Bitcoin
Payment or Asset? Bitcoin's Limbo Is Leaving Merchants in the Middle
Is bitcoin more of a payment mechanism or an investment asset? A recent trial by a supermarket chain could shed light on the debate.
Vivid History: 'How Money Got Free' Is the Untold Story of Bitcoin
Early bitcoin entrepreneur Alex Waters reviews the latest book in the bitcoin canon – arguing Brian Eha's "How Money Got Free" is one of the best.
Untangling Bitcoin: Why Russell Yanofsky Is Taking Apart Crypto's Oldest Code
One developer is quietly working on splitting up bitcoin's codebase – an effort aimed to give users more flexibility and developers more clarity.
Welcome to Bitcoin Country: Silk Road and the Lost Threads of Agorism
Silk Road and black markets? University of Dublin's Paul Ennis takes a dive into the kinds of sub-cultures bitcoin and cryptocurrencies enable.
Investor Doug Casey: Bitcoin May Be Money, But It Still Might Fail
Investor and anarcho-capitalist Doug Casey recently argued that bitcoin qualifies as money – but he's not sure it'll last in the long term.
Radical Academy: Amir Taaki's New Hacker Team Is Spreading Bitcoin in Syria
Back from the front lines of Syria, infamous bitcoiner Amir Taaki plans a bitcoin-based economy in the war-torn nation, and he's looking for help.
Bitcoin Developers Reveal Roadmap for 'Dandelion' Privacy Project
The developers behind a bitcoin privacy solution called Dandelion have unveiled a new roadmap that addresses previously discovered code issues.
Nebraska Lawyers Accept Bitcoin Following Ethics Board Approval
The lawyer who asked a Nebraska state ethics board about accepting bitcoin says his practice will soon begin taking the cryptocurrency.
Gold Investor John Hathaway: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Garbage'
A notable asset manager who focuses primarily on gold had a harsh word for the cryptocurrency market craze this week: "garbage."
Weak Demand? Bitcoin's Price Rebound May Be Starting to Fade
The rebound in bitcoin's price from the recent low of $2,980 has stalled, raising doubts as to whether the rally will continue.
