Features
Think Tank Reignites Debate Over Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Effects
An Australia-based sustainability think-tank has claimed that bitcoin could eventually consume 60% of annual global electricity production.
Book Review: Digital Gold is an Invaluable Page-Turner
A review of Nathaniel Popper's new book 'Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the inside story of the misfits and millionaires trying to reinvent money'.
Will the New UK Government Create a Bitcoin Hub?
What might the new UK government's plans for bitcoin regulation look like and is it capable of creating a bitcoin hub?
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Nathaniel Popper Strikes Media Gold
This week, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg all gave bitcoin the spotlight with lengthy reports and coverage.
How the Crypto Community is Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day
CoinDesk has rounded up today's Bitcoin Pizza Day's celebrations from across the world.
Payment Processor Unveils Bitcoin Startup at Plug and Play Expo
European payment processor Netopia mobilPay revealed its new bitcoin startup as part of Plug and Play's Retail & FinTech Expo yesterday.
Seagate: Ripple Funding Shows We're Serious About Blockchain Tech
Following an investment in Ripple Labs, Seagate's senior vice president Dave Morton discusses why his firm is excited about blockchain technology.
Charlie Shrem and the Ups and Downs of BitInstant
This excerpt from Nathaniel Popper's book 'Digital Gold' looks at the ups and downs of bitcoin exchange BitInstant before its ultimate demise.
What itBit's Banking Law Charter Really Means
Professor Houman B Shadab examines itBit's recent banking law charter. Should other digital currency exchanges follow suit?
High Frequency Trading on the Coinbase Exchange
After reading about high-frequency trading in Michael Lewis' Flash Boys, Andrew Barisser created his own bitcoin trading bot. Here are his findings.
