Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin proponents have long promoted cryptocurrency as a remittance solution, but traditional payment networks control the market. Most people don't understand Bitcoin. Converting cryptocurrency back

Three Bitcoin Core developers will move to MIT's new Digital Currency Initiative. Gavin Andresen, Wladimir van der Laan, and Cory Fields are joining the program as the Bitcoin Foundation runs out of m

Bitcoin can now fund NETELLER accounts and purchase prepaid debit cards. The announcement from the Isle of Man–based payments platform could go live as soon as today, with one significant caveat: U.S.

Bitcoin wallet security remains a persistent headache for the cryptocurrency market. Hardware-based wallets offer better protection than software alternatives, but many manufacturers cut corners on th

A prominent but polarizing initiative in the digital currency ecosystem is launching a second capital-raising campaign, accepting contributions through Lighthouse's decentralized funding mechanism and

BTCjam, the Bitcoin-based peer-to-peer lending site, has begun offering refinancing options for borrowers who face difficulty repaying their loans. Cryptocurrency networks operate without the credit

The crypto community erupted today following Josh Garza's announcement on the Hashtalk discussion board, where the GAW leader signaled an upcoming partnership centered on a Paycoin debit card in colla

Mining Bitcoin at home has become uneconomical for most people. You need cheap electricity and floor space to break even with ASIC rigs. Graphics cards present a different opportunity. WePayBTC offers

Sealswithclubs.eu goes dark for good. The Bitcoin poker platform, which vanished from the internet more than a week ago, won't return, according to an announcement the site made today. Players have a

The Bitcoin Foundation's Chair election delivered no majority winner. The bylaws required majority support, and no candidate crossed the 50% threshold. This triggers a runoff vote featuring the four f

Kipcoin, a Chinese Bitcoin exchange overshadowed by competitors like Huobi and OKcoin, has shut down operations after losing more than 3,000 bitcoins in a hack. The exchange posted the announcement on

Netagio, the London-based Bitcoin exchange, shut down its trading platform on Monday after less than a year of operations. The company moves toward a wealth storage business, a striking reversal for a

Paycoin's leadership has destroyed a batch of coins to address mounting questions about a mysterious \"test wallet,\" but the destruction raises as many questions as it answers. Josh Garza, CEO of GAW

Adyen, the well-known payment processor, has announced a new partnership with BitPay that could...

Economist Robert Shiller, a Nobel laureate, calls bitcoin an \"interesting experiment\" but argues it lacks intrinsic value and has no place in financial markets. His enthusiasm for blockchain, the tech

Spondoolies Tech provides bitcoin mining services for customers who don't want equipment at home. The Israeli company announced a partnership with Genesis Mining, a Bermuda-based operation, to expand

KnC Miner secured $15 million in new funding and is introducing a 16-nanometer chip created in partnership with Alchip. The company expects the processor to rank among the fastest ASIC chips moving in

Blockchain Technology Solutions plans to fill an 83,000 square foot facility with mining equipment capable of processing 550 terahashes per second. The hardware comes from Spondoolies, a hardware manu

Mining operations face a constant battle against heat. As mining difficulty climbs, cooling becomes more critical. Mining farms have relocated to arctic regions to manage the thermal load. BitFury's

Filip Roose runs Orillia, a Belgian startup that places Bitcoin ATMs across the country. The company installed Belgium's first Bitcoin ATM last year and now eyes expansion into the rest of Europe, Lat