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MasterCard Seeks 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin Regulation
MasterCard has spoken out against bitcoin's perceived risks and called for a regulatory "level playing field" for payments systems including bitcoin.
Coinbase Enables Instant Bitcoin Trades with New USD Wallets
Coinbase now allows account holders in 16 US jurisdictions to maintain US dollar balances for instant bitcoin trades.
Bitcoin Fund Manager Faces HSBC Account Closure
The bank account of regulated bitcoin fund manager Global Advisors is being terminated by HSBC due to money-laundering fears.
Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation
Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.
Meet OneWallet, the New Auction Site for Bitcoiners
A bitcoin-only auction and sales site has launched with a worldwide customer base and will soon implement advanced wallet features.
Kraken to Assist in Search for Missing Mt Gox Bitcoins
Kraken has been selected to oversee the distribution of Mt Gox's remaining assets and investigate its missing bitcoins.
Chamber of Digital Commerce Taps Matthew Mellon to Help Ease Bitcoin's Banking Woes
Bitcoin entrepreneur and banking family scion Matthew Mellon will serve as executive committee chairman for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Bitspark Enters Hong Kong's Remittance Market With Bitcoin-Powered Solution
Hong Kong startup Bitspark is offering a new remittance service that slashes costs by one-third with bitcoin.
How Bitcoin Companies Keep Your Funds Safe
Bitcoin companies are attractive targets for hackers, so how do they protect your hard-earned coins?
Bullion Dealer Agora Commodities Will Rebrand to Focus on Bitcoin
Agora Commodities has announced it will rebrand under the name Crypto Bullion Group, a decision that finds it bolstering its commitment to bitcoin.
