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'Exclusively for morons': Cryptocurrency gets its Kodak moment, but not everyone is convinced
Firm that traces roots to early days of film photography gets into licensing and cryptocurrency market as part of partnership with WENN Digital.
Hackers exploit critical Oracle WebLogic flaw to secretly mine cryptocurrency worldwide
The attacks are thought to have begun after a security researcher published a proof-of-concept exploit in December.
From Bitcoin to Ethereum: Here are the biggest cryptocurrencies in the world
With the spotlight on cryptocurrency following the unprecedented rise in the value of Bitcoin last year, it's easily to feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of options available.
What is CoffeeMiner? New attack lets hackers hijack public WiFi networks to mine cryptocurrency
Researcher Arnau Code said he has already successfully tested the CoffeeMiner attack in real-life scenarios including in cafes.
Malware found mining cryptocurrency and secretly sending coins to a North Korean university
"It's not clear if we're looking at an early test of an attack, or part of a 'legitimate' mining operation," researchers said.
John McAfee says he paid for hookers, illegal drugs and porn using cryptocurrency
Tech pioneer John McAfee tells 640,000 Twitter followers that he uses cryptocurrency to pay for sex and drugs.
What is Ripple? Should you buy the new cryptocurrency being tipped to overthrow bitcoin?
Another cryptocurrency is surging in price, but what is Ripple and should you jump on the investment train now?
Vladimir Putin wants new cryptocurrency 'to evade international sanctions'
The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is considering the development of a state-run cryptocurrency that could be used to shirk international sanctions.
Bitcoin fatwa? Top imam says cryptocurrency forbidden under Islam, compares it to gambling
Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam called for a Bitcoin ban, issuing an official fatwa against the cryptocurrency.
How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?
The growth of bitcoin is fuelling speculation and debate about the environmental impact of the collective energy needed to power virtual currencies in the era of climate change.
What's going on with Coinbase? Users threaten legal action as complaints met with silence
Users of Coinbase, a popular website used to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, claim to be mulling legal action as trades and customer service allegedly stalled to a halt.
Is bitcoin killing the environment? Fears grow over 'alarming' links to climate change
The growth of bitcoin is fuelling speculation and debate about the environmental impact of the collective energy needed to power the virtual currency in the era of climate change.
Popular Chrome extension with over 105,000 users found secretly mining cryptocurrency
Users of the popular Chrome extension Archive Poster reported observing the change around the beginning of December.
Cryptocurrency 'arms race' is brewing with return of browser-based cryptomining, new malware attacks
Symantec has warned that user interest, paired with detection by security firms, will "trigger a new arms race between cybercriminals and defenders".
A guide to 'cryptojacking': How your computer could be making bitcoins for hackers
Some sites have found a new way to make money from you: using your computer to generate virtual currencies.
The founder of bitcoin rival 'litecoin' just sold his entire litecoin stash – here's why
Charlie Lee, the creator of the cryptocurrency litecoin (LTC), claims to have sold all of his digital reserves to silence naysayers who accuse him of conflicts of interest.
Bitcoin Cash: Scandal erupts as Coinbase investigates claims of insider trading
The founder of Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency trading platforms, says the company is investigating claims that its staff were involved with insider trading.
Co-founder of Bitcoin.com sells all his bitcoin, saying it is 'virtually unusable'
The co-founder and technical director of a major bitcoin website has sold all his bitcoins, claiming that the popular cryptocurrency has become "virtually unusable".
Are you slaving away to make someone else a cryptocurrency fortune?
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks look at Monero mining using Coinhive, one of the more popular browser-mining services.
Firms are already 'stockpiling bitcoin' to pay off hackers' ransom demands
British firms are stockpiling cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and ethereum so they can pay off hackers in the event of a ransomware or malware attack.
Russian pipeline giant Transneft's computers hit with malware that covertly mined cryptocurrency
Russian authorities are currently working to create a legal framework to regulate virtual currencies as their value and interest continues to boom.
Under the weight of the cryptocurrency boom, Coinbase stumbles
Coinbase, one of the most popular ways to trade in cryptocurrency, is facing mounting customer complaints as it stumbles under the weight of intense interest in bitcoin.
Bitcoin, ICOs and 'internet money': The not-so-distant future of regulations in the crypto marketplace
Kevin Murcko, CEO, CoinMetro and FXPIG, looks at regulation of cryptocoins and tokens.
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.
Bitcoin seized from alleged fentanyl kingpin now worth $8.5m – and US officials want to cash in
US attorneys in Utah prosecuting a multimillion-dollar opioid drug-ring are moving quickly to sell seized bitcoin that's exploded in value to about $8.5m.
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.
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.