Elite Investment Company Blog

Casascius has stopped minting its collectible coins, following FinCEN's claims it was an unregistered “money transmitter”.

JP Morgan causes a stir, re-presents old cryptocurrency patent, Coinbase receives $25m investment, while John Law digs for dogecoins.

Fidelity is denying claims that bitcoin can be used in self-directed IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) held through the company.

Officials from New Zealand and Australia echoed statements from around the world, saying bitcoin was "interesting but risky".

The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.

A new Bloomberg poll quizzed Americans on the digital currency and revealed some surprising results.

The head of Russia's largest bank reportedly endorsed virtual currencies this week.

CoinTerra has announced that its new GoldStrike I ASIC chip has taped out.

Identity theft protection company LifeLock has acquired Lemon Inc, creator of an innovative digital wallet, for $42.6m.

Coinbase has managed to secure $25m in series B funding led by Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at compliance and avoidance strategies for bitcoin businesses in the US.

The Bitcoin Foundation has launched its expansion overseas, signing affiliates in Canada and Australia.