Canada claims top billing as world's largest Bitcoin ATM market

August 12, 2014

Bitcoin exchange CaVirtEx goes live today in Toronto with six BitAccess-made machines in Gateway Newstands, and has big plans for many more installations to…

Colorado deployer's Bitcoin ATMs offer exchange - and user education

August 12, 2014

Each unit will tap into an interactive content network and will be staffed by a live Bitcoin expert who can offer answers and assistance.

Summit to take a deep dive into the future of ATM and mobile technologies

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

The second annual ATM & Mobile Innovation Summit in September will feature experts with exceptional depth of knowledge in areas of innovation, security…

CFPB issues advisory on digital currency risk, invites consumer complaints

August 11, 2014

The CFPB has previously shown an inclination toward rule-making in response to consumer complaints; now it has Bitcoin and other digital currencies in its…

Bitcoin Foundation puts New York on the spot over BitLicense proposal

August 6, 2014

The foundation proposes an exhaustive cycle of drafts, comment periods, re-drafts, and more comment periods in order to thoroughly vet the proposed regulations.

German Bitcoin ATM-maker will go big in the US with 1,000 deployments

July 24, 2014

By bringing its product into the U.S. market, BitXatm hopes to demonstrate stability of the Bitcoin system and stimulate mass adoption of cryptocurrency.

Risk management company expands coverage of AML product for cryptocurrencies

July 23, 2014

IdentityMind Global, a provider of risk management and payments products, announced today in a press release the international expansion of its anti-money…

Governments worldwide continue scrutiny of virtual currencies

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

New York's proposed BitLicense regulatory framework is one of several current initiatives developing around the globe.

New York State proposes regulatory framework for virtual currency firms

July 17, 2014

The proposed regulatory framework contains consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance, and cybersecurity rules tailored for virtual currency firms.

French regulators to limit Bitcoin anonymity

July 14, 2014

French regulators will enforce rules that require entities distributing the popular crypto-currency to confirm the identity of accountholders.

A look at the booming market of Bitcoin ATMs

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

An ATM Marketplace gallery of notable brands, photos and features from the rapidly expanding list of crypto-currency terminals.

Venture capitalist wins Silk Road Bitcoin auction

July 3, 2014

Venture capitalist Tim Draper revealed Wednesday that he won last week's US Marshalls auction of some 30,000 bitcoins the agency seized after it shut down Silk…

'Robocoin 2.0' Bitcoin ATM adds money transfer feature

June 11, 2014

Bitcoin ATM-maker Robocoin has rolled out its latest model — "Robocoin 2.0." The device features updated software and the facility for instant money transfers.

Bitcoin: The future of currency? [infographic]

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Financial services execs everywhere are talking about Bitcoin, but some still don't get how it works. Here's a short-and-sweet tutorial.

Bitcoin turns Japanese, turns around losing streak

June 2, 2014

Tokyo, once home to the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange — the now-defunct Mt. Gox — is now finally home to a Bitcoin ATM.

Is Bitcoin the Future of Currency?

This infographic explains some of Bitcoin’s basic elements, including how to use it and some finer points about its volatile nature.

Africa to get first Bitcoin ATM this month

May 23, 2014

This week, South Africa’s Za Bitcoin ATM announced that it will install the continent’s first Bitcoin ATM sometime toward the end of May.

Bitcoin ATM companies roll out new products prior to Amsterdam meet-up

May 16, 2014

In advance of the Bitcoin Foundation-organized Bitcoin 2014 conference May 15–17 in Amsterdam, several of the world's proliferating Bitcoin ATM providers…

German Bitcoin ATM company intros two-way model

May 15, 2014

A new Bitcoin ATM lets the deployer decide whether it will function as a one-way (cash in) or two-way (cash in-cash out) machine.

A new use for Bitcoin: Crowdfunded assassinations

May 9, 2014

Bitcoin and crowdfunding would seem to be well matched online innovations. Unfortunately, one site on the notorious Deep Web has teamed them up for a highly…