Banks, Block Chain, & Bitcoin
Supporters of digital currency value the capability of digital currencies to enable consumers to have no need for banks. The recent buzz, however, surrounds the
Supporters of digital currency value the capability of digital currencies to enable consumers to have no need for banks. The recent buzz, however, surrounds the
Bitcoin startup Bitreserve is now offering a free service allowing users to convert bitcoin into fiat currencies or precious metals, while evading the high fees
Movie-goers can now buy movie tickets with bitcoin at over 900 theaters in the U.S. In a move that studio execs call “cutting edge,” Open
Overstock.com announced yesterday that CEO Patrick Bryne purchased the world’s first cryptobond for $500,000. This pivotal purchase is part of the Medici project, a project
On Wednesday, June 3, Ben Lawsky, head of the New York Department of Financial Services, released the long-awaited rules outlining the process companies must take
On Monday, June 1, news broke that one lucky Bitcoin user had suddenly received 34 BTC (around $8,000) in his or her account. While the

Last week Consumers’ Research had the privilege of sending Director of Operations Kyle Burgess to represent CR, and in turn, consumers, at the Block Chain
Payment processor and storage provider Coinapult is now seeking customers in the U.S. market. Following a recent services integration with Crypto Capital Inc., a licensed
The New York Stock Exchange is delving into the world of bitcoin with the introduction of a bitcoin pricing index launching Tuesday. NYXBT, as it
Bitcoin, the decentralized currency, faces governmental regulation as the cryptocurrency proliferates. Coin Center has proposed digital currency friendly regulations which will encourage investment and innovation

Bitcoin exchange itBit has applied for a banking license with the New York Department of Financial Services in order to officially operate as a financial

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