectively. Read More Chinese rivals snap at Alibaba's heels in cross-border e-commerce race He noted that investors in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) , which has been trading above $125 per share, shouldn't get out of the stock until the second quarter of this year at the earliest. Disclosures: Tim Seymour Tim Seymour is long AAPL, BAC, C, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, JCP and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK, SBUX and VIP. Dan Nathan Dan Nathan is long BBRY June call spread, KO March put spread, M March 65/67.50 call spread, MSFT March call spread, MU March 31/26 put spread, SHAK, XLF March put spread and XRT March 90/85 put spread. Brian Kelly Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan. Today, he bought BBRY. Jon Najarian Jon Najarian is long ABT, ADP, AMAT, AN, ATVI, AUY, BRCM, BSX, CZR, DNKN, EQT, GE, GT, HFC, HOG, HUN, INFN, KBH, KO, MW, NEE, NRG, NSAM, OKE, POST, RIG, RKUS, SFUN, SIRI, SPG, SYK, TWTR, TWX, WBA, WMB, WNR and XLE. He is long calls BYD, CZR, EQT, EWJ, HOG, RKUS and TWTR. Today, he bought CZR, CZR calls, GE, HFC, HOG, HOG calls, SPG and WNR calls. Story continues More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central View comments
| 2015-02-26 |
1,424,952,000 | 2015-02-26T12:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [151, 604, 1938, 2193, 2293]}
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Tether Now Integrated With Poloniex Exchange
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tether-now-integrated-poloniex-exchange-120000643.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Feb 26, 2015) - Tether (www.tether.to), the first blockchain-enabled platform to allow fiat currency to be used like Bitcoin, today announced its integration on one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges: Poloniex. This news follows the recent announcement that Bitfinex, the world's largest USD digital currency exchange, now offers fiat currency to its customers through its integration with Tether.
Tether's integration with Poloniex allows its customers to transact with fiat currencies across the exchange and blockchain without the volatility concerns related to Bitcoin or alt coins. Tether is a secure platform that allows deposited US dollars (and soon euros, Japanese yen and other fiat currencies) to be converted into 1-to-1 backed tetherUSD and held in online or offline wallets.
Poloniex CEO and Founder Tristan D'Agosta stated, "Tether's growing adoption and careful attention to legal compliance have made it the leader in solutions for fiat on the blockchain."
Commenting on Tether's integration with Poloniex, Reeve Collins, co-founder and CEO of Tether, said, "Our continual integrations with exchanges are evidence of Tether's growing acceptance among the cryptocurrency community. Being traded on additional exchanges provides more outlets for users of Tether as we move forward with bringing digital currency to the masses."
Currently in private beta, each tether token is backed 1-to-1 by its corresponding currency, which can be viewed and verified in real-time via theTether.towebsite and on the blockchain. Tether will be fully transparent and audited to demonstrate 100 percent reserves at all times. The near-zero fees for creating and redeeming tethers, and zero-fee transfer ability, incentivizes rapid adoption and widespread use.
About TetherTether believes the world deserves a more modern approach to money. The current financial system was not built for the Internet; Bitcoin technology is. Tether's fully transparent, blockchain-enabled platform creates a 1-to-1 backed digital counterpart to real-world currency, making it the most secure, fast and low-cost way to transact with money. Tether's mission is to provide all Bitcoin companies and individuals with the ability to transact with real-world currency, as well as Bitcoin. For more information, please visithttps://tether.to.
About Poloniex
Poloniex is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering over 120 alt-coin markets for trading. Founded in January 2014, Poloniex offers a secure trading environment with advanced charts and data analysis tools.
| 2015-02-26 |
1,425,046,841 | 2015-02-27T14:20:41Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2171]}
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The State Of The Washington D.C. Green Rush
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/state-washington-d-c-green-142041406.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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In the weeks leading up to Washington D.C.'s legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, questions were raised as to how the city would cope with a drug that was made legal to use, but not to sell. On Thursday, voters' decision to legalize the drug kicked in despite warnings from Republicans in Congress who pointed to a spending bill that blocked the city from using its funds to legalize pot or set up any sort of system for its sales. However with legal pot a reality in D.C., many are studying the city's legal ordinances in order to find a way to benefit from the new market. Home Growing Companies selling home-growing kits have seen the most profit from the city's green rush. Since it is legal for adults to grow and smoke pot in their own homes, most are taking advantage of the new regulations in that way. Capital City Hydroponics , an indoor gardening business, said sales have risen by around 50 percent over the past two months as pot enthusiasts gear up to grow their own marijuana. Innovation New businesses revolving around pot are taking root in D.C. as well despite rules preventing traditional marijuana sales. Health seminars that charge a fee to listen to speakers but include free marijuana samples and clubs that charge for membership but allow the free exchange of pot products are just a few examples of how the city is maneuvering around the spending bill. Related Link: Feel Free To Possess And Grow Pot In D.C., If You Can Find Any... Pot Industry Still In Its Infancy Although many point to the U.S.' fractured marijuana laws as a shortcoming, some say the rules are similar to what the U.S. endured at the end of alcohol prohibition. Although the federal government has said it won't step in to overturn state laws allowing marijuana consumption, states that allow the drug aren't required to sell it. Many communities in Colorado and Washington state, where the drug has been legally sold for some time, still prohibit the sale and use of marijuana. So although D.C.'s pot market is struggling with conflicting litigation, many say growing pains like these are to be expected with a completely new industry. See more from Benzinga Bitcoin Makes Its Way To The Polls Will 3D Printing Be A Part Of The Future? Retailers Quickly Find Use For Influx Of Consumer Cash © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-02-27 |
1,424,996,295 | 2015-02-27T00:18:15Z |
{"BTC": [2311]}
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Wave goodbye to these 4 high-flying stocks
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wave-goodbye-4-high-flying-001815425.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Investors should start shedding some rallying stocks as U.S. markets linger near highs, CNBC's "Fast Money" traders said. U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday, but the Dow (Dow Jones Global Indexes: .DJI) closed at a record on Wednesday and the Nasdaq (NASDAQ: .IXIC) is threatening to break 5,000 for the first time in 15 years. The performance has created some profit-taking opportunities, traders said. Target (NYSE: TGT) got a boost by reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly sales Wednesday, said trader Tim Seymour. The stock closed around $77 per share on Thursday, which marks a wise jumping-off point, he said. "I don't need to own it anymore," Seymour said. Another rallying name, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , will "stall" soon, said trader Guy Adami. Amazon has surged nearly 25 percent this year, bringing it to about $384 per share. Adami believes the stock will flatline at around $400 per share, where investors should "take profits." Read More Four survivor CEOs since Nasdaq last hit 5,000 Tesla Motors has struggled to inspire investor confidence, said trader Steve Grasso. Tesla stock closed nearly nearly 2 percent higher around $207 per share on Thursday, a level that he said isn't appealing. "I think the competition is extreme for them. It's lost its mojo. I would stay out of the name," Grasso said. Read More Apple car: 5 reasons it's intriguing, 5 reasons it's nuts Another technology name, Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) , is currently expensive relative to other names in its sector, trader Brian Kelly said. The semiconductor maker has "huge negative exposure" to a stronger dollar, he said. It closed Thursday just below $60 per share. "You want to start taking some profits here," Kelly said. Disclosures: Tim Seymour Tim Seymour is long AAPL, T, BAC, C, KO, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, JCP and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX. Story continues Steve Grasso Steve Grasso is long AAPL, BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, NVIV, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR and YHOO. His kids are long EFA, EFG, EWJ, IJR and SPY. His firm and some of its partners are long AER, AMD, AMZN, CUBA, FCX, FNMA, HSPO, IBM, ICE, KDUS, KO, MAT, MCD, MJNA, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, SALT, STAG, TAXI, TITXF, TSE, USO, VALE and ZNGA. Brian Kelly Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, euro, yen and yuan. Today he shorted euro and JJC. Guy Adami Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-02-27 |
1,425,046,841 | 2015-02-27T14:20:41Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2171]}
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{}
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The State Of The Washington D.C. Green Rush
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/state-washington-d-c-green-142041406.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
In the weeks leading up to Washington D.C.'s legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, questions were raised as to how the city would cope with a drug that was made legal to use, but not to sell. On Thursday, voters' decision to legalize the drug kicked in despite warnings from Republicans in Congress who pointed to a spending bill that blocked the city from using its funds to legalize pot or set up any sort of system for its sales. However with legal pot a reality in D.C., many are studying the city's legal ordinances in order to find a way to benefit from the new market. Home Growing Companies selling home-growing kits have seen the most profit from the city's green rush. Since it is legal for adults to grow and smoke pot in their own homes, most are taking advantage of the new regulations in that way. Capital City Hydroponics , an indoor gardening business, said sales have risen by around 50 percent over the past two months as pot enthusiasts gear up to grow their own marijuana. Innovation New businesses revolving around pot are taking root in D.C. as well despite rules preventing traditional marijuana sales. Health seminars that charge a fee to listen to speakers but include free marijuana samples and clubs that charge for membership but allow the free exchange of pot products are just a few examples of how the city is maneuvering around the spending bill. Related Link: Feel Free To Possess And Grow Pot In D.C., If You Can Find Any... Pot Industry Still In Its Infancy Although many point to the U.S.' fractured marijuana laws as a shortcoming, some say the rules are similar to what the U.S. endured at the end of alcohol prohibition. Although the federal government has said it won't step in to overturn state laws allowing marijuana consumption, states that allow the drug aren't required to sell it. Many communities in Colorado and Washington state, where the drug has been legally sold for some time, still prohibit the sale and use of marijuana. So although D.C.'s pot market is struggling with conflicting litigation, many say growing pains like these are to be expected with a completely new industry. See more from Benzinga Bitcoin Makes Its Way To The Polls Will 3D Printing Be A Part Of The Future? Retailers Quickly Find Use For Influx Of Consumer Cash © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-02-27 |
1,425,046,327 | 2015-02-27T14:12:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [357, 654, 1247, 1318]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Makes Its Way To The Polls
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-makes-way-polls-141207593.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The technology that powers bitcoin, blockchain, has been hailed by many as one of the greatest technological advances of the decade.
Although bitcoin is still struggling to take hold as a mainstream currency, uses for the ledger-like technology of blockchain are already being explored for everything from creating contracts to holding online auctions.
The Bitcoin Foundation is hoping to draw even more attention to blockchain capabilities by partnering with Swarm, a crowdfunding firm, touse blockchain technology to votein two new board members.
An Experiment
The process will be the first time a vote has taken place using blockchain technology, and Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director Patrick Murck warned that there will likely be a few hiccups along the way.
Voters will be provided with "yes" and "no" coins which they can send to each candidate's wallet to express their choice.
Critics Say System Is Flawed
Since the voting began, there has been aheated discussionas to whether or not blockchain is effective when it comes to voting.
Many worry that miners will be able to manipulate the system by filtering out coins from one candidate or another, while others complained that about the system being difficult to use.
Related Link:Is Bitcoin The Next Internet?
An Important Venture
Despite criticism, the Bitcoin Foundation is pressing ahead and is set to close the voting platform on February 28 and release results on March 1.
Murck defended the foundation's decision to press on with blockchain voting, saying that the complaints about the system were important if developers want to continue pushing blockchain into new industries.
Although the first blockchain-based vote may not be a success, Murck says it is an important step for the technology's forward momentum.
See more from Benzinga
• Will 3D Printing Be A Part Of The Future?
• Retailers Quickly Find Use For Influx Of Consumer Cash
• Internet Regulation Vote Unlikely To End Net Neutrality Fight
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-27 |
1,425,046,327 | 2015-02-27T14:12:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [357, 656, 1252, 1323]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Makes Its Way To The Polls
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-makes-way-polls-141207593.html
|
Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The technology that powers bitcoin, blockchain, has been hailed by many as one of the greatest technological advances of the decade. Although bitcoin is still struggling to take hold as a mainstream currency, uses for the ledger-like technology of blockchain are already being explored for everything from creating contracts to holding online auctions. The Bitcoin Foundation is hoping to draw even more attention to blockchain capabilities by partnering with Swarm, a crowdfunding firm, to use blockchain technology to vote in two new board members. An Experiment The process will be the first time a vote has taken place using blockchain technology, and Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director Patrick Murck warned that there will likely be a few hiccups along the way. Voters will be provided with "yes" and "no" coins which they can send to each candidate's wallet to express their choice. Critics Say System Is Flawed Since the voting began, there has been a heated discussion as to whether or not blockchain is effective when it comes to voting. Many worry that miners will be able to manipulate the system by filtering out coins from one candidate or another, while others complained that about the system being difficult to use. Related Link: Is Bitcoin The Next Internet? An Important Venture Despite criticism, the Bitcoin Foundation is pressing ahead and is set to close the voting platform on February 28 and release results on March 1. Murck defended the foundation's decision to press on with blockchain voting, saying that the complaints about the system were important if developers want to continue pushing blockchain into new industries. Although the first blockchain-based vote may not be a success, Murck says it is an important step for the technology's forward momentum. See more from Benzinga Will 3D Printing Be A Part Of The Future? Retailers Quickly Find Use For Influx Of Consumer Cash Internet Regulation Vote Unlikely To End Net Neutrality Fight © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-27 |
1,424,996,295 | 2015-02-27T00:18:15Z |
{"BTC": [2281]}
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Wave goodbye to these 4 high-flying stocks
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wave-goodbye-4-high-flying-001815425.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Investors should start shedding some rallying stocks as U.S. markets linger near highs, CNBC's "Fast Money" traders said.
