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Synereo launches WildSpark to reward content creation with cryptocurrency
Incentives on WildSpark are facilitated by AMP, the cryptocurrency token issued by Synereo in 2015.
Two Iranian citizens facing US federal charges for hacking 'conspiracy'
The alleged plot involved hacking and credit card fraud by Iranian citizens.
Could there be a national cryptocurrency? The 21st century gold standard
Luis Cuende is co-founder and project lead of Aragon, co-founder of Stampery and creator of world's first Linux distro with facelogin.
Ethereum miners are so desperate for graphics cards that they are renting Boeing 747s
Cryptocurrency mining firms scrambling for graphics cards as AMD share prices rise by 10%.
Is Dream Market still online? Dark web users panic on Reddit after global crackdown on drug sites
AlphaBay and Hansa marketplaces are now offline - but many fear what comes next.
Apple finally accepts Dash as approved cryptocurrency on App Store
Apple has now formally reversed decision to deny entry to the App Store for applications integrating Dash.
London Stock Exchange and IBM to pilot blockchain for European SMEs
Platform being built and tested by LSE subsidiary Borsa Italiana on Hyperledger Fabric version 1.0
Warning: Bitcoin network disruption imminent as cryptocurrency splits
Bitcoin users are warned to stop accepting payments at least a day before 1 August to prevent losses.
Falcon Private Bank gets regulatory approval to offer Bitcoin to its wealthy clients
The bank is working with Bitcoin Suisse AG, a regulated financial service provider and crypto-assets broker.
Bitcoin user loses $215,000 by mistake due to transaction fee error
BTC.com appealing for the user who paid an exorbitant transaction fee to come forward and claim their money.
John McAfee settles legal dispute with Intel over use of his name
McAfee agreed to not trademark the phrase 'John McAfee Privacy Phone'.
Hackers steal 'billions' from huge South Korean ethereum and bitcoin exchange
Bithumb hacked: Exchange claims employee's PC exposed personal customer records.
Di Iorio and Shrem to offer token rating service and Jaxx Unity reward coin
Anthony Di Iorio guaranteed that distribution of the Jaxx Unity Coin will not involve buying anything for an investment.
Classic Ether Wallet has been hacked – do not use it to send currency
A hacker has switched the wallet's domain registration to a hostile server to steal coins from transactions.
Blockstream's Adam Back: Confidential Transactions started a blockchain privacy trend
Confidential Transactions is a way to encrypt the amount in a Bitcoin transaction while still making it publicly verifiable that the transaction balances.
Ethereum stock exchange Coinbase is reimbursing losses caused by a flash crash
Within seconds the price of Ethereum crashed from $320 to $0.10 due to a multi-million dollar sell order.
Teenager who invested in bitcoin aged 12 is now a millionaire
In 2011, 12-year-old Erik Finman from Idaho, US invested a $1,000 gift into bitcoin.
The Dark Web's pivotal role in the deadly opioids crisis gripping America
Despite dozens of arrests, underground drug marketplaces still pop up faster than they can be stopped.
Bitcoin passes $3,000 mark for the first time
Cryptocurrency reaches new all-time record and shows no sign of slowing down.
Coloured Coins developer Colu releases Bankbox framework for digital currencies
Bankbox will enable users to provide asset verification credentials, fund a wallet, issue currencies, track the assets and manage distribution.
Digital money provider Billon replaces pre-paid cards for Philip Morris using DLT
Billon and Philip Morris successfully completed series of pilots in Poland over the past eight months.
Bitcoin passes $2,900 barrier to hit new record high
Crypto-currency growth continues as ethereum and litecoin also see strong gains.
Cornell's blockchain experts tackle off-chain transactions with Intel SGX
Cornell associate professor Emin Gün Sirer was demonstrating IC3's Teechain at Consensus 2017.
Russian scientists develop world's first quantum-proof blockchain
A major Russian bank has successfully tested a blockchain that cannot be hacked - even by a quantum computer.
Is the latest bitcoin bubble about to burst?
As bitcoin surges towards the $3000 barrier, cryptocurrency experts warn of another crash on the horizon.
This man threw away £14 of bitcoin in 2012: They are now worth £2.8m
As bitcoin passes the £2,000 mark for the first time, stories of lost fortunes are back in the news.
Gem shows off first blockchain application for health claims
Gem is demonstrating the health claims blockchain on Monday 22 at Consensus 2017.
Gibraltar greets Brexit with regulatory framework for blockchain
Gibraltar has published proposals for a regulatory framework for DLT to protect the jurisdiction.
Squaring bets on gold to Bitcoin plays akin to pitting apples against oranges
Uptick in yellow metal's price and cryptocurrency's rise have started daft comparisons.
'Larger than WannaCry': Leaked NSA exploits used to spread cryptocurrency mining tool
Proofpoint experts say hackers exploiting "EternalBlue" and "DoublePulsar" exploits.