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Why are countries so afraid of bitcoin?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 22, 2017
The cryptocurrency has been blocked by a handful of countries.
In an age of encryption, one of the major innovations of Bitcoin is their block-chain technology, which allows for transaction to be encrypted and tracked.
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More of your bitcoin questions, answered

by Tony Wagner
Aug 11, 2017
Let's take a closer look at the cryptocurrency.
 sticker on the window of a local pub indicates the acceptance of Bitcoins for payment.
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Hackers may 'WannaCry' when trying to cash in on the worldwide cyberattack

by Amy Scott
May 15, 2017
The global cyberattack known as WannaCry continued to spread today, with 300,000 computers infected in 150 countries. The attack involves so-called ransomware, which basically holds the important files of victims hostage and then demands payment to unlock them. In this case, payment is the virtual currency bitcoin. Given to the scale of the attack, it […]
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Bitcoin's very happy 2016

by Reema Khrais
Dec 28, 2016
The digital currency outperformed nearly every other investment asset.
Behold a pile of bitcoins.
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Bitcoin's unhackable. Bitcoin banks? Not so.

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Aug 3, 2016
Theft of tens of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin leaves it with a black eye.
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Bitcoin's blockchain technology may be its real legacy

by Nova Safo
May 2, 2016
Hundreds — if not thousands — of companies are looking at new applications.
In an age of encryption, one of the major innovations of Bitcoin is their block-chain technology, which allows for total transparency.
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A model for higher education where all learning counts

by Amy Scott
Apr 19, 2016
The technology behind bitcoin could help create a new way to measure education.
The technology behind digital currencies could power new education credentials.
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"Bitcoin Boulevard" no longer booming

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 8, 2016
When businesses in a Cleveland suburb began accepting bitcoin, the response was huge
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Companies look to alternative to bitcoin technology

by Molly Wood
Dec 18, 2015
Bitcoin system could serve as trading ground for financial securities in the years to come.
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Unmasking the mysterious creator of Bitcoin

by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 9, 2015
Gizmodo and Wired identify Australian Craig Wright as the real Satoshi Nakamoto.
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