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday, but the Dow(Dow Jones Global Indexes: .DJI)closed at a record on Wednesday and the Nasdaq(NASDAQ: .IXIC)is threatening to break 5,000 for the first time in 15 years. The performance has created some profit-taking opportunities, traders said.
Target(NYSE: TGT)got a boost by reportingstronger-than-expected quarterly salesWednesday, said trader Tim Seymour. The stock closed around $77 per share on Thursday, which marks a wise jumping-off point, he said.
"I don't need to own it anymore," Seymour said.
Another rallying name, Amazon(NASDAQ: AMZN), will "stall" soon, said trader Guy Adami. Amazon has surged nearly 25 percent this year, bringing it to about $384 per share.
Adami believes the stock will flatline at around $400 per share, where investors should "take profits."
Read MoreFour survivor CEOs since Nasdaq last hit 5,000
Tesla Motors has struggled to inspire investor confidence, said trader Steve Grasso. Tesla stock closed nearly nearly 2 percent higher around $207 per share on Thursday, a level that he said isn't appealing.
"I think the competition is extreme for them. It's lost its mojo. I would stay out of the name," Grasso said.
Read MoreApple car: 5 reasons it's intriguing, 5 reasons it's nuts
Another technology name, Texas Instruments(NASDAQ: TXN), is currently expensive relative to other names in its sector, trader Brian Kelly said. The semiconductor maker has "huge negative exposure" to a stronger dollar, he said.
It closed Thursday just below $60 per share.
"You want to start taking some profits here," Kelly said.
Disclosures:
Tim Seymour
Tim Seymour is long AAPL, T, BAC, C, KO, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, JCP and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX.
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Steve Grasso is long AAPL, BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, NVIV, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR and YHOO. His kids are long EFA, EFG, EWJ, IJR and SPY. His firm and some of its partners are long AER, AMD, AMZN, CUBA, FCX, FNMA, HSPO, IBM, ICE, KDUS, KO, MAT, MCD, MJNA, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, SALT, STAG, TAXI, TITXF, TSE, USO, VALE and ZNGA.
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| 2015-02-27 |
1,425,046,327 | 2015-02-27T14:12:07Z |
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Bitcoin Makes Its Way To The Polls
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-makes-way-polls-141207593.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The technology that powers bitcoin, blockchain, has been hailed by many as one of the greatest technological advances of the decade.
Although bitcoin is still struggling to take hold as a mainstream currency, uses for the ledger-like technology of blockchain are already being explored for everything from creating contracts to holding online auctions.
The Bitcoin Foundation is hoping to draw even more attention to blockchain capabilities by partnering with Swarm, a crowdfunding firm, touse blockchain technology to votein two new board members.
An Experiment
The process will be the first time a vote has taken place using blockchain technology, and Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director Patrick Murck warned that there will likely be a few hiccups along the way.
Voters will be provided with "yes" and "no" coins which they can send to each candidate's wallet to express their choice.
Critics Say System Is Flawed
Since the voting began, there has been aheated discussionas to whether or not blockchain is effective when it comes to voting.
Many worry that miners will be able to manipulate the system by filtering out coins from one candidate or another, while others complained that about the system being difficult to use.
Related Link:Is Bitcoin The Next Internet?
An Important Venture
Despite criticism, the Bitcoin Foundation is pressing ahead and is set to close the voting platform on February 28 and release results on March 1.
Murck defended the foundation's decision to press on with blockchain voting, saying that the complaints about the system were important if developers want to continue pushing blockchain into new industries.
Although the first blockchain-based vote may not be a success, Murck says it is an important step for the technology's forward momentum.
See more from Benzinga
• Will 3D Printing Be A Part Of The Future?
• Retailers Quickly Find Use For Influx Of Consumer Cash
• Internet Regulation Vote Unlikely To End Net Neutrality Fight
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-02-27 |
1,425,117,600 | 2015-02-28T10:00:00Z |
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Bitcoin Run is The World Scout League Commission’s Newest Project for Charity
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-run-world-scout-league-100000114.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Most Funds Raised by the International Race’s Participants Will Be Donated to Age-Related Illness Research
Miami, FL. / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2015 /The World Scout League Commission (WSLC), an organization that provides training and learning materials to potential EMTs and firefighters, recently announced its decision to host an international run for Bitcoins as a way to raise charitable donations for age-related research. The five-kilometer race, which starts and ends in Medellin, Columbia, will be held on March 29, 2015; registration will start at 2 p.m. and the run will begin at 3:30 p.m. To participate in the race, runners have to pay a fee, equivalent to $20, in Bitcoins. According to a representative of The World Scout League Commission, the race’s proceeds will be used to help fund research on the number one illnesses that kill humans today: heart disease, strokes, and cancer. The World Scout League Commission plans to divide the donations and split the money between certain research projects, mainly those who have the highest potential to eliminate the three illnesses.
"The run is not a race, but an activity to bring people together that want to contribute in the effort to fight the most significant diseases of our time," stated an article on The World Scout League Commission’s website. "At the WSLC, we have come to recognize our influence within the healthcare community and we hope to use that influence to increase funding for much needed healthcare research."Although the race is only taking place in Medellin this year—it begins in Pinar del Río, barrio Manila, Medellin, Colombia and ends in Lineal Ciudad del Rio Park, district of Ciudad del Río, Medellin, Columbia— The World Scout League Commission hopes to add other activities to the Bitcoin run in future years. The organization is developing an idea that allows people who cannot physically participate in the races to donate through Bitcoin games.Individuals interested in learning more about The World Scout League Commission and its work can visit the organization’s website for more information. Readers are also welcome to contact WSLC with any questions, comments, or suggestions using the form available on its website.About The World Scout League Commission:The World Scout League Commission (WSLC) is an organization centered in providing instruction for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Firefighters. They also provide a series of free materials for new students who have a desire to become EMTs. For more information, please visit http://www.worldscoutleague.comContact:Garrett [email protected](949) 555-2861
Source: The World Scout League Commission
| 2015-02-28 |
1,425,117,600 | 2015-02-28T10:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [358, 681, 1781, 1933]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Run is The World Scout League Commissions Newest Project for Charity
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-run-world-scout-league-100000114.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Most Funds Raised by the International Races Participants Will Be Donated to Age-Related Illness Research Miami, FL. / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2015 / The World Scout League Commission (WSLC), an organization that provides training and learning materials to potential EMTs and firefighters, recently announced its decision to host an international run for Bitcoins as a way to raise charitable donations for age-related research. The five-kilometer race, which starts and ends in Medellin, Columbia, will be held on March 29, 2015; registration will start at 2 p.m. and the run will begin at 3:30 p.m. To participate in the race, runners have to pay a fee, equivalent to $20, in Bitcoins. According to a representative of The World Scout League Commission, the races proceeds will be used to help fund research on the number one illnesses that kill humans today: heart disease, strokes, and cancer. The World Scout League Commission plans to divide the donations and split the money between certain research projects, mainly those who have the highest potential to eliminate the three illnesses. "The run is not a race, but an activity to bring people together that want to contribute in the effort to fight the most significant diseases of our time," stated an article on The World Scout League Commissions website. "At the WSLC, we have come to recognize our influence within the healthcare community and we hope to use that influence to increase funding for much needed healthcare research." Although the race is only taking place in Medellin this yearit begins in Pinar del Río, barrio Manila, Medellin, Colombia and ends in Lineal Ciudad del Rio Park, district of Ciudad del Río, Medellin, Columbia The World Scout League Commission hopes to add other activities to the Bitcoin run in future years. The organization is developing an idea that allows people who cannot physically participate in the races to donate through Bitcoin games. Individuals interested in learning more about The World Scout League Commission and its work can visit the organizations website for more information. Readers are also welcome to contact WSLC with any questions, comments, or suggestions using the form available on its website. About The World Scout League Commission : The World Scout League Commission (WSLC) is an organization centered in providing instruction for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Firefighters. They also provide a series of free materials for new students who have a desire to become EMTs. For more information, please visit http://www.worldscoutleague.com Contact: Garrett Madison [email protected] (949) 555-2861 Source: The World Scout League Commission
| 2015-02-28 |
1,425,117,600 | 2015-02-28T10:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [357, 680, 1779, 1931]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Run is The World Scout League Commission’s Newest Project for Charity
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-run-world-scout-league-100000114.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Most Funds Raised by the International Race’s Participants Will Be Donated to Age-Related Illness Research
Miami, FL. / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2015 /The World Scout League Commission (WSLC), an organization that provides training and learning materials to potential EMTs and firefighters, recently announced its decision to host an international run for Bitcoins as a way to raise charitable donations for age-related research. The five-kilometer race, which starts and ends in Medellin, Columbia, will be held on March 29, 2015; registration will start at 2 p.m. and the run will begin at 3:30 p.m. To participate in the race, runners have to pay a fee, equivalent to $20, in Bitcoins. According to a representative of The World Scout League Commission, the race’s proceeds will be used to help fund research on the number one illnesses that kill humans today: heart disease, strokes, and cancer. The World Scout League Commission plans to divide the donations and split the money between certain research projects, mainly those who have the highest potential to eliminate the three illnesses.
"The run is not a race, but an activity to bring people together that want to contribute in the effort to fight the most significant diseases of our time," stated an article on The World Scout League Commission’s website. "At the WSLC, we have come to recognize our influence within the healthcare community and we hope to use that influence to increase funding for much needed healthcare research."Although the race is only taking place in Medellin this year—it begins in Pinar del Río, barrio Manila, Medellin, Colombia and ends in Lineal Ciudad del Rio Park, district of Ciudad del Río, Medellin, Columbia— The World Scout League Commission hopes to add other activities to the Bitcoin run in future years. The organization is developing an idea that allows people who cannot physically participate in the races to donate through Bitcoin games.Individuals interested in learning more about The World Scout League Commission and its work can visit the organization’s website for more information. Readers are also welcome to contact WSLC with any questions, comments, or suggestions using the form available on its website.About The World Scout League Commission:The World Scout League Commission (WSLC) is an organization centered in providing instruction for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Firefighters. They also provide a series of free materials for new students who have a desire to become EMTs. For more information, please visit http://www.worldscoutleague.comContact:Garrett [email protected](949) 555-2861
Source: The World Scout League Commission
| 2015-02-28 |
1,425,326,437 | 2015-03-02T20:00:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1254]}
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Biomonitoring Is The New Black
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biomonitoring-black-200037911.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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With Apple Inc. 's (NASDAQ: AAPL ) highly anticipated smart watch due out in the coming weeks, the buzz around wearable technology is at an all time high. Smart watches are quickly becoming 2015's must have gadget, so companies are looking for ways to capitalize on the wearables market and no one is doing that better than fitness-based firms. Excitement Grows Around Biomonitoring Apps Apple's smart watch is expected to introduce a variety of features designed to seamlessly connect the wearer to the world around them. However one of the most talked about functions that the watch will provide is biomonitoring. Apple is set to introduce its own line of feature rich apps that will help users track their health and fitness data, but developers have also begun to unveil their own offerings that will track everything from blood sugar to calories burned. Nike A Smartphone Veteran The biomonitoring revolution has created an interesting market for athletic apparel companies as they can now engage with fitness enthusiasts who are likely to jump on board the wearables train. Nike Inc.'s (NYSE: NKE ) Nike+ Fuel smartphone app is a great example of how an apparel company is making the most of a growing demand for fitness tracking. Related Link: Is Bitcoin The Next Internet? Under Armour Says Apps Are Just The Beginning Under Armour (NYSE: UA ) is working to similarly establish a digital relationship with its customers in the coming year as wearables grow in popularity. The company recently spent $710 million to purchase the MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps in order to better connect with its target audience. Under Armour Chief Executive Kevin Plank claims that a presence on customers' smartphones is only the beginning. He says the company is working to develop biomonitoring clothing that will be able to do everything from analyzing a wearer's yoga positions to measuring their heart rate. See more from Benzinga Apple Announces Biggest European Expansion Yet Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot The Mobile Payments Race Is On © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,301,014 | 2015-03-02T12:56:54Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2352, 2443]}
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March market madness?; Lumber Liquidators' shellacking; Warren Buffett successor hints
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/march-market-madness---lumber-liquidators--shellacking--warren-buffett-successor-hints-125655763.html
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Yahoo Finance
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http://finance.yahoo.com/
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Stocks (^GSPC) were mixed in early trading after some disappointing economic data. U.S. consumer spendingfellfor a second consecutive month in January, falling 0.2% after declining 0.3% in December. Personal Income rose 0.3%. That was less than the 0.4% increase economists were expecting.
