Bitcoin’s blockchain contains links to child pornography, possible illegal image
Researchers recently downloaded the Bitcoin blockchain to analyze its non-financial data and uncovered links to child pornography and an image.
Federal Trade Commission brings the hammer down on crypto ponzi schemes
The FTC has filed a complaint against a three defendants who were allegedly involved in a ponzi scheme making use of cryptocurrency
Who owns all the Bitcoin? A few billionaire whales in a small pond
Billions of dollars have been invested into Bitcoin, but who owns the most? It turns out the majority of the world's Bitcoin, and altcoins, are stored in just a few thousand wallets.
A New York city becomes first in the U.S. to temporarily ban Bitcoin mining
The Plattsburgh, New York city council voted unanimously to introduce an 18-month ban on commercial bitcoin mining operations within the city.
Fed up with GPU prices? Crypto-rig builder says gamers must suck it up and mine
A cryptocurrency mining rig builder has suggested the best way for gamers to offset high graphics card prices is to mine in their spare time.
Become a cryptocurrency master with these online Bitcoin courses
Want to learn to turn a profit trading cryptocurrency? We’ve rounded up a handful of online Bitcoin courses to help you get started.
Cryptojacking turns your PC into a Bitcoin mine, but you won’t see a cent
Cryptojacking is the newest trend in malware, allowing hackers to steal your CPU power to mine cryptocurrency. Here’s how the biggest websites on the internet have been hacked — and what a future dominated by it could look like.
Digital currency prices fall after SEC warns about exchange dangers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a warning on Wednesday against the use of unregulated exchange platforms for cryptocurrency.
‘Bitcoin Tycoon’ lets anyone experience the joyless grind of crypto mining
Remember Rollercoaster Tycoon? Imagine a game like that, but instead of building a theme park full of thrilling rollercoasters, you decorate a basement and fill it with Bitcoin mining equipment.
Thieves heist 600 PCs built for digital coin mining in Iceland
Between December and January, an organized group of thieves raided data centers across Iceland and stole 600 PCs dedicated to digital currency mining.
Supposed Bitcoin co-inventor sued for more than $10 billion in cryptocurrency
A lawsuit filed in Florida alleges that Craig Wright owes the estate of Dave Kleinman billions in unpaid Bitcoins generated between 2011 and 2013.
50 Cent made thousands, not millions, from Bitcoin — and doesn’t have any of it
Rapper 50 Cent has corrected the original story of him being a Bitcoin millionaire in court documents, which suggest he never handled it at all.
Mining Bitcoin in the cloud is like renting a money printer and yes, it’s bizarre
HashFlare's cloud mining platform may be as vulnerable to cryptocurrency crashes as any other, but it claims its two million-plus customers have turned a profit.
IRS forces Coinbase to cough up tax data of 13,000 digital coin traders
Coinbase recently distributed an email stating that it must comply with the IRS and send tax-related data regarding 13,000 digital coin traders.
Purse.io lets you nab steep discounts on Amazon if you pay with Bitcoin
Purse wants to help users save money on Amazon purchases while providing a means for others to earn Bitcoins.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto, cryptocurrency’s elusive creator?
Since its creation almost a decade ago, bitcoin has transformed the world of modern finance as the first form of decentralized digital currency. But who is the man responsible for creating it?
Robinhood lures digital coin traders from Coinbase with a free service
Robinhood Markets now offers a service for buying and selling Bitcoins and Ethereum without a per-share trading fee, but the availability is limited.
A Bitcoin exchange bug sees one user try to cash out $20 trillion
One buyer who took advantage of a bug in a Bitcoin exchange's system is attempting to cash out $20 trillion, more than 100 times the entire global market value of Bitcoin.
Amid cryptocurrency frenzy, South Korea affirms support for ‘normal’ trading
The South Korean government enacted regulations that will require all cryptocurrency accounts to be associated with real identities.
CryptoCelebs: Famous people who’ve bought the cryptocurrency craze
The last few years has seen some of the most popular people in the world use their immense celebrity to endorse cryptocurrencies in a variety of ways.
Insane in the blockchain: 15 ridiculous cryptocurrencies you’ve never heard of
Bitcoin and Ethereum are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cryptocurrencies. You wouldn't believe how many ridiculous, silly, and downright stupid digital tokens are on the market these days. Here's a quick tour of the most outrageous ones.
The old “Nigerian prince” scam is back on Twitter — with a Bitcoin twist
Twitter users are being hit with a new wave of 'Nigerian Prince' scams with perpetrators using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to hook them in.
Litecoin and Dash are fast becoming the go-to currency of the dark web
Amid growing interest in Bitcoin, alternative cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin and Dash are seeing increased acceptance among dark web drug sellers.
Banks ban Bitcoin credit card buys as cryptocurrency crash continues
Banks in the U.S. and U.K. have banned Bitcoin purchases with credit cards to ward off investor losses and mitigate the number of customers defaulting on credit payments.
Bitcoin rises above $9,000, but can the market endure, or is it just a fad?
Bitcoin has had a rough year so far, but the cryptocurrency caught a bit of a break as the value of the coin rose to more than $9,000 today.
Litecoin vs. bitcoin
Litecoin vs. bitcoin, it's the biggest cryptocurrency versus one of the most popular alt-coins. How do they measure up against one another in reliability, transaction fees, and transaction speeds?
Giant cryptocurrency mine that runs on green energy coming to Iceland
Iceland is getting a data center dedicated to the mining of cryptocurrencies on an industrial scale. The twist? It will be powered exclusively using green energy.
One way to cool your massive bitcoin mining rig? Submerge it in oil
A pair of smart Bitcoin miners has built an amazing $120,000 mining rig with one incredible unorthodox twist: it’s submerged in a vat of cooling oil.
Bitcoin market cap has already dropped more than $80 billion in 2018
Along with a big slide in per-bitcoin value, bitcoin's market cap has fallen more than $80 billion since the start of 2018 alone and has more than halved since its mid-December high.
How to buy Litecoin
Looking to diversify your cryptocurrency portfolio? Litecoin is one of the best alternative coins out there, but in order to own it, you need to know how to buy Litecoin. In this guide, we'll walk you through the best ways to get your hands on it.
Square’s Cash App payment application now allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin
Twitter founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that users of Cash App - Square's payment app - will now be able to buy and sell Bitcoin instantly on their apps.
Samsung confirms it’s working on chips for cryptocurrency mining
Just like everyone else on the planet, it looks like Samsung is getting in on the cryptocurrency business, by manufacturing ASIC chips designed specifically for mining up those precious bitcoins.
Japan’s Coincheck will refund $400 million in stolen cryptocurrency tokens
Coincheck, one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reported that about $400 million worth of NEM tokens, a cryptocurrency, were stolen by hackers. However, the company has announced that it will reimburse its customers.
What is Litecoin? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Litecoin? It's a cryptocurrency like bitcoin, but far faster, leaner. It's confirmations come quicker and its fees and lighter, making it arguably a better tool for buying goods and services online.