Articles about Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency that operates without an authority resembling a central bank for conventional currency. This digital currency operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for any intermediaries, currency-issuing authorities, or governing bodies. This unique self-sufficient system was invented in 2008 by an unknown entity operating under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto. The currency was first used in 2009 where its implementation was released as open-source software. Today, bitcoin is one of the most highly valued cryptocurrencies trading under the code BTC. Today, over 18,660,000 bitcoin are in circulation, each of which is valued at approximately 46,357 USD as of August 2021. Bitcoin is created or "mined" by solving complicated hash calculations using supercomputers or an array of ordinary consumer-grade computing hardware known as a mining rig. Since the total supply of bitcoin is limited to 21,000,000 tokens, the complexity of the hash calculations increases exponentially, having a similar effect on the value of the cryptocurrency. However, bitcoin has been criticized for facilitating illegal transactions, price volatility, thefts from exchanges, and the large carbon footprint of mining rigs, since they run on electricity.

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28 Sep 2021

This company just purchased an entire power-plant for cryptocurrency mining

Digital cryptocurrency mining is proving to be just as toxic for mother nature as mining of natural resources is. Worryingly, several entities don't see the bigger picture and continue to mine relentlessly, converting our ecology into virtual resources with limited applicability.

24 Sep 2021

Three reasons why you must take cryptocurrency seriously

Imagine the year is 2035. You and your friends have planned a vacation to the planet Mars. And you are asked to pay for your space shuttle in Bitcoin or let's say meme-inspired Dogecoin (as proposed by Elon Musk!). How cool does it sound?

07 Sep 2021

El Salvador declares Bitcoin legal tender: What changes now?

It's been 12 years since an anonymous group introduced the world to Bitcoin.

30 May 2021

Musk establishes Bitcoin Mining Council with leading North American miners

Elon Musk held a meeting with "leading Bitcoin miners in North America" recently. The discussion aimed "to promote energy usage transparency [and] accelerate sustainability initiatives worldwide."

20 May 2021

NewsBytes Briefing: Microsoft tries hiding Windows 10X's demise, and more

In the deluge of Google I/O announcements, news of Microsoft killing Windows 10X has slipped through the cracks. But we have taken it upon ourselves to bring this tragic development to light.

13 May 2021

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin as it is not environment-friendly

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been a vocal promoter of cryptocurrency and electric mobility. Late in March, Tesla announced that it would accept Bitcoin as payment for its cars.

05 May 2021

Here is what made DogeCoin's price touch 60 cents

DogeCoin, a penny stock equivalent of the cryptocurrency world, was valued in excess of 60 cents a token briefly on May 4.

10 Apr 2021

A Cricketer's Guide to Crypto Investing

Cricket is a sport that does a better job of bringing all Indians together than any religion in the world. While the IPL league offers us so much entertainment, we thought it would be more interesting to explain crypto in the language of cricket.

17 Mar 2021

#NewsBytesExplainer: How the Blockchain technology is shaping the future

The term "blockchain" is thrown around with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin quite often. Blockchain is a type of database, which is essentially an organized collection of information that can be accessed and manipulated simultaneously by multiple users.

14 Feb 2021

Apple Pay users can now make purchases using Bitcoin

It looks like there's no stopping Bitcoin from going mainstream. Everyone's favorite cryptocurrency is now coming to Apple Pay.

12 Feb 2021

NewsBytes Briefing: After Apple, Microsoft goes after Google, and more

If you can't beat someone fair and square, get the government involved. After almost snatching away Australia from under Google's nose, Microsoft is lobbying the US government to adopt the same Australian media rules that Google and Facebook hate.

08 Feb 2021

NewsBytes Briefing: Elon's trying to tell us something, and more

The US has printed more money last year than it did in two centuries since its founding. In a totally unrelated incident, the world's billionaires grew richer by $10.5 trillion.

08 Feb 2021

Bitcoin surges past $44,000 after Tesla invests about $1.5 billion

Elon Musk is out ruffling feathers yet again. Bitcoin hit record levels surpassing $44,000 after Tesla invested a massive $1.5 billion in the cryptocurrency.

08 Feb 2021

Police seize $60 million-worth Bitcoins, but need password to access

German prosecutors have seized over 1,700 Bitcoins worth $60 million from a thief who is currently imprisoned for the crime of covertly installing cryptocurrency mining software on other computers.

01 Feb 2021

Elon Musk has 'happy monkey' with brain wired for videogaming

In a revelation that's not going to sit well with PETA and company, Elon Musk claimed that he has a monkey playing video games with wires hooked up to its head.

