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Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Threat of a Bitcoin split avoided, for now

A majority of "miners" - the core bitcoin users who verify bitcoin transactions around the world - has signaled support.

1 Aug 2017 4:29 PM IST

Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Bitcoin averts split as miners back new software upgrade

The miners represent a network of computer operators who secure the blockchain or a public ledger of all bitcoin...

22 July 2017 8:13 AM IST

Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Bitcoin transforms into super Bitcoin - protocol approves double...

The ongoing civil war between Bitcoin Core (BTC) and Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) camps has come to peace with approval of BIP...

21 July 2017 6:57 PM IST

It also may appeal to those worried about a lack of supply of cash, such as in India, where Narendra Modi scrapped high-denomination bank notes from circulation.

Bitcoin moves past $1,000-mark after 3 years

Its biggest daily moves in 2016 were around 10 per cent, still very volatile compared with fiat currencies.

3 Jan 2017 12:53 AM IST

Messenger Lite offers the same basic functions as Messenger, enabling users to send and receive texts, photos, links, emojis and stickers. (Image: Facebook)

Cryptocurrency mining virus spreads through Facebook Messenger

A new cryptocurrency-mining bot, dubbed as Digmine, has been discovered and is spreading through Facebook Messenger.

28 Dec 2017 2:36 PM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

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...

27 Dec 2017 8:17 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

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.

26 Dec 2017 12:50 PM IST

Following is a list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.

Multi-stage cyber attacks net North Korea millions in virtual...

The attackers access the user's bitcoin wallet either on the computer or on the bitcoin exchange's server researcher...

20 Dec 2017 9:17 AM IST

Bitcoin has more than tripled in price since the start of October, putting it on track for its best quarter since the end of 2013, when it surged above $1,000 for the first time.

Second bitcoin futures debut could lure volume to wild market

Bitcoin has drawn attention for its eye-popping price gains, but it is also notoriously volatile.

18 Dec 2017 7:38 AM IST

Bitcoin is the worlds most popular virtual currency.

Bitcoin hits new record high as warnings grow louder

A study released on December 15 suggest that bitcoin could pose a threat to the financial stability of traditional...

16 Dec 2017 10:34 AM IST

While bitcoins price rise mystifies many, its origins have been the subject of much speculation.

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...

23 Dec 2017 9:24 AM IST

Bitcoin has more than tripled in price since the start of October, putting it on track for its best quarter since the end of 2013, when it surged above $1,000 for the first time.

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

22 Dec 2017 1:12 PM IST