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Who the Heck Is Nick Szabo and Is He the Real Father of Bitcoin?
Could student sleuths have finally uncovered the true identity the mystery man behind the world's most enigmatic currency? Or is this just another false alarm?
Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox Heads for Liquidation
Mt. Gox isn't rising from the ashes after all and its customers will likely never see the hundreds of thousands of bitcoins the shattered exchange lost.
Bitcoin Millionaire Charlie Shrem Under House Arrest Following Federal Indictment
The bad-boy founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and BitInstant is back at his mom and dad's place and he's in big trouble for allegedly funneling $1 million into shady Silk Road dealings.
GOP Congressman Introduces First Bill to Tax Bitcoin
Everyone's buzzing about Rep. Steve Stockman's plan to submit a bill declaring Bitcoin a currency, but this isn't the first time the politician has whipped up a stir.
3 Celebs Jumping on the Bitcoin Bandwagon (and One Who Says She's an 'Idiot' for Missing It)
Bitcoin isn't just for 'cyber snobs' anymore. Tech-happy stars are riding the trendy Bitcoin wave, too.
'I Did Not Create Bitcoin': 4 Major Takeaways From Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto's Letter of Denial
The reclusive California engineer again denies inventing Bitcoin, this time in a depressing statement that reveals that he can't find steady work nor afford internet service.
The Mt. Gox Saga Just Got Way More Twisted
The latest twist in the shattered exchange's meltdown has hackers calling Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles a fraud, a liar and a few other 'choice' words. Meanwhile, CoinDesk warns that the leaked files are Bitcoin wallet-pilfering trojans.
The Winklevoss Twins Score Virgin Galactic Tickets to Space, Paying With Bitcoin
The Winklevii boys' small step toward outer space is a giant leap into mainstream for the digital currency.
Japan Considers Taxing Bitcoin, Canadian Exchange Folds Following Hack
There's never a dull moment in the Bitcoin realm. Here's a quick rundown of the latest twists in the digital currency's rollercoaster drama.
50 Insane Facts About Bitcoin (Infographic)
The more we know about the curious currency, the weirder it gets.
6 Bitcoin Basics for Beginners
Everything you need to know about the virtual currency everyone's talking about.
Mt. Gox Files for Bankruptcy, Faults Hackers and Flawed System for Collapse
The end has officially come for the former Bitcoin trading heavyweight, as it files for Chapter 11 in Tokyo and admits to losing nearly half a billion U.S. dollars worth of the virtual currency.
Bitcoin Advocate Andreessen: 'Mt. Gox Had to Die'
Outspoken cryptocurrency defender says the shady exchange's collapse was predictable and doesn't pose a significant threat to Bitcoin.
Mt. Gox Breaks Silence With Vague Statement, Confirms Transaction Freeze
The troubled virtual currency exchange finally breaks its silence, but fails to address swirling bankruptcy allegations.
Bitcoin Breaks $1,000 for First Time Ever
The virtual currency rose above $1,000 on Wednesday for the first time ever, marking a rise of over 7,600 percent so far this year.