Bitcoin Companies Tackling The African Market
Mobile money in Africa has experienced an explosion of growth over the past few years, and a range of Bitcoin companies are entering the lucrative market.
Bitcoin Bill Paying Service Launches For Pakistani Expats
Launched earlier this week, [Paybill.io](http://paybill.io/) allows Pakistanians living in other countries to pay for food, water, rent and other bills back home. Financial barriers can make international payments difficult, something this startup is looking to avoid with Bitcoin.
BitPesa Raises A Further $1.1m
The funding round, led by Pantera Capital, marks the largest investment in an African Bitcoin startup. The Nairobi based remittance company will use the funds to propel expansion into growing markets.
MeXBT’s New Service Unlocks Mexican ATMs
A legacy banking solution allows Mexicos unbanked population to withdraw funds at ATMs. Gabriel Miron has taken advantage, adding Bitcoin to the equation.
Bitspark Clients Require No Knowledge of Bitcoin
The Hong Kong Start-up takes a simple and secure approach to worldwide money transfers, trading, and merchant services. CEO George Harrap answers some key questions.
CoinFloor Plans First European ETF, Adds USD, Euro, and Polish Zloty and Proves Solvency
European Bitcoin competition heats up, as Coinfloor moves into mainland Europe and plans to make Europe’s first regulated and listed Bitcoin investment product.
Payza Allows You To Instantly Sell Bitcoin and Enables Free Remittances For 21 Currencies
Payza integrates Bitcoin to offer 2% or under Remittance giving traditional vendors a run for their money.
