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Bitcoin Meets Zcash: Developers Test Tool for Trustless Trades

An in-progress blockchain project could one day help users trade bitcoin for zcash without a trusted third party. Created by zcash developers Jay Graber and...

Vietnam Is Preparing to Legally Recognize Bitcoin

Vietnam's prime minister has approved a plan that could see the country formally recognize bitcoin as a form of payment by 2018. According to regional news...

SEC Suspends Trading of Publicly Listed Bitcoin Firm

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a temporary suspension of First Bitcoin Capital, a publicly-traded bitcoin firm based out of Canada. According...

Bitcoin Prices Bounce Back Above $4,400

Bitcoin prices have once more climbed past $4,400 following days of generally sideways movement within the $4,100–$4,200 range. Starting to pick up from around 22:00 UTC yesterday, prices across...

Antpool, ASICBOOST Share Blame for Bitcoin Network Delays

Bitcoin (BTC) transaction delays and fees are increasingly thought to be the result of Antpool mining empty blocks. Multiple reports surfacing on social media pin the blame for...

The IRS Has Tracked Bitcoin Tax Evaders Since 2015

There’s a common misconception among both legislators and the general public that bitcoin is an untraceable asset used exclusively by drug dealers, terrorists, and...