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Dfinity: Inside the blockchain nervous system of the 'World Computer'
Founder Dominic Williams says it's not just about creating decentralised systems, but also to knock 80% off the cost of developing and maintaining traditional business IT.
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".
The banking sector should take heed: 2018 will be all about PSD2
Customer dis-intermediation is one of the biggest risks retail banks face today, says Bragi Fjalldal CMO & VP of Business Development at Meniga.
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.
North Korean Lazarus Group hackers used malware against London cryptocurrency firm to steal bitcoins
Security experts believe that the prolific hacker group has launched a phishing campaign against cryptocurrency companies.
Anonymous Bitcoin philanthropist donates $1m to prove health benefits of ecstasy
The Pineapple Fund has given over 59 Bitcoin to US-based Maps. Maps believes MDMA could help with PTSD
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.
PSD2, MiFID II, GDPR: Next year's regulations could lead to a brighter banking future
Farida Gibbs, CEO of Gibbs Hybrid, discusses how banks can respond to next year's regulations with new technologies that will ultimately improve their business offering.
Here's what a blockchain-based internet would look like
The internet's original vision was to create a decentralized and neutral platform that gave everyone equal access to services, content, and publishing tools.
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.
MIT's Alexander Lipton discusses Monetary Circuit Theory and central bank digital currency
Monetary Circuit Theory says money is created by commercial banking system in the form of credit while central banks act as mere system stabilisers and liquidity providers.
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.