US retailer Overstock plans to become one of the first major businesses to accept virtual currency Bitcoin.
China bans banks from trading in Bitcoins
The price of bitcoins may be soaring, but China isn’t too thrilled with the virtual currency. On Thursday, it moved to regulate use of bitcoins, stating that its financial institutions could not deal in the virtual currency.
Price of one bitcoin surpasses $1,000 on Mt. Gox
The price of a single bitcoin reached US$1,000 Wednesday, demonstrating a new level of interest for the digital currency that earlier this year was trading for just $30.
Bitcoin playing bit-part, but gaining momentum
Bitcoin scored several big wins this week, including endorsements from U.S. federal officials and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, signalling …
Bitcoiners rally to enlighten Washington
Washington’s biggest problem when it comes to Bitcoin may just be that policymakers on the Hill don’t know enough about …
Bitcoin soars above $200
Virtual currency Bitcoin, which last month was trading on the order of roughly $30, is now valued at over $230. …
Bitcoin hits $100 amid Expensify endorsement
Digital currency Bitcoin has had an exciting few years since its introduction back in 2009, complete with security problems, online heists, a …