Technology
It's Time for Bitcoin Companies to Give Back
Bitcoin companies are making a buck from the protocol. They should help develop it, too.

Mining Roundup: New Viper Tests and Bitmain's Debut Cloud Mining Service
This week's roundup includes a look inside Bitmain's factory and the debut of a new online hobby mining journal.

Why a Faster Bitcoin Network Would Keep Fees Low
Transaction fees could quadruple if the propagation of information on the bitcoin network does not improve.

Crypto 2.0 Roundup: Block Chain Bloat Solutions and a Crypto Football Team
In this week's crypto 2.0 roundup, the ether presale ends and a crypto football team launches.

BitFury Capital Invests in Bitcoin Security Specialist BitGo
BitFury Capital, the investment arm of bitcoin mining infrastructure provider BitFury, has announced an undisclosed investment in BitGo.

CoinOutlet Enters Bitcoin ATM Market With Low-Cost, Two-Way Model
CoinOutlet has launched a bitcoin ATM with a price that finds a medium between market leaders Robocoin and Lamassu.

Why New Forms of Spam Could Bloat Bitcoin's Block Chain
The block chain has potential uses beyond storing transactions, but could they pose a risk to bitcoin?

DigitalTangible Launches Crypto 2.0-Powered Gold and Bitcoin Market
DigitalTangible has launched a new decentralized bitcoin and gold buying marketplace backed by major bullion businesses.

MIT Bitcoin Project Names Final Winners of $15k App Contest
The MIT BitComp has ended with six student-led projects earning more than $1,000 apiece.

New 'Sound Wallet' Stores Your Private Keys on Vinyl
Sound Wallet is offering cryptocurrency enthusiasts a new way to store their private keys: on vinyl.
