The value of cryptocurrencies is on the rise, but so are the risks from hackers
As the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies continue to rise so do the risks of exploitation by hackers.
Bitcoin suffers another setback as South Korea bans ICOs
Following in China's footseps, South Korea has banned "raising money through all forms of virtual currencies," as per a Reuters report.
Forget Apple Pay — Sirin Labs’ Finney phone helps you pay with cryptocurrency
Finney is the name given to Sirin Labs new smartphone and PC devices made for blockchain and cryptocurrency use.
Server hack on security firm Avast attached malware to popular CCleaner app
Cybersecurity firm Avast's server get hacked, The Pirate Bay needs your browser to raise some cash, Noel Lee of Monster rethinks retail.
Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry
Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
Bitcoin breaks cryptocurrency records as valuation passes $4,000
Bitcoin's value has skyrocketed in the first few days and has hit more than $4,300 at the time of writing, a new cryptocurrency record.
Microsoft and Intel unite to bring blockchain to businesses
Intel and Microsoft are working together to bring blockchain into the workplace, and it's contingent on Coco Framework.
Everyone is crazy for Ethereum, but Bitcoin is still the beast to beat
Despite the arrival of new competitors, one truth has become clear. Bitcoin is the most important cryptocurrency. Here’s why.
Bitcoin Cash splits from Bitcoin to become cryptocurrency of the people
Bitcoin Cash been officially launched following a hard-fork in the original cryptocurrency in an effort to fix problems with block capacity.
Stolen Mt.Gox funds allegedly laundered through $4 billion bitcoin scheme
The alleged owner of Bitcoin exchange, BTC-e, has been arrested and faces charges of money laundering and fraud.
Another Ether heist resulted in a theft of about $33 million in digital currency
A second, separate hack attempt this week resulted in the theft of about $33 million in digital currency due to a digital wallet flaw.
Bummed that Bitcoin doubled video card prices? Manufacturers are upset too
Cryptocurrency mining has driven up graphics card prices, and not every hardware manufacturer is happy about it, as several insiders told us.
Close to the Metal Ep. 48: A breaking point for Bitcoin
On this week's Close to the Metal, we're talking cryptocurrency mining, Ethereum's power, and the potential Bitcoin split.
Reader poll: Ready to try your hand at cryptocurrency mining?
In this week's reader poll, we want to know whether you're a cryptocurrency millionaire, or if you're still learning to mine.
The world’s cryptocurrency mining uses more electricity than Iceland
Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptocurrency mining uses a ton of electricity, with the combination ranking 71st globally compared to nations.
Top 5 cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb suffers major data breach
Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange was recently hacked, with information on around 30,000 customers accessed and used in phishing attacks.
Mining-oriented graphics cards are here to save us from stupid prices
The first crypto-mining graphics cards are going up for pre-order, amid rampant GPU price rises for traditional gaming cards.
Source confirms Western Digital is closing WDLabs and canceling projects
An alleged Western Digital employee jumped on Reddit and claimed that WDLabs may close, a branch of the company dedicated to Raspberry Pi.
Pascal GTX 1060 graphics cards at the heart of new eight-GPU mining rig
A new motherboard design that packs eight graphics cards for cryptocurrency mining could be the best way to mine Ethereum.
Cryptocurrency explainer: Everything you need to know
You may have heard of cryptocurrency, but what exactly is it? Here's how cryptocurrency works, and how it compares to old-fashioned bills.
Blockchain, of bitcoin fame, may be solution for safe electronic health records
Blockchain, the bitcoin exchange technology, is the most promising solution for secure and efficient electronic health records.
Ripple is a penny-sized safety wearable with a 24/7 support team
Ripple is a safety wearable that's there for you during emergencies, but the company's support team approach stands out among its competitors.
No mini-bar for you: Luxury hotel pays up after virus locks guests out of rooms
A luxury hotel in Austria was hit by ransomware that locked down its electronic key system and its reservation accounts.
Buying with bitcoin helped make this homebuyer a $1.3 million profit on his new house
One bitcoin enthusiast managed to luck into not only a new house, but a $1.3 million profit as a result of his payment choices.
Hackers target Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht’s legal fees fundraising campaign
Over the New Year’s period, hackers breached various accounts belonging to Free Ross, the fundraising campaign for the Silk Road founder.
Bitcoin anonymity no longer guaranteed; summons served to U.S. exchange
Coinbase, the largest U.S. Bitcoin exchange, has been served with a John Doe summons demanding 2014 to 2015 transaction records of all customers.
What if corporations ruled the world? Syfy's Incorporated gives four nightmare scenarios
SyFy's new show Incorporated explores a world where the corporation you work for controls every part of your life. Here are four of the show's scariest scenarios.
Bitcoin value surges following Trump's victory
Following Trump's victory, bitcoin value surged to a recent high of $738 overnight, and began trading at around $726 on Wednesday morning.
Slow BitLicense approval dims New York’s bitcoin global hub aspirations
New York is undoubtedly a world financial center, but thoughts of being bitcoin central are dashed by a sluggish regulatory process.
Bitcoin will soon be available for purchase on Swiss railway ticket machines
Starting Nov. 11, customers on the Swiss railway will be able to trade their Swiss francs for Bitcoins on ticket machines.
Blockchain technology may help secure the nuclear weapons of the future
The future of the world could one day rest on the shoulders of Blockchain technology, if DARPA research shows it as effective as a protective measure.
Buying a handgun on the dark web ‘just like buying a bar of chocolate’
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is going after illegal gun sales online, creating a special center specifically for that purpose.
The U.S. government is selling $1.6 million worth of seized bitcoins this month
Want to buy some bitcoin? Like, a lot of bitcoin? The U.S. government is selling 2,700 bitcoin later this month, valued at $1.6 million.
