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.
New website lets you trade Starbucks gift cards for Bitcoin
A new Web service, dubbed Card for Coin, is doing its part to lower Bitcoin's barrier to entry by letting users trade in Starbucks gift cards for Bitcoin.
To Sochi! Dogecoin community funds $7,000 Olympic ‘miracle’ for Indian athletes
The Dogecoin community has raised nearly $7,000 to help send three athletes from India to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
To go for gold, Dogecoin needs to keep its good-guy image
The Dogecoin community has built a brand on giving to those in need. But as the cryptocurrency ages, can it maintain its good-guy image?
Bitcoin users smash their iPhones after Apple bans last Bitcoin wallet from App Store
In response to Apple's ban of the last Bitcoin wallet app, Blockchain, from the App Store, Bitcoin users have begun smashing their iPhones in protest.
Russia bans Bitcoin, labels it a “money substitute”
In another hectic week for the virtual currency, the Central Bank of Russia has decided to prohibit the use of Bitcoin in the country due to its links to criminal activity and volatile value.
Heads up! A new Mac OS X virus is stealing Bitcoins
A tainted app for Mac OS X can steal Bitcoins from you if you install it.
With this CoinTerra PCI-Express card, you can mine Bitcoins yourself
With this PCI-Express card, you can mine Bitcoins yourself.
First Bitcoin vending machine in US fires up in New Mexico cigar bar
Bitcoin vending machine manufacturer Lamassu announced today the launch of the first known Bitcoin sales kiosk operating in the United States.
This PCIe Bitcoin mining card is being sold for 50 percent more on eBay
This Bitcoin mining card is being sold for about 50 percent extra on eBay.
Student secretly used Harvard’s supercomputer to mine Dogecoin
Insert your own broken English summary here: a Harvard University student has been kicked off the school's 14,000-core supercomputer after it was discovered that he or she was using it for a Dogecoin mining contest.
Mt. Gox goes offline leaving Bitcoin investors livid and worried
Hopefully just a temporary blow to the Bitcoin community and future of the digital currency, popular Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has completely shut down operations for the near future.
US senator wants to ‘ban’ Bitcoin, but gives Dogecoin a pass (Updated)
Following Mt. Gox collapse, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has requested that the federal government “ban” Bitcoin entirely.