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Kraken API Issues, Bitcoin Debit Card Operations Grind To A Halt

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Even though there is a lot of excitement in the Bitcoin world regarding the recent price changes, these wild swings create a fair amount of issues as well.  Bitcoin debit card users may have experienced similar problems yesterday, like trying to make purchases during busy periods of Bitcoin trading was pretty much impossible.

Also read: WorldPay Talks Openly About Bitcoin And The Blockchain

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Over the course of five hours yesterday, I had not one, but two, of my Bitcoin debit cards rendered useless.   Both of these cards are issued by Bit-X – one Mastercard and one Visa. All of these cards had one thing in common: I was attempting to complete transactions denominated in EUR during heavy periods of Bitcoin trading.  Read more...

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BitLicense Wake of Destruction So Far

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One of the most worrying aspects of the BitLicense regulatory framework is the exodus of Bitcoin companies in the New York State area.  Over the past few weeks, it has become quite clear that companies deciding to be compliant with BitLicense might face some serious backlash from its users.  For those of you who are wondering which companies are actively pursuing a BitLicense, the following short list will give you an idea.  Read more...

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Coinbase Turns Its Back On Bitcoin Users By Applying For BitLicense

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Bitcoin regulation and more specifically the BitLicense debacle, will be making headlines for many more weeks to come.  As the BitLicense application deadline is almost upon us, companies are forced to either apply or halt their services in the state of New York.  Several companies have decided on the latter option as very few BitLicense applications are coming in.  That being said, it looks like Coinbase, just like Bitstamp, will be applying for a BitLicense.  Read more...

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Ethereum launch: Half-Finished Builds, Private key Bug and Exchange Dumpfest

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When Ethereum was finally released to the public, quite a few people had high expectations of this platform and the associated digital currency called “Ether.”  However, ever since the launch itself, it became clear that it would take quite a bit of tweaking and prodding to get Ethereum running on most computers.  Quite a shame for a project that raised millions of USD in investment capital, yet failed to deliver a user-friendly piece of technology.  Read more...

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How And Where To Buy Bitcoin

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Buying Bitcoin has become increasingly easier in the past few years, with so many exchange platforms and Bitcoin ATMs popping up all over the world.  That being said, buying Bitcoin remains one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome for novice users.  Plus, verification procedures are not making matters any easier.

Buying Bitcoin – What Do I Need?

Before you can start buying Bitcoin, there are a handful of things you will need.  First of all, you will need to install a Bitcoin client, either on your computer or mobile device. The installation procedures are very straightforward and self-explanatory.  Once you have a Bitcoin client installed on your preferred device, a new wallet address will be generated on your behalf.  This address is of great importance, as this is where your future Bitcoins will be sent to.  Read more...

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Kraken Expands To Canada To Become Global Bitcoin Exchange Player

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The battle to become Canada’s next major Bitcoin exchange is far from over, as more and more companies are focusing their attention on that region of the world.  The latest major name to join the fray is none other than popular global Bitcoin exchange Kraken, thanks to a partnership with Vogogo.

Kraken Sees Potential in the Canadian MarketKraken Logo

It goes without saying that expanding the Bitcoin exchange business to Canada is a logical step for any established company in the space.  With most of the major Canadian Bitcoin exchanges shutting down in 2014 and 2015, there is a power vacuum that needed to be filled by other companies, such as QuadrigaCX.  Read more...

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Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Creates “Dark Pool” For Anonymous Trading

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Most people are drawn to bitcoin on the promise of being anonymous when using this disruptive digital currency. However, nothing could be further from the truth.  Bitcoin is not anonymous in any way, or not in the traditional meaning of the word, anyway.  But Bitcoin exchange Kraken is looking to up the ante, as they guarantee anonymous trading for large Bitcoin buyers.  Read more...

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Howard Bernstein Becomes Chief Compliance Officer for Bitcoin Exchange Kraken

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Kraken is one of the most popular Bitcoin exchanges around the world these days. Not only does Kraken provide enough liquidity for high-volume traders, but they have also been appointed as a trusted “partner” for the Mt. Gox refund process. And things behind the scenes have been trucking along as well, resulting in appointing Howard Bernstein as their new Chief Compliance Officer.

Bitcoin Exchange & Compliance – Murky WatersKraken Small

When it comes to regulation and compliance, Bitcoin-related services have to tread very carefully to not make any fatal mistakes. Depending on which part of the world you are offering your services from, the compliance landscape might be different from other countries or continents.  Read more...

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Anycoin Direct, Kraken & Safello Issue Statements on Sparkasse Reversing Bitcoin-related Bank Transfers

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In the light of recent issues with Sparkasse, an Austrian and German bank branch which seems to freeze and reverse bank transfers from users who want to purchase Bitcoin from exchanges, we reached out to several exchange platforms to ask whether or not they experience these issues. So far, we have received official statements from Anycoin Direct, Kraken and Safello.

Anycoin Direct Statement & Interview with Bram Ceelen

JP : Bram, thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for us. I know you guys must be incredibly busy at this point in time. Is this the first time Anycoin Direct experiences these kinds of issues with the Sparkasse bank?  Read more...

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GreenAddress – Cross-Platform Multi-signature Bitcoin Wallet With Improved Security & Privacy

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Given the recent issues with exchanges either losing funds or shutting down, and malicious cryptocurrency clients hitting the web on a more frequent basis, wallet security becomes ever more important. Multi-signature wallets definitely seem the best choice from this point forward, and GreenAddress is providing exactly that kind of service.

A Brief Explanation of Multisignature Transactions

The main advantage of using a multi-signature Bitcoin wallet is the fact that you need multiple parties to agree upon a transaction being executed. For example, if I used a multi signature wallet through GreenAddress, both them and myself have to “sign” an agreement in order to actually send money to a third-party recipient.  Read more...

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