“Bernie Madoff of Bitcoin” charged in $4.5M Ponzi scheme
As the virtual currency grew in visibility and value in 2011 and 2012, Trendon Shavers opened an invite-only investment plan run under the name “Pirateat40.”
On Jul 23, 2013 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Gaming site fires employee who used players’ computers to mine Bitcoin
An employee of competitive gaming league E-Sports Entertainment Association (ESEA) has been fired for turning the company’s software into his own personal Bitcoin-mining network.
On Jul 10, 2013 by Kris Holt
New Bitcoin role-playing game lets you tip cows for crypto cash
It’s like a crypto-currency medieval casino.
On Jul 8, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Is the Drug Enforcement Agency closing in on Silk Road?
More details have come out about the U.S. government’s first ever seizure of Bitcoin.
On Jul 8, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Bitcoin just made a giant leap in Africa
A new startup called Kipochi brings Bitcoin transfers to the hugely popular mobile payment service M-Pesa.
On Jul 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Is California trying to shut down Bitcoin?
Californian seems intent to strangle the digital currency.
On Jul 5, 2013 by Joe Kloc
E-Sports league facing lawsuit for secret Bitcoin mining operation
Competitive gaming league ESEA secretly used players’ processing power to mine virtual currency.
On Jul 5, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Winklevoss twins take their Bitcoin fund public
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, best known for their Facebook litigation, are seeking investors for their massive stash of Bitcoins.
On Jul 3, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Man charged with blackmailing Mitt Romney for bitcoins
A suspect has been charged in a blackmail scheme that threatened to release Romney’s tax records at the height of his campaign.
On Jun 27, 2013 by Tim Sampson
U.S. government makes its first-ever Bitcoin seizure
The DEA has seized 11 bitcoins from an alleged drug buyer.
On Jun 26, 2013 by Tim Sampson
World’s largest Bitcoin exchange cuts off cash withdrawals for 2 weeks
For the next two weeks, U.S. customers won’t be able to cash out their Bitcoins via Mt. Gox.
On Jun 21, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Bitcoin miners are working 55 years ahead of schedule
The rate at which blocks of Bitcoin are being produced is speeding up, and it could have serious consequences for the digital currency.
On Jun 18, 2013 by Joe Kloc
These newlyweds plan to live for 90 days entirely on Bitcoin
For a documentary called Life on Bitcoin, the Craigs will hand over their credit cards after their honeymoon in favor of virtual currency.
On Jun 17, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Why Bitcoin could become Kenya’s official currency
In Africa, the market for cellphones is growing about 20 percent per year. Nowhere is this clearer than in Kenya.
On Jun 14, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Beyond Bitcoin: A guide to the new digital currencies
Looking for a new way to invest your money? Here’s what you need to know about the six leading digital currencies.
On Jun 10, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
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