BitPesa

So far, bitcoin has caught on among tech-savvy enthusiasts; but many see the cryptocurrency as a viable solution for the poor, who often don't have access to banking facilities. While some bitcoin firms are continuing their efforts to push the cryptocurrency toward mainstream adoption,...

A bit of bitcoin-related excitment for the week ending May 30. 1) Evidence of price fraud at Mt. Gox, formerly the largest bitcoin exchange, surfaced. This led to questions about whether bitcoin’s all-time high last year was based on fiction. While concerning news, the fraud may have actually...