Among the stocks the Yahoo Finance team will be watching for you today: Lumber Liquidators (LL). Shares were falling sharply in early trading following a story about the company on CBS's "60 Minutes" last night. The show reported that the retailer's hardwood flooring from China contains levels of cancer-causing formaldehyde that exceeds California safety limits. Lumber Liquidators says its products meet safety standards.
Meantime, shares of NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) are soaring in early trading. The Dutch chipmaker is buying rival Freescale Semiconductors (FSL) for nearly $12 billion. The deal will make NXP the world's biggest supplier of microchips in the auto industry. Freescale Semiconductor shares are also higher on the news.
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In more M&A news, we're watching Endo International (ENDP). The healthcare firm based in Dublin is selling its men's and prostate health business to Boston Scientific (BSX) for $1.65 billion.
Sticking in the health field, shares of Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) are gaining. J&J is selling its Cordis heart device unit to Cardinal Health (CAH) for just shy of $2 billion dollars.
And we're following shares of Costco (COST). The biggest warehouse retailer has a new credit card agreement with Citigroup (C) and Visa (V). Costco and American Express (AXP) are ending their long-standing deal next April.
And we're watching Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A). It's in the spotlight after Warren Buffett said in his annual shareholder letter this weekend that future growth is unlikely to match the gains of the past, due to the company's size. He also mentions plans for a potential successor but didn't name who will take the reins once the 84-year-old steps down.
We have another company that's making a big announcement. Pharmaceutical company Actavis (ACT) is readying for a more than $20 billion dollar bond sale. This deal is set to be the second biggest in corporate bond history, just behind Verizon's (VZ) $49 billion dollar sale in 2013.
In other investing news, Bitcoin Investment Trust, or BIT, is reportedly slated to become the first publicly traded Bitcoin fund. TheWall Street Journalreports BIT has been racing a fund offered by the Winklevoss twins to launch publicly.
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,317,880 | 2015-03-02T17:38:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [796]}
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Bitcoin Makes Its Way To A Major Exchange
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-makes-way-major-exchange-173800276.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Investors looking for a way to invest in bitcoin without setting up an online wallet or defer to a small exchange will soon be able to do so as bitcoin makes its way to the New York Stock Exchange. Tera Group , the company behind the bitcoin derivatives platform TeraExchange, has signed a letter of intent with MGT Capital Investments Inc. (NYSE: MGT ) that will merge the two companies. The agreement, expected to be finalized on March 16, will make TeraExchange the first bitcoin-based company to be publicly traded on the NYSE. Other bitcoin businesses have gone it alone trading OTC or on smaller exchanges like the Nasdaq Capital Market Composite or the Toronto Stock Exchange, but this merger agreement will make Tera Group the only derivatives exchange to list on the NYSE. Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Need To Know TeraExchange CEO Christian Martin said the merger will prove to be a perfect match as both companies are bringing something unique to the table. TeraExchange has long been looking for ways to enter capital markets, while MGT has been interested in finding inroads to the bitcoin market. Martin said the decision to merge with MGT is expected to give both TeraExchange and bitcoin itself a wider audience, further pushing the cryptocurrency into the public eye. Investors are hoping that the deal will give TeraExchange the financial boost it needs to continue growing its service; the company is expected to roll out new features including more advanced marketplace statistics once the merge is complete. See more from Benzinga Broadband Providers Say Government Intervention Is Not The Answer In Net Neutrality Greece Backs Out Of The Spotlight While Anti-Euro Sentiment Remains The State Of The Washington D.C. Green Rush © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,333,608 | 2015-03-02T22:00:08Z |
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A Florida couple recorded their vows into the Bitcoin blockchain in the first 'Bitmarriage'
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/florida-couple-recorded-vows-bitcoin-220008199.html
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Business Insider
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http://www.businessinsider.com/
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(Consider This!) David Mondrus “A diamond is forever, a marriage is forever, but when was the last time anyone looked at their wedding vows?”
Entrepreneur David Mondrus posed that questionto the New York Timesin explaining why he and his wife, Joyce Bayo, have added their wedding vows to the Bitcoin blockchain — the secure public ledger where all bitcoin transactions are recorded.
The couple met in the Philippines. Bayo "stole his heart when she fed him pineapple on a boat," according to the press release the couple put out toexplain their blockchain vows.
The couple recorded their vows using a bitcoin ATM at Disney World last fall during the the Kingdom Bitcoin Conference. According to the release:
Blockchain marriages are ideal for couples who want to record their commitment to each other in a secure and permanent place, but whose relationship may not fit the current governmental system, or any governmental system at all. Some examples might be gay couples or polyamorous groups whose idea of marriage may not so easily conform to the current rules set by governments. Officiating this first Bitmarriage will be Jeffrey Tucker; author/publisher, and the founder of Liberty.me.
Media was invited to the wedding in the press release.
Business Insider is bummed to have missed it.
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| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,304,800 | 2015-03-02T14:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [111, 362, 872, 1521, 1725]}
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{"Bitcoin": [30]}
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Coin Outlet Acquires LibertyX Bitcoin ATM Network
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coin-outlet-acquires-libertyx-bitcoin-140000890.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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BURLINGTON, NC--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2015) - Coin Outlet Inc is taking another step towards being the biggest Bitcoin ATM network by acquiring LibertyX's (formerly Liberty Teller's) ATM network. The four LibertyX machines will be rebranded as Coin Outlet ATMs but will still remain in their existing locations.
LibertyX gained fame for launching the very first Bitcoin ATM in the United States at Boston's South Station, only a year ago. LibertyX Co-Founder Chris Yim said the decision to sell the ATM arm of their company to Coin Outlet was "a natural evolution of their business and allows them to scale quickly and focus on adding partners and services to their existing 2,500 cash-to-bitcoin store locations."
Coin Outlet is also pleased to announce a newly developed backend network ecosystem that the Lamassu machines hook into. This system will allow any existing Bitcoin ATM machine or existing traditional ATM machine to exist on the Coin Outlet platform, regardless of the hardware platform of that machine.
With this development, Coin Outlet will have the capital-raising ability to acquire existing viable ATM markets with proven revenue streams, and grow rapidly.
Eric Grill, Coin Outlet's CEO, explains, "Integrating other hardware solutions into our backend network is part of our expansion strategy as it opens the door for more acquisitions and further scaling of the Coin Outlet network."
Coin Outlet, INC:Coin Outlet, INC. is a rapidly growing startup that manufactures and operates AML/KYC-compliant Bitcoin ATMs with two-way transaction functionality. It provides a convenient means for the general public to safely buy and sell bitcoins with cash. Coin Outlet is proudly supported by its lead investor Bitcoin Shop, Inc. (OTCQB:BTCS) which is building a universal digital currency platform under the BTCS ("Blockchain Technology Consumer Solutions") brand.
More information about Coin Outlet can be found atwww.coinoutletatm.comand investor information is atangel.co/coinoutlet-2
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,311,038 | 2015-03-02T15:43:58Z |
{"Bitcoin": [37, 53, 134, 467, 840, 1005, 1137, 1327, 1552, 1625, 1915, 2016]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin fund for the public?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-bitcoin-fund-for-the-public-154358687.html
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Yahoo Finance
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http://finance.yahoo.com/
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Now everyone can have a slice of the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin Investment Trust , or BIT, is slated to become the first publicly traded Bitcoin fund. The Wall Street Journal reports BIT has been racing a fund offered by the Winklevoss twins to be the first to launch publicly. Currently BIT is only available to accredited investors with incomes greater than $200,000 per year or assets above $1 million. Will opening the trust to the public give greater legitimacy to Bitcoin? Not quite, says Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Michael Santoli . “The way they're winning the race to the public markets is by taking a shortcut and doing it on the Over-The-Counter market,” he notes. “It’s not going through a full SEC review for a regular exchange, which the Winklevoss fund is doing. I don’t really think they've magically gotten legitimacy for Bitcoin as an asset class, but I do think it shows you this is an area that’s maturing.” Get the Latest Market Data and News with the Yahoo Finance App The value of Bitcoin has plummeted over the past year, from over $800 per coin in 2014 to under $300 today. Santoli points out that the uses for Bitcoin are not limited to just being a store of value. “The optimists will say, and I’ve often wondered about this, it can be a really good payment protocol without necessarily having each Bitcoin worth all that much,” he says. “It’s not clear to me they have to operate in tandem like that.” Total market capitalization for cryptocurrencies is over $4 billion, according to coinmarketcap.com . Santoli notes that Bitcoin is not a particularly large asset class. “Remember the number of Bitcoin is going to be capped at some point down the road,” he says. “It’s not as if it can accommodate the world deciding that this is a great place to store some money, or replace gold for example, unless the price goes up a whole lot.” Santoli adds that the trust funds won’t smooth out Bitcoin's volatile pricing immediately. “They'd have to get a lot bigger relative to the size of the Bitcoin market, and that's not what you want to see as far as I'm concerned. I don't think you want it to be a speculative instrument.”
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,311,038 | 2015-03-02T15:43:58Z |
{"Bitcoin": [37, 53, 134, 467, 840, 1005, 1137, 1327, 1552, 1625, 1915, 2016]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin fund for the public?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-bitcoin-fund-for-the-public-154358687.html
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Yahoo Finance
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http://finance.yahoo.com/
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Now everyone can have a slice of the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin Investment Trust , or BIT, is slated to become the first publicly traded Bitcoin fund. The Wall Street Journal reports BIT has been racing a fund offered by the Winklevoss twins to be the first to launch publicly. Currently BIT is only available to accredited investors with incomes greater than $200,000 per year or assets above $1 million. Will opening the trust to the public give greater legitimacy to Bitcoin? Not quite, says Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Michael Santoli . “The way they're winning the race to the public markets is by taking a shortcut and doing it on the Over-The-Counter market,” he notes. “It’s not going through a full SEC review for a regular exchange, which the Winklevoss fund is doing. I don’t really think they've magically gotten legitimacy for Bitcoin as an asset class, but I do think it shows you this is an area that’s maturing.” Get the Latest Market Data and News with the Yahoo Finance App The value of Bitcoin has plummeted over the past year, from over $800 per coin in 2014 to under $300 today. Santoli points out that the uses for Bitcoin are not limited to just being a store of value. “The optimists will say, and I’ve often wondered about this, it can be a really good payment protocol without necessarily having each Bitcoin worth all that much,” he says. “It’s not clear to me they have to operate in tandem like that.” Total market capitalization for cryptocurrencies is over $4 billion, according to coinmarketcap.com . Santoli notes that Bitcoin is not a particularly large asset class. “Remember the number of Bitcoin is going to be capped at some point down the road,” he says. “It’s not as if it can accommodate the world deciding that this is a great place to store some money, or replace gold for example, unless the price goes up a whole lot.” Santoli adds that the trust funds won’t smooth out Bitcoin's volatile pricing immediately. “They'd have to get a lot bigger relative to the size of the Bitcoin market, and that's not what you want to see as far as I'm concerned. I don't think you want it to be a speculative instrument.”
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,311,038 | 2015-03-02T15:43:58Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin fund for the public?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/a-bitcoin-fund-for-the-public-154358687.html
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Yahoo Finance
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http://finance.yahoo.com/
|
Now everyone can have a slice of the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin Investment Trust , or BIT, is slated to become the first publicly traded Bitcoin fund. The Wall Street Journal reports BIT has been racing a fund offered by the Winklevoss twins to be the first to launch publicly. Currently BIT is only available to accredited investors with incomes greater than $200,000 per year or assets above $1 million. Will opening the trust to the public give greater legitimacy to Bitcoin? Not quite, says Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Michael Santoli . “The way they're winning the race to the public markets is by taking a shortcut and doing it on the Over-The-Counter market,” he notes. “It’s not going through a full SEC review for a regular exchange, which the Winklevoss fund is doing. I don’t really think they've magically gotten legitimacy for Bitcoin as an asset class, but I do think it shows you this is an area that’s maturing.” Get the Latest Market Data and News with the Yahoo Finance App The value of Bitcoin has plummeted over the past year, from over $800 per coin in 2014 to under $300 today. Santoli points out that the uses for Bitcoin are not limited to just being a store of value. “The optimists will say, and I’ve often wondered about this, it can be a really good payment protocol without necessarily having each Bitcoin worth all that much,” he says. “It’s not clear to me they have to operate in tandem like that.” Total market capitalization for cryptocurrencies is over $4 billion, according to coinmarketcap.com . Santoli notes that Bitcoin is not a particularly large asset class. “Remember the number of Bitcoin is going to be capped at some point down the road,” he says. “It’s not as if it can accommodate the world deciding that this is a great place to store some money, or replace gold for example, unless the price goes up a whole lot.” Santoli adds that the trust funds won’t smooth out Bitcoin's volatile pricing immediately. “They'd have to get a lot bigger relative to the size of the Bitcoin market, and that's not what you want to see as far as I'm concerned. I don't think you want it to be a speculative instrument.”
