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Woman 'used bitcoin converted from bank thefts to fund Isis' hears US court
A 27-year-old New York woman is facing decades in prison for allegedly converting money stolen from banks into bitcoin and using the funds to aid the Islamic State.
Blockchain and smart contracts: Pioneers of the energy frontier
Digital payments, smart contracts, and data-backed task automation technologies are driving Germany's energy transformation.
Ethereum heist: $1.8m in cryptocurrency stolen — not by a hacker but at gunpoint
35-year-old Louis Meza from New Jersey was charged with kidnapping and robbery. If found guilty, he could face upto 25 years in prison.
Hernando de Soto and Patrick Byrne's mission to put the developing world's property rights on a blockchain
Byrne is a blockchain evangelist extraordinaire and De Soto is one of the most influential economists of all time.
Through a Glass, Darkly: Security, Bitcoin, and the future
Dr Richard Ford, Chief Scientist at Forcepoint, looks at attackers targeting vulnerabilities in cryptocurrencies.
Millennials are killing Wall Street: New investors want bitcoin more than shares and bonds
Millennial investors are more interested in cryptocurrencies than traditional bonds and shares, new research commissioned by a London-based fintech start-up suggests.
Walmart, JD.com, IBM and Tsinghua University launch Blockchain Food Safety Alliance in China
Blockchain Food Safety Alliance between three multinationals and major Chinese university will enhance food tracking, traceability and safety in China.
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.
Blockchain and cryptocurrency to watch out for in 2018
AI and data sharing, green crypto mining, magical blockchains and a new 'World Computer'.
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.
Blockchain for good startup Provenance partners with banks and blue chips
Collaboration unveiled at the One Planet Summit by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) will harness blockchain to transform supply chains.
Bitcoin traders beware: Hackers using fake Gunbot tool to deploy Orcus RAT in new phishing campaign
The trojan's varied capabilities include disabling the light indicator on the webcam and even triggering the Blue Screen of Death if anyone tries to shut down the process.
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.
NiceHash hacked: Over $67m in Bitcoin stolen by hackers from cryptocurrency mining market
As cryptocurrency continues to grow exponentially in popularity and value, this isn't the first time hackers have targeted a digital currency platform
Bitcoin passes £10,000 to reach new all-time high
The value of bitcoin – the world's most popular cryptocurrency – surged past £10,000 ($13,300) per coin, defying critics to reach yet another all-time high.
Is bitcoin in trouble? Users of world's third-largest market 'can't withdraw funds'
Users of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex voice frustration over lengthy customer support delays and alleged inability to withdraw funds from the platform.
IT guy threw £74m of Bitcoin in the bin – now he's offering the council a cut if they help find it
Newport IT worker James Howells was one of the earliest adopters of Bitcoin: he amassed 7,500 Bitcoins back in February 2009 when they were worth less than $1.
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.
Drug dealers riding cryptocurrency boom and using Bitcoin ATMs to launder cash warn police
Drug dealers are increasingly using Bitcoin ATMs to launder their money and are taking advantage of the cryptocurrency's soaring value at the same time, police say.
Venezuela's latest answer to 4,000% inflation – Bitcoin-like digital currency
President Nicolas Maduro announces his socialist government would launch its own cryptocurrency to beat US-led sanctions.
UK House of Lords blockchain report highlights ISDA, DTCC and CLS
The report, 'Distributed Ledger Technologies for Public Good: leadership, collaboration and innovation' was released this week by Lord Holmes of Richmond.
Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers
Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.
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.
Blockchain innovators battle fake news with tokens and content scoring
Global media agency Mindshare partners with Singpore's high speed blockchain Zilliqa to test media applications
Infosys launches Finacle Trade Connect for blockchain-based trade finance
Infosys Finacle launched a pilot trade finance network with 11 banks to trial the Finacle Trade Connect solution.
Ethereum-based Digix closes seed investment round with Global Brain and Fenbushi Capital
Digix raised $1.25m in its seed round led by Japanese VC Global Brain, and joined by Fenbushi Capital, Asia's most active blockchain-focused venture capital fund.
How to realise the potential of blockchain in developing economies
Joel John, lead researcher for Blockchain-focused VC firm Outlier Ventures, looks at the history of blockchain's promise of financial inclusion.
Blockchain company BTL Group raises £9m to launch Interbit platform
The private placements of C$15.3 million (£9m) will see Interbit go live in early 2018.