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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

Coinport makes transparency its business

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Before the demise of Mt.Gox, it was the most popular and widely used Bitcoin exchange, which makes what happened to it all the more surprising. Of course hackers were blamed for the collapse of its system, but there were reports that its …

Russia changes tack: ‘We will not block Bitcoin’

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

The State of California has repealed sections of its Corporations Code that restricted the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies as “money”.  This leniency towards Bitcoin is extremely positive for digital currencies and may change how other states, and even countries, …

Tap into your health with the flick of a wrist

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart Health roundup features the first health app on Android Wear, a connected cuff suited for the workplace, and the hottest new event for the wearable tech movement. HealthTap SmartWatch app   Google officially unveiled Android Wear at I/O 2014 …

How much did the seized Bitcoins go for?

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

In October 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shut down the Silk Road, an online marketplace for all things shady, and seized $3.6 million worth of Bitcoins. Last week, the US Marshals Service auctioned off almost 30,000 Bitcoins. The bidders were notified …

Big Data goes to Brazil: The FIFA World Cup in numbers

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Americans normally aren’t that keen on “soccer” but things are a bit different what with the FIFA World Cup taking place down in Brazil. Excitment is reaching fever pitch with the tournament in full swing and the 1/16 finals well underway. Social …

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