Coinbase was one of three exchanges that suspended Bitcoin trading on Friday as the cryptocurrency lost about one-third of its value
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Malware Spreads Cryptocurrency Miner Via Facebook Messenger
The Digimine malware spreads through infected attachments in messages that may appear to come from someone the target knows
Starbucks Wi-Fi Forces Users To Mine Cryptocurrency
Starbucks' internet provider in Buenos Aires is the latest to hijack users' processing power to carry out lucrative crypto-mining activities
Fake Cryptocurrency Wallet Tops Apple App Store Charts
Surge in public interest around Bitcoin and other digital currencies has helped propel a dubious wallet app to the top of the App Store's Finance section
Coinhive Cryptocurrency Mining Scripts Placed On Popular Sites
The Coinhive script introduced last month has quickly been adopted by hackers, who have maliciously placed it on legitimate sites
Bitcoin Cash ‘Fork’ Causes Uncertainty For Cryptocurrency Community
A group of Bitcoin infrastructure providers are set to split the cryptocurrency into two incompatible versions on Tuesday
Mirai Botnet Starts Mining For Bitcoins In New Twist
Researchers discover a new strain of the notorious Mirai botnet which goes bitcoin hunting
Bitcoin Crypto-Currency Value Rising In 2017 As Demand Grows
Market stability and political uncertainty have helped to push Bitcoin's value past $1,000 mark
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
Bitcoin Is Not Subject To VAT, Court Rules
European court rules that Bitcoin transactions are liable for same taxes as typical currency
BNP Paribas ‘Testing’ Bitcoin For Currency Funds
Reports claim BNP Paribas is investigating using cryptocurrency for currency trading
Barclays Signs Up For Bitcoin Trial
Bank signs deal with Swedish start-up Safello to examine how to use Bitcoin
Say Hello To LEOcoin, Britain’s Hot New Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin-beater unveils LEOxChange at London event
Illegal Marketplace ‘Evolution’ Disappears With £8m In Bitcoins
Evolution, one of the largest 'dark web' sites of its kind, has gone offline in what appears to be a scam by its operators
Rakuten Starts Accepting Bitcoin
Japanese online retailer will team up with Bitnet in order to process cryptocurrency payments
Dell Opens Up Bitcoin Shopping In The UK
First began accepting cryptocurrency in the US in July
Bitcoin ‘Could Be Helping Terrorists’, Says Major Banking Group
Cryptocurrency poses risks due to lack of proper regulation, BBA letter warns
Is It Time To Get Rid Of Your Bitcoin?
Cryptocurrency loses over 25 percent of value in less than 24 hours, dropping as low as $170 overnight
UK Bitcoin Exchange Suspends Services After Losing Almost £3.5m In Hack
Bitstamp says it will honour in full all bitcoins stored with them prior to the breach
Bitcoin Exhange Website Slaps 100 BTC Bounty On Hacker
Bitalo.com refuses to be bullied by blackmailers
Quiz Of The Week: Mobile Payments
Mobile money is taking over, but do you know your PayPal from your Bitcoin?
PayPal Moves Closer To Full Bitcoin Acceptance
New agreement follows similar announcement by subsidiary Braintree earlier this month