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Hackers divert $50m in blow to virtual currency
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» NEW YORK - Hackers have diverted more than $50 million in digital currency from an experimental fund meant to demonstrate that such money is safe for use, the New York Times reported.
Bitcoin's 'blockchain' tech may transform banking
AFP, Published on 19/12/2015
» NEW YORK - The technology that drives the shadowy cryptocurrency bitcoin is drawing interest from the established banking industry, which sees a potential to revolutionize the sector.
Australian identified as likely Bitcoin founder
AFP, Published on 09/12/2015
» SYDNEY - Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has been identified by tech publications as one of the suspected secretive founders of online cryptocurrency Bitcoin, as a home reportedly belonging to him was raided as part of a tax probe Wednesday.
US begins 'unprecedented' auction of Silk Road bitcoins
AFP, Published on 27/06/2014
» The bitcoin world kicked into high gear Friday as the US government began auctioning some of the virtual currency seized in an FBI investigation of dark Web bazaar Silk Road.
NBA's Kings to accept Bitcoin for tickets
AFP, Published on 17/01/2014
» US basketball outfit the Sacramento Kings said Thursday they would begin accepting Bitcoin, the first professional sports team to accept the virtual currency.
US shuts dark internet 'Silk Road'
AFP, Published on 04/10/2013
» There is a dark side to the internet, and it can be used for evil as well as for good.