Will Greece Embrace Bitcoin, or What?

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=436

Blockchain/Bitcoin Hackers Talk Tech at HackCoin

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=405

News Source: Money's Edge

Article Title: Stanford Set to Launch Bitcoin Course this Fall

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=400

I think it is really great that it is being integrated in university study curriculums.  Seems there are a few schools that are/will follow suit with incorporating the study of cryptocurrency.  Another positive step toward mainstream acceptance provided the instructors don't exhibit a negative bias.

Article Title: E-Coin Introduces Affiliate Program for Their Bitcoin Debit Card Holders

Source: Money's Edge

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=398

Africa's Largest Nation Wants Bitcoin Regulated

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=395

Can't say I'm surprised with Nigeria's concerns.  The money laundering concern I think was a bit overdone and in some cases unfounded by assumptions.

StartCOIN: The Altcoin that Rewards Crowdfunders

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=391

It seeks to become "the first stable digital currency for crowd funding, whereby the distribution and value of the coin isn’t just controlled by the miners, but the community."

Bitcoin’s Fork in the Road: Crisis or a Yawner?

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=389

"one camp believes we are at the end of Bitcoin as we have known it; the other yawns that this is business as usual with a decentralized cryptocurrency."

PwC: Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=376

Cryptocurrency is here to stay is the main premise. The report is both an update on the cryptocurrency marketplace today, particularly as perceived by consumers, as well as a look into the future.  I like this article as it shows the potential of digital currency and the misunderstanding mainstream society still has with it.

Is Ripple the Bitcoin Killer? Some Big Banks Believe So

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=349

This article does pose some opinions about Ripple as with gaining market momentum and seems to some corporate entities to be easier to embrace than Bitcoin.  Some of the comparisons are interesting from the author's notes along with IDC input. 

Is It Time to Declare Bitcoin the Cryptocurrency Winner?

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=316

This article does possess question in regards to other digital currencies and concerns over its utilization.  Some of the quotations were not favorable but it did pose some form of insight.

Bitcoin Startups Attracting Wall Street Big Shots

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=317

Not only is the cryptocurrency industry attracting investment from major VC firms, it is also generating interest among many heavy hitters on Wall Street. Some of them are leaving their established positions in financial firms to join Bitcoin companies or to start their own.

Top U.S. Banking Official Calls for Balanced Approach to Bitcoin Regulation

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=314

The U.S. Comptroller of the Currency sounds off on his concerns with Bitcoin.

Louis CK Now Accepting Bitcoin Payments

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=312

Personally,it is a good step forward for Bitcoin supporters as another positive celebrity has gotten on the bandwagon.  Granted this is for an audio recording of his comedy and not to be confused with using Bitcoin to get a ticket to his show. Overall, it is a step in the right direction.

Bandago Hops on Bitcoin Bandwagon

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=303

The company follows other transportation companies now accepting Bitcoins. Recently, Polish airline LOT announced it would transact sales in Bitcoins. However, according to Bandago, it’s the first van rental company to receive Bitcoins as payment.

Another good step forward...

Article Title: Who Seeks Bitcoins? Study Pinpoints Probable User Groups.

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=281

A recent study compiled by two professors (2014) at the University of Kentucky pinpoints two probable user groups, one of which may dismay Bitcoin supporters.  Some of the long-standing Bitcoin evangelists/supporters may have heard of this study, but the retorts from the author in this article is refreshing after reading through the original report.

It's funny but with Blockchain doing extremely well, it is nice to see Bitcoin as a whole significantly grow over the last few months. Even the Bank of England is showing a bit of favor toward this digital currency which is a good sign. There are lots of stories around the world of countries considering some form of regulation and adoption and in Greece's case, it could save some of their citizens from destitution.

This story is really interesting to me as it is another step further toward the mainstream.  The founder of Virgin believes in Bitcoin yet LOT was the first to my knowledge to accept Bitcoin.  Curious to see if some of the larger airline conglomerates follow suit in the years to come.

Source: Money's Edge

Article Headline: Polish Airline LOT Accepts Bitcoin Currency

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=275

Source: Money's Edge

Article Title: U.K. Might Soon Become the World's Bitcoin Hub

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=268

News Source: Money's Edge

Article Title: Ethereum Blockchain Project Frontier Provides Fodder for Eager Developers

http://www.moneysedge.com/newsimage?id=251