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,326,437 | 2015-03-02T20:00:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1246]}
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Biomonitoring Is The New Black
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biomonitoring-black-200037911.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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WithApple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) highly anticipated smart watch due out in the coming weeks, the buzz around wearable technology is at an all time high.
Smart watches are quickly becoming 2015's must have gadget, so companies are looking for ways to capitalize on the wearables market and no one is doing that better than fitness-based firms.
Excitement Grows Around Biomonitoring Apps
Apple's smart watch is expected to introduce a variety of features designed to seamlessly connect the wearer to the world around them. However one of the most talked about functions that the watch will provide is biomonitoring.
Apple is set to introduce its own line of feature rich apps that will help users track their health and fitness data, but developers have also begun to unveil their own offerings that will track everything from blood sugar to calories burned.
Nike A Smartphone Veteran
The biomonitoring revolution has created an interesting market for athletic apparel companies as they can now engage with fitness enthusiasts who are likely to jump on board the wearables train.
Nike Inc.'s(NYSE:NKE) Nike+ Fuel smartphone app is a great example of how an apparel company is making the most of a growing demand for fitness tracking.
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Under Armour Says Apps Are Just The Beginning
Under Armour(NYSE:UA) is working to similarly establish a digital relationship with its customers in the coming year as wearables grow in popularity.
The company recently spent$710 millionto purchase the MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps in order to better connect with its target audience.
Under Armour Chief Executive Kevin Plank claims that a presence on customers' smartphones is only the beginning.
He says the company is working to develop biomonitoring clothing that will be able to do everything from analyzing a wearer's yoga positions to measuring their heart rate.
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| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,307,124 | 2015-03-02T14:38:44Z |
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StrategaBiz Announces Execution of Conditional Agreement to Purchase CryptoCorum, the Originator of the Cryptocurrency "LXCcoin"
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/strategabiz-announces-execution-conditional-agreement-143844998.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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LEHI, UT--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2015) - On the 27 of February, 2015, StrategaBiz Inc. (OTCQB:SGBZ) entered into a Share Exchange and Purchase Agreement ("Agreement") with the shareholders of CryptoCorum Ltd to acquire all of the capital shares of that company.
The CryptoCorum Ltd. Group, which consists of CryptoCorum Ltd. (Malta holding company) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Prostaker (Malta limited company) and LXCcoin (United Kingdom limited company), is the developer and promulgator of the crypto coin LXCCoin (ticker:ticker::XWBC), a virtual wallet solution, and a number of associated strategic crypto currency technology platforms. The closing of the Agreement is conditioned upon the satisfactory completion by StrategaBiz of its due diligence, regulatory and board of director approval and the completion by StrategaBiz of its "Super 8k" which will be filed in connection with the closing of the transaction. The estimated purchase price of approximately USD $40 million will be paid by the issuance of 10,500,000 StrategaBiz common shares; which shares will be subject to a 12 month lock-up agreement following the closing.
CEO of StrategaBiz, Mr. Brian Palm Svaneeng Mertz,commented:"Spending the last 5 months researching the Bitcoin and the virtual coin industry, I think that we have succeeded in finding and making an agreement that can turn StrategaBiz into a growth company and to establish new disruptive business areas. Crypto currencies might be the most promising investment opportunity of our age and it is my belief that the crypto coin industry has potential to change several other industries. It is our vision that StrategaBiz with the agreement made today will become a major player in the crypto coin industry."
CEO of the CryptoCorum Ltd. Group, Mr. Henrik Ellefsen, commented:"We're excited to be able to take this necessary step forward with one more serious level for crypto currencies, of becoming a listed entity. We see the digital currency technology as a core for the future of money transactions. We plan to build trust, full transparency, and develop the most solid cryptocurrency technology in the world. We expect to join forces with many similar operations in the future, either together or side-by-side; creating the framework for a new generation of borderless money on a worldwide scale. A listed entity with broad support will make that possible."
About StrategaBiz Inc.StrategaBiz (www.strategabiz.com) is a Delaware smaller reporting public company that has most recently focused on finding and vetting opportunities that will preserve and increase its present value.
About CryptoCorum Ltd. GroupThe LXCCoin (www.lxccoin.com) has a different business model from any other available crypto coin, by digitalizing existing funds instead of creating empty digital currency units. Every circulated LXCCoin has an asset value and a yield mechanism behind it. All cash going into the LXCCoin base asset value is being used for person to person (P2P) lending, earning interest and thereby increasing the value of the coin. The yearly interest is expected to be up to 12%. All issued LXCCoins will be held in personal wallets developed by CryptoCorum on a wallet platform.
The company runs a network of transaction nodes to support speed and transact ability of the coin. There is no "mining" which often incurs vast expenses in most known crypto currencies, but a "Proof of Stake" staking system encouraging users to participate in the transaction network with any normal computer. Costing a fraction of the transaction paradigm of mining-based coins, this makes the coin economic and eco-friendly.
To encourage the use of LXCCoins, the company is constructing its own coin ecosystem alone and with its partners, comprising P2P lending, mobile banking, money transfers and online payments and other proprietary solutions within gaming/entertainment industries that will ensure longevity and viability of the coin.
Containing around 80% Bitcoin code, the coin can be used for all digital currency purposes like all other crypto currencies; only with a much higher degree of stability as the coin price is supported by its underlying fiat value and the controlled growth in that asset value.
The LXCCoin can be traded on the Swypto Exchange (www.swypto.exchange) owned by CryptoCorum and which is built on the software formerly powering the CoinNext crypto coin exchange. The coin is also expected to become listed on other crypto currency exchanges, and will encourage and support third-party trading facilitation.
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Forward-Looking StatementsStatements about the expected timing, and all other statements in this press release, other than historical facts, constitute forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. A number of the matters discussed herein that are not historical or current facts deal with potential future circumstances and developments which may or may not materialize. This press release speaks only as of its date, and except as required by law, we disclaim any duty to update the information herein.
| 2015-03-02 |
1,425,402,000 | 2015-03-03T17:00:00Z |
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BitTorrent officially launches Sync 2.0 with $40 pro tier
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bittorrent-officially-launches-sync-2-170000782.html
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Gigaom
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http://gigaom.com/
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BitTorrent officially launched Sync 2.0 Tuesday , taking the next step toward turning the P2P-based file backup and synchronization tool into a real business. Sync 2.0 comes with a pro tier that offers users more fine-grained access control for folders and other advanced features for $39.99 a year. Users can test the pro features for a month for free, or still use basic Sync functionality without the need to pay anything. BitTorrent first announced and previewed the Pro tier of Sync last November. Related research and analysis from Gigaom Research: Subscriber content. Sign up for a free trial . Bitcoin: why digital currency is the future financial system How work media tools are shaping business in 2015 What to know when planning an OpenStack deployment More From paidContent.org BitTorrent officially launches Sync 2.0 with $40 pro tier
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,348,000 | 2015-03-03T02:00:00Z |
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Bayside Corp. Announces the Launch of Vault 51 in Singapore
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-launch-vault-020000418.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2015) - Bayside Corp. ( OTC PINK : BYSD ) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin in Singapore. Additionally, Bitcoin is also available for sale to consumers in Singapore through the Vault 51 website. The launch is part of the initial steps in the company's Vault 51 international expansion plan in Asia. Currently, Asia represents 60% of the world population and 20% of the world economy. "The launch in Singapore represents an exponential amount of potential for Vault 51's first stop in Asia. In the long run Asia offers many intriguing possibilities as we continue to see the number of merchant adoption grow in that region." -Gordon Johnson, CEO Bayside Corp. Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft. Official Vault 51 Website Official Facebook Page Official Google Plus Page Official Twitter Page Bayside Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at: http://www.baysidecorp.com Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends. The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,358,860 | 2015-03-03T05:01:00Z |
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Rivetz Showcases Secure E-commerce Transaction on Android at Mobile World Congress
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rivetz-showcases-secure-e-commerce-050100296.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwired - Mar 3, 2015) - Mobile World Congress - Rivetz ( http://rivetz.com/ ) today announced it will be demonstrating at Mobile World Congress the most advanced mobile solution for e-commerce transactions, leveraging the built-in hardware security already shipping on most commercial handsets. Rivetz, in partnership with BitPay , will be demonstrating a simple-to-use, open-source payments technology compatible with any Trustonic -enabled smart device. The solution is compatible with many thousands of Bitcoin merchants, offering consumers peace of mind that their Bitcoin transactions are safe, private and secure. Rivetz's technological solution meets all of the requirements of the recently implemented regulations for European payments using smart devices. The Rivetz solution takes advantage of the Trustonic TEE environment built into millions of smart devices to provide the trusted execution space for storing and processing Bitcoin private keys. The solution also takes full advantage of the Trusted User Interface (TUI) for secure PIN entry and secure display of the users' transaction details. Rivetz uses Intercede's MyTAM™ cloud service to securely load the bitcoin wallet into the TEE to protect the app and the data it accesses from threats that may be present on the handset. The solution will be available in the second quarter of 2015 and is compatible with over 350 million existing Android devices, including Samsung smartphones. A short video of the demonstration can be seen at http://bit.ly/1EanqZk , showing the solution running on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. "Rivetz is delivering state-of-the-art support that will help Bitcoin be a standard, secure capability on every handset," commented Tony Gallippi, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of BitPay. "We look forward to enabling the Rivetz capability as an option for millions of Bitcoin users." "We are pleased to be working with Rivetz to bring state-of-the-art security and ease-of-use to consumers," said Ben Cade, Trustonic's CEO. "The Rivetz team is offering a great model for any app developer to leverage the advanced security that Trustonic TEE provides." Story continues Intercede CEO Richard Parris added: "Apps used for executing Bitcoin transactions are an attractive target for hackers, who are developing increasingly advanced methods to deploy their malware onto Android handsets. By ensuring the activities of apps are kept separate and secure from the main OS, end users can be assured their Bitcoin transactions are protected." Rivetz provides a software developer toolkit to enable any cryptocurrency or payment app to take advantage of Rivetz's capabilities. To sign up as a developer, visit developer.rivetz.com for more information and access to the tools. Demos will be held daily at the Samsung partner booth Hall 8.1, Trustonic booth Hall 7, Stand 7G81 and at the Intercede booth Hall 7 Stand 7B81. To schedule a personal demo please contact [email protected] About Rivetz Rivetz Corp. is focused on solving problems associated with consumers' relationships with financial and other online services. Rivetz provides a safer and easier-to-use model for all users to protect their digital assets and online transactions using hardware-based device identity. The device plays a critical role in automating security and enabling the controls that users need to benefit from modern services. Rivetz leverages state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools to develop a modern model for users and their devices to interact with services on the Internet. For more information, visit www.Rivetz.com . About Trustonic Trustonic integrates hardware-level security and trust directly into the devices through which we access today's connected world. Trustonic simplifies user experiences in everything from mobile shopping and Internet banking to entertainment to collaborating in the workplace. Trustonic technology is embedded in over 400m smart connected devices, and partners with market leaders such as Samsung , Qualcomm , Symantec, Gemalto and Good Technology . To learn more about Trustonic and how it's making your connected world a better place visit us at www.trustonic.com About Bitpay BitPay is the global leader in Bitcoin payment processing with offices in North America, Europe, and South America. The company has raised over $32 million from top investors including Index Ventures, Founders Fund, and Sir Richard Branson. bitpay.com Contact: [email protected] About Intercede: Intercede is a software and service company specialising in identity, credential management and secure mobility. Its solutions create a foundation of trust between connected people, devices and apps and combine expertise with innovation to provide world-class cybersecurity. Intercede has been delivering solutions to high profile customers, from the US and UK governments to some of the world's largest corporations, telecommunications providers and information technology firms, for over 20 years. In 2015 Intercede launched MyTAM; enabling trusted applications to be loaded into a mobile device's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), providing hardware-level security for Android apps. The cloud-based service provides a cost-effective and convenient way for developers and corporations to protect their apps and users' sensitive data. For more information visit: www.intercede.com SEO: Bitcoin, Trustonic Tee, Trusted Execution, Wallet, E-commerce, Trusted User Interface, mobile security All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,348,000 | 2015-03-03T02:00:00Z |
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Bayside Corp. Announces the Launch of Vault 51 in Singapore
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-launch-vault-020000418.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2015) - Bayside Corp. (OTC PINK:BYSD) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin in Singapore. Additionally, Bitcoin is also available for sale to consumers in Singapore through the Vault 51 website. The launch is part of the initial steps in the company's Vault 51 international expansion plan in Asia.
