Altcoin

Andreas Antonopoulos delivered an inspiring speech at the recent O'Reilly conference in San Francisco. I like where he emphasizes that the coin and the technology are inseparable:

BitoEx, to supply bitcoins in more than 5000 convenience stores in Taiwan! I would predict that this will create a stronger, local Bitcoin economy. From the Bittell article:

December was a record month for the sheer number of Bitcoin transactions. Just over 100,000 separate transactions prove that enthusiasm for crypto-currency, and specifically for Bitcoin, is growing.

This week Coinbase announced their plan to open the first regulated Bitcoin exchange. This is exciting news since they are one of the easiest solutions for non-technical people to buy and sell Bitcoin.

I can't wait to read "The Bitcoin Big Bang: How Alternative Currencies are About to Change the World" by Brian Kelly.

Bitstamp, one of  Europe's largest exchanges, has suspended trading.

O'Reilly presents Bitcoin & the Blockchain Summit in San Francisco on January 27th! 

How Currency Works, is a fascinating overview on the state of money – both fiat and crypto. 

ASICSPACE shows off their new Bitcoin mining center that is powered by renewable energy.

CoinDesk has this insightful article​ on Gregory Maxwell, co-founder of Blockstream, and his changing opinion of Bitcoin.