This week's media coverage, though interrupted by the launch of Ethereum's decentralised app network, largely scrutinised bitcoin's reputation.
At least $11m has gone to fraudsters running bitcoin scams in the last four years, university researchers have found.
2014 was a great year for bitcoin, but its success has drawn bad actors to the space. So how should you keep your funds safe in 2015?
The Bitcoin Foundation has warned that two unaffiliated fake websites are trying to con users out of their funds.
Cryptoagency.org is seeking to build a Better Business Bureau for the bitcoin industry, fueled by user reviews.
The attack targeted individuals on the leaked Silk Road auction email list, successfully stealing 100 BTC.
Customers are furious after black market drugs site Silk Road 2 says it lost their coins to hackers.
Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.
FinCEN's desire to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may see China "eat the USA's lunch".
The UK’s crime agency alerted people today after bitcoin ransomware scourge Cryptolocker swept the country.
We look at the recent scams and hacks that have caused people to lose a lot of bitcoins.
With drug marketplace Atlantis closing, we take a look at the scams and potentially negative connotations of bitcoin.
A judge in Texas has ruled that bitcoin is a currency or form of money.
Daniel Cawrey examines the non-regulation issues associated with bitcoin, such as fraud and dispute resolution.
An Israeli, an Afghani and an Iranian walk into a bar, and John Law gets hungry for bitcoin-powered noodles.