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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has released a preliminary draft of its upcoming regulations around Bitcoin – and, surprise, surprise, they’re a huge mess. The new regulations, which would apply to the New York State region, place a number of...

Bitcoin’s presence was established in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 11th with the installation of a Bitcoin ATM at a Waves coffee shop there. Dave Bradley of BitcoinBrains, which operates the ATM, told the Calgary Herald: “We’re one of the last major cities in the world...

Bitcoin security is a difficult topic, not because of any particular feature of Bitcoin, but because computer security in general is a difficult topic. Because we do not live in a world that takes security seriously, no major modern operating system does automatic,...

One of the most important measures of the success of Bitcoin is its buying power. If you have some Bitcoins and you’d like to make a purchase, what are the odds you’ll be able to do so without fuss? Some purchases are, of course, right out. If you’d like to buy...

Bitcoin Automated Vending Machine (AVM) operator QwikBit has accepted delivery of its first batch of Bitcoin AVMs to be installed in the Isle of Man and the UK. The AVMs are manufactured by Lamassu, Inc. AVMs allow for easy, on-the-spot exchange of cash for Bitcoins. “By...

Way back in 2013, the Silk Road, long-time cryptanarchist fantasy and boogeyman of Tor, was seized and shut down when the FBI identified the parties involved and gained physical access to the server that ran the hidden service. During the seizure, the FBI came into possession of...

How can I get Bitcoins? So, you’ve read through the “What is Bitcoin” guide and decided you want to own some of these beauties yourself? Look no further; the following will explain the different ways you can get your very own bitcoins. First Step: Get a wallet! In order to...

North Canterbury, New Zealand, has become home to the first wine business to accept bitcoin in the southern part of the globe. This was decided back in December, in order to simplify the way Pyramid Valley Vineyards would conduct domestic and international consumerism. The New...