Bitcoin

Companies like Aviva are having their cloud servers hacked for bitcoin mining

In the fight against cyber crime, companies now have a new enemy to fear: hackers in pursuit of bitcoin. The…

Messaging apps are beginning to work with cryptocurrencies — here’s why

Monetisation of the messaging market is in full swing, and many apps are starting to use advertising to keep the…

A Russian airline might take payments via Ethereum — how is it going to help?

There is an increasing number of companies using blockchain to see how it can cut costs and speed up transactions.…

Ethereum, bitcoin, and the dangers of fake news in volatile markets

Ether, the cryptocurrency that runs on the blockchain-based software platform Ethereum, fell sharply last month after it was claimed --…

Petya ransomware: effects of the attack are still being felt

A new global ransomware outbreak, which picked up the name Petya or NotPetya, hit companies across the world in June…

Alphabet’s GV leads new $40m funding round for Blockchain startup

London-based startup Blockchain has raised $40m in funding, the largest amount for a fintech company in the UK since last…

Ether flash crash: why did it happen and what does it mean for the self-styled bitcoin 2.0?

Ether, the cryptocurrency tokens used on the Ethereum blockchain, flash crashed yesterday afternoon, tumbling as low as 10 cents from over…

Bitcoin price: it keeps hitting new highs… what’s driving the latest surge?

The bitcoin price has once again crossed into uncharted territory, reaching over $2,900 dollars per coin according to price site Bitcoinity.…

The NHS has been hacked. Here’s what we know

This afternoon the UK's National Health Service -- known as the NHS -- fell victim to a cyber attack in…

Ukraine’s government is going to store its data on the blockchain

Ukraine is partnering with the global technology company Bitfury to store its government data on the blockchain. The firm’s chief…