Mike Tyson LINQ'd with Vegas bitcoin ATM

September 25, 2015

The first celebrity-endorsed bitcoin ATM is live and ready to rumble at the LINQ Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, says operator Bitcoin Direct.

Bitcoin brings the blockchain, and regulation, to the forefront

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., included discussions about virtual currency and the role it might play in financial services.

Payments players join funding round for blockchain tech provider

September 11, 2015

Blockchain company Chain has raised $30 million from major financial services players including Fiserv, Visa and Capital One.

Can ATMs move bitcoin into the mainstream?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

In order attract new users, the bitcoin community needs a familiar medium — such as an ATM — to provide an introduction.

Bitcoin, blockchain not a current threat to banks

September 8, 2015

Bitcoin and the blockchain might be a threat in the future, but only if their current issues and limitations are solved, Westpac CEO says.

Major UK bank to accept bitcoin

September 3, 2015

Barclays plans to begin accepting bitcoin later this year for charitable donations.

1,000 bitcoin ATMs going to Greece

August 21, 2015

With strict capital controls in place and trust in the banking system 'long gone,' Greeks are turning to bitcoin as an alternative to fiat currency.

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.