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As we enter hyperbitcoinization, legacy financial institutions like the federal reserve or Fed will be painted orange.
Culture

Bitcoin Gives Users Total Control Of Their Money

By Marty BentMay 17, 2022
Marty's Bent
Does bitcoin mining or the price of ASIC mining rigs influence the bitcoin price? Or does this roller coaster go in the other direction?
Markets

The Sky Is Not Falling: Why The Bitcoin Price Doesn’t Matter

By Nico Antuna CooperMay 10, 2022
Opinion
Printing money from the Federal Reserve causes inflation, and bitcoin fixes this.
Business

Bitcoin Attacks The Ultimate Ponzi Scheme

By Captain SiddJan 8, 2022
When Bitcoin projects, businesses and platforms raise money (fundraise), they receive large amounts of capital in fiat.
Culture

Bitcoin Fixes The Modern Fiat Ponzi Scheme

By Fausto LiroSep 14, 2021
Chainalysis has traced the PlusToken team’s attempts to sell ill-gotten bitcoin through Huobi OTC desks, potentially influencing the BTC price.
Business

Chainalysis: PlusToken Is Dumping on Huobi OTCs, May Be Eating Into BTC Price

By Colin HarperDec 17, 2019
Tracing China’s $3 billion crypto scam.
Business

How the PlusToken Scam Absconded With Over 1 Percent of the Bitcoin Supply

By Colin HarperAug 19, 2019
The PlusToken cryptocurrency scam, thought to involve the theft of over 200,000 BTC, has involved a significant sell-off as the scammers try to cover their tracks.
Business

Did the PlusToken Scam Cause a Bitcoin Price Dip?

By 8btcAug 16, 2019
The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
Business

CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes

By Landon ManningAug 13, 2019
Lessons from some of the worst bitcoin scams to have hit the African continent — scams that have slowed the adoption rate for bitcoin in Africa.
Business

Bitcoin Scams in Africa: Their History and How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

By Steven WeruJul 19, 2019
This Father’s Day weekend is the perfect time to give your dad the gift of sound money. Here’s a handy infographic to help you introduce him to Bitcoin.
Culture

How to Explain Bitcoin to Your Dad on Father’s Day: An Infographic

By Peter ChawagaJun 14, 2019
Op-ed - Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’
Business

Op Ed: Debunking Bitcoin Myths: ‘It’s a Ponzi Scheme’

By Kyle TorpeyJun 3, 2019
Scams - BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Business

BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports

By Colin HarperAug 20, 2018
Scams - Dubious Bitcoin Scheme Uses Ethereum ICO to Keep the Game Going
Business

Dubious Bitcoin Scheme Uses Ethereum ICO to Keep the Game Going

By Kyle TorpeyJul 12, 2017
Adoption - Capital Controls and Ponzi Schemes: How Nigeria Is Discovering Bitcoin
Culture

Capital Controls and Ponzi Schemes: How Nigeria Is Discovering Bitcoin

By Aaron van WirdumFeb 10, 2017
Mining - Bitcoin’s Network Hash Rate Has Doubled Since October
Business

Bitcoin’s Network Hash Rate Has Doubled Since October

By Kyle TorpeyJan 23, 2017
Mining - Genesis Mining Files With SEC for Bitcoin Mining Fund
Business

Genesis Mining Files With SEC for Bitcoin Mining Fund

By Kyle TorpeyMar 8, 2016
Op-ed - As the Bitcoin Price Rises to New 2015 Highs
Markets

As the Bitcoin Price Rises to New 2015 Highs, Investors Seek to Explain Recent Gains

By Jacob DonnellyNov 3, 2015
pop
Markets

Growing Population in China Views Bitcoin as a Safe Haven, Says BTCChina’s Greg Wolfson

By Joseph YoungAug 18, 2015
Privacy & security - Exclusive: Possible $500
Culture

Exclusive: Possible $500,000 Bitcoin Cloud Mining Ponzi Scheme Uncovered

By Kyle TorpeyJun 5, 2015
Op-ed - The Truth About Bitcoin – Dispelling Common Myths About The Digital Currency
Business

The Truth About Bitcoin – Dispelling Common Myths About The Digital Currency

By Ella MasonJul 28, 2014
Op-ed - Mt. Gox May Have Been A Ponzi Scheme (But Bitcoin Isn’t)
Business

Mt. Gox May Have Been A Ponzi Scheme (But Bitcoin Isn’t)

By Jason M. TyraFeb 27, 2014
Op-ed - SEC Files Charges Against Bitcoin Ponzi Mastermind Trendon Shavers
Business

SEC Files Charges Against Bitcoin Ponzi Mastermind Trendon Shavers

By Todd MokosJul 24, 2013
Scams - The Pirate Saga: And So It Ends
Business

The Pirate Saga: And So It Ends

By Vitalik ButerinAug 30, 2012
Op-ed - Bitcoin Savings & Trust – Genuine or Joke?
Business

Bitcoin Savings & Trust – Genuine or Joke?

By Justin PorterAug 18, 2012