Links in “Virtual Currency”

Rumors of Bitcoin's demise may be premature. In this video, an expert argues that it might be, in fact, the smart bet in tech investing. [4/15]

Under Secretary of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence speak on illicit finance risks of virtual currency. He noted heightened regulatory concerns over virtual currency and ways regulators are approaching the matter. [3/19]

What is a mobile wallet and what is its future? [3/11]

Maybe. Bitcoin’s ease of use can also lead to easy theft, which was a significant factor in the recent collapse of Mt. Gox, a well-established Bitcoin exchange. [3/10]

After events of the past few weeks, one would think Bitcoin would be quickly on its way out. But after its price increased more than $100 after falling steeply in the wake of the Mt. Gox collapse, one might have to rethink that. [3/10]

Researchers find more than 100 different malware instances that specialize in stealing digital currency. [3/3]

Mt. Gox, once the top platform for trading Bitcoin, suspends transactions. The wider virtual currency industry is seeking to distance itself from Mt. Gox and reassure the market about the future of the industry. [2/25]

NY's State Department of Financial Services is seeking to build a regulatory framework to virtual currencies by the end of the year. Here is a recap of where things stand now. [2/24]

Turning local post offices into brokers for Bitcoin may be a strategy to help virtual currencies with trust and access issues and help the post service end seven straight years of losses. [2/10]

Article highlights expanding targeted focus of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on virtual currency with reach expanding to those directly involved in the currency. Key tool is Suspicious Activity Reporting failure. [2/6]