Encryption

Regulation

Would an Encryption Ban Kill the UK’s Bitcoin Businesses?

What impact, if any, would a UK encryption ban have on bitcoin businesses? A few company representatives have spoken out about the government's plans.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2015
Crime

Bitcoin Ransomware Now Spreading via Spam Campaigns

Security firms McAfee and Symantec have issued warnings on CTB-Locker – bitcoin-demanding ransomware that is now being propagated via spam.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2015
Encryption

A Bitcoin-Powered Marketplace Could Change the Future of Secrets

A decentralized platform for buying and selling secrets is sparking whispers in the industry about the future of transparency.

Markets  ·  10 January 2015
Privacy

Popular Encryption Tool TrueCrypt Mysteriously Shuts Down

A popular open-source encryption program often used to secure desktop bitcoin wallets may have been compromised.

Tech  ·  29 May 2014
Privacy

CERN Scientists Launch Encrypted Email Service With a Difference

ProtonMail is an encrypted email service that could help end government snooping – with a little help from bitcoin.

Tech  ·  20 May 2014