Bitcoin hits real life barriers in South Africa

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Bitcoin is being touted as the next wave in moving money in the developed world, but there still seems to be some reluctance.
CCTV Africa’s Angelo Coppola filed this report from Johannesburg.

Bitcoin hits real life barriers in South Africa

Bitcoin is being touted as the next wave in moving money in the developed world, but there still seems to be some reluctance. CCTV Africa's Angelo Coppola filed this report from Johannesburg.

Highlights:

  • Bitcoin was introduced to South Africa late last year.
  • The security of a cashless economy drives some of the push for Bitcoin’s hopeful success in the developing world.
  • Adoption of mobile technology is a key factor in Bitcoin’s success.

First US publicly listed bitcoin firm

Some lucky bidders recently won $15 millions’ worth of Bitcoins in a government auction. It was seized in the FBI’s biggest Bitcoin sting operation. The original owner was convicted of running the Internet’s largest, anonymous black market for illegal drugs, known as Silk Road. Despite worries, investors still want a piece of the bitcoin business.

CCTV America’s Rachelle Akuffo reported from Washington, D.C.

First US publicly listed bitcoin firm

Some lucky bidders recently won $15 millions' worth of Bitcoins in a government auction. It was seized in the FBI's biggest Bitcoin sting operation. The original owner was convicted of running the Internet's largest, anonymous black market for illegal drugs, known as Silk Road. Despite worries, investors still want a piece of the bitcoin business. CCTV America's Rachelle Akuffo reported from Washington, D.C.

For more on BTCS: http://www.bitcoinshop.us/index.php


Finance journalist Kyle Coward discusses Bitcoin barriers

CCTV America interviewed Kyle Coward for more on Bitcoin. He is a freelance finance journalist based out of Chicago.

Finance journalist Kyle Coward discusses Bitcoin barriers

CCTV America interviewed Kyle Coward for more on Bitcoin. He is a freelance finance journalist based out of Chicago.