Altcoins
Rainforest Foundation to Support New Digital Currency in Environmental Protection Bid
The Rainforest Foundation has announced a new cryptocurrency aimed at furthering its goal of restoring global rainforests.
Bitcoin Alternative LEOCoin Linked to Suspected Pyramid Scheme
The founders of bitcoin alternative LEOCoin have been previously linked to a suspected pyramid scheme, raising questions about their latest venture.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Wall Street Goes 'Nuts'
This week media coverage galvanized around positive stories reflecting the increasing interest of Wall Street in bitcoin technology.
DigitalBTC Launches Mining Contracts Platform DigitalX Mintsy
Australian firm digitalBTC has launched digitalX Mintsy, a service that allows users to lease and trade processing power for cryptocurrency mining.
Uber, Hotwire Execs Back Micropayments Startup NeuCoin
Micropayments startup NeuCoin has raised $2.25m in angel funding from investors including King co-founder Patrik Stymne and Uber SVP Emil Michael.
Bitcoin Processor GoCoin Adds Fiat Payout Options
GoCoin has added three new fiat currencies as payout options for merchants – euros, pounds sterling and Singapore dollars.
The Strangest Altcoins of 2014
Here's a look back at just a few of the many bizzare altcoins that emerged in 2014.
E-Commerce Software Developer Ziftr Raises $600k in Altcoin Crowdsale
Ziftr, a US-based e-commerce company, is hosting a month-long crowdsale for its new altcoin, ziftrcoin.
Bitcoin Predictions for 2014: How the Pundits Fared
As the bitcoin world hopes for the best in 2015, we look back at pundits' predictions for this year.
