Blockchain Could Be A Force For Good. But First You Have To Understand It
As they say, it's complicated. But blockchain technology could be a boon for the world's poorest places.
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'Shadow Brokers' Claim To Have Hacked The NSA's Hackers
An online auction promises to sell NSA files to the highest bitcoin bidder. The site is bizarre, but "teaser" files released as a preview have captured the attention of the cybersecurity world.
$72 Million In Bitcoins Stolen From Hong Kong Exchange
The value of the digital currency plunged more than 20 percent after news of the theft broke. Nearly 120,000 bitcoin were stolen; it's not clear who took the currency or how.
'I'm Sorry,' Says Man Who Claimed To Be Bitcoin's Creator
"I know now that I am not strong enough for this," says Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright, 45, in a mysterious new blog posting.
Not Just Bitcoin: Why The Blockchain Is A Seductive Technology To Many Industries
From bank regulation to military messaging, the blockchain is offering a wide potential to change the way online transactions and communications are carried out.
Bitcoin's Maker Revealed? Australian Man Says He Is 'Satoshi Nakamoto'
Craig Wright, 45, is an entrepreneur whose name has often been mentioned in conversations about bitcoin's creator; in recent months, he was also investigated by tax authorities.
For Sex Industry, Bitcoin Steps In Where Credit Cards Fear To Tread
Trying to crack down on sex trafficking, authorities have been going after online ads for adult services. Some in this industry have found a workaround to stay under the radar: cyber currency.
Where In The World Is Satoshi Nakamoto? The Latest In The Bitcoin Saga
Reports in Wired and Gizmodo pull on various threads to say they may have finally unearthed the identity of the secretive bitcoin creator. The man has drawn attention from Australian tax authorities.
Bitcoin Regulations May Become Law
North Carolina is considering laws regulating virtual currencies. With Charlotte as America's second-largest banking center, the state's legislators are considering regulations for Bitcoin and
New York Looks To Bring Bitcoin Out Of The Shadows
Bitcoin has been tied to the dark side of the Internet, where it's been linked to drug trafficking. But New York's financial regulators say they want to foster innovation and are looking to legitimize the virtual currency by licensing it.