Currently, Asia represents 60% of the world population and 20% of the world economy."The launch in Singapore represents an exponential amount of potential for Vault 51's first stop in Asia. In the long run Asia offers many intriguing possibilities as we continue to see the number of merchant adoption grow in that region."-Gordon Johnson, CEO Bayside Corp.
Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft.
• Official Vault 51 Website
• Official Facebook Page
• Official Google Plus Page
• Official Twitter Page
BaysideBayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at:http://www.baysidecorp.com
Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends.
The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,358,860 | 2015-03-03T05:01:00Z |
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Rivetz Showcases Secure E-commerce Transaction on Android at Mobile World Congress
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rivetz-showcases-secure-e-commerce-050100296.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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BARCELONA, SPAIN--(Marketwired - Mar 3, 2015) - Mobile World Congress - Rivetz ( http://rivetz.com/ ) today announced it will be demonstrating at Mobile World Congress the most advanced mobile solution for e-commerce transactions, leveraging the built-in hardware security already shipping on most commercial handsets. Rivetz, in partnership with BitPay , will be demonstrating a simple-to-use, open-source payments technology compatible with any Trustonic -enabled smart device. The solution is compatible with many thousands of Bitcoin merchants, offering consumers peace of mind that their Bitcoin transactions are safe, private and secure. Rivetz's technological solution meets all of the requirements of the recently implemented regulations for European payments using smart devices. The Rivetz solution takes advantage of the Trustonic TEE environment built into millions of smart devices to provide the trusted execution space for storing and processing Bitcoin private keys. The solution also takes full advantage of the Trusted User Interface (TUI) for secure PIN entry and secure display of the users' transaction details. Rivetz uses Intercede's MyTAM™ cloud service to securely load the bitcoin wallet into the TEE to protect the app and the data it accesses from threats that may be present on the handset. The solution will be available in the second quarter of 2015 and is compatible with over 350 million existing Android devices, including Samsung smartphones. A short video of the demonstration can be seen at http://bit.ly/1EanqZk , showing the solution running on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. "Rivetz is delivering state-of-the-art support that will help Bitcoin be a standard, secure capability on every handset," commented Tony Gallippi, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of BitPay. "We look forward to enabling the Rivetz capability as an option for millions of Bitcoin users." "We are pleased to be working with Rivetz to bring state-of-the-art security and ease-of-use to consumers," said Ben Cade, Trustonic's CEO. "The Rivetz team is offering a great model for any app developer to leverage the advanced security that Trustonic TEE provides." Story continues Intercede CEO Richard Parris added: "Apps used for executing Bitcoin transactions are an attractive target for hackers, who are developing increasingly advanced methods to deploy their malware onto Android handsets. By ensuring the activities of apps are kept separate and secure from the main OS, end users can be assured their Bitcoin transactions are protected." Rivetz provides a software developer toolkit to enable any cryptocurrency or payment app to take advantage of Rivetz's capabilities. To sign up as a developer, visit developer.rivetz.com for more information and access to the tools. Demos will be held daily at the Samsung partner booth Hall 8.1, Trustonic booth Hall 7, Stand 7G81 and at the Intercede booth Hall 7 Stand 7B81. To schedule a personal demo please contact [email protected] About Rivetz Rivetz Corp. is focused on solving problems associated with consumers' relationships with financial and other online services. Rivetz provides a safer and easier-to-use model for all users to protect their digital assets and online transactions using hardware-based device identity. The device plays a critical role in automating security and enabling the controls that users need to benefit from modern services. Rivetz leverages state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools to develop a modern model for users and their devices to interact with services on the Internet. For more information, visit www.Rivetz.com . About Trustonic Trustonic integrates hardware-level security and trust directly into the devices through which we access today's connected world. Trustonic simplifies user experiences in everything from mobile shopping and Internet banking to entertainment to collaborating in the workplace. Trustonic technology is embedded in over 400m smart connected devices, and partners with market leaders such as Samsung , Qualcomm , Symantec, Gemalto and Good Technology . To learn more about Trustonic and how it's making your connected world a better place visit us at www.trustonic.com About Bitpay BitPay is the global leader in Bitcoin payment processing with offices in North America, Europe, and South America. The company has raised over $32 million from top investors including Index Ventures, Founders Fund, and Sir Richard Branson. bitpay.com Contact: [email protected] About Intercede: Intercede is a software and service company specialising in identity, credential management and secure mobility. Its solutions create a foundation of trust between connected people, devices and apps and combine expertise with innovation to provide world-class cybersecurity. Intercede has been delivering solutions to high profile customers, from the US and UK governments to some of the world's largest corporations, telecommunications providers and information technology firms, for over 20 years. In 2015 Intercede launched MyTAM; enabling trusted applications to be loaded into a mobile device's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), providing hardware-level security for Android apps. The cloud-based service provides a cost-effective and convenient way for developers and corporations to protect their apps and users' sensitive data. For more information visit: www.intercede.com SEO: Bitcoin, Trustonic Tee, Trusted Execution, Wallet, E-commerce, Trusted User Interface, mobile security All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,395,340 | 2015-03-03T15:09:00Z |
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CTB-Locker virus: How to protect your systems, and what to do if infected
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ctb-locker-virus-protect-systems-150900814.html
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TechRepublic
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http://www.techrepublic.com/#ftag=YHF87e0214
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ctb-lockervirushero.jpg Security is ever evolving -- the moment a threat is borne, security researchers jump in to dissect the malware and derive a signature-based detection rule to pick up and hopefully thwart an infection. This tried-and-true method has existed since the first publicly documented release of antivirus (AV) programs from several competitors in 1987. While most viruses were limited in scope as to payload (or damage), a lot has changed in the last several years -- particularly with the increasing reliance on "always-on" systems for data communications. Malware creators have embraced this always-on theory and exploited it to usher in a form of dynamism to their viruses, allowing them to not only be lightweight and stealthy, but also easier to modify (creating variants to avoid detection) and, in some cases, updatable like regular software to add features-rich payloads for future targeted attacks. What is CTB-Locker? As the CryptoWall (and its previous iteration CryptoLocker ) malware has shown, the bar for exploits and potentially damaging payloads continues to rise. CTB-Locker (PDF) -- the next in a growing trend of data-encrypting ransomware that is currently making the rounds around the web -- is infecting enterprise and consumer stations. The virus, upon infection, scans the computer and encrypts data based on file-types, targeting many types of files used in the enterprise, such as .PDF, .XLS, and .PPT to name a few. Upon encrypting the files, the virus will create a .TXT and .HTML file with instructions on how to obtain the decryption key, which will be available after paying the ransom stated (up to 3BTC). The decryption key will only be valid for up to 96 hours; after that time, the server will delete the decryption key, and the files will remain encrypted. Where does it come from? Its origin is currently unknown. However, perhaps a better question is: Where is it going? CTB-Locker has been in the wild for sometime; infections were contained to particular parts of the world, yet slowly, more and more infections are popping up in France and Spain, which indicate the malware is proliferating worldwide. Story continues How does it infect a computer? Infection has been traced primarily back to spam containing the malware as an attachment in a .ZIP file. When this attachment is opened, it creates a copy of itself in the %Temp% folder. Upon launching, it injects malicious code to the svchost.exe process of a Windows computer which, in turn, creates a scheduled task to the file located in the %Temp% folder to run on startup. A mutex (i.e., a program thread that allows shared resources to run, but not simultaneously) is created to ensure that only one instance of the malware will run at any given time. This injected code in the svchost.exe is the same process that will encrypt the data on the computer based on file-types. Will I know if my computer is infected? As with CryptoWall , there are signs that indicate if CTB-Locker has infected your system's data. When attempting to open certain files, such as .xls or .pdf, the files are launched with the correct program, but data may be garbled or not properly displayed. Additionally, an error message may be accompanied when trying to open infected files. In some instances of CTB-Locker infection where the files have been encrypted, the filename will include a suffix with a randomly generated set of characters; for instance, filename.pdf will be renamed filename.pdf.siudfh. The most common indication will be the appearance of two files at the root of the My Documents directory that contain files that were encrypted by CTB-Locker. The filename is randomly generated, just as in the suffix appended to all encrypted files above. RANDOM_FILENAME.txt RANDOM_FILENAME.html Additionally, a ransom screen will appear just after successfully authenticating that will display a warning indicating that the computer has been compromised by CTB-Locker, and that the countdown of 96 hours has begun in order to pay the ransom and obtain the decryption key to decrypt the data. Following the steps included in the .HTML file, the instructions will require the end-user to install Tor in order to communicate with the virus writer's server and show proof of payment (made in Bitcoin ). Once the payment has been verified, the decryption key will be made available to the end-user to decrypt the encrypted files. Also, the CTB-Locker warning screen allows the end-user to decrypt five files for free to prove the decryption key is valid and upon payment, the end-user will be allowed to regain the use of his/her data. What options are available if a computer is infected with CTB-Locker? Confirm that the infection is CTB-Locker by testing it with any of the encrypted files using the upload mechanism built-in to the Tor URL provided. If the file is not decrypted, another virus may have infected the computer, or the time limit has expired on retrieving the files. In either scenario, please read the following section. If the file is successfully decrypted and you have agreed to pay the ransom, take a few things into consideration (I wrote the following about CryptoWall , but my advice holds true for CTB-Locker as well): "Paying the ransom is an exercise in and of itself. Unfortunately, the ransom amount must be paid in Bitcoin , a digital currency that's used to purchase goods and services, similar to US currency. However, due to its lack of regulation and general lack of acceptance, Bitcoin is a niche market and not as common as US currency. Adding to the difficulty of procurement is that many exchanges that accept US currency for Bitcoins have limited purchases of larger Bitcoin amounts. There are also strengthened company policies that further restrict the accumulation of the necessary amount of Bitcoins to pay off the ransom. Many of these changes have come about as a direct result of the CryptoWall virus, with some exchanges known to cancel transactions and restrict accounts suspected of using their services to pay off the ransom. Though difficult, it's still possible to open an account at an exchange to begin funding the purchase of Bitcoins in order to pay the ransom in the time allotted. If neither time nor technology is on your side, another viable option is seeking out the services of an IT consultant with experience in this matter. They may be able to assist you in the overall recovery process of your data and may even be able to do so without incurring any penalty due to non-payment within the specified time frame." I cannot/will not pay the ransom. Are other options available to recover the data? Deciding whether to pay the ransom is a matter of personal choice that comes down to the intrinsic value of the data lost. While paying for the decryption key may be a simpler (and sometimes the less costlier) option than say, hiring a consultant or assigning IT members to work on data recovery, there may be no choice in the matter for certain regulated entities or for those whose time limit has expired. Fortunately, there are things end-users can do to see if their files are recoverable without paying. Please realize that this is a big IF, and most cases will result with loss of data for non-payment, while those who do pay within the time frame will be able to recover their data through the use of the private key used for decryption. With that disclaimer in place, the most effective method to recover your files is by using a backup. If your files have been backed up regularly, connect your backup drive to a non-infected computer to check your files; if they are on there and not infected, you clean the infected computer of infection, and you'll be able to reconnect the drive to restore your data. If a cloud-based backup exists, depending on the service provider, you may be able to sanitize the computer before restoring your files from the cloud. Some cloud services (e.g., Dropbox) store a local copy of the data on the host; in these cases, most of the cloud services offer file versioning as a form of added protection against file modifications made in error. By using this feature after sanitizing the computer, you should be able to roll back a file change to the date and time prior to the infection. If no unaffected local or cloud-based backups exist, then the only chance at file recovery will lay in the VSS , restore previous file versions , or System Restore . Since much of the CTB-Locker infection is automated and the newest variation as of January 2015 executed commands to delete Shadow Copies of files, there are times when a command can't execute due to a system resource issue or hanging app. In these cases, though rare, recovery may be possible by initiating a system restore to a time and date prior to the infection occurring. Note: This is the exception, not the rule, and each situation should be handled on a case-by-case basis. Also, you might try using ShadowExplorer to attempt to restore a file or two first to test if this method works for you; if it does, remember to clean the computer first to get rid of any infections before trying to restore all your data. If the system is not cleaned, it will only try to encrypt the files again -- and this time, it may succeed in stopping VSS and clearing the cache. Which steps should be taken to protect computers? There are several steps that should be taken at all times, regardless of the infection risk. The following suggestions apply to security best practices for computers and not just to a particular virus or subset of malware. There should be an active AV application installed with the latest virus definition files and real-time scanning of the system at scheduled times and when opening files. Additionally, a malware scanner with active scanning capabilities and updated with the latest definition files should be used and not disabled at all times. Lastly, a personal firewall is included with every modern computer OS; this firewall should be enabled and configured so that only traffic from known applications can be uploaded/downloaded. All other traffic -- especially from unknown origins -- should be halted until authorized by the end-user. With your computer(s) protected, we move on to one of the greatest threats facing security: users. Educating end-users is tantamount to computer-based protections. After all, the end-user may have the ability to disable a firewall because it's "too annoying" or stop an AV scan because "the computer's running too slowly." Moreover, end-users should be trained to be conscious of not clicking unknown links or installing questionable software since many of the malware infections today start out as phishing attempts and later propagate into relayed spam emails that cast a wider net. Next, securing the network, including reigning in user accounts with unnecessary access to data -- both locally and stored on server shares. In the case of CTB-Locker, the degrees to which files become encrypted are limited to the access rights that the logged on end-user has associated to his/her user account. In corporate environments where users are almost always using standard accounts with limited rights, only the files to which they have full-access rights to -- namely, their profile folder -- will be affected by file encryption; however, for those end-users whose accounts have administrative rights to a system, all files can be potentially encrypted. Security administrators would be well served by performing regular audits of users' and group's rights on the network, as well as, on local computers. Best practices based on the principle of least privilege are a good foundation to build from. Backup or -- in some instances -- lack thereof. A proper backup system with preferably a local and cloud-based backup schedule will go above and beyond to protect your data. Even when the system is compromised, you can count on being able to restore your data, as needed. Other considerations for protection include safe internet practices . Don't visit questionable websites, never click links found within emails, and certainly never provide anyone any form of personally identifiable information in chat rooms, forums, discussion boards, or social media sites! Lastly, consider enabling software restriction policies if you're a system administrator on an enterprise network or using a freely available application such as CryptoPrevent to block many of the avenues to which CTB-Locker uses to gain a foothold on your computer. The bottom line Security is not IT. Security is not an organizational or operations bullet point. Security is everyone, everywhere that is actively engaged in using technology to communicate, send/receive data or otherwise for personal and/or professional use. Security is everyone's responsibility. And while that might not be much to curb malwares existence, it will go a long way toward ensuring that malware infections don't lead to data loss and corruption or being spied on and having sensitive information leaked . Also read CryptoWall: What it is and how to protect your systems 10 best antimalware products of 2014, according to AV-TEST Researchers take a bit out of malware 16 million mobile devices hit by malware in 2014: Alcatel-Lucent (ZDNet) 'Skeleton Key' malware unlocks corporate networks (ZDNet) Security and Privacy: New Challenges (ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature) Penetration Testing and Scanning Policy (Tech Pro Research) Disclaimer: TechRepublic, ZDNet, and Tech Pro Research are CBS Interactive properties.
