Hackers who quietly commandeer thousands of poorly-secured connected devices—such as “smart” TVs and thermostats—can get rich by using them to mine cryptocurrency. Well, rich-ish

Though the philanthropy under Bill Gates’ name has partnered with cryptocurrency firm Ripple in a bid to help the unbanked, the world’s second richest man said Tuesday that the main feature of Bitcoin and its ilk is not a “good thing.”

Switzerland embraces digital currencies and crypto-entrepreneurs

CryptoBlockCon - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Conference will begin on 4 April 2018 at 6:00 PM PDT in Hudson Loft (1200 S Hope Street #401; Los Angeles, CA 90015; United States).

In the past, when cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have split in two, it was as if money fell from the sky.

MPs have launched an inquiry into cryptocurrencies and the technology behind them.
The Treasury Committee said it wants to understand the risks and benefits of digital money following an explosion of interest - and investment - in them.
The MPs will cover the role of digital currencies in the UK, including the impact on consumers and businesses.