cryptocurrency
China to block cryptocurrency platforms that allow centralised trading
Chinese authorities will target individuals and companies providing market-making, settlement and clearing services for centralized trading.
Cryptocurrency rivals snap at Bitcoin's heels
Despite a dizzying rise, Bitcoin is not the most lucrative one and far from alone in a universe that counts 1,400 rivals, and counting.
Kodak creating KodakCoin, its own cryptocurrency system
Blockchain is a ledger where transactions of digital currencies, like bitcoin, are recorded.
Bitcoin and its effect on the environment
Here, we look at how the currency's growth is effecting the environment.
Google removes Chrome extension secretly mining cryptocurrency
Users blasted the review section over the inclusion of the infamous Coinhive in-browser miner’s JavaScript code in the extension.
Cryptocurrency mining virus spreads through Facebook Messenger
A new cryptocurrency-mining bot, dubbed as Digmine, has been discovered and is spreading through Facebook Messenger.
Bitcoin recovers some losses after its worst week since 2013
The digital currency had risen around twentyfold since the start of the year, climbing from less than $1,000 to as high as $19,666.
Bitcoin rises 10 per cent, recovers from last week's brutal selloff
Bitcoin investors and analysts believe the decline in its value was a natural correction after a heady run-up in prices.
Bitcoin falls 30 percent, posts worst week since 2013
Friday’s fall bled into the US stock market, where shares of companies that have lashed their fortunes to bitcoin or blockchain.
Bitcoin suffers fresh plunge, losing a third since start of week
Bitcoin dropped to $13,048 briefly from around $16,500 in late trading on Thursday