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Steam May Soon Accept Bitcoins

When it comes to PC gaming, everyone knows the feeling that happens when the Steam sales come on. Your bank account starts to hate you and you wish you didn’t save your ...

April 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm by

Ransomware Just Got Worse By The Use of JavaScript

Ransomware is probably one of the peskiest and most annoying things that your computer can catch. Not only do you lose access to your files, you have to pay a criminal to ...

January 5, 2016 at 2:30 pm by

US Federal Agent Admits To Stealing $820,000 Bitcoins From Silk Road

Shaun Bridges, a former US DEA agent who was investigating the online drug marketplace Silk Road, has been charged with obstructing justice and money laundering. He has ...

September 4, 2015 at 11:30 am by

Now You Can Buy Your Diamonds with Bitcoins

By now there really isn’t any question anymore whether Bitcoins are here to stay or not, with big companies and organisations such as Microsoft, NewEgg, Greenpeace, and ...

December 26, 2014 at 4:04 pm by

Microsoft Now Supports Bitcoin Payments

Microsoft has very, very quietly announced it is now accepting Bitcoin payments through third-party payment processors such as BitPay. The company announced the digital ...

December 16, 2014 at 9:30 am by

Illegal Bitcoin Exchange Busted by French Police

The French police recently dismantled an illegal Bitcoin exchange website, marking the first time an illegal Bitcoin money exchange was targeted in Europe. There were raids ...

July 7, 2014 at 7:50 pm by

Bitcoin Supporters Hope to See EU Provide Regulatory Guidance of Cryptocurrencies

European Union countries need to make adjustments to outline regulatory guidance on bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, according to bitcoin supporters. The European ...

July 5, 2014 at 10:04 pm by

California Gov. Brown Signs Bill Legalizing Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed bill AB 129 into law, which legalizes Bitcoin and other digital cryptocurrencies inside of California. Legally, the State of ...

June 30, 2014 at 1:10 am by

Silk Road Bitcoin Buyers Identities Exposed Thanks to U.S. Marshal Error

The U.S. Marshals  handling the private bidding for the recently seized $18 million worth of Bitcoins have made an unfortunate showing in technological prowess, or lack ...

June 19, 2014 at 10:46 am by
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Expedia Accepts Bitcoins, as Some Retailers Remain Unsure

Popular travel site Expedia recently confirmed it will begin accepting bitcoins, giving customers the opportunity to book their next hotel visit with the digital currency. ...

June 12, 2014 at 9:37 am by

Silk Road Pirate Accuses Government Of Stealing His Bitcoin Booty

Silk Road Mastermind Ross Ulbricht Ross Ulbricht or better known by his silk road alias of “Dread Pirate Roberts” has accused the government of being the real ...

December 24, 2013 at 8:30 am by

Bitcoin Offers Accepted By A Vegas Developer Selling His $7.85 Million Mansion

A developer and casino owner based in Los Vegas is reportedly attempting to sell his 25,000 feet mansion at a $7.85 million and is willing to accept Bitcoin currency as well. ...

December 17, 2013 at 12:00 am by

Two Bitcoin Mining Motherboards Introduced By BIOSTAR

For those interested in mining bitcons, take a look at BIOSTAR’s two motherboards dedicated for such operations. The company has two ATX motherboards that are perfect ...

December 3, 2013 at 12:41 am by

Man Throws Away Hard Drive With More Than 7,500 Bitcoins Within

Bitcoin, the virtual currency that has gained plenty of attention in recent times, is back in the news, but with a rather unfortunate twist to it. It appears that one man who ...

November 29, 2013 at 3:34 am by

FBI Seizes Record 144,336 Bitcoins – Worth $28 Million

RT reports that the FBI have just made their biggest seizure of bitcoins to date, a staggering 144,336 worth an estimated $28 million at current market value. The FBI claim to ...

October 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm by