Mellisa Tolentino

Mellisa Tolentino started at SiliconANGLE covering the mobile and social scene. Over the years, her scope expanded to Bitcoin as well as the Internet of Things. SiliconANGLE gave Mellisa her break in writing and it has been an adventure ever since. She’s from the sunny country of Philippines where people always greet you with the warmest smile. If she’s not busy writing, she loves reading, watching TV series and movies, but what she enjoys the most is playing or just chilling on the couch with with her three dogs Ceecee, Ginger, and Rocky.

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

How to avoid Bitcoin scams in 2015

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

There were high hopes for Bitcoin in 2014 after it began the year with its value rocketing over $1,000, but things quickly went pear-shaped. Bitcoin had to weather a storm of negative publicity, what with the Mt.Gox kerfuffle (which authorities now believe …

Ecuador rolls out phase one of state-backed digital currency

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

After months of anticipation, Ecuador has officially launched the first ever digital currency backed by a nation. Called the Electronic Money System (EMS), it aims to help the nation’s population better manage their finances, while competing with the more popular but officially …

Smart devices track fevers, prevent “text neck”

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart Health roundup features a wireless temperature tracker, an app that keeps your skin in check, and a smart necklace that won’t leave you with a hunched back. . Fineck Text neck is a condition suffered by many who …

Smart Living 2014: A Year in Review

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Highlighting smart home innovations and market trends, SiliconANGLE’s Smart Living series has followed this sector closely in 2014. As the year comes to a close, we recap the top developments related to smart home automation devices, connected cars and other Internet of Things …

What you missed in the Smart World: Google’s first truly self-driving car

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart World Series features the first autonomous self-driving vehicle prototype, new features to wireless speaker line, a 3D-printed bracelet that records shows as you fall asleep, and a year-end roundup of the most notable innovations in the wearable tech market. …

Best of wearable tech in 2014: Diabetes drives innovation in smart health

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

It’s been one hell of a year for the wearable tech industry. We’ve seen the comeback of virtual reality glasses, the emergence of more smartwatches and smartglasses, not to mention the various trackers for health and fitness that come in different forms. …

NYC considers Bitcoin for paying parking tickets

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

New York is one of the most aggressive states when it comes to Bitcoin. Earlier this year, Benjamin Lawsky, New York State’s Superintendent of Financial Services, proposed a BitLicense that would prevent Bitcoin from being used illegally in money laundering. The BitLicense …

LibertyX makes it easy to buy Bitcoins this Christmas

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Buying Bitcoin is now as simple as paying for a pack of gum at your favorite convenience store. Just pay cash and get the product in return, but in this case, you get a code in exchange for cash thanks to LibertyX. …

Track Santa with these 5 apps and websites: Live chat, write to Santa

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Though technology can sometimes seem to take away from the magic of the holidays, it can also keep the spirit alive. Just a day before Santa is expected to start his Christmas Eve journey, technology provides us a way to track the …

Charlie Shrem handed 2 year jail sentence for Silk Road money laundering

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

In January of this year, Charlie Shrem, CEO of Bitcoin exchange service BitInstant, was arrested over allegations of money laundering. Reports stated that Shrem and a man named Robert Faiella, also known as BTCKing, planned to sell more than $1 million worth …

Mellisa Tolentino

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

How to avoid Bitcoin scams in 2015

Ecuador rolls out phase one of state-backed digital currency

Smart devices track fevers, prevent “text neck”

Smart Living 2014: A Year in Review

What you missed in the Smart World: Google’s first truly self-driving car

Best of wearable tech in 2014: Diabetes drives innovation in smart health

NYC considers Bitcoin for paying parking tickets

LibertyX makes it easy to buy Bitcoins this Christmas

Track Santa with these 5 apps and websites: Live chat, write to Santa

Charlie Shrem handed 2 year jail sentence for Silk Road money laundering

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