Bitcoin is an experimental new digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority. Link to external site : Website for Bitcoin |  |
| Brand | |
| Launched in | |
| Status |
Active Register/Log In |
| Launch |
2009 Register/Log In |
| Importance |
Leader Register/Log In |
| Traction | |
| Evaluation |
As of August 2011 there are over 7.1 Bitcoins available. Estimated Market Capital is $63,336,546. Register/Log In |
| Account Type |
Stored Value Register/Log In |
| Business Model | |
| Class |
| Send | Services | Receive | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mobile  Web |
 Card  Wallet |
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 DMT  IMT  MP  OP  VC |
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Card Wallet |
Mobile Web |
| Model |
non-bank based Upgrade to Bronze |
| Who Leads? |
third party led Upgrade to Bronze |
| Reach |
Global Upgrade to Bronze |
| Active Users |
-- NA -- Upgrade to Bronze |
| Registered Users |
4,256,207 Upgrade to Bronze |
| Potential Mobile Market (m) |
0.000 Upgrade to Bronze |
| Regulations |
| Persona | |
| Purpose | |
| Active Services | |
| Card Type |
None Register/Log In |
| ServicesDescription |
Bitcoin claims to offer instant peer-to-peer transactions, worldwide payments, zero or low processing fees. Upgrade to Bronze |
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| Payment Instruments | |
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| Interoperability | |
| RegistrationProcess |
| Main Segment | Mainstream |
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