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Bitcoin tops ,000 in value, with total value of $110bn
Posted in Software on 2nd Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
The total value of Bitcoin in circulation is currently $110bn (3bn) and the cryptocurrency has risen more than seven-fold against the dollar over the past year.
Mastercard opens access to its blockchain tech
Posted in Business on 24th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
The payments giant has opened its blockchain APIs to developers to progress work in cross-border transactions.
Bitcoin boom prompts growth of coin-mining malware
Posted in Business on 22nd Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
The booming price of Bitcoin and other crypto-coins has kicked off a gold rush among malicious hackers keen to cash in, warn security firms.
Localethereum promises quick and easy cryptocurrency-to-fiat trades
Posted in Software on 22nd Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
Almost nine years after Bitcoin launched, trading cryptocurrency with fiat currencies remains difficult and expensive.
Bots are transforming personal banking around the world
Posted in Business on 19th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller
The banking world is launching smarter bots and chatty virtual assistants, and the competition is only getting started.