30 Jan 2021

Government attempts to ban Bitcoin again; Considers digitizing the rupee

After leaving Indians with no choice but to embrace digital transactions, the government is poised to ban cryptocurrencies.

13 Jan 2021

Programmer has two guesses left to unlock $240mn-worth Bitcoin fortune

Stefan Thomas, a San Francisco-based programmer, has only two guesses left to figure out a password that will let him gain access to his fortune of $240mn in Bitcoin.

17 Dec 2020

Bitcoin breaks through $20,000 to reach all-time high

Bitcoin on Wednesday broke through $20,000 for the first time ever following a sustained powerful rally for the world's largest and most well-known cryptocurrency.

25 Jul 2020

CarryMinati's YouTube channel hacked, hackers asked for Bitcoin donations

Just days after the notorious Twitter hack, wherein the micro-blogging accounts of some of the world's leaders were compromised, the YouTube channel of Indian social media celebrity CarryMinati has been hacked.

23 Jul 2020

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sues YouTube: Here's why

Steve Wozniak has filed a lawsuit against Google's YouTube.

12 May 2020

Bitcoin goes through third 'halving': Here's what it means

For the third time in its 11-year history, Bitcoin has gone through a much-hyped event called 'halving'.

12 May 2020

Hackers are using Zoom, Google Meet for phishing attacks

The spread of COVID-19 has surged the global demand for video-conferencing services like Zoom and Google Meet.

17 Mar 2020

This coronavirus app can lock you out of your phone

In the wake of increasing coronavirus infections around the world, more and more people are resorting to tracking the disease online.

18 Feb 2020

If you use Google Adsense, this scam may hurt you

Google's AdSense network is used by millions of publishers and websites to show ads on their respective platforms - and to generate money.

30 Nov 2019

Someone just stole $49 million from a crypto exchange

As cryptocurrencies - from Bitcoin to Monero - are unregulated and hard-to-trace, they make an ideal target for fraudsters, organized cartels, and crime groups.

17 Jul 2019

Want to mine Bitcoins at home? Here's a step-by-step guide

Over the years, cryptocurrency mining has evolved as a hot topic in the world of digital currencies.

10 Jun 2019

Soon, buying Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies could land you in jail

India's stance towards cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum could soon get a whole lot stringent.

21 May 2019

Now, you can transfer cryptocurrency through WhatsApp: Here's how

Facebook is said to be working on its own cryptocurrency, a stablecoin, to enable payments on WhatsApp.

03 May 2019

Apparently, hackers behind Microsoft outlook breach stole users' bitcoins

A few weeks back, we reported about the breach of Microsoft's primary consumer email service, Outlook.

25 Mar 2019

#TechBytes: 5 handy Chrome extensions for cryptocurrency investors

From blocking out ads to upgrading Netflix, Google Chrome's web store has an extension for everything.

10 Mar 2019

Now, you can auto-exchange cryptocurrencies: Here's how

In a major move, Revolut, a UK-based finance and payments app, has launched an 'auto-exchange' feature to prevent its users from volatile cryptocurrencies.

10 Feb 2019

Want to mine Bitcoins at home? Here's a step-by-step guide

Over the years, cryptocurrency mining has evolved as a hot topic in the world of digital currencies.

29 Jan 2019

Two hacker groups stole $1 billion in cryptocurrency: Details here

If you think cryptocurrency hacks are not that common, think again!

21 Dec 2018

Facebook likely working on cryptocurrency for WhatsApp transfers: Details here

Facebook, the largest social media company in the world, is said to be working on its own cryptocurrency to expand its presence in the remittances market.

27 Oct 2018

Want to protect your computer from hidden cryptomining? Try this

With the rise of Bitcoin, Monero, and other cryptocurrencies, we all entered the era of digital assets - their trading, ICOs et al.

01 Jul 2018

#AppStories: 5 apps for cryptocurrency trading in India

World's most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin's valuation has had some dramatic fluctuations over the past one year. It picked up the pace in May'17 from $2,000 to $20,000 in Dec'17 and plummeted to $6,046 in Feb'18.

02 Jun 2018

#FinancialBytes: 6 apps that help you buy/sell Bitcoins in India

05 May 2018

#FinancialBytes: 6 apps that help you buy/sell Bitcoins in India

World's most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin's valuation has had some dramatic fluctuations over the past one year. It picked up the pace in May'18 from $2,000 to $20,000 in Dec'17 and plummeted to $6,046 in Feb'18.