A Hawaiian stewardess made history on Friday by becoming the first person in history to purchase a USD 250,000 Virgin Galactic ticket by using Bitcoin. Virgin Galactic CEO, Sir Richard Branson has announced during an interview with CNBC.
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Bitcoin Price Hits $1,000 After Doubling in 7 Days. What Next?
The price briefly topped the equivalent of $1,000 on Chinese exchange BTC China back on 19th November, but this is the first time this level has been reached in a US dollar denominated exchange rate.
Bitcoin's USD1000 mark on Mt Gox signals windfall for early investors
A report by the Washington Post noted that Bitcoin's increasing trade value would benefit early investors like Bitcoin lead developer Gavin Andresen and the Winklevoss brothers.
What is Bitcoin? Report gives the lowdown on Bitcoin
Just what is the Bitcoin? A report from Wired gives a clearer understanding of what the digital currency is, how it is used, where it can be obtained and how to keep your Bitcoin wallet safe from thieves.
Israeli computer scientists uncover Dread Pirate Roberts-Satoshi Nakamoto connection
A report from Israeli scientists explored the connection between the arrested operator of Silk Road Ross William Ulbricht and the secretive inventor of the digital currency bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto.
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We've been bullish about the opportunities in Bitcoin for a while and are excited to be able to announce that, together with our partners in China at Lightspeed China Partners, we are investors in BTC China.
The University of Nicosia, a private school located in Cyprus, boasted that it is now the first university in the world wherein you can pay your tuition and other fees through Bitcoin. This also part of their publicity efforts to promote its new Master of Science Degree in Digital Currency.
As the value of the Bitcoin reached a landmark USD700 valuation, The US Senate committee held a hearing with experts, lobbyists and federal regulators to discuss about the potential threats, risks and benefits of virtual currency.
An analyst said that the involvement of Bitcoin in the Silk Road online marketplace scandal provided enough boost for the digital currency to receive support from the market, and even US government agencies, as an accepted investment and payment technology solution.
Bitcoing exchange BTC China received USD5 million in Series A investment from Lightspeed China Partners and Lightspeed Venture Partners to fund its general operations, but indicated plans to expand its business.
itBit is a digital currency exchange that provides the latest platform for Bitcoind trading in differing currencies such as the US Dollar, Singaporean Dollars and in Euros.
Singapore-based Bitcoin exchange startup itBit secured USD3.25 million in a new funding round to be used for the launching of its Bitcoin exchange currency and the expansion of its operations worldwide.
With the allowance of Baidu for Bitcoin, China's appetite for the virtual currency grows. Nearly a third of the world's Bitcoin transactions are done in China.
Some industry observers see the rise in Bitcoin value as a bloated valuation. In an article on TechCrunch, digital currency Bitcoin was reportedly on a comeback after a series of market value setbacks.