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,395,340 | 2015-03-03T15:09:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [4286, 5340, 5508, 5659, 5701, 5829, 6176]}
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CTB-Locker virus: How to protect your systems, and what to do if infected
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ctb-locker-virus-protect-systems-150900814.html
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TechRepublic
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http://www.techrepublic.com/#ftag=YHF87e0214
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ctb-lockervirushero.jpg Security is ever evolving -- the moment a threat is borne, security researchers jump in to dissect the malware and derive a signature-based detection rule to pick up and hopefully thwart an infection. This tried-and-true method has existed since the first publicly documented release of antivirus (AV) programs from several competitors in 1987. While most viruses were limited in scope as to payload (or damage), a lot has changed in the last several years -- particularly with the increasing reliance on "always-on" systems for data communications. Malware creators have embraced this always-on theory and exploited it to usher in a form of dynamism to their viruses, allowing them to not only be lightweight and stealthy, but also easier to modify (creating variants to avoid detection) and, in some cases, updatable like regular software to add features-rich payloads for future targeted attacks. What is CTB-Locker? As the CryptoWall (and its previous iteration CryptoLocker ) malware has shown, the bar for exploits and potentially damaging payloads continues to rise. CTB-Locker (PDF) -- the next in a growing trend of data-encrypting ransomware that is currently making the rounds around the web -- is infecting enterprise and consumer stations. The virus, upon infection, scans the computer and encrypts data based on file-types, targeting many types of files used in the enterprise, such as .PDF, .XLS, and .PPT to name a few. Upon encrypting the files, the virus will create a .TXT and .HTML file with instructions on how to obtain the decryption key, which will be available after paying the ransom stated (up to 3BTC). The decryption key will only be valid for up to 96 hours; after that time, the server will delete the decryption key, and the files will remain encrypted. Where does it come from? Its origin is currently unknown. However, perhaps a better question is: Where is it going? CTB-Locker has been in the wild for sometime; infections were contained to particular parts of the world, yet slowly, more and more infections are popping up in France and Spain, which indicate the malware is proliferating worldwide. Story continues How does it infect a computer? Infection has been traced primarily back to spam containing the malware as an attachment in a .ZIP file. When this attachment is opened, it creates a copy of itself in the %Temp% folder. Upon launching, it injects malicious code to the svchost.exe process of a Windows computer which, in turn, creates a scheduled task to the file located in the %Temp% folder to run on startup. A mutex (i.e., a program thread that allows shared resources to run, but not simultaneously) is created to ensure that only one instance of the malware will run at any given time. This injected code in the svchost.exe is the same process that will encrypt the data on the computer based on file-types. Will I know if my computer is infected? As with CryptoWall , there are signs that indicate if CTB-Locker has infected your system's data. When attempting to open certain files, such as .xls or .pdf, the files are launched with the correct program, but data may be garbled or not properly displayed. Additionally, an error message may be accompanied when trying to open infected files. In some instances of CTB-Locker infection where the files have been encrypted, the filename will include a suffix with a randomly generated set of characters; for instance, filename.pdf will be renamed filename.pdf.siudfh. The most common indication will be the appearance of two files at the root of the My Documents directory that contain files that were encrypted by CTB-Locker. The filename is randomly generated, just as in the suffix appended to all encrypted files above. RANDOM_FILENAME.txt RANDOM_FILENAME.html Additionally, a ransom screen will appear just after successfully authenticating that will display a warning indicating that the computer has been compromised by CTB-Locker, and that the countdown of 96 hours has begun in order to pay the ransom and obtain the decryption key to decrypt the data. Following the steps included in the .HTML file, the instructions will require the end-user to install Tor in order to communicate with the virus writer's server and show proof of payment (made in Bitcoin ). Once the payment has been verified, the decryption key will be made available to the end-user to decrypt the encrypted files. Also, the CTB-Locker warning screen allows the end-user to decrypt five files for free to prove the decryption key is valid and upon payment, the end-user will be allowed to regain the use of his/her data. What options are available if a computer is infected with CTB-Locker? Confirm that the infection is CTB-Locker by testing it with any of the encrypted files using the upload mechanism built-in to the Tor URL provided. If the file is not decrypted, another virus may have infected the computer, or the time limit has expired on retrieving the files. In either scenario, please read the following section. If the file is successfully decrypted and you have agreed to pay the ransom, take a few things into consideration (I wrote the following about CryptoWall , but my advice holds true for CTB-Locker as well): "Paying the ransom is an exercise in and of itself. Unfortunately, the ransom amount must be paid in Bitcoin , a digital currency that's used to purchase goods and services, similar to US currency. However, due to its lack of regulation and general lack of acceptance, Bitcoin is a niche market and not as common as US currency. Adding to the difficulty of procurement is that many exchanges that accept US currency for Bitcoins have limited purchases of larger Bitcoin amounts. There are also strengthened company policies that further restrict the accumulation of the necessary amount of Bitcoins to pay off the ransom. Many of these changes have come about as a direct result of the CryptoWall virus, with some exchanges known to cancel transactions and restrict accounts suspected of using their services to pay off the ransom. Though difficult, it's still possible to open an account at an exchange to begin funding the purchase of Bitcoins in order to pay the ransom in the time allotted. If neither time nor technology is on your side, another viable option is seeking out the services of an IT consultant with experience in this matter. They may be able to assist you in the overall recovery process of your data and may even be able to do so without incurring any penalty due to non-payment within the specified time frame." I cannot/will not pay the ransom. Are other options available to recover the data? Deciding whether to pay the ransom is a matter of personal choice that comes down to the intrinsic value of the data lost. While paying for the decryption key may be a simpler (and sometimes the less costlier) option than say, hiring a consultant or assigning IT members to work on data recovery, there may be no choice in the matter for certain regulated entities or for those whose time limit has expired. Fortunately, there are things end-users can do to see if their files are recoverable without paying. Please realize that this is a big IF, and most cases will result with loss of data for non-payment, while those who do pay within the time frame will be able to recover their data through the use of the private key used for decryption. With that disclaimer in place, the most effective method to recover your files is by using a backup. If your files have been backed up regularly, connect your backup drive to a non-infected computer to check your files; if they are on there and not infected, you clean the infected computer of infection, and you'll be able to reconnect the drive to restore your data. If a cloud-based backup exists, depending on the service provider, you may be able to sanitize the computer before restoring your files from the cloud. Some cloud services (e.g., Dropbox) store a local copy of the data on the host; in these cases, most of the cloud services offer file versioning as a form of added protection against file modifications made in error. By using this feature after sanitizing the computer, you should be able to roll back a file change to the date and time prior to the infection. If no unaffected local or cloud-based backups exist, then the only chance at file recovery will lay in the VSS , restore previous file versions , or System Restore . Since much of the CTB-Locker infection is automated and the newest variation as of January 2015 executed commands to delete Shadow Copies of files, there are times when a command can't execute due to a system resource issue or hanging app. In these cases, though rare, recovery may be possible by initiating a system restore to a time and date prior to the infection occurring. Note: This is the exception, not the rule, and each situation should be handled on a case-by-case basis. Also, you might try using ShadowExplorer to attempt to restore a file or two first to test if this method works for you; if it does, remember to clean the computer first to get rid of any infections before trying to restore all your data. If the system is not cleaned, it will only try to encrypt the files again -- and this time, it may succeed in stopping VSS and clearing the cache. Which steps should be taken to protect computers? There are several steps that should be taken at all times, regardless of the infection risk. The following suggestions apply to security best practices for computers and not just to a particular virus or subset of malware. There should be an active AV application installed with the latest virus definition files and real-time scanning of the system at scheduled times and when opening files. Additionally, a malware scanner with active scanning capabilities and updated with the latest definition files should be used and not disabled at all times. Lastly, a personal firewall is included with every modern computer OS; this firewall should be enabled and configured so that only traffic from known applications can be uploaded/downloaded. All other traffic -- especially from unknown origins -- should be halted until authorized by the end-user. With your computer(s) protected, we move on to one of the greatest threats facing security: users. Educating end-users is tantamount to computer-based protections. After all, the end-user may have the ability to disable a firewall because it's "too annoying" or stop an AV scan because "the computer's running too slowly." Moreover, end-users should be trained to be conscious of not clicking unknown links or installing questionable software since many of the malware infections today start out as phishing attempts and later propagate into relayed spam emails that cast a wider net. Next, securing the network, including reigning in user accounts with unnecessary access to data -- both locally and stored on server shares. In the case of CTB-Locker, the degrees to which files become encrypted are limited to the access rights that the logged on end-user has associated to his/her user account. In corporate environments where users are almost always using standard accounts with limited rights, only the files to which they have full-access rights to -- namely, their profile folder -- will be affected by file encryption; however, for those end-users whose accounts have administrative rights to a system, all files can be potentially encrypted. Security administrators would be well served by performing regular audits of users' and group's rights on the network, as well as, on local computers. Best practices based on the principle of least privilege are a good foundation to build from. Backup or -- in some instances -- lack thereof. A proper backup system with preferably a local and cloud-based backup schedule will go above and beyond to protect your data. Even when the system is compromised, you can count on being able to restore your data, as needed. Other considerations for protection include safe internet practices . Don't visit questionable websites, never click links found within emails, and certainly never provide anyone any form of personally identifiable information in chat rooms, forums, discussion boards, or social media sites! Lastly, consider enabling software restriction policies if you're a system administrator on an enterprise network or using a freely available application such as CryptoPrevent to block many of the avenues to which CTB-Locker uses to gain a foothold on your computer. The bottom line Security is not IT. Security is not an organizational or operations bullet point. Security is everyone, everywhere that is actively engaged in using technology to communicate, send/receive data or otherwise for personal and/or professional use. Security is everyone's responsibility. And while that might not be much to curb malwares existence, it will go a long way toward ensuring that malware infections don't lead to data loss and corruption or being spied on and having sensitive information leaked . Also read CryptoWall: What it is and how to protect your systems 10 best antimalware products of 2014, according to AV-TEST Researchers take a bit out of malware 16 million mobile devices hit by malware in 2014: Alcatel-Lucent (ZDNet) 'Skeleton Key' malware unlocks corporate networks (ZDNet) Security and Privacy: New Challenges (ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature) Penetration Testing and Scanning Policy (Tech Pro Research) Disclaimer: TechRepublic, ZDNet, and Tech Pro Research are CBS Interactive properties.
| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,402,000 | 2015-03-03T17:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [598]}
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{}
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BitTorrent officially launches Sync 2.0 with $40 pro tier
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bittorrent-officially-launches-sync-2-170000782.html
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Gigaom
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http://gigaom.com/
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BitTorrent officiallylaunched Sync 2.0 Tuesday, taking the next step toward turning the P2P-based file backup and synchronization tool into a real business. Sync 2.0 comes with a pro tier that offers users more fine-grained access control for folders and other advanced features for $39.99 a year. Users can test the pro features for a month for free, or still use basic Sync functionality without the need to pay anything. BitTorrentfirst announced and previewed the Pro tier of Sync last November.
