Recently Kris Haamer started a Bitcoin crowdfunding campaign to fight domestic violence in Sao Tomé. He partnered with a Sao-Toméan rapper Pekagboom to raise people’s awareness about the problem of domestic violence which stands sharply in many countries of the world. Kris told Cointelegraph that he and his team plan to start a far-reaching transmedia project that will help fight domestic violence not only in Sao Tomé, but also in other Portuguese speaking countries, as well as in other countries all over the world. The idea of the project appeared two years ago when Kris Haamer met Pekagboom at the …

Controversial entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has announced his mysterious MegaNet venture will become a reality early next year, vouching to raise US$100 million in funding. A Twitter update by Dotcom states that MegaNet, which combines the internet with the unalterable record-keeping capabilities of the blockchain, will be open to crowdfunding from January 20, 2016 – four years since the paramilitary raid on his home by the New Zealand police. MegaNet details will be revealed and equity will be available via crowd funding on 20 Jan 2016, the fourth anniversary of the raid. #Disrupt — Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) June 10, 2015 The …

US House of Representatives votes to end bulk data collection by the NSA on Americans, ChangeTip comes to Soundcloud, and more top stories for May 14. US House of Representatives ends NSA bulk spying The US House of Representatives has passed a bill aiming to end the bulk collection of data by the NSA. Called the USA Freedom Act, its contents stop what whistle-blower Edward Snowden has called the NSA Dragnet. Although those in the US might now be free from their data being collected, the bill continues to allow the collection of data on people outside of the US. …

Max Keiser is the co-founder of StartJOIN, a crowdfunding platform and launch pad for business ideas and projects that leverages on cryptocurrency such as StartCOIN and Bitcoin. Here it is not only financial backing that people give but also other forms of support such as sharing the ideas, providing feedback, consultation, and skills. Max is also the host of Keiser Report, a financial program that airs on RT. Cointelegraph had an opportunity to have an exclusive interview with Max on StartJOIN’s progress so far and what we can expect in the future. “I'm confident that StartJOIN and StartCOIN will […] …

With the recent successes in London, Las Vegas and Tel Aviv, Inside Bitcoins Conference and Expo, has proven to be one of the leading trade shows for the fast-growing Bitcoin and related cryptocurrency industry. Inside Bitcoins will now make its debut in Paris, France on November 20-21, 2014, and Cointelegraph is excited to continue its partnership and offer our readers an exclusive discount. Enter the code TELEGRAPH to receive a 10% discount on 2-Day Passes here. The full schedule for this leading crypto event is now live, and will feature sessions from many industry leaders. You can see the agenda …

ProtocolTV has released a trailer for its already completed Bitcoin documentary, Bitcoin: Buenos Aires which focuses on Bitcoin's rise in Argentina's capital city. Yes, that is correct, they are crowdfunding an already completed documentary. Inspired by early Bitcoin journalist Vitalik Buterin, creator of Bitcoin Magazine, who used to post partial articles and ask for donations before revealing the rest. Bitcoin: Buenos Aires recently showcased at Carolina's Cryptolina Conference last month. According to the creators, the movie received a “rousing ovation” when it debuted. Its trailer teases Bitcoin's potential in the country by showcasing an Andreas Antonopoulos speech on the digital …

Cointelegraph recently launched a campaign in an effort to crowdfund its new mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms, whose progress you can monitor on the official Indiegogo page, here. With 19 days left and US$860 collected or 28% of our goal reached, the people have expressed their desire to make the mobile app a reality! An ever-increasing amount of users are browsing the web on their mobile devices and a dedicated, snappy, easy-to-use app will improve functionality, appearance and overall user experience for our readers. To get a better idea of what the new app has in store …