This is a copy of the AMA held by Patrick Murck on the 5th November, 2014 and provided in an easier to read format. Continue reading
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Introducing "Introducing Neals" Indiegogo Project
YTCracker, the father of nerdcore hip hop who over the years has produced a plethora of music characterised by computing, gaming and nerd themes and more recently known by bitcoiners for his single "Bitcoin Baron", has released his latest album titled "Introducing Neals". Continue reading
Troubles Continue For Canadian Bitcoin Miner Dominion Bitcoin Mining Company
Dominion Bitcoin Mining Company, a Canadian bitcoin mining operation, is facing a $10,000 fine for failing to procure the proper registration in order to offer securities to the public. The company had previously been under a cease-trade order from May through September after which having expired, no penalty was issued. Continue reading
Coinero Project Seeks £150,000 For Bitcoin Gift Cards
Coinero is an Indiegogo project which is seeking £150,000, which at this time is around USD $240,000 to produce a redeemable Bitcoin gift card available in £15, £25 and £50 denominations. The card is designed to appeal to the newcomer that can manage to enter a shop, purchase a Coinero card and activate it at the checkout. Continue reading
2000 Coinbase Accounts Phished Via Blockchain.info Public Notes
From bitcomsec comes an interesting article describing how public notes on blockchain.info have been used to phish 2000 coinbase.com accounts in less than 2 weeks for a total of almost 17 BTC.
Sir Richard Branson: "Discuss Bitcoin At Next Month's G20 Summit"
With Virgin Galatic having failed to take him to the moon these past few days, Sir Richard Branson has penned an op-ed for the Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association. Published on October 30th, Branson talks about his passion for Bitcoin but cites that it has its problems. Continue reading
Commissioner Mark Wetjen: "CFTC Would Have Authority To Bring Enforcement Actions Against..
Mark Wetjen, Commissioner of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission otherwise known as the CFTC, has penned an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal in which he states that the CFTC could have authority to bring enforcement action against anyone manipulating Bitcoin. Continue reading
Boost VC Close $6.6 Million In Funding
Boost VC, a startup accelerator founded by Adam Draper and Brayton Williams, have closed USD $6.6 million in bezzle which will be used to fund and develop 200 companies over the next three years. Investors in this round include Adam Draper's father Tim Draper, grandfather Bill Draper, Marc Andreessen, Ben Davenport, Barry Schuler, Rothenberg Ventures, Maven II and Kilowatt Capital. 50% of the capital raised will be used to fund Bitcoin startups. Continue reading
American Malls Converted To Data Centres
As American malls and derpartment stores grow ever more empty, data centre operators such as Venyu Solutions are seizing the opportunity to convert the vacant shops into rack space. Continue reading
Bitcoin Startups May Get Transitional Licence
Supernintendo Benjamin Lawsky, speaking at the Money 20/20 conference in Las Vegas, stated that the New York Department of Financial Services is floating the idea of a transitional licence. Continue reading