Nermin Hajdarbegovic

Nermin started his career as a 3D artist two decades ago, but he eventually shifted to covering GPU tech, business and all things silicon for a number of tech sites. He has a degree in Law from the University of Sarajevo and extensive experience in media intelligence. In his spare time he enjoys Cold War history, politics and cooking.

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Hackers Offer Stolen CNET Database for Bitcoin in Publicity Stunt

Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.

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Bitcoin's First Comic Book: The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto

The world of bitcoin is about to get its first comic book, courtesy of three Spanish artists.

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Mystery Scavenger Hunt Gives Away Bitcoin in San Francisco

A mystery donor is leaving aluminium bitcoin wallets all over San Francisco, as part of an educational scavenger hunt.

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Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation

Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.

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First Regulated Bitcoin Investment Fund to Launch on Island of Jersey

What is claimed to be the world's first regulated bitcoin fund will launch on the island in August.

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Facebook Breaks Up Cryptocurrency Mining Botnet 'Lecpetex'

Facebook has successfully dismantled a major bitcoin botnet operated by a small team of cyber criminals based in Greece.

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Brock Pierce Announces Dollar-backed Cryptocurrency 'Realcoin'

The bitcoin entrepreneur has announced a new cryptocurrency backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves.

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Xapo Sets $40 Million Fundraising Record for Bitcoin Industry

Xapo has raised $20m in its latest round, leapfrogging BitPay to become the best-funded bitcoin startup to date.

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New Zealand Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Could Supplant Cash

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes digital currencies could one day replace money.

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16,500 Retweets for Cash in Support of Ross Ulbricht

Bitcoin magnate Roger Ver pledged $10 for every retweet in support of the Free Ross Ulbricht campaign.

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