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Security

‘Bash Bug’ a Concern, But Little Threat to Bitcoin Services

Yesterday's discovery of the 'Bash Bug' affecting UNIX systems has security experts worried, but bitcoin developers are less concerned.

Markets  ·  26 September 2014
Crime

Bitcoin’s Popularity Boosts Phishing Scam Success

Phishing scams using bitcoin as cover are the latest indicator of the digital currency's popularity.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2014
Security

FireEye Founder: Bitcoin Could Secure Our Global Payments Infrastructure

In a new interview, PeerNova investor and FireEye founder Ashar Aziz discusses bitcoin, cryptography and digital infrastructure.

Business  ·  21 August 2014
Security

Investor Fred Wilson: Security and Hoarding Are Holding Back Bitcoin

In a recent speech, the venture capitalist discussed the issues preventing bitcoin from reaching widespread adoption.

Markets  ·  21 July 2014
Exchanges

Can New York’s BitLicense Prevent Another Mt. Gox Catastrophe?

Proposals on cyber management, information security and disaster management are aimed at stopping similar disasters for customers.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2014
Crime

Trend Micro Report Finds Criminals Unlikely to Abuse Namecoin

A namecoin botnet throws up questions about privacy and censorship in alternative domains.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2014
Bitcoin

Chain’s iOS API Provides Fingerprint Authorisation for Bitcoin Apps

The developer has demoed an open-source API that uses Apple's Touch ID sensor to secure bitcoin transactions.

Tech  ·  18 July 2014
UK

Elliptic Raises $2 Million in Funding for Bitcoin Vault Services

The UK-based bitcoin storage firm has announced $2m in new funding led by Octopus Investments.

Business  ·  16 July 2014
Bitcoin

Free Multi-Signature API Could Help Boost Bitcoin App Security

BlockCypher has released an API that allows developers to implement 'multisig' authentication in an hour, it says.

Business  ·  3 July 2014
Exchanges

BitPay Seeks to Decentralize Digital Identification with BitAuth

BitPay's latest contribution to bitcoin's infrastructure, BitAuth, finds the company tackling digital identity with bitcoin technology.

Business  ·  1 July 2014
Exchanges

Coinbase Android Apps Have Security Flaw, Expert Warns

A programmer says Android users of Coinbase's consumer and merchant apps are at risk of having their accounts hacked.

Business  ·  1 July 2014
Security

Boost VC, Battery Ventures Lead BlockScore’s $2 Million Seed Round

The one-time bitcoin-only ID verification specialist has raised $2m to expand its customer base into the wider tech world.

Business  ·  26 June 2014
Bitcoin

MaidSafe COO Reflects on Lessons Learned from Crowdsale

The company is working to increase Internet security, and has learned some valuable lessons in the process.

Tech  ·  25 June 2014
Crime

Hook, Line and Sinker: How to Avoid Bitcoin Phishing Scams

Scammers are resorting to old tricks like phishing emails to steal bitcoin. Here's how to keep your funds safe.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 June 2014
Exchanges

LocalBitcoins Releases Investigation Report on Site Wallet Issues

Following yesterday’s statement from LocalBitcoins regarding issues with its wallet service, the website has released its follow-up investigation report. The report focused in part on claims that the site’s two-factor authentication failed to prevent a wallet breach. LocalBitcoins also addressed the cause of withdrawal delays that took place as users tried to move their bitcoins […]

Business  ·  18 April 2014