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Category: Bitcoin
Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system.
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Explaining Bitcoin’s Crash
We chew over the recent dramatic falls in the much hyped and…
When Will Bitcoin Crash?
Many are looking forward to a strong correction in the unit price…
Bitcoin Multiplies 880,000 Times In 7 Years
Evaluating the case for investing in the digital currency, despite its seemingly…
How Far Can Bitcoin Go?
Despite the skeptics, the crypto currency survived a recent correction and continues…
Basics Of Bitcoin Mining
John explains the process and wonders whether it’s even worth trying to…
Bitcoin Is Forked
The blockchain has split into two to speed up transactions and lower…
The Deep (and the) Dark Web
The original Silk Road market place was hidden in the dark web,…
Bitcoin’s ‘Brave’ Browser Released, While HK’s Bitfinex Robbed
A browser especially for bitcoin users is available, but the crypto currency’s…
The Halvening Of Bitcoin
Why it’s about to take twice as long to mine the digital…
Identity Of Bitcoin Creator Confirmed?
Sydney tech entrepreneur Craig Wright confirms rumours he is the real creator…
Who Really Invented Bitcoin?
An investigation by Wired magazine suggests the shadowy creator of the Bitcoin…
Impressions of a Bitcoin Newbie
John Young gives a blow by blow account of setting up a…
Bitcoin Gains Currency
Despite misgivings about nefarious misuse, the digital currency could one day become…