Monthly Archives: March 2014

Circle Financial Receives $17m To Fund Bitcoin Exchange and Wallet

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“The bitcoin company raised the $17m from various investors, including Breyer Capital, Accel Partners and General Catalyst Partners, bringing its total funding to date to $26m. Jeremy Allaire, Circle founder, Chairman and CEO, explained the funding will allow Circle to build its team, increasing roles across product, operations, legal, compliance, security and customer support. Allaire also has plans to open offices in a number of locations outside the US.  On top of this, the funds will be used to invest in the infrastructure required to provide a secure platform for the company’s customers.”

http://www.coindesk.com/circle-receives-17m-funding-unveils-exchange-wallet-service/

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Noted value investor Bill Miller owns bitcoin

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“‘The thing about bitcoin that is so interesting is the addressable market here,’ said Miller, former chairman of Legg Mason Capital, on CNBC’s Closing Bell. ‘Gold alone has an $8 trillion market value, bitcoin has about a $7 billion market value, so if it’s only 10 percent as successful as gold you get 100 times your money.’  The noted stock picker said he started buying bitcoin personally after the Mt.Gox exchange collapsed earlier this year. ‘When that didn’t destroy, in essence, the underlying psychology of it, it looked to me like it probably had a decent base of around $500 per coin,’ he said.”

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101532377

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‘Stripe’ Lead Engineer: Bitcoin is a Long-Term Investment

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“San Francisco-based online payments provider Stripe made a game-changing announcement, revealing that it is now testing bitcoin support with online data backup service Tarsnap.  The big picture implication of the move – that online bitcoin merchants would have yet another potential processing partner to choose from – was clear. However, many questions about the specifics of exactly how Stripe – which has traditionally focused on making online credit card acceptance easier – would adapt its service remained unanswered.  Now, Stripe has provided new details.”

http://www.coindesk.com/stripe-bitcoin-engineer-bitcoin-long-term-investment/

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Twitter Nears Deal With Payments Startup Stripe

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“Twitter is close to letting its users purchase products directly through the social network and is nearing a deal with payments startup Stripe to help it accept credit card payments from its users, according to a person familiar with the deal.  The deal, which is in the final stages but not yet complete, will be the surest sign that the social network is finally serious about making it easier for brands, retailers or manufacturers to sell stuff directly on Twitter.  Stripe spokeswoman Kelly Sims declined to comment. Twitter spokesman Will Stickney declined to comment.”

http://recode.net/2014/01/16/twitter-gets-serious-about-commerce-nears-deal-with-payments-startup-stripe/

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Stefan Molyneux on Bitcoin, Internet Freedom and Liberation

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“Stefan Molyneux is interviewed by Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change on Bitcoin, Internet Freedom and Liberation at the Texas Bitcoin Conference.”

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Last month, this senator wanted to ban Bitcoin. Now, he’s not so sure

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“Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) said recent moves by the Internal Revenue Service, private Bitcoin entrepreneurs and other government officials have buoyed his faith in the government’s ability to ‘get more of a handle’ on digital cash.  ‘Sure, it makes us look at it differently,’ said Manchin. ‘It sure will. When I said what I said, it was because it was totally unencumbered. The whole thing lent itself to a lot of improprieties — especially in the underworld, if you will, whether it be drugs or arms.’  Pointing to restrictions on Bitcoin levied by China, South Korea and Thailand, Manchin urged U.S. officials to ‘prohibit this dangerous currency from harming hardworking Americans.'”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/03/26/last-month-sen-joe-manchin-wanted-to-ban-bitcoin-now-hes-not-so-sure/

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Andreas Antonopoulos on the IRS Bitcoin Tax Ruling

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“Upon hearing the news of the new IRS taxation ruling on digital currencies, we rushed to get the thoughts from cryptocurrency entrepreneur and security expert Andreas Antonopoulos at the CoinSummit.  Perianne Boring interviewed Andreas to hear his perspective on these new tax guidelines, and what they will actually mean for businesses, exchanges, miners, and consumers using bitcoin and other digital currencies.”

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Malta’s European Investment-Citizenship Program Explained

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“This is now also the first such program that is officially approved by the EU Commission. The basic requirements are a non-refundable contribution to the National Development and Social Fund, an investment in property, and the purchase of securities (currently just government bonds).  Additionally, you need to acquire a residence card first, which you need to hold for one year before citizenship is granted. This residence card, however, gives you visa-free entry into the Schengen area immediately, and it is issued very efficiently. This is the fastest residence card you can get all over Europe.  The entire processing time from A to Z is one year, but it includes this residence period.”

http://www.nestmann.com/an-interview-with-chris-kalin

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Alleged Silk Road Founder’s Mother: No Murder-For-Hire Charge

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“In this video Luke Rudkowski has an emotional conversation with the mother of Ross Ulbricht, alleged Silk Road’s founder who is currently in prison. This particular case is very unique and we are witnessing our legal system adapt to the evolution of the internet. For more information on this historical case and the legal defense fund please visit FreeRoss.org”

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Denmark Declares Bitcoin Trades are Tax-Free

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“The Tax Board in Denmark has ruled that gains and losses from casual bitcoin trading are not subject to taxation. Politiken reports that Denmark’s top tax authority met today to discuss digital currencies and how to approach their taxation, and the Tax Board concluded that any gains made from bitcoin trading are exempt from being taxed by the Danish government, and similarly any losses from trading are not deductible.  The exception to this new ruling is for businesses whose primary focus is in digital currencies. Businesses who directly trade with bitcoin as their primary function must declare their winnings and losses to the government.”

http://www.coindesk.com/denmark-declares-bitcoin-trades-tax-free/

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