Bitcoin users are either tech enthusiasts or criminals, study says

August 5, 2015

A study published by the University of Kentucky examining Google Trends claims bitcoin interest is driven primarily by computer programmers and criminals.

Florida men charged with bitcoin money-laundering

July 23, 2015

The suspects were arrested for their alleged connection with a scheme that sanitized approximately $1.8 million in illegal proceeds over two years.

New Jersey smoke shop welcomes state's first bitcoin ATM

July 17, 2015

The deployer, Kointron, plans to expand to additional locations in New Jersey and New York.

Summer reading list: The top 5 ATM features for June

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Grab your e-reader and an ice-cold beverage, then head to the hammock and catch up on ATM Marketplace features you might've missed last month.

The Bitcoin ATM: An objective view

The new 'Bitcoin ATMs 101' guide from ATM Marketplace cuts to the chase on the risks and rewards of mixing traditional and virtual currencies at the ATM.

Final BitLicense rules released

June 4, 2015

New York has released the final version of BitLicense, solidifying the regulatory framework in the state.

Does virtual currency's past dictate its future?

An excerpt from opening remarks by Networld Media Group Publisher Tom Harper at the first annual Virtual Currency Today Summit in Boston.

Robocoin rolls out Romit cash remittance app

April 23, 2015

The company will exit the Bitcoin ATM business in order to focus on implementation of Romit software, which enables ATMs, kiosks and human cashiers to send…

Bitcoin ATM rollout pending for Canadian exchange

April 17, 2015

Starting in June, the QuadrigaCX bitcoin exchange will begin an installation push in major Canadian cities, with units to be brought online in batches of five.

Report: Bitcoin users to hit almost 5 million by 2019

March 17, 2015

Juniper Research has found that the number of active bitcoin users worldwide will reach 4.7 million by the end of 2019, up from just over 1.3 million last year.

Bitcoin and cash: 'Like peanut butter and jelly'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Robocoin's new (and free) software development kit gives ATM operators a 'margin-expanding opportunity,' CEO Jordan Kelley says.

Bitcoin ATM-maker Coin Outlet buys LibertyX network

March 2, 2015

Additionally, the company announced a new backend system that will allow any ATM — traditional or bitcoin — to transact on the Coin Outlet platform.

The bitcoin-ISIS connection

An analyst says he has found proof that the terrorist organization is using virtual currency to fund its operations.

Note-worthy: January's top 5 ATM features

From siloed banking channels to mobile ATMs at the Super Bowl, a countdown of our readers' favorites for the month.

'Bit-what?' Most Americans clueless about cryptocurrency, study finds

January 29, 2015

A 'first of its kind' survey indicates that bitcoin proponents have their work cut out if they aim to educate Americans about bitcoin and its usefulness.

Coinbase launches first US-based bitcoin exchange

January 26, 2015

The company has regulatory approval from 23 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Bitcoin wallet provider Coinbase lands $75M in funding from FIs

January 22, 2015

The cash infusion is the largest ever for a bitcoin company, Coinbase said.

Execs from Overstock.com, Mass. Div. of Banks headline speaker lineup for Virtual Currency Today Summit

January 16, 2015

The Virtual Currency Today Summit takes place April 29 at the Hilton Boston Back Bay.

What's on the horizon for the bitcoin ATM?

Bitcoin took some bumps in 2014; what might that mean for the bitcoin ATM? Sam Ditzion of Tremont Capital Group offers his point of view.

Bitcoin backer defends beleaguered cryptocurrency

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Investor Marc Andreessen stood up for bitcoin in a series of tweets after the cryptocurrency suffered a 20 percent drop in value within 72 hours.