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Court Strikes Down FTC Request for More Butterfly Labs Oversight

Embattled bitcoin mining hardware company Butterfly Labs is back in business, following a federal court ruling on Friday.

Overstock is reporting that it expects to complete just $3m in total bitcoin sales for 2014, a figure it said fell below its original estimates.

By Pete RizzoDec 15, 2014

Swedish-based bitcoin exchange Safello has announced a new banking partnership that will see it add local transfer options for UK customers.

By Daniel PalmerDec 15, 2014

Bill payment service Living Room of Satoshi, which closed in October due to Australian tax regulations, is back online.

By Jon SouthurstDec 15, 2014

Falcon Global Capital takes aim at what it considers the misconception that the firm is struggling to garner interest after its recent fund closure.

By Pete RizzoDec 14, 2014

While praising the use case for credits cards, American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault has said he sees potential in blockchain technology.

By Daniel PalmerDec 12, 2014

A researcher who swept (and returned) 267 BTC from Blockchain wallets has told CoinDesk how and why he did it.

By Jon SouthurstDec 12, 2014

Bitcoin exchange and wallet service CoinJelly has said it has been acquired and will close user accounts within 24 hours.

By Emily SpavenDec 11, 2014

Circle Internet Financial has hired veteran banking industry executive Paul Camp to serve as its new chief financial officer.

By Stan HigginsDec 11, 2014

Microsoft now lets users add bitcoin to their online accounts, enabling payments for apps, games and other digital content through its Xbox platform.

By Stan HigginsDec 11, 2014