Bitcoin casino on track to earn nearly one million per year
Definitely one way to experiment with your current supply of bitcoins, at least one bitcoin-accepting casino is hauling in tons of the virtual currency.
Bitcoins can now be used to pay for Domino’s Pizza
As the Bitcoin currency slowly continues to gain support within the online community, a new site is offering a service that will place an order for a Domino's pizza in exchange for a payment in Bitcoins.
Canadian man tries to sell his home for Bitcoins
Looking to cash in on the virtual currency craze known as Bitcoins, a man living in Alberta, Canada has put his home up for sale and is looking for payment in the form of Bitcoins to compete the transaction.
Texas family sells Porsche – for 300 Bitcoins?
Continually utilized in more real-world, legitimate transactions, the digital Bitcoin currency was used instead of U.S. currency to purchase a popular Porsche sports car in Austin, Texas.
Doxing, Bitcoin, and more tech lingo you need to know
Been on Reddit lately and have no idea what those guys are talking about? Here are some trendy words you should know to keep up with today's Web news.
Will this Bitcoin stuff amount to anything more than a hill of beans?
The recent surge and collapse in Bitcoin values got us thinking about all the things we don’t understand about the virtual currency, and whether they’re a good or a bad idea.
Google acknowledges critical Bitcoin flaw in Android (and bug fixes are released)
If you're using Bitcoin on an Android phone or tablet, listen up: Your bitcoins are not safe. You need to follow these steps to update and re-secure your wallet, or risk Bitcoin thievery.
Silk Road supporters are trolling the FBI with Bitcoin
Bitcoin users are giving the FBI an earful by sending bitcoin to the address where the law enforcement agency is keeping its seize Silk Road funds.
The crackdown on Internet drug market Silk Road continues
More online drug vendors are getting arrested as a crackdown on the Silk Road progresses.
Sorry, FBI! Silk Road is back online, and still selling illegal drugs
A month after the FBI shut down the infamous online drug marketplace known as Silk Road, a new team has relaunched the site, and users are getting excited.
This university will let you pay tuition in Bitcoin
The University of Nicosia in Cyprus has become the first higher education institution in the world to accept Bitcoin as payment for tuition.
Bitcoin goes nuts, jumps over $1,000 per Bitcoin
Bitcoin has jumped to over $1,000 per Bitcoin repeatedly over the past 24 hours.
Brit loses $7.5m in Bitcoins after throwing away hard drive
British man James Howells is rueing his luck after throwing away an old laptop hard drive. By the time he realized it contained over $7.5m worth of Bitcoins he mined back in 2009, it was too late.
The Nio Card is here to help you spend your Bitcoin fortunes
The latest Kickstarter project centered around smart cards is the Nio Card, an all-in-one sliver of anodized metal which will let you make and receive Bitcoin payments, and help keep your smartphone safe too.
Apps are mining Bitcoins without your knowledge, says Malwarebytes
Malwarebytes has discovered a new type of malware scam that installs a Bitcoin miner on an infected machine and makes money for its developer. The practice is covered by the small print in the EULA.
Illegal online drug store Sheep Marketplace shuts down after $5M Bitcoin heist
Sheep Marketplace, an illegal online drug store, has shut down after a user made off with nearly $5 million worth of Bitcoin currency.
China bans banks from processing Bitcoin transactions
Likely a first step towards some form of regulation of the popular digital currency known as Bitcoin, China has forbid banks from processing transactions that directly involve Bitcoin.
Some dude just bought a Tesla Model S with Bitcoins … and now you can, too
The digital currency Bitcoin has been everywhere in the news, but so far it hasn't made it to many places in real life. Now, though, you can buy a car with it.
Bitcoin Believers aren’t wrong, but don’t mistake their faith for fact
When you dig beneath the surface, Bitcoin really does have the potential to be a game-changing revolution that changes the way we see money forever. But don't mistake potential for a sure payout - Bitcoin's true Believers are glossing over a lot of the fuzzy parts.
