Currencies

Bitcoin

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How can I start accepting cryptocurrency payments as a freelancer? Apr 1, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Is it smart to accept Bitcoin but settle into fiat immediately to reduce volatility exposure, and where can I find such a service? Mar 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Which emerging technologies are most disruptive to the banking industry? Mar 9, 2016 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology Why can’t I donate to Wikipedia anonymously using Bitcoin? Mar 1, 2016 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations Would a Bitcoin ATM operator business be viable in Pakistan? Feb 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What does “Bitcoin tipping” mean? Feb 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps If all miners agreed to reduce their Bitcoin mining capacity by a factor of 1,000, what would happen to costs and the network? Feb 6, 2016 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology What laws or tools would be needed to legally link Bitcoin wallets to real identities like PayPal accounts? Jan 12, 2016 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration How can I convert my U.S. dollars to Bitcoin and then invest in U.S. stocks from that balance—can this be done via a broker like Thinkorswim? Jan 6, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps How long will it take before Bitcoin could make banks and traditional money obsolete, if ever? Jan 5, 2016 General Finance Questions Legally speaking, is Bitcoin treated more as a currency or as a payment protocol? Jan 4, 2016 Law, Contracts, Terms of Service and Legal Structures What does the shutdown of Mt. Gox imply for Bitcoin’s long-term prospects? Jan 2, 2016 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets What is the legal and technical structure behind Coinbase’s exchange platform? Jan 2, 2016 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Can Bitcoin be outlawed or regulated in the U.S., and by what mechanisms? Jan 1, 2016 Crypto and VASP Licensing What laws and regulations apply to Bitcoin businesses operating in the United States? Jan 1, 2016 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration What are some Bitcoin exchanges, how trustworthy are they, and what is the outlook for Bitcoin exchanges? Jan 1, 2016 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Do you regret not buying large amounts of Bitcoin when it was $7? Dec 12, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets What is one killer use case for Bitcoin that actually exists in 2014? Dec 6, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What are effective ways to exchange between different cryptocurrencies? Dec 1, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Does Virgin Money accept Bitcoin as a payment method? Dec 1, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What is the largest company to have recently accepted a virtual currency (around January 2014)? Dec 1, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What do your friends personally think about Bitcoin? Nov 6, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Who controls or owns the largest amount of bitcoins? Nov 5, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics If you held a U.S. money-transmitter license and wanted to use Bitcoin, what international money-transfer business models could you build? Nov 1, 2015 Money Transfer Business and MTOs If a single bitcoin is very expensive, how can Bitcoin still support microtransactions? Nov 1, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics How can Ripple or other digital currencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin help the underbanked or emerging middle class? Nov 1, 2015 Emerging Markets and Financial Inclusion Are Ripple, Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and similar digital currencies all likely to succeed long term? Oct 1, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Can Bitcoin be “printed” the way central banks create more paper currency? Sep 12, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics If fiat currencies are backed by governments, what underpins Bitcoin’s value without a central authority? Sep 12, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What would happen if Western Union started operating as a Bitcoin exchange? Sep 9, 2015 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Why are there still no major, large-scale Bitcoin exchanges based in the United States? Sep 6, 2015 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration How many people in Pakistan are using Bitcoin? Sep 4, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Why does Bitcoin’s price volatility seem to be decreasing (as observed around January 2014)? Sep 1, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Can Bitcoin indirectly strengthen the U.S. dollar’s global status? Aug 12, 2015 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System How common is it today for employees to receive salaries paid in Bitcoin? Aug 8, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What are some potential disruptions that could significantly change credit card usage? Aug 7, 2015 Payments (General) What is your opinion of the BitLicense regulations proposed by Ben Lawsky? Aug 7, 2015 Crypto and VASP Licensing Will virtual currencies eventually replace physical cash? Aug 6, 2015 Stablecoins and CBDCs What is the best way to receive money anonymously? Jul 12, 2015 Payments (General) Do you need to link a credit card to Bitcoin in order to use it for payments? Jul 12, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Do Bitcoin exchanges sell or share user data? Jul 12, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets In Europe, what is the best way to regulate Bitcoin under financial law—fit it into existing frameworks or create dedicated regulation? Jul 10, 2015 Crypto and VASP Licensing What is Bitcoin, how does it function, is it legal, and who created it? Jul 10, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What types of companies and business models are built around Bitcoin? Jul 9, 2015 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned With BitPay, are bitcoins collected from customers deposited into a business bank account via ACH? Jul 9, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Are Bitcoins likely to become the future of currency? Jul 5, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics What are the strongest arguments for and against treating Coinbase as a true exchange? Jul 4, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets How would you convince a government to accept Bitcoin and recognize it as a legal commodity? Jun 12, 2015 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change What advantages does using Bitcoin provide compared with holding funds in a Swiss bank account? Jun 11, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Could using Bitcoin in a money exchange business lead to arrest? Jun 3, 2015 Crypto and VASP Licensing