He believed Apple’s App Store was safe. Then a fake app stole his life savings in bitcoin.
Experts say it's easy for scammers to circumvent Apple's rules, even though the company bills its App Store as "the world's most trusted marketplace for...
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Coinbase users say cryptocurrency startup ignored their pleas for help
As Coinbase prepares to go public, cementing its status as one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency enterprises, some of its users’ experiences show how the...
Using Bitcoin to buy a Tesla? Get ready to hear from the IRS
Cashing in your profit on a cryptocurrency for a shiny, new Tesla will count as realizing a capital gain, and the taxman will be watching.
Antivirus software creator charged with cheating investors
Antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee has been indicted on fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges alleging that he and cohorts made over $13 million by...
China charges ahead with a national digital currency
The electronic Chinese yuan, also referred to as E-CNY, is now being tested in cities such as Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing. No other major government...
Bitcoin hits $1 trillion value as crypto jump tops other assets
Bitcoin's market value reached $1 trillion for the first time, a surge that's helping cryptocurrency returns far outstrip the performance of more traditional assets like...
Cost of a single Bitcoin exceeds $50,000 for first time
The price of Bitcoin has risen almost 200% in the last three months and its volatility was on display Tuesday. After rising above $50,600, it...
In Nevada desert, a technology firm aims to be a government
A cryptocurrency company that owns 67,000 acres in rural northern Nevada wants state government to grant technology companies power to form local governments on land...
Elon Musk and Snoop Dogg push cryptocurrencies to record highs
Bitcoin and even Dogecoin, which began as a playful experiment, are soaring in value as billionaires, companies and celebrities promote the digital currencies.
What can you actually buy with Bitcoin?
Pornography, patio furniture and an at-home coronavirus test are among the odd assortment of goods and services people are purchasing with cryptocurrency.
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