Wow. Dogecoin is the most Internet thing to happen, ever
Meet Dogecoin, the Internet's newest, dumbest Bitcoin clone.
Is a Litecoin mining boom leading to a graphics card shortage?
As Litecoin overtakes BItcoin as the most profitable cryptocurrency to mine on a GPU, it would seem AMD Radeon cards are selling out as a result. Find out more about the Litecoin boom and how it relates to Bitcoin.
Missed the Bitcoin boat? Here are 6 other cryptocurrencies that might make you rich
Bitcoin isn't the only cryptocurrency on the block. Here are six altcoins that may be a better investment.
‘What is Bitcoin’ among top US Google searches in 2013
Google Zeitgeist 2013 shows that, as Bitcoin's price rose and fell, so too did the number of people searching for "what is Bitcoin".
Have Bitcoin and need a drink? BitBar is the site for you
You can now add 'cocktail' to things you can buy online with Bitcoin.
Bitcoin crashes to $500 after Chinese crackdown, but Dogecoin is going strong
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular digital currency, has plummeted from a recent high of more than $1,200 to less than $500 following Chinese regulation.
Overstock.com plans to accept Bitcoin in 2014
Hoarding up your Bitcoins for a rainy day? Overstock.com has become one of the most mainstream retailers yet to announce that it plans to start accepting Bitcoin, with the change scheduled for some time in 2014.
Such generosity! After Dogewallet heist, Dogecoin community aims to reimburse victims
Dogecoin community launched Save Dogemas effort to reimburse victims of Christmas day Dogewallet heist.
Kanye West is now a Bitcoin clone
Coinye West, a Kanye West-themed Bitcoin alternative, is set to launch on January 11.
Want to create the next Bitcoin? This website makes it easy – too easy [SCAM UPDATE]
Coingen, a new online tool, makes creating a Bitcoin or Litecoin alternative easier than it probably should be. UPDATE: It's also appears to be a scam.
Overstock.com racks up $130,000 in sales on first day of accepting Bitcoin
Definitely paving the path to more widespread acceptance of Bitcoin, Overstock.com generated more than $100,000 in sales from users that paid with the digital currency rather than U.S. dollars.
Want your paycheck in Bitcoin? Get paid with the BitPay Payroll API
BitPay's new Bitcoin Payroll API lets your employer easily pay you in the digital currency.
This website will give you Bitcoin for hotel stays
PointsHound, a travel rewards site, will now pay users in Bitcoin for booking hotel stays through its website.
Chicago Sun-Times to test paywall that accepts Bitcoin, tweets
Definitely the first time that a newspaper has tested accepting Bitcoin for content access, the Chicago Sun-Times online paywall will drop at the start of February if readers donate Bitcoin to a nonprofit.
Sacramento Kings becomes first pro sports team to accept Bitcoin
The NBA's Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that it will soon accept Bitcoin as payment for game tickets and team merchandise.
Dogecoin users raise $30,000 to send Jamaican bobsled team to Winter Olympics
Wow! Dogecoin users have donated more than $30,000 worth of the virtual currency to send the Jamaican bobsled team to the Olympics Games in Sochi, Russia.
Las Vegas casinos warm up to Bitcoin payments for hotel stays
Yet another sign that Bitcoin is gaining greater acceptance in the United States, two Las Vegas hotels have started to accept the digital currency to pay for lodging, food and other hotel amenities.
CEO of Winklevoss-backed Bitcoin exchange charged with Silk Road money laundering
Charlie Shrem, co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin exchange BitInstant, with money laundering in connection with now-defunct online drug marketplace Silk Road.
IRS continues to remain silent on Bitcoin tax liability
Definitely a concern for anyone that's significantly profited off Bitcoin during 2013, the Internal Revenue Service has yet to weigh in on the classification of virtual currencies for the tax season.