cryptocurrencies
Nvidia's RTX 3060 GPU will self-throttle if used for crypto mining

Nvidia's RTX 3060 GPU will self-throttle if used for crypto mining
Efficiency will collapse if the driver detects Ether mining, with the firm launching a separate crypto mining GPU to prevent stock depletion
19 Feb 2021
Fintech firm Adyen dismisses Bitcoin as a payment method

Fintech firm Adyen dismisses Bitcoin as a payment method
Cryptocurrency is too volatile and of little interest to online payment merchants, the firm's CEO suggests
12 Feb 2021
Nvidia leans on 'legacy' GPUs to combat global chip shortage

Nvidia leans on 'legacy' GPUs to combat global chip shortage
The low-end and mid-range GTX 1050 Ti and RTX 2060 chips are making a comeback
12 Feb 2021
Mastercard will soon support cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin may not be one of them

Mastercard will soon support cryptocurrencies, but Bitcoin may not be one of them
The firm has said it will only support tokens that work as a vehicle for spending, not investment
11 Feb 2021
QNAP urges users to secure against Dovecat crypto-mining malware

QNAP urges users to secure against Dovecat crypto-mining malware
The Monero-mining malware doesn't steal data but consumes large amounts of CPU and memory
22 Jan 2021
FCA: Bitcoin investors 'should be prepared to lose all their money'

FCA: Bitcoin investors 'should be prepared to lose all their money'
Some crypto investment firms may be overstating potential payouts and understating the risks, regulator suggests
11 Jan 2021
Ryuk ransomware earnings top $150 million

Ryuk ransomware earnings top $150 million
The devastating strain is now among the most widely-deployed following several high-profile attacks in 2020
8 Jan 2021
ElectroRAT exploits Bitcoin boom to steal cryptocurrency

ElectroRAT exploits Bitcoin boom to steal cryptocurrency
The year-long campaign comprises a custom-written remote access tool and fully-fledged marketing operation
6 Jan 2021
Bitcoin price surges to an all-time high

Bitcoin price surges to an all-time high
The cryptocurrency has been gaining ground since October
6 Jan 2021
Bitcoin surges beyond $22,000 for the first time

Bitcoin surges beyond $22,000 for the first time
A wider economic backdrop, rising investor confidence, and a lack of large upcoming sales are helping with stability, analysts claim
17 Dec 2020
What is cryptocurrency mining?

What is cryptocurrency mining?
We explain how cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are actually made
2 Dec 2020
PayPal will now support Bitcoin trading

PayPal will now support Bitcoin trading
Users can buy, hold, and sell widely-used cryptocurrencies alongside other payment methods in their digital wallet
22 Oct 2020
New York finance watchdog says Twitter hack proves social media should be regulated

New York finance watchdog says Twitter hack proves social media should be regulated
The New York State Department of Financial Services says social media firms have too much responsibility with little government oversight
15 Oct 2020
FCA bans cryptocurrency-linked financial products 

FCA bans cryptocurrency-linked financial products
Volatility of markets and a lack of understanding among the public are among reasons for a full trading ban from 2021
7 Oct 2020
John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion

John McAfee arrested and charged with tax evasion
The antivirus pioneer has been arrested at Barcelona airport and is facing extradition to the US
6 Oct 2020
'Doki' malware attacks Docker servers using Dogecoin

'Doki' malware attacks Docker servers using Dogecoin
Misconfigured Docker API ports are being scanned and exploited by a threat that's evolved from the Ngrok Botnet campaign
30 Jul 2020
Steve Wozniak sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam videos

Steve Wozniak sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam videos
Lawsuit claims YouTube is aware of the Bitcoin giveaway scams but hasn’t taken videos down
24 Jul 2020
More than 1,000 Twitter employees had the security access needed to aid hackers

More than 1,000 Twitter employees had the security access needed to aid hackers
Former staff say many had the power to make changes to user account settings as well as hand over the controls to third parties
24 Jul 2020
Mastercard expands Accelerate program for crypto payment card issuers

Mastercard expands Accelerate program for crypto payment card issuers
Wirex becomes first native cryptocurrency platform to be granted Mastercard principal membership
20 Jul 2020
Bitcoin scam exposes the personal details of 250,000 people

Bitcoin scam exposes the personal details of 250,000 people
The UK and Australia represent approximately 93% of users hit by the crypto-scam
1 Jul 2020
Cyber criminals use Elon Musk’s name in a giveaway scam

Cyber criminals use Elon Musk’s name in a giveaway scam
Cybercriminals used name-dropping Bitcoin vanity addresses to steal $2 million in two months
22 Jun 2020
Coinbase announces the acquisition of Tagomi

Coinbase announces the acquisition of Tagomi
Coinbase looks to bolster its offerings with the strategic acquisition of Tagomi
28 May 2020
Coinbase will continue as a remote-first company after the pandemic

Coinbase will continue as a remote-first company after the pandemic
Coinbase becomes the latest tech company to make a permanent shift to remote work
21 May 2020