Great Britain may be out of the EU, but bitcoin is definitely in the black
Even as stock markets and world currencies flail in vain at Brexit, the bitcoin suddenly spiked in value
Ether investors lose close to $80 million in monster heist
A theft of close to $80 million in digital currency Ether has left many investors out of pocket and others concerned about the currency's future.
Going once, going twice: A big bitcoin auction is set to take place in Australia
Next month, around $11.49 million worth of confiscated bitcoins will be auctioned off in Sydney, Australia.
Ransomware attackers refuse to decrypt hospital's files after being paid off
Paying off criminals doesn't always work, as Kansas Heart Hospital learned this week. They paid off a ransomware demand, only to be asked for more money.
The Pirate Bay pulls in a whopping $9 a day in bitcoin donations
Although the authorities were worried that bitcoin donations could provide big funding for pirate sites, the reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Bitcoin creator finally shows his face
Craig Wright has reportedly released evidence proving that he is "Satoshi Nakamoto," the inventor of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The Australian was identified as its possible creator last year, though this is the first time he's admitted involvement.
Valve tells devs bitcoin payments are inbound to Steam
A message from Valve to Steam developers states that Bitcoin payments will soon be accepted on the storefront.
Ransomware learns the art of customer service to help victims pay up
As ransomware threats grow and grow cyber criminals are maximizing profitability by using customer service and support tactics.
Get paid by agreeing to see ads using Brave
If seeing ads in your Web browser makes you see red, try seeing green instead. At least, that's what Brave wants you to do by paying you in Bitcoins.
Bitcoin botch: Microsoft apologizes, says it will support the currency after all
On Sunday Microsoft announced it was no longer accepting Bitcoin for digital purchases in its online store after introducing the option two years ago. Well, the company has just done an about-face, saying the message was posted "inadvertently."
Microsoft quietly drops Bitcoin support for Microsoft Store payments
Microsoft started allowing users to redeem Bitcoin into Microsoft accounts in 2014, but the computer company has now quietly dropped the feature. The reason behind the move isn't clear, though it's suggested the idea never took off among its online shoppers.
KeepKey Bitcoin Wallet video review
We're not aware of any other digital wallet that employs as many security features as this one, and when you consider the quality of its build, its ease of use, and multiple security layers, KeepKey is arguably one of the best devices currently available to protect your Bitcoins.
Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February
An Australian bitcoin company called the Bitcoin Group is on the brink of being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Will you buy into Bitcoin if Mike Tyson tells you to?
Hot off of endorsing Bitcoin ATMs, Mike Tyson is now putting the value of his name and unique way with words behind Bitcoin Direct's digital wallets.
Secret Service agent gets nearly six years in prison for stealing bitcoin
Bringing an end to the trials of two disgraced government agents that stole Bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace, former Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges was sentenced to more than 70 months in prison.
10,000 people bought into an elaborate Bitcoin pyramid scheme
Ten thousand people thought they were buying hardware for a massive Bitcoin mining operation. They were really joining an old-fashioned pyramid scheme.
Satoshi Nakamoto, mysterious inventor of Bitcoin, nominated for Nobel Prize
The anonymous inventor of Bitcoin, who goes by Satoshi Nakamoto online, has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Economics. No one knows who Nakamoto is.
The bitcoin was just recognized as an official commodity by the CFTC
Late last week, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) defined bitcoin and other digital currencies as commodities.
Clean air, dirty screens, hidden outlets, and more little-known air travel secrets
Did you know you can pay for a flight using bitcoin, or that headphones can make airplane food taste better? Here are things you may not know (but you now do) about air travel.
Police arrest boss of failed Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange
The Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange shuttered its doors over a year ago, but the repercussions haven't stopped yet.
4 men arrested over JPMorgan Chase hacking allegations
Four men, two in Florida and two in Israel, have reportedly been arrested for the JPMorgan Chase hack, an incident which occurred in October of last year.
Former DEA agent pleads guilty to extorting $700,000 in Bitcoin
Definitely a sad way to end a successful career in the DEA, agent Carl M. Force will be sent to prison for up to twenty years for his role in extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Bitcoin.
Plex resets users’ passwords after forum hack, attacker demanding ransom in Bitcoin
A hacker looking for ransom paid in Bitcoin compromised popular media streaming app Plex's forums on Wednesday. Plex has reset users passwords as a result.
Online payments halted in Greece, citizens eye Bitcoin to protect savings
Online payments using local debit and credit cards have been halted in Greece, including use on iTunes and Amazon. During financial turmoil, there is evidence citizens may turn to Bitcoin to protect investments.
Ransomware is the new hot threat everyone is talking about; what do you need to know?
We're going to break down everything you need to know about the spread of ransomware, and how it affects average users in the threat landscape.
Bitcoin technology may power your next money transfer, if IBM’s plan comes to fruition
IBM is reportedly developing a system of transferring conventional currency with Bitcoin technology.
Torrenting app denies it’s ‘secretly’ mining Bitcoins
uTorrent and its owner BitTorrent have come under fire after some users reported finding unauthorized software on their computers — so what's really happening with the latest update?
U.S. Marshals are going to auction more than $11 million in Bitcoin
Potentially an opportunity for anyone interesting in Bitcoin investments, the U.S. government will be placing yet another large chunk of seized Bitcoin up for auction during March 2015.
Parking tickets hurt, but NYC plans to ease the ache with Apple Pay
Paying for parking tickets in New York may soon get a lot easier, thanks to Apple pay and other mobile payment systems. Now all you have to worry about is avoiding a ticket in the first place.
What’s the worst performing currency of 2014? It’s Bitcoin
As 2014 draws to a close, the value of Bitcoin caps off quite the downward slide. The digital cryptocurrency has lost significant value over the last twelve months with no signs of stopping.
Microsoft now accepts Bitcoin for Xbox and Windows digital content
Xbox and Windows users can now add money to their accounts with Bitcoin, the mysterious cryptocurrency that has made waves in the last few years.
Bitcoin servers go up in smoke in a very modern mining disaster
A blaze at a Bitcoin mining facility in Thailand has left behind millions of dollars worth of damage and serves as a reminder that modern computer-based mining still has its dangers.
Dell, Newegg start accepting Bitcoin as payment
Likely an attempt to increase sales by appealing to a niche audience that's into computers, Dell is now accepting the virtual currency known as Bitcoin to pay for purchases of anything on Dell.com.
Feds to auction off $18 million worth of Bitcoins from Silk Road seizures
The United States Marshal Service will auction off $18 million worth of the digital currency Bitcoins that were seized from the illegal Silk Road market.