Tom Sharkey

Tom Sharkey is a New York-based writer and entrepreneur. He is particularly interested in digital currencies, startups, online media, technology and strategic management.

Tom Sharkey

Latest from Tom Sharkey


Markets

11 Top Responses from Andreas Antonopoulos' Reddit AMA

Noted security expert Andreas Antonopoulos recently took to Reddit as the latest influencer in bitcoin to host an AMA.

andreas antonopoulos reddit ama

Markets

Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Implicated in Silk Road Trial

Today in court, a witness from the US Department of Homeland Security claimed that Mark Karpeles was once suspected to be Dread Pirate Roberts.

Mt. Gox bitcoin protest

Markets

Silk Road Trial Begins in New York

Accused Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht stood trial today for charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the online black market.

ross ulbricht silk road trial

Markets

Bitcoin Makes Notable Appearance at CES Despite Recent Scandal

Bitcoin made its presence known at one of the tech industry's biggest conventions this week, even in the face of heightened skepticism.

world of bitcoin CES

Markets

6 (More) Bitcoin Myths Debunked

We've all heard them before. As such a novel and complex innovation, bitcoin is ripe with myths and misunderstanding from those not 'in the know'.

6 bitcoin myths featured

Markets

10 Bitcoin Resolutions for 2015

In the spirit of the new year, here are 10 bitcoin resolutions that will help you look at 2015 with a fresh perspective.

Screen Shot 2015-01-01 at 10.33.37 AM

Markets

A Year in Headlines: CoinDesk's Top News Stories of 2014

It has been a momentous year for bitcoin, with both good and bad news making the headlines. Here are CoinDesk's most popular news stories of 2014.

a year in headlines

Markets

The 7 Biggest Crypto Scandals of 2014

Whether it was bankruptcy, allegations of fraud or clashes with the government, the bitcoin industry faced a fair share of scandal in 2014.

crypto scandals 2014 laptop handcuffs

Markets

The 10 Most Influential People in Bitcoin 2014

Members of the bitcoin community had a big impact on the digital currency this year. Here are CoinDesk's 10 most significant influencers of 2014.

most influential people in bitcoin 2014

Markets

Boost VC to Invest Additional 300 BTC in Each Tribe 5 Bitcoin Startup

Boost VC has just closed a new fund to provide a 300 BTC investment to each of the companies in its upcoming startup batch.

boost vc

Pageof 5