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Bitcoin: The Future Currency Businesses Cannot Ignore
Bitcoin and blockchain technology can usher in a new way for businesses to carry out transactions; there will be challenges but the reward may justify the effort
IT Life: Martyn Atkinson, Metro Bank
TechWeekEurope speaks to Metro Bank's digital director about his work challenges and how digital wallets are spicing up the banking industry
Linux Trojan Written In Go Mines For Cryptocurrencies
'Linux.Lday.1' exploits unprotected Redis servers and infects PC with cryptocurrency mining software
New CMA Measures Will Ensure Banks Exploit Technology
Banks aren’t doing enough to compete for customer’s business, claims CMA report
Bitcoin Confidence Takes A Hit As Heist Nets Criminals £54m
Digital currency rocked by another Bitcoin theft, but Bitfinex cannot confirm whether it was insider job or hack
Blockchain Moving Beyond Finance; Still in Early Stages
Blockchain is attracting huge interest from financial sector - but it's not the only area that can benefit
Bank Of England Tests Blockchain With PwC
Central bank and PwC to test how blockchain could be used for distributed ledger technology
The Future Of Money: Bitcoin, Blockchain And Beyond
Money could be heading the way of Uber, Twitter and Airbnb in ‘cutting out the middleman’ (banks), says Mark Cotter, senior consultant, Altus Consulting
Zug, Switzerland Accepts Bitcoin For Public Services
Swiss city trials Bitcoin payments of up to £143 as part of wider trial to see how digital currencies can stimulate finance sector
AWS Partners With Digital Currency Group For Blockchain Cloud Testing
DCG companies will get to use AWS cloud environments for blockchain testing and developing
Skeptics Cast Doubt On Australian Craig Wright’s Claim To Be Bitcoin Creator
There is nothing concrete to suggest Australian computer researcher Craig Wright created Bitcoin, say critics
UK Government Signals Support For Blockchain
Minister says blockchain technology could be used to better track and distribute government grants
Barclays Backs Blockchain-Boosting Circle’s UK Launch
Social payment app Circle now supports pound sterling and deal with Barclays could spread blockchain technology in the UK
Microsoft Throws Its Support Behind Blockchain
Partnership with R3 will use Microsoft Azure to help push forward acceptance of alternative currencies in the financial sector
Microsoft Confirms It Does Accept Bitcoin After All
Yesterday's posting was "inaccurate" Microsoft admits
Microsoft Blocks Bitcoin Payments For Windows 10
Microsoft Store will no longer accept Bitcoin across Windows 10 or Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft confirms
The Extortion Game – How To Approach DDoS
Dave Larson from Corero Network Security tells us how your business can best deal with the threat of DDoS attacks
Bitcoin Is Getting Steam-y
Valve preparing to open up cryptocurrency to pay for games and downloads, according to leaked information
Blockchain And The Future Of Finance
Cognizant’s Tony Virdi tells us why it is backing the new alternative to cash
Government Urged To Adopt ‘Block Chain’ Technology
The government's scientific adviser has recommended an active approach to developing distributed ledgers for service delivery
Bitcoin Is A ‘Failure’, Leading Developer Claims
Mike Hearn quits as he says the “fundamentals are broken” in Bitcoin technology
Police Arrest Member Of Cyber Extortionists DD4BC
Scotland Yard involved in European raids and arrest of key member of DDoS extortionist gang DD4BC
Hackers Demand Major Bitcoin Ransom From Greek Banks
Armada Collective group has carried out three attacks in five days and is demanding 20,000 Bitcoin from each bank
EU Plans Cryptocurrency Clampdown Following Paris Attacks
Bitcoin could come under scrutiny following concerns about terrorism funding
Bitcoin Is Not Subject To VAT, Court Rules
European court rules that Bitcoin transactions are liable for same taxes as typical currency
Former Mt Gox Chief Arrested In Tokyo Over Alleged Bitcoin Theft
Police accused Mark Karpeles of transferring about £640,000 of Bitcoins into his own account
BNP Paribas ‘Testing’ Bitcoin For Currency Funds
Reports claim BNP Paribas is investigating using cryptocurrency for currency trading
Bitcoin Warns Of Double-Spending Glitch
A software upgrade has led to invalid elements being introduced into Bitcoin's public ledger system
Barclays Signs Up For Bitcoin Trial
Bank signs deal with Swedish start-up Safello to examine how to use Bitcoin