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| 2015-03-03 |
1,425,482,749 | 2015-03-04T15:25:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [423, 1188]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin's golden moment: BIT gets FINRA approval
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoins-golden-moment-bit-gets-152549750.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Online wallet and exchange services such as Coinbase have made it incredibly easy for the everyday investor and user of bitcoin to buy the currency. But what if you want to buy and hold bitcoin as an investment? Or, what if you want to diversify your investment portfolio into this new asset class, but do not have the expertise or resources to securely procure and store bitcoin? One solution to this problem has been the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT), which holds bitcoin in a trust in which investors can then buy shares. The BIT has been a private vehicle open to accredited investors since 2013, but that is about to change. On March 1, 2015, Grayscale Investments (the sponsor of the BIT) announced that it has received regulatory approval from FINRA for the fund to trade publicly on an electronic platform operated by the OTC Markets Group. This announcement ensures that the BIT will be the first publicly traded bitcoin investment fund and could pave the way for more stability in the price of bitcoin. It is also possible that a publicly traded fund like the BIT could have the same effect on the price of bitcoin as the SPDR Gold ETF had on the spot price of gold. Read More Bitcoin needs better consumer protection When GLD began to trade, the spot price of gold was trading just above $400 per ounce. Prior to launch of the GLD, in order to purchase and store gold, investors needed to call a broker who specialized in buying spot gold and then arrange for storage. This meant opening new accounts and paying for vault space. Alternatively, many investors opted for the simple solution of buying gold coins and storing them in a safe deposit box. However, this method was not very efficient and as a result investing in gold was difficult for the average investor. Once investors had an ETF option, the diversification into gold began in earnest. Propelled by ease of investment and a well-timed financial crisis, the price of gold more than quadrupled to over $1900 in 2011. Story continues I have previously written about the inverse relationship between the price of bitcoin and merchant acceptance. There has been a flawed assumption that merchant acceptance will push the price of bitcoin ever higher. However, the evidence suggests differently. In fact, it appears that increased merchant acceptance has been a drag on the bitcoin price. The following chart illustrates that as bitcoin transactions increase the price declines. The best explanation for this phenomenon is that as merchants receive bitcoin they immediately convert to fiat currencies. This selling pressure could be a big driver of the downward slope in price despite corporations like Dell and Microsoft accepting the digital currency. However, the public listing of the BIT could change this relationship. There is really nothing mysterious about financial markets, they simple represent a place where buyer and seller agree on price, but disagree on value. If the seller values fiat currency more than bitcoin (perhaps to pay employee salaries in US Dollars) then they are more likely to accept a lower price. Read More How I'm dodging bitcoin's flaw On the other side of the bitcoin transaction is the buyer which currently consists of long term investors. A falling price suggests that the sellers either outnumber the buyers or are more aggressive in terms of price. Presently there is very little competition between buyers, but an easy on-ramp to investing could change that dynamic. As long term investors enter the space the BIT may provide the needed competition for a scarce resource that will push the price higher. This is exactly what occurred when GLD was launched. Competition for a scarce resource is not a development unique to digital currency - this is the way markets have operated for thousands of years. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-04 |
1,425,482,749 | 2015-03-04T15:25:49Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin's golden moment: BIT gets FINRA approval
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoins-golden-moment-bit-gets-152549750.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
|
Online wallet and exchange services such as Coinbase have made it incredibly easy for the everyday investor and user of bitcoin to buy the currency. But what if you want to buy and hold bitcoin as an investment? Or, what if you want to diversify your investment portfolio into this new asset class, but do not have the expertise or resources to securely procure and store bitcoin?
One solution to this problem has been the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT), which holds bitcoin in a trust in which investors can then buy shares. The BIT has been a private vehicle open to accredited investors since 2013, but that is about to change.
On March 1, 2015, Grayscale Investments (the sponsor of the BIT) announced that it has received regulatory approval from FINRA for the fund to trade publicly on an electronic platform operated by the OTC Markets Group.
This announcement ensures that the BIT will be the first publicly traded bitcoin investment fund and could pave the way for more stability in the price of bitcoin. It is also possible that a publicly traded fund like the BIT could have the same effect on the price of bitcoin as the SPDR Gold ETF had on the spot price of gold.
Read MoreBitcoin needs better consumer protection
When GLD began to trade, the spot price of gold was trading just above $400 per ounce. Prior to launch of the GLD, in order to purchase and store gold, investors needed to call a broker who specialized in buying spot gold and then arrange for storage. This meant opening new accounts and paying for vault space.
Alternatively, many investors opted for the simple solution of buying gold coins and storing them in a safe deposit box. However, this method was not very efficient and as a result investing in gold was difficult for the average investor.
Once investors had an ETF option, the diversification into gold began in earnest. Propelled by ease of investment and a well-timed financial crisis, the price of gold more than quadrupled to over $1900 in 2011.
I have previously written about the inverse relationship between the price of bitcoin and merchant acceptance. There has been a flawed assumption that merchant acceptance will push the price of bitcoin ever higher. However, the evidence suggests differently. In fact, it appears that increased merchant acceptance has been a drag on the bitcoin price. The following chart illustrates that as bitcoin transactions increase the price declines.
The best explanation for this phenomenon is that as merchants receive bitcoin they immediately convert to fiat currencies. This selling pressure could be a big driver of the downward slope in price despite corporations like Dell and Microsoft accepting the digital currency. However, the public listing of the BIT could change this relationship.
There is really nothing mysterious about financial markets, they simple represent a place where buyer and seller agree on price, but disagree on value. If the seller values fiat currency more than bitcoin (perhaps to pay employee salaries in US Dollars) then they are more likely to accept a lower price.
Read MoreHow I'm dodging bitcoin's flaw
On the other side of the bitcoin transaction is the buyer which currently consists of long term investors. A falling price suggests that the sellers either outnumber the buyers or are more aggressive in terms of price.
Presently there is very little competition between buyers, but an easy on-ramp to investing could change that dynamic. As long term investors enter the space the BIT may provide the needed competition for a scarce resource that will push the price higher. This is exactly what occurred when GLD was launched.
Competition for a scarce resource is not a development unique to digital currency - this is the way markets have operated for thousands of years.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-04 |
1,425,482,749 | 2015-03-04T15:25:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [423, 1187]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin's golden moment: BIT gets FINRA approval
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoins-golden-moment-bit-gets-152549750.html
|
CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
|
Online wallet and exchange services such as Coinbase have made it incredibly easy for the everyday investor and user of bitcoin to buy the currency. But what if you want to buy and hold bitcoin as an investment? Or, what if you want to diversify your investment portfolio into this new asset class, but do not have the expertise or resources to securely procure and store bitcoin?
One solution to this problem has been the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT), which holds bitcoin in a trust in which investors can then buy shares. The BIT has been a private vehicle open to accredited investors since 2013, but that is about to change.
On March 1, 2015, Grayscale Investments (the sponsor of the BIT) announced that it has received regulatory approval from FINRA for the fund to trade publicly on an electronic platform operated by the OTC Markets Group.
This announcement ensures that the BIT will be the first publicly traded bitcoin investment fund and could pave the way for more stability in the price of bitcoin. It is also possible that a publicly traded fund like the BIT could have the same effect on the price of bitcoin as the SPDR Gold ETF had on the spot price of gold.
Read MoreBitcoin needs better consumer protection
When GLD began to trade, the spot price of gold was trading just above $400 per ounce. Prior to launch of the GLD, in order to purchase and store gold, investors needed to call a broker who specialized in buying spot gold and then arrange for storage. This meant opening new accounts and paying for vault space.
Alternatively, many investors opted for the simple solution of buying gold coins and storing them in a safe deposit box. However, this method was not very efficient and as a result investing in gold was difficult for the average investor.
Once investors had an ETF option, the diversification into gold began in earnest. Propelled by ease of investment and a well-timed financial crisis, the price of gold more than quadrupled to over $1900 in 2011.
I have previously written about the inverse relationship between the price of bitcoin and merchant acceptance. There has been a flawed assumption that merchant acceptance will push the price of bitcoin ever higher. However, the evidence suggests differently. In fact, it appears that increased merchant acceptance has been a drag on the bitcoin price. The following chart illustrates that as bitcoin transactions increase the price declines.
The best explanation for this phenomenon is that as merchants receive bitcoin they immediately convert to fiat currencies. This selling pressure could be a big driver of the downward slope in price despite corporations like Dell and Microsoft accepting the digital currency. However, the public listing of the BIT could change this relationship.
There is really nothing mysterious about financial markets, they simple represent a place where buyer and seller agree on price, but disagree on value. If the seller values fiat currency more than bitcoin (perhaps to pay employee salaries in US Dollars) then they are more likely to accept a lower price.
Read MoreHow I'm dodging bitcoin's flaw
On the other side of the bitcoin transaction is the buyer which currently consists of long term investors. A falling price suggests that the sellers either outnumber the buyers or are more aggressive in terms of price.
Presently there is very little competition between buyers, but an easy on-ramp to investing could change that dynamic. As long term investors enter the space the BIT may provide the needed competition for a scarce resource that will push the price higher. This is exactly what occurred when GLD was launched.
Competition for a scarce resource is not a development unique to digital currency - this is the way markets have operated for thousands of years.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-04 |
1,425,569,782 | 2015-03-05T15:36:22Z |
{"Bitcoin": [611]}
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Feds auction $13.5M worth of Silk Road bitcoins
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-auction-13-5m-worth-153622407.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The U.S. Marshals began auctioning off about $13.5 million worth of bitcoins Thursday morning. The auction for the 50,000 units of digital currency-part of the civil forfeiture connected to the conviction of Ross Ulbricht for running the Silk Road drug marketplace-began at 8 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. ET. The price of a single bitcoin was about $270 on Thursday morning, according to CoinDesk's bitcoin price index. The reserves were set to be offered in 20 different blocks: There will be 10 blocks of 2,000 bitcoins and 10 blocks of 3,000 bitcoins, according to the U.S. Marshals Office. Read More Bitcoin's golden moment: BIT gets FINRA approval Potential bidders needed to register by Mar. 2, and the winners will be notified on Friday. Ulbricht was found guilty in February of running Silk Road, a website that allowed for a hidden marketplace of drugs and other illegal goods. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-05 |
1,425,569,782 | 2015-03-05T15:36:22Z |
{"Bitcoin": [610]}
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{}
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Feds auction $13.5M worth of Silk Road bitcoins
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-auction-13-5m-worth-153622407.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The U.S. Marshals began auctioning off about $13.5 million worth of bitcoins Thursday morning.
The auction for the 50,000 units of digital currency-part of the civil forfeiture connected to the conviction of Ross Ulbricht for running the Silk Road drug marketplace-began at 8 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. ET. The price of a single bitcoin was about $270 on Thursday morning, according to CoinDesk's bitcoin price index.
The reserves were set to be offered in 20 different blocks: There will be 10 blocks of 2,000 bitcoins and 10 blocks of 3,000 bitcoins, according to the U.S. Marshals Office.
Read MoreBitcoin's golden moment: BIT gets FINRA approval
Potential bidders needed to register by Mar. 2, and the winners will be notified on Friday.
Ulbricht wasfound guilty in Februaryof running Silk Road, a website that allowed for a hidden marketplace of drugs and other illegal goods.
More From CNBC
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• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-05 |
1,425,609,360 | 2015-03-06T02:36:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [33, 130, 224, 389, 469, 780, 1000, 1109, 1320, 1884, 2639, 2707]}
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{"Bitcoin": [7, 93]}
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Global Bitcoin Marketplace With 26,000 Users CryptoThrift Introduces 'One-Click Re-list' And Bitcoin Affiliate Program
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-bitcoin-marketplace-26-000-023600027.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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CryptoThrift, the leading online Bitcoin marketplace with over 26,000 users, where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin, is pleased to announce a one-click re-list feature, and a new lucrative Bitcoin affiliate program.
NEWPORT, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2015 /CryptoThrift has since launch in 2013 reached and maintained its position as the leading Bitcoin marketplace and auction site where people can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin worldwide. CryptoThrift has over 26,000 users worldwide, 33 000 unique visitors and over 500 000 page views per month. Retailers can enjoy free listings and a low fee of 2.5% on sold items only.CryptoThrift has developed a rewarding affiliate program and is always working to improve their Bitcoin market platform; the team is pleased to have introduced new features such as 'one-click re-list' and 'bulk actions'in order to assist frequent sellers.
The CryptoThrift team have developed and released their own Bitcoin affiliate program in order to reward those supporting the marketplace. Affiliates can earn up to one Bitcoin just for referring new users, as well as 1% of any sales or purchases made by the new users within their first 90 days. For more information please visitCryptoThrift.com/affiliate-program-now-open/.
