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Hong Kong-based Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex suffered a massive security breach, losing 119,756 BTC ($72M). The hack triggered a 20% price drop in Bitcoin.

Bitfinex, one of the largest Bitcoin exchanges, suffered a massive hack, losing 119,756 BTC worth $72M. Trading suspended amid investigations.

Ethereum, the rising competitor to Bitcoin, is more than just a digital currency—it’s a revolutionary technology with the potential to disrupt finance, law, and beyond. Could its adoption by Microsoft and other industries lead to a top-down transformation?

With Ethereum’s rapid growth and Coinbase supporting Ether trading, digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining recognition as a legitimate asset class.

2015 marked a breakthrough year for blockchain, as major banks and financial institutions embraced its potential beyond Bitcoin. Discover the key developments that fueled its rise.

Former JPMorgan exec Blythe Masters’ startup, Digital Asset Holdings, is negotiating a $35M financing round to revolutionize finance with blockchain technology.

Bitcoin’s price saw a modest increase in 2015, leading to speculation about Greek investors turning to the digital currency amid the financial crisis.

Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road online drug marketplace, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on May 29, 2015.…

MIT Media Lab launches the Digital Currency Initiative, appointing former White House advisor Brian Forde as director to advance Bitcoin security, scalability, and policy research.

MIT Media Lab announces the Digital Currency Initiative, led by former White House adviser Brian Forde, to advance cryptocurrency security, policy, and global impact.