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Rich crypto executives really want voters to care about crypto. Good luck with that.Rich crypto executives really want voters to care about crypto. Good luck with that.
Technology

Why the crypto industry wants bitcoin holders to vote.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The government detectives and private eyes of the bitcoin ageThe government detectives and private eyes of the bitcoin age
Technology

The government is looking for tech-savvy detectives who can crack down on crypto.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The daunting task of making cryptocurrency climate-friendly
Technology

Crypto-mining chips get more efficient each year. So why does bitcoin still use more energy than Finland?

By Neel Dhanesha
When NFTs came to roller derby, roller derby put up a fightWhen NFTs came to roller derby, roller derby put up a fight
Technology

“Blockchain” would make a good derby name.

By Sara Morrison
Inheriting bitcoin is harder than it soundsInheriting bitcoin is harder than it sounds
Technology

Your bitcoin can live on, even if you don’t.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Why some crypto fans are praising Joe BidenWhy some crypto fans are praising Joe Biden
Technology

The president’s new executive order is the government’s next step toward regulating crypto.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The high price of a crypto salaryThe high price of a crypto salary
Technology

You can now get paid in bitcoin. That doesn’t mean you should.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Why your credit card company wants to give you cryptoWhy your credit card company wants to give you crypto
Technology

Mastercard credit card holders can soon be rewarded with bitcoin. Huh?

By Rebecca Heilweil
Bitcoin’s big day on Wall StreetBitcoin’s big day on Wall Street
Technology

This cryptocurrency fad isn’t going away.

By Adam Clark Estes
Biden’s SEC is ready to regulate cryptocurrencyBiden’s SEC is ready to regulate cryptocurrency
Technology

Coinbase has gotten the government’s attention.

By Sara Morrison
Feds are seizing cryptocurrency from criminals. Now they have to figure out what to do with it.Feds are seizing cryptocurrency from criminals. Now they have to figure out what to do with it.
Technology

The US government has hired a cryptocurrency company to store all the bitcoin it’s seizing.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Worldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballsWorldcoin wants to give you cryptocurrency — in exchange for scanning your eyeballs
Technology

Privacy experts aren’t so keen on the idea.

By Rebecca Heilweil
A crypto billionaire donated $1 billion to India. Make sure you include an asterisk.A crypto billionaire donated $1 billion to India. Make sure you include an asterisk.
Technology

The saga highlights just how uncharted the territory is in the world of crypto philanthropy.

By Theodore Schleifer
Like it or not, you should probably start paying attention to bitcoinLike it or not, you should probably start paying attention to bitcoin
Technology

As Coinbase goes public, cryptocurrency is more mainstream than ever.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Odd Job: This father of three put everything into bitcoin. Here’s what happened next.Odd Job: This father of three put everything into bitcoin. Here’s what happened next.
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The Bitcoin Family are traveling the world, unencumbered by centralized currency.

By Luke Winkie
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why big banks should get into cryptocurrenciesRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explains why big banks should get into cryptocurrencies
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Technology

Garlinghouse’s company sells the software to banks to let them transact on blockchain, which means he spends a lot of his time reassuring people that the Silk Road days are over.

By Eric Johnson
If bitcoin is so safe, why does it keep getting hacked?If bitcoin is so safe, why does it keep getting hacked?
Technology

Thieves have stolen millions of dollars in bitcoin from exchanges. Here’s why it keeps happening.

By Emily Stewart
Crypto suffers a black eye after a buzzy $130 million project crumblesCrypto suffers a black eye after a buzzy $130 million project crumbles
Technology

The failure of Basis is a reminder of why some Silicon Valley investors shied away from the cryptocurrency industry in the first place.

By Theodore Schleifer
2018’s tech trends and tribulations in 14 charts
Technology

Here’s a visual look back at the year.

By Rani Molla
The federal government is cracking down on DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather for telling fans to invest in cryptocurrenciesThe federal government is cracking down on DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather for telling fans to invest in cryptocurrencies
Technology

The SEC’s moves come at a time when there’s a lot of doomsaying about the cryptocurrency economy.

By Theodore Schleifer
Don’t be the jerk who brings up bitcoin this ThanksgivingDon’t be the jerk who brings up bitcoin this Thanksgiving
Technology

Cryptocurrency has no place at the table.

By Rani Molla
Coinbase, the startup at the core of the crypto craze, is now considered an $8 billion companyCoinbase, the startup at the core of the crypto craze, is now considered an $8 billion company
Technology

The company is in talks with Tiger Global and its existing shareholders for an investment of up to $500 million.

By Theodore Schleifer
Stripe gave up on bitcoin, but co-founder John Collison is excited about the future of cryptoStripe gave up on bitcoin, but co-founder John Collison is excited about the future of crypto
Technology

“The future of crypto — especially as it applies to the means of exchange — that future is undetermined.”

By Kurt Wagner
Podcaster Manoush Zomorodi explains blockchain and how it might fix the mediaPodcaster Manoush Zomorodi explains blockchain and how it might fix the media
Technology

Even though her new media company will be funded partially through Civil Coin currency, it’s really more about bringing good journalism to the world.

By Recode Staff
Can blockchain save journalism? Manoush Zomorodi doesn