First ever (as far as we currently know – if you know different say something) Bitcoin transaction to be broadcast from Antarctica, in sum of 0.1337 BTC, originated at Port Lockroy and went to Trilema's paywall piggybank, courtesy of Chris Lamprecht. Continue reading
Is Bitnplay A Case Of Shuffle Up And Steal?
With the launch day for Bitnplay's Bitcoin based poker website having come and gone with yet a single hand to be dealt, it appears that the debut event for the site was cancelled due to unexpected server issues. Opting to update poker players via twitter instead of their own website, Bitnplay stated: Continue reading
Phishing With Coinbase
Coinbase has announced their intention to reimburse a small number of users who were the victim of a phishing attack. The attacker, who emailed users a purported new service agreement from Coinbase, used the Coinbase API to fool users into approving full permissions for his 3rd party app so as to withdraw bitcoins from the Coinbase wallet. As a result of the successful attack, Coinbase now claim they will review the approval process for applications using their API. Continue reading
UBS Group's CIO Wants To Throw Bitcoin Under The Buss
In an interview with WatersTechnology, UBS Group's CIO Oliver Bussmann discussed his plans for the future and how he has set his sights on technology that he believes will transform how companies such as UBS Group operate. Digital ledger technology or as he calls it, Blockchain, is one such technology on his radar. Continue reading
No Such lAbs Teases Future Developments
In their monthly statement today No Such lAbs teased at a potential future product, a piece of hardware capable of running a Bitcoin node. The venture's aim is to produce user auditable hardware to provide persons with an alternative to opaque open in name only computing solutions. Continue reading
MtGox Parent Company Tibanne Enters Bankruptcy
The Tokyo District Court has issued an order of commencement of the bankruptcy proceeding for MtGox parent company Tibanne. The request for bankruptcy proceedings were made by MtGox creditor Nobuaki Kobayashi late last month. Notification of the proceedings were published on the MtGox website earlier today and a text version is provided below. Continue reading
Love Will Inc (Pheeva Wallet) Win 2015 Olin Cup
Love Will Inc, a startup known for producing products such as the Pheeva Bitcoin wallet, have won the top prize in the 2015 Olin Cup competition. The Olin Cup, a yearly event held by Washington University's Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, awards first place getters a total of $50,000 in investments: Continue reading
BitMarket.pl Account Closed over HYIP Links
Silicon Angle reports that a likely catalyst for the suspension of bank accounts used by BitMarket.pl is a recurring connection between that exchange and High Yield Investment scams. The accounts were closed by BPH, a bank owned by bezzle economy giant General Electric. Silicon Angle also notes that BitMarket.pl was injured in the EgoPay drama.
Foundation Releases Report and Bitcoin 0.5.3.1
The Bitcoin Foundation released their January 2015 report on their development efforts today. Among other accomplishments was iterating the version number of their reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol to version 0.5.3.1 and subjecting it to further rigor. Continue reading
Preet Bharara and Dratel Battle Over Defense Witness (Plain Text of Filings)
As the Silk Road show trial continues with Preet Bharara's team and Judge Forrest doing everything they can to suppress evidence that might allow for reasonable doubt, while permitting accusatory evidence without regard for its origin the battle has moved on to challenging the defense's witnesses. Continue reading