Computer Sciences
A computer science engineer at Michigan State University has a word of advice for the millions of bitcoin owners who use smartphone apps to manage their cryptocurrency: don't. Or at least, be careful. Researchers from MSU ...
May 5, 2021
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Business
Jack Dorsey on Friday put out word that his financial payments startup Square is thinking about making a real-world wallet for safely pocketing bitcoin.
Jun 4, 2021
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Business
The beach town of El Zonte on El Salvador's Pacific coast is a laid back surfer's haven with white beaches, palm trees, and a small population of 3,000 people.
Jun 12, 2021
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Business
Mining for bitcoin generates substantial electronic waste that "represents a growing threat to the environment", according to a recent study.
Sep 17, 2021
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Business
Could bitcoin mining be the salvation of the embattled nuclear energy industry in America?
Aug 11, 2021
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Business
Bitcoin's rally above $15,000 has reignited debate over whether the cryptocurrency is so-called digital gold or a perilously risky bet as investors grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
Nov 8, 2020
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Business
Bitcoin struggled to hold above the closely-watched $20,000 level, extending a period of marked volatility that saw huge weekend swings.
Jun 20, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers have conducted the first analysis of Bitcoin power consumption based on empirical data from IPO filings and localization of IP addresses. They found that the cryptocurrency's carbon emissions measure up to those ...
Jun 12, 2019
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Internet
Blockchain technology is not just useful for creating digital currencies such as Bitcoin or developing new financial technologies.
May 10, 2016
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Security
US officials announced on Tuesday they had recovered $3.6 billion of bitcoin stolen in a 2016, throwing a light on the scams that surround cryptocurrency.
Feb 9, 2022
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