EU meeting notes show officials don’t understand how Bitcoin works
During the meeting last year, EU officials and Swedish financial regulators discussed the environmental impact of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work mechanism.
Results for Bitcoin
816 stories, newest first
Core developer wants to fork Bitcoin for quantum resistance
Bitcoin Core developer Erik Aronesty has introduced a proposal to increase Bitcoin's quantum resistance but admits we won't need to worry about it for a while.
Bitcoin doubling scam seizes dead streamer’s YouTube channel
Reckful committed suicide in 2020. However, this week Bitcoin scammers seized his YouTube channel promising to double any contributions.
David Kleiman’s estate appeals Bitcoin verdict, says ‘Wright is wrong’
The Kleiman estate is seeking $200 billion in damages against Wright, of which they have received just $143 million.
Blockstream and Block plan $12M off-grid solar Bitcoin mining farm in Texas
Jack Dorsey's Block has partnered with Blockstream to break ground on an off-grid, solar-powered Bitcoin mining project in Texas.
UK ‘Tinder swindler’ faces 2 more years in jail for losing access to his Bitcoin
A British 'Tinder swindler' says he can't pay back almost $200K in Bitcoin to the woman he conned because he can't access his wallet.
Strike deals with Shopify to let US merchants accept Bitcoin via Lightning
US-based merchants will be able to accept Bitcoin from anywhere in the world after payment platform Strike inked a new partnership Shopify.
Nearly 20% of Bitcoin’s hashrate now belongs to publicly-listed miners
A new report has revealed that nearly 20% of Bitcoin's total hashrate now belongs to publicly listed mining companies -- and the trend shows no sign of slowing.
Ripple’s Chris Larsen should just submit a proposal if he wants ‘greener’ Bitcoin
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is once again pushing for a new, low-energy version of Bitcoin, but it reeks of a publicity stunt.
Bitcoin mining CEO predicts energy companies will dominate crypto
Marathon chief Fred Thiel says selling the company may do right by shareholders. The move into Bitcoin makes sense for energy companies.