North Korea could be making a fortune thanks to bitcoin
Alongside the rest of the world, experts warn that North Korea is likely profiting from the rise of bitcoin, a cryptocurrency the regime has been hacking, stealing and mining.
Could the 'Bitcoin Rush' trigger the next financial crash?
At one stroke, there is a new asset class which is an easily divisible store of value – taking the crown from gold, and can be moved around at the click of a mouse.
Amid the cryptocurrency frenzy, investors are 'taking out mortgages' to buy bitcoin
US regulators have warned the public against taking out reckless investments in cryptocurrency, which despite a meteoric rise in the past 12 months remains unpredictable.
Bitcoin's 'high fees and volatility' to blame for Steam ditching cryptocurrency
Gaming marketplace Steam will no longer accept bitcoin as payment as cryptocurrency value hits new peak and financial experts sound alarm over bubble bursting.
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Bitcoin passes £10,000 to reach new all-time high
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Is bitcoin in trouble? Users of world's third-largest market 'can't withdraw funds'
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IT guy threw £74m of Bitcoin in the bin – now he's offering the council a cut if they help find it
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Venezuela to launch oil-backed cryptocurrency to counter Washington's 'economic sabotage'
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Is the bitcoin party over? UK to crack down on cryptocurrency amid crime concerns
Cryptocurrency exchanges in the EU and UK are set to face increased regulation from next year amid concerns they could be used for money laundering and tax evasion.
Betway: McDonald's odds-on to accept Bitcoin by end of 2018
Online betting firm also pegged Bitcoin at 11/8 to break $20,000 before the end of next year.
Bitcoin breaks $10,000 barrier - this is why digital currency is spiking
Less than a year ago, the online currency was trading at below $1,000 per coin but has since spiked in value despite pressure from financial giants.
Paris-based TOBAM launches Bitcoin mutual fund in Europe
TOBAM has about $8.8bn in AUM and counts the California Public Employees' Retirement System as a minority shareholder.
Tether hack: Nearly $31m in cryptocurrency was stolen by a hacker
Tether said it is now attempting to get the stolen funds back and also ensure that the hacker cannot spend the money.
Blockstream and Digital Garage accelerate cryptocurrency and blockchain in Japan
New strategic investment enables faster blockchain deployments with Japanese businesses.
BitTorrent inventor holds the key to greener, less centralised cryptocurrency mining
Bram Cohen explains how proofs of space and time can solve the sort of ASIC centralisation you find in Bitcoin.
Ethereum wallet firm was warned about critical bug that left $162m 'frozen in time'
After a careful analysis of the situation, the Parity confirmed that it was first made aware about the potential dangers of a coding vulnerability months before the incident.
Cybersecurity legend John McAfee partners with Hacken to chase new cryptocurrency
Anti-virus pioneer John McAfee has signed a partnership with Hacken, an Eastern European cybersecurity start-up built upon a new form of cryptocurrency, IBTimes UK can reveal.
Was Parity hacked? Nearly $300m Ethereum wallet freeze may not have been caused by bug
Last week, over 580 Parity wallets containing millions of dollars worth of Ethereum were mysteriously locked down and inaccessible.
Dash transactions now 215 times cheaper than Bitcoin
Software rollout also doubles Dash transaction capacity; which is now 8 times the capacity of Bitcoin.
CoinDesk releases top five analysts and traders in cryptocurrency list
The quarterly State of Blockchain Report cross-referenced over 100 public-facing candidates to generate the Top 5 Traders and Top 5 Analysts of 2017.
What's going on with Ethereum? $280m in cryptocurrency 'lost' amid security scare
Approximately $280m worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum has been frozen in time – and potentially lost forever – after a critical bug was accidentally triggered.
Bitcoin: From futuristic folly to mysterious fortune
The man on the street still doesn't know what bitcoin actually is, despite the huge growth it has experienced.
UFC fans beware! The Fight Pass website may be secretly hijacking users' PCs to mine Monero
A Reddit user claimed that the UFC site is running the Coinhive javascript and secretly mining cryptocurrency.
People's Bank of China is working on its own centralised and traceable cryptocurrency
Yao Qian, who is leading the research work for cryptocurrency at China's central bank, on 4 November stressed on the need of digital legal tender.
CME Group to launch Bitcoin futures trading
New contract to provide regulated trading venue for cryptocurrency market, pending all relevant regulatory review periods.
Catalonia looks to Estonia's e-residency and considers cryptocurrency option
Technology experts from the Generalitat de Catalunya have visited Estonia several times to gather tips on how to implement an e-residency programme.
BTCC chief Bobby Lee discusses China Bitcoin ban
There were recently rumours in the twittersphere that China's ban on trading Bitcoin was likely a temporary move.
Cryptocurrencies: The future of money or just hype?
Eugene Levin, Chief Strategy Officer at SEMrush, has been analysing search on popular keywords and PPC data within the cryptocurrency space.
The end of Bitcoin's religious phase: Why cryptocurrencies are poised to surpass their hype
Bitcoin isn't a fraud as some prominent bankers have recently claimed, say Ruben Galindo Steckel and Antonio Garcia, co-founders of AirTM.
CryptoRuble: Russia may soon launch its own cryptocurrency that could be tracked by the Kremlin
Last week Russia reportedly took steps to ban cryptocurrency websites as Putin warned of risks associated with digital currency.
BTCC Mobi wallet adds support for Litecoin, Ethereum and Bitcoin Cash
Mobi Multicurrency wallet now allows convenient storage of BTC, LTC, ETH, and BCC, according to a new statement.
The Pirate Bay is running a cryptocurrency miner that hijacks users' computers with no opt-out option
The internet's largest torrent portal is running Coinhive, which currently runs alongside the site's ads and mines Monero.
Russia takes steps to ban cryptocurrency websites after Putin warns of 'serious risks'
Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, built on the foundation of blockchain technology, is bought and sold online without the need for traditional banks.
Cryptocurrency experts discuss India's 'downward spiral'
CNN just reported India's economic growth fell from 7% to 5.6% in the last six months, provoking alarming statements.
Meet Europe's elected cryptocurrency radicals
Estonia's Kaspar Korjus and Eva Kaili MEP took to the stage at Blockchain Live in London.
Bitcoin platform Luno announces European expansion and $9m Series B funding round
The funding round was led by London-based Balderton Capital.
What's happening to bitcoin in China? Markets close as Beijing plans total trading ban
BTC China, Huobi and OKCoin shut as authorities mull over "comprehensive" crackdown.
John McAfee slams Jamie Dimon's Bitcoin 'a fraud' tirade
Cybersecurity pioneer believes bitcoin will spike to a value of $500,000 by 2020
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