The Bitcoin marketplace has increased their security significantly after an unfortunate hack in October 2014. All costs associated with the hacking of the site were paid solely with CryptoThrift's own funds, demonstrating their commitment to their customers, and a more secure escrow service was bought back online.
Regardless of the fact that CryptoThrift has not received any external funding they still prioritize excellent customer service and are continually working hard to ensureCryptoThrift remains the best place to buy and sell retail goods and services for Bitcoin. CryptoThrift offers an in-house escrow service and customer support, averaging 96% satisfaction rate with 90% of cases answered within 24 hours. CryptoThrift arbitrates all escrow disputes in-house with no information trusted to a third party in order to sustain a close and trusting relationship with their users.
CryptoThrift supports an active community and welcomes feedback and suggestions from their users and other businesses so that they can continue to build and improve their services. CryptoThrift is reaching out to potential partners such as businesses and individuals within the crypto community to contact them.
With the launch of new helpful features such as 'one-click re-list', 'bulk actions' and a new affiliate program in the Bitcoin space: where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin.
For more information about us, please visithttps://cryptothrift.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Ahmad AounEmail:[email protected]: CryptoThrift
SOURCE:CryptoThrift
| 2015-03-06 |
1,425,622,645 | 2015-03-06T06:17:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1906]}
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{}
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 6
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/press-digest-york-times-business-061725960.html
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Reuters
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http://www.reuters.com/
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March 6 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
* Multinational companies accused of human rights abuses abroad are on the counterattack, seeking to bring down the lawyers who target them. Drummond Co Inc, a coal producer based in Birmingham, Alabama, recently asked a federal judge to hold in contempt Terrence Collingsworth, a lawyer who has accused companies of mistreating workers, as part of a libel suit it is pressing against him.(http://nyti.ms/1aPfUXS)
* What is really under examination in Ellen Pao's lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the firm in which she was junior partner, is the question of why there are so few women in leadership positions in Silicon Valley. At stake is any hope that the tech world can claim to be a progressive place, or even a fair one.(http://nyti.ms/1aPgchp)
* The United States Postal Service has announced it will replace its fleet of Grumman mail trucks with what it calls its next-generation delivery vehicle. The goal is to harness new technologies, increase fuel efficiency and help the Postal Service better compete on package deliveries with the likes of FedEx and United Parcel Service.(http://nyti.ms/1aPjgtI)
* The nation's largest banks appear to have the financial strength to survive a nightmarish world where unemployment soars, house prices plummet and Wall Street crashes, the Federal Reserve said on Thursday.(http://nyti.ms/1aPh6u6)
* The Islamic State, the violent millitant group that espouses a return to a seventh-century caliphate, has been astonishingly successful at spreading its message using 21st-century social media, according to a study released Thursday.(http://nyti.ms/1aPhGZ3)
* The United States Marshals Service said on Thursday that 14 registered bidders took part in an auction for 50,000 Bitcoins, worth about $14 million, that were seized in connection with the online bazaar Silk Road.(http://nyti.ms/1aPhN6N)
(Compiled by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru)
| 2015-03-06 |
1,425,622,645 | 2015-03-06T06:17:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1916]}
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{}
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - March 6
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/press-digest-york-times-business-061725960.html
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Reuters
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http://www.reuters.com/
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March 6 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * Multinational companies accused of human rights abuses abroad are on the counterattack, seeking to bring down the lawyers who target them. Drummond Co Inc, a coal producer based in Birmingham, Alabama, recently asked a federal judge to hold in contempt Terrence Collingsworth, a lawyer who has accused companies of mistreating workers, as part of a libel suit it is pressing against him.( http://nyti.ms/1aPfUXS ) * What is really under examination in Ellen Pao's lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the firm in which she was junior partner, is the question of why there are so few women in leadership positions in Silicon Valley. At stake is any hope that the tech world can claim to be a progressive place, or even a fair one.( http://nyti.ms/1aPgchp ) * The United States Postal Service has announced it will replace its fleet of Grumman mail trucks with what it calls its next-generation delivery vehicle. The goal is to harness new technologies, increase fuel efficiency and help the Postal Service better compete on package deliveries with the likes of FedEx and United Parcel Service.( http://nyti.ms/1aPjgtI ) * The nation's largest banks appear to have the financial strength to survive a nightmarish world where unemployment soars, house prices plummet and Wall Street crashes, the Federal Reserve said on Thursday.( http://nyti.ms/1aPh6u6 ) * The Islamic State, the violent millitant group that espouses a return to a seventh-century caliphate, has been astonishingly successful at spreading its message using 21st-century social media, according to a study released Thursday.( http://nyti.ms/1aPhGZ3 ) * The United States Marshals Service said on Thursday that 14 registered bidders took part in an auction for 50,000 Bitcoins, worth about $14 million, that were seized in connection with the online bazaar Silk Road.( http://nyti.ms/1aPhN6N ) (Compiled by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru)
| 2015-03-06 |
1,425,609,360 | 2015-03-06T02:36:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [33, 130, 224, 390, 470, 782, 1003, 1112, 1325, 1890, 2662, 2730]}
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{"Bitcoin": [7, 93]}
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Global Bitcoin Marketplace With 26,000 Users CryptoThrift Introduces 'One-Click Re-list' And Bitcoin Affiliate Program
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-bitcoin-marketplace-26-000-023600027.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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CryptoThrift, the leading online Bitcoin marketplace with over 26,000 users, where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin, is pleased to announce a one-click re-list feature, and a new lucrative Bitcoin affiliate program. NEWPORT, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2015 / CryptoThrift has since launch in 2013 reached and maintained its position as the leading Bitcoin marketplace and auction site where people can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin worldwide. CryptoThrift has over 26,000 users worldwide, 33 000 unique visitors and over 500 000 page views per month. Retailers can enjoy free listings and a low fee of 2.5% on sold items only. CryptoThrift has developed a rewarding affiliate program and is always working to improve their Bitcoin market platform; the team is pleased to have introduced new features such as 'one-click re-list' and 'bulk actions' in order to assist frequent sellers. The CryptoThrift team have developed and released their own Bitcoin affiliate program in order to reward those supporting the marketplace. Affiliates can earn up to one Bitcoin just for referring new users, as well as 1% of any sales or purchases made by the new users within their first 90 days. For more information please visit CryptoThrift.com/affiliate-program-now-open/ . The Bitcoin marketplace has increased their security significantly after an unfortunate hack in October 2014. All costs associated with the hacking of the site were paid solely with CryptoThrift's own funds, demonstrating their commitment to their customers, and a more secure escrow service was bought back online. Regardless of the fact that CryptoThrift has not received any external funding they still prioritize excellent customer service and are continually working hard to ensure CryptoThrift remains the best place to buy and sell retail goods and services for Bitcoin. CryptoThrift offers an in-house escrow service and customer support, averaging 96% satisfaction rate with 90% of cases answered within 24 hours . CryptoThrift arbitrates all escrow disputes in-house with no information trusted to a third party in order to sustain a close and trusting relationship with their users. Story continues CryptoThrift supports an active community and welcomes feedback and suggestions from their users and other businesses so that they can continue to build and improve their services. CryptoThrift is reaching out to potential partners such as businesses and individuals within the crypto community to contact them. With the launch of new helpful features such as 'one-click re-list', 'bulk actions' and a new affiliate program in the Bitcoin space: where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin. For more information about us, please visit https://cryptothrift.com/ Contact Info: Name: Ahmad Aoun Email: [email protected] Organization: CryptoThrift SOURCE: CryptoThrift
| 2015-03-06 |
1,425,609,360 | 2015-03-06T02:36:00Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [7, 93]}
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Global Bitcoin Marketplace With 26,000 Users CryptoThrift Introduces 'One-Click Re-list' And Bitcoin Affiliate Program
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-bitcoin-marketplace-26-000-023600027.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
|
CryptoThrift, the leading online Bitcoin marketplace with over 26,000 users, where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin, is pleased to announce a one-click re-list feature, and a new lucrative Bitcoin affiliate program.
NEWPORT, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2015 /CryptoThrift has since launch in 2013 reached and maintained its position as the leading Bitcoin marketplace and auction site where people can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin and Litecoin worldwide. CryptoThrift has over 26,000 users worldwide, 33 000 unique visitors and over 500 000 page views per month. Retailers can enjoy free listings and a low fee of 2.5% on sold items only.CryptoThrift has developed a rewarding affiliate program and is always working to improve their Bitcoin market platform; the team is pleased to have introduced new features such as 'one-click re-list' and 'bulk actions'in order to assist frequent sellers.
The CryptoThrift team have developed and released their own Bitcoin affiliate program in order to reward those supporting the marketplace. Affiliates can earn up to one Bitcoin just for referring new users, as well as 1% of any sales or purchases made by the new users within their first 90 days. For more information please visitCryptoThrift.com/affiliate-program-now-open/.
The Bitcoin marketplace has increased their security significantly after an unfortunate hack in October 2014. All costs associated with the hacking of the site were paid solely with CryptoThrift's own funds, demonstrating their commitment to their customers, and a more secure escrow service was bought back online.
Regardless of the fact that CryptoThrift has not received any external funding they still prioritize excellent customer service and are continually working hard to ensureCryptoThrift remains the best place to buy and sell retail goods and services for Bitcoin. CryptoThrift offers an in-house escrow service and customer support, averaging 96% satisfaction rate with 90% of cases answered within 24 hours. CryptoThrift arbitrates all escrow disputes in-house with no information trusted to a third party in order to sustain a close and trusting relationship with their users.
CryptoThrift supports an active community and welcomes feedback and suggestions from their users and other businesses so that they can continue to build and improve their services. CryptoThrift is reaching out to potential partners such as businesses and individuals within the crypto community to contact them.
With the launch of new helpful features such as 'one-click re-list', 'bulk actions' and a new affiliate program in the Bitcoin space: where anyone worldwide can buy and sell anything for Bitcoin.
For more information about us, please visithttps://cryptothrift.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Ahmad AounEmail:[email protected]: CryptoThrift
SOURCE:CryptoThrift
| 2015-03-06 |
1,425,918,517 | 2015-03-09T16:28:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1746]}
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{}
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Oil Train Derailments Muddy Railroad Sector Earnings
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-train-derailments-muddy-railroad-162837693.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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A recent string of oil train derailments in both the U.S. and Canada has created a significant obstacle for railroad companies as officials take a closer look into the safety of railroad transport.
Train derailments in West Virginia, Illinois and Ontario have raised questions about the safety of the industry'sCPC-1232tank cars, which were touted as a secure way to carrycrudefrom Canada to the U.S. when first introduced.
Regulation Rains On Railroad Parade
Railroad companies have been able to avoid strict government regulations regarding their crude shipments in the past, because the CPC cars were said to be the most puncture-proof cars available.
However, investigations into recent crashes show that ruptures in the new car models may have been the cause.
The possibility of stricter and more expensive regulations is now hanging over companies likeNorfolk Southern Corp.(NYSE:NSC) andUnion Pacific Corporation(NYSE:UNP), quickly erasing the gains resulting from the President's veto of the Keystone pipeline plans.
Related Link: Top 4 NASDAQ Stocks In The Railroads Industry
A Double Whammy
While the failure of U.S. senators to override the President's veto was a positive for the railroad industry, gains were short lived as worries about tougher regulations weighed on earnings in that sector.
Additionally, many investors are concerned about the cost-effectiveness of the CPC-1232 cars, which cost the industry around $7 billion to implement.
The cars allowed railroads to avoid costly regulations, but the money spent updating train cars may have been a waste as investigations into the crashes could prompt U.S. officials to implement new regulations anyway.
See more from Benzinga
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• Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions Prove There's Still An Interest In Cryptocurrency
• Getting In On The Apple Watch Buzz, Without Investing In Apple
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,859,200 | 2015-03-09T00:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [113, 189, 256, 285, 467, 697, 752, 808, 858, 882, 986]}
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{}
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Bayside Corp. Announces The Launch Of Vault 51 In Vietnam
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-launch-vault-010000317.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2015 / Bayside Corp. (BYSD.PK) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Vietnam. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Vietnam through the Vault 51 website. Currently, the company's management team believes that Vietnam has the potential to become a huge catalyst for Bitcoin worldwide. To continue, "as an emerging growth market with aggressive technological advances, and a burgeoning population, Vault 51 in Vietnam provides a tremendous amount of growth potential not only for Vault 51 but the Bitcoin eco community in general"- JW Walker President Bitcoinz USA. Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft. - Official Vault 51 Website - Official Facebook Page - Official Google Plus Page - Official Twitter Page About Bayside Corp. Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at: http://www.baysidecorp.com Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends. The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them . Story continues Contact: 15400 Knoll Trail Suite 501 Dallas, TX 75248 800-719-1310 SOURCE: Bayside Corp. View comments
| 2015-03-09 |
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