Cryptocurrency tech is vulnerable to tampering, a DARPA analysis finds
A new analysis commissioned by DARPA quantifies how the decentralized tech that runs the currency system could be compromised.
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Coinbase lays off 18% of its workforce. The CEO cites an upcoming crypto winter
The company's platform allows people to buy and sell cryptocurrency. It had just gone public last year.
El Salvador's leader wants to go in even bigger on bitcoin
After making the cryptocurrency legal tender, President Nayib Bukele plans to launch bitcoin-backed bonds to raise $1 billion for the country.
How the U.S. benefits when China turns its back on Bitcoin
Until the middle of last year, most cryptocurrency mining took place in China. Then authorities pulled the plug. So Chinese bitcoin miners began moving their gear to U.S. towns like Kearney, Nebraska.
Miami wants to become crypto's financial capital. New York's response? Bring it on
Miami and New York City are racing to become the country's next "crypto capital" at a time when many see virtual currencies as the future of finance.
A Crypto-Trading Hamster Performs Better Than Warren Buffett And The S&P 500
A hamster named Mr. Goxx enters one of two tunnels in the his cage, which determines whether he will buy or sell. As of Friday, his portfolio is up nearly 20%, according to his Twitter account.
El Salvador Plans To Use Electricity Generated From Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining has taken a lot of heat for being harmful to the environment since it requires massive amounts of electricity to generate the invisible currency.
Bitcoin Is Plunging. What To Know About The Wild Ride In Cryptocurrencies
Weeks after setting a record high, the price for Bitcoin has fallen dramatically along with other cryptocurrencies over factors ranging from inflation to, yes, Elon Musk.
The Story Of Money: How Human Behavior Shapes Economies — And Vice Versa
What's the point of money? The answer might seem obvious: we need it to get paid for our work, and to buy the things we need. But there's also a deeper way to look at the role of money in our lives.
Facebook's Digital Money Plan Raises Stakes For China's Cryptocurrency Ambitions
Facebook's plans for a new digital currency have sent Chinese monetary officials scrambling. Since 2014, China's central bank has been looking into launching a cryptocurrency too.