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.
A comparison between the language in a 1994 New York Times article on the internet and current Bitcoin users.
Last week, Microsoft announced that they are now accepting Bitcoins for XBOX and Windows store purchases. This is another great step forward for Bitcoin and other crypto-currency users. I love seeing more avenues open to spend alternative currencies.
The Ponemon Institute reports 79% of US organizations plan to adapt digital currencies with 20% looking to do so in the next 6–12 months.