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Bitcoin 'Vault' Elliptic Meets Global Auditing Standard

Bitcoin storage service Elliptic has obtained ISAE 3402 accreditation from auditing specialist KPMG.

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Markets Weekly: Questions for Bitcoin Price After Torrid Week

After a torrid week for the bitcoin price, which saw it trading below $300 and suffering a major exchange outage, questions arise about what's next.

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Payments Veterans Seek to Unlock Blockchain's Power With Align Commerce

Align Commerce is using bitcoin as a method for moving value and the blockchain to provide tracking for payments.

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Bitcoin Makes Notable Appearance at CES Despite Recent Scandal

Bitcoin made its presence known at one of the tech industry's biggest conventions this week, even in the face of heightened skepticism.

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Neuroware Launches 'Future-Proof' API for Cryptocurrency Apps

Startup Neuroware has announced Blockstrap, an API designed to help developers build user-friendly cryptocurrency apps, whatever the future brings.

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Overstock Installs Bitcoin ATM at Corporate HQ

Overstock has installed a bitcoin ATM in the lobby of its corporate headquarters to encourage further bitcoin use among employees.

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Analysis: Bitstamp Hacker Almost Stole Additional $1.75 Million

Bitstamp narrowly avoided losing an additional $1.75m in bitcoin to thieves during its recent hack, according to an independent blockchain analysis.

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Tibdit to Launch Bitcoin Tipping Tool for Publishers

A new microtransactions service that lets consumers tip online publishers with bitcoin will launch this month.

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Unexpected Home Search Prompts Purse.io Customer Protection Guarantee

Bitcoin shopping startup Purse.io is to offer users a $10,000 protection plan to cover any purchases made using its service.

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Bitcoin Broker LibertyX Raises $400k for Hiring Push

Bitcoin ATM operator and brokerage LibertyX has raised just over $400,000 in funding from venture capital firm Project 11.

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