Bitcoin

The Wall Street Journal reports that Bitcoin use is soaring in Indonesia.

Reid Hoffman has an excellent article over at Wired discussing why the blockchain matters. 

Fast Co has a great article on how blockchain technology could simplify home buying from the research stage, through purchase, and even beyond to become integrated in a new neighborhood.

The New York Times has an in depth article about middleman Dante Castiglion, who runs BitPay's office in Argentina, and why bitcoin is so successful in Argentina.

The NYDFS BitLicense is legislation that severly limits bitcoin use for business and individuals. ​MIT's new Digital Currency Initiative director Brian Forde moderated an industry roundtable to recommend changes.

CoinDesk interviews MIT's new Digital Currency Initiative director Brian Forde and proves he is a smart, articulate choice for the job. The interview covers his stand on the emerging bitcoin technology and MIT's goal of staying neutral while looking government impact.

Inside BItcoins has a comprehensive overview of California bill AB-1326 – legislation that significantly restricts small Bitcoin businesses in the state.

OneBit anounces a new Android bitcoin wallet that will allow users to utilize the MasterCard payment network at any NFC (Near-Field Communication) terminal.

No taxes on bitcoin purchases in Spain! Law and Bitcoin, the European law group, has declared Spain can be added to Germany and the UK as countries that are VAT free for bitcoin transactions! What exciting news!