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Bitcoin Mining Helps Oil Companies Reduce Carbon Footprint
19.7.2019
Natural gas acquired as a byproduct of oil extraction has become synonymous with wasted energy. In certain areas, drilling companies are unable to find a profitable market for the excess fuel. It’s often vented into the atmosphere. Startups are now offering on-site systems that utilize...
Open-Source Platform Lets Users Build Their Own Blockchain in Under 10 Min
8.7.2019
An open-source blockchain platform says the industry is going the same way as the internet: Just like websites, every business now wants their own chain. #SPONSORED
Side Effects of Economic Growth: Is Snowden Right to Say Bitcoiners Shouldn’t Be Bankers?
1.7.2019
Growth is a goal that’s worth achieving, in most cases, and the current economic paradigm favors it. But when central banks start undermining their fiat economies and crypto companies begin to mimic financial institutions in its name, growth becomes an end in itself with self-destructive...
Drug Abuse and Cryptocurrencies – The Dark Side
26.6.2019
As the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we hereby attempt to analyze the correlation between the crypto space and illicit drugs and how it has been affecting people around the globe. In its 10 years of existence, Bitcoin has found thousands of...
VPN Providers Defy Order to Connect to Russia’s Internet Censor
16.6.2019
Russian regulators have once again moved to expand oversight of the online space in an attempt to ensure compliance with various restrictions Moscow is trying to impose. But as in other cases, their efforts have been met with resistance. Over a dozen VPN platforms, popular among crypto enthusiasts...
Bitcoin People Directory Lists Crypto-Friendly Merchants
11.6.2019
The number of businesses accepting cryptocurrencies for goods and services has been growing, particularly for P2P coins such as bitcoin cash. Finding places where you can spend your digital cash is easy thanks to platforms such as Bitcoin People. Also read: How to Buy a Cryptocurrency Hardware...
Lupin Shares Crash Following US FDA Observations About Goa Plant
28.5.2019
Over the past two and a half decades, Indian generic drug companies have become one of the most dominant players in the industry, and in that regard; Lupin Ltd remains one of the most influential. However, as everyone knows, these companies depend on the United States market for a large bulk of...
These Tourist Destinations Welcome Bitcoin Cash Enthusiasts
25.5.2019
Spending during the holiday season should be easy but borders, physical and financial, often complicate matters. A world currency that can travel with you and is widely accepted sounds like a good idea. Among cryptocurrencies, bitcoin cash is an ideal candidate, with its low fees and instant...
Digital Currency Exchange Gatecoin Offline After Loss of Funds
14.5.2016
Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Gatecoin has reportedly experienced a hack, resulting in losses from its connected wallets
Microsoft Adds Distributed Storage Blockchain to Azure
8.4.2016
Distributed file storage startup Storj Labs is the latest blockchain service provider to join Microsoft’s blockchain offering
MintPal Vows to Fight Former Moolah CEO in Court
30.10.2014
Digital currency exchange MintPal is seeking control of customer funds allegedly held by former Moolah CEO Alex Green
Moolah CEO Resigns Amid Growing Public Outcry, Criminal Allegations
16.10.2014
The CEO of Moopay LTD, or Moolah, has resigned amid the company's operational crisis and new allegations of fraud
Bittylicious Extends Credit Card Payments to Altcoin Buyers
23.9.2014
UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards
Mining Roundup: BBB Warning, Alpha Technology and a Pool Attack
15.6.2014
CoinDesk looks at the latest manufacturer updates, a BBB advisory and a pool attack
Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services
20.5.2014
After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange
CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur
15.5.2014
The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer
Decentralized Internet Project MaidSafe to Raise Funds via ‘Safecoin’ Sale
21.4.2014
The organization working to create a decentralized Internet starts its native payment system with a crowd-sale starting tomorrow
The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Multipools, Doge on Amazon EC2 and 11GH/s USB Sticks
20.4.2014
As the mining industry evolves, there are always new products and services hitting the market for enterprising cryptocurrency entrepreneurs
BitAngels Closes 10,000 BTC Fund for Decentralised Applications
14.4.2014
BitAngels has closed its first official fund, which focuses on investing in decentralised applications
Cryptsy Founder Paul Vernon on Worthy Altcoins, Pre-Mining and Compliance
2.4.2014
The exchange currently trades 157 cryptocurrencies and 70,000 active users, but it hasn't added fiat currency – yet