Bad Actors Rent Hashing Power to Hit Bitcoin Gold With New 51% Attacks

The two attacks last Thursday saw over $87,000 in the cryptocurrency double spent.

Leading Bitcoin Cash Developer Says Future Fork Unlikely

Cryptocurrency forks may slow down in the future, as argued by leaders of several crypto hard fork projects at the CoinDesk Consensus Singapore event.

Hacks, Scams and Attacks: Blockchain’s 2017 Disasters

Hackers and scammers netted nearly $490 million in 2017. In this recap, CoinDesk takes a look at the most important incidents and their impact.

2018’s Big Question: Can Bitcoin Forks Deliver Value?

Forking bitcoin was all the rage in 2017. In 2018, the question might be, what are we getting in return?

Bitcoin Gold Defies Gravity, But Price Rally Looks Weak

Bitcoin gold is well bid today, but chart analysis suggests the upturn in prices may be ephemeral.

Bitcoin Spin-Offs Caught in a Bull-Bear Tug Of War

Bitcoin's recently forked spin-offs bitcoin cash and bitcoin gold are caught up in battles between the bulls and bears. But which side will win out?

Bitcoin Cash Demand Shocked Us, Says Circle Trading Chief

Representatives from several trading-oriented cryptocurrency firms took the stage at CoinDesk's Consensus: Invest event.

As Bitcoin Prices Soar, Forked Rivals Face Different Paths

Bitcoin's stellar rally looks to have boosted its spin-offs bitcoin cash and bitcoin gold. But what lies ahead for the rival cryptocurrencies?

Short-Lived Shine? Bitcoin Gold Could Fall Under $300

Bitcoin gold may have leapt up in the token rankings, but its gleam may soon dull, the price charts indicate.