Cryptocurrency rivals snap at Bitcoin’s heels
Bitcoin may be the most famous cryptocurrency but, despite a dizzying rise, it’s not the most lucrative one and far from alone in a universe that counts 1,400 rivals, and counting.
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Bitcoin fever hits US real estate market
Bitcoin fever has hit the US real estate market, especially that of Florida, offering foreign investors a way to dodge currency controls at home and US economic sanctions.
US woman charged with using Bitcoin to finance IS
US prosecutors have charged a New York woman with using Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies to send funds to the Islamic State group.
How is a bitcoin mined? A look at the virtual currency
A company in Slovenia that mines bitcoin says it has been hacked, for a potential loss of tens of millions of dollars.
Bitcoin value continues to rise
The world’s stock markets struggled for direction Thursday as investors paused for breath, while bitcoin spiked to a dizzying record above $15,000 on frenzied speculative buying, dealers said.
Bitcoin stealers are back: Hunt for users’ cryptosavings continues
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered a new malware which steals cryptocurrencies from a user’s wallet by replacing their address with its own in the device’s clipboard. Criminals are targeting popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Dash, Monero and others.
Tech company pledges bitcoin donation to build youth home
A tech company in Eugene has pledged to donate $2 million to construct a facility for homeless teenagers in western Oregon, but the gift will be made in bitcoin.