On Monday, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced the launch of the company’s new native apps for both iOS and Android. The apps join an elite class, previously dominated only by Coinbase, of smartphone tools that allow U.S. users to buy or sell Bitcoin on their mobile devices. From the first interaction, you can tell clean design was a priority. Minimalism is emphasized and the features are well laid out; there’s no confusion finding what you are looking for. Along with facilitating the purchase and sale of Bitcoin, the app lets you send and request money using your phone’s email contacts …

One of the biggest selling points of Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is that they allow you to become your own bank. A major appeal is leaving behind those financial institutions that have betrayed our trust repeatedly for as long as they have existed. So, it may come to some surprise that Circle is launching with significant fanfare while bringing bank-like features to a Bitcoin web wallet. Today, Circle is moving out of Beta and is now open to the public. But, before you get out your torches and pitchforks, consider what this Frankenstein service offers to users and the community as …

The battle to create a seamless Bitcoin acquisition and hosted BTC savings accounts has been going on for quite some time with Coinbase pretty much leading the pack. But with the success of their product demo at Bitcoin 2014 in Amsterdam this last May, Circle may be joining the race to challenge Coinbase as they have been sending out invitations for people to take a long look at their product. One reviewer found that it was extremely easy for him to set up a new account, set up his 2FP preferences, both buy BTC with a credit card or transfer …

Circle, a Bitcoin currency services provider, has launched a suite of consumer financial services that the company hopes will encourage average people to use the crypto-currency for everyday transactions. Circle was founded in 2013 by internet entrepreneurs Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville. The company is backed by leading venture capital investors Jim Breyer, Accel Partners, General Catalyst Partners and Oak Investment Partners, who helped raise $26 million in series B financing for Circle. The goal behind the founding of the company was to address "the terrifying complexity and risk" many people associate with crypto-currency, as stated on their website. The …