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Uncertainty Builds as Alpha Technology Misses Another Shipping Deadline

Alpha Technology, which took deposits for its litecoin ASIC miners in January, has been investigated by Manchester police.

By Joon Ian WongDec 10, 2014

SmartContract is harnessing blockchain technology to create customisable contractual agreements that can be used by experts and newcomers alike.

By Daniel CawreyDec 10, 2014

A 'white-hat' hacker who was able to take 255 BTC from Blockchain users' wallets following a security flaw earlier this week has returned the funds.

By Jon SouthurstDec 10, 2014

Bitcoin exchange Quoine, which has to date focused on the Japanese market, has raised $2m with plans for expansion.

By Jon SouthurstDec 10, 2014

Executives from Coinbase and Blockchain got into an online sparring match recently, in a debate that was about more than security.

ChangeTip has announced that former Blockchain product manager Dan Held will join its team as VP of product management.

By Pete RizzoDec 8, 2014

The Bitcoin Foundation has hired developer Sergio Lerner as its new bitcoin core security auditor.

By Stan HigginsDec 5, 2014

In a new video, MasterCard president for South East Asia Matthew Driver indicates that his company is "not completely comfortable" with bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsDec 4, 2014

Australia-based exchange igot is opening up its services to over 40 countries, including all of the EU and parts of the Middle East and Africa.

By Jon SouthurstDec 4, 2014

Ripple Labs' new partnership with global payments services provider Earthport connects it to banks in more than 60 countries worldwide.

By Stan HigginsDec 4, 2014