Bitcoin exchange Kraken will launch in Japan today, aiming itself at the nation’s large number of active traders and finance professionals. In its announcement, the company highlighted the strength of Kraken’s security and engineering team, as well as its high trade volumes and reputation for compliance. Gaining public trust is a high priority for any bitcoin business planning to establish a Japanese base, given the … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Launches in Japan

Trucoin has announced it will expand its bitcoin buying service to consumers in 32 US states over the next few weeks. The news follows three months of inactivity for the company, and what it called its successful eight-state beta test earlier this year. Customers in states served by the company will be able to purchase bitcoin using payment options such as MasterCard and Visa credit … Continue reading Bitcoin News: Trucoin Brings Bitcoin Buying Service to 32 US States

Bitcoin price resilience finally crumbled this week after two weeks of strength following the so-called ‘BearWhale’ slaying. The price opened the week at $386, holding steady until mid-week, when it began a steep decline. It closed at $346, shedding $40 over the last seven days. The bitcoin price deterioration follows a strong rally from $295 on 6th October to a high of $405 about a … Continue reading Bitcoin Market News: Bitcoin Price Shows Cracks After Two Impressive Weeks

Poland-based bitcoin payment solutions provider InPay S.A. has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign that makes it possible to buy company stock with bitcoin. The company claims to have secured the approval of Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority (KNF), the country’s equivalent of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which makes it a unique project in the Polish digital currency industry, according to company representatives. The … Continue reading Bitcoin News: In Poland, You Can Now Buy Equity With Bitcoins