Jimmy Aki

Jimmy Aki
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Jimmy has been following the development of blockchain for several years, and he is optimistic about its potential to democratize the financial system.

Bitwage Service Adds Payroll Tax Payment Funding Options for U.S. Businesses

Essentially, Bitwage now allows companies across the United States and Puerto Rico to fund their W2 payrolls and payroll taxes in ether and bitcoin.

European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations

In the report, the EBA decried the lack of uniformity in crypto laws. It stated that this lack of equilibrium means that companies can move operations to “crypto havens” and face less-stringent regulations.

Bittrex Launches Over-the-Counter Trading Platform for Bitcoin, Crypto

The service will allow investors to trade nearly 200 digital assets, including bitcoin, currently offered on the Bittrex trading platform.

Bitrefill Channel-Opening Service Makes Accepting Lightning Payments Easy

Thor will connect to Bitrefill's node on the Lightning Network, allowing users to receive Lightning payments whether they have bitcoin loaded into their Lightning wallets or not.

Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq Has a New UI and DAO

Decentralized exchange Bisq has upgraded its software with an entirely new User Interface (UI) design and the launch of the Bisq Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on testnet.

Security Researchers Reveal Wallet Vulnerabilities On Stage at 35C3

The companies behind the hardware wallets claim not to have been given an opportunity to fix the vulnerabilities via responsible disclosure practices prior to the announcement.

India May Legalize Bitcoin Under “Strong” Rules

A second interdisciplinary committee set up by the Indian government is considering making cryptocurrencies legal in the country again but with more stringent rules.

Black Christmas as Brazilian Bitcoin Exchange Loses Founder in a Car Crash

Luís Augusto Schiavon Ramos, known as Guto Schiavon, the founder of one of Brazil’s largest bitcoin exchanges, was killed in a car accident in Sao Paulo on Christmas Day.

Despite Slump in Crypto Prices, Bitcoin ATMs More Than Doubled in 2018

Despite the market downturn in digital asset values, cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) are still in vogue.

Unbanked Iranian University Students Turn to Bitcoin to Pay Tuition

Stranded Iranian students in the United Kingdom have turned to Bitcoin as a tool to circumvent the economic sanctions placed on their country, according to a Guardian report

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