Bitcoin Price Hits $300 Amid Continuing Price Rally

The price of bitcoin reached $300 today for the first time in over three months, continuing a steady climb since mid-September.

Bitcoin Price Hits $280

The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) hit $280 today as bitcoin continues its month-long rally.

Think Tank: Scotland Should Create its Own Digital Currency

Scotland should create its own digital currency, named 'ScotPound', an independent economic think tank has advised.

Bitcoin Spam Tests ‘Could Violate UK Law’

The bitcoin stress tests planned by CoinWallet could breach UK law, a legal professional has suggested.

Bitcoin Wallet Provider Blockchain Currently Offline

Blockchain, the operator of the world’s most popular bitcoin wallet service, is currently offline.

UK Government Exploring Use of Blockchain Recordkeeping

The UK government is exploring the use of blockchain technology in improving the transparency and accuracy of its record keeping.

Bitcoin Developers Pen Open Letter on Network Scalability

More than 30 bitcoin developers and contributors have signed a letter that discusses how the project aims to achieve consensus for scalability.

US Silk Road Agent Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering

A US secret service agent who stole $820,000 worth of bitcoin pled guilty yesterday to money laundering and obstruction of justice.

Microsoft’s John Farmer: Bitcoin is Blockchain’s Least Interesting App

Microsoft director of technology and civic innovation, John Paul Farmer, explains how his team is exploring use cases for blockchain technology.