Market Outlook

Argentina's Unisend has launched operations in Mexico, the first step in its Latin American expansion.

Belgium's Federal Public Service Finance has ruled bitcoin transactions are not subject to value-added taxes.

Greenpeace has announced that it will start accepting bitcoin donations through payment processor BitPay.

Japan's latest bitcoin payment processor is Bitbank, offering wallets, checkout for physical businesses and easy payments for online sellers.

A Texas man found guilty of defrauding US bitcoin investors faces over $40m in fines and penalties.

OKCoin has added 'margin management' to its Futures trading platform, giving traders the flexibility of multiple balances.

Chinese bitcoin mining pool Discus Fish opens up about regulation and its role in the bitcoin mining network.

The price of bitcoin declined $50 today as overall downward momentum mounted, before rebounding at press time.

CoinTerra has announced its 16nm bitcoin ASIC miner, now available for pre- order, will ship in Q1.

Coin Center has launched to promote digital currency outreach, research and public policy activism.

Koinify has raised $1m in funding from IDG Capital Partners, Brock Pierce's AngelList syndicate, and zPark Ventures.

While global interest in bitcoin is increasing, startups in its largest market are facing hurdles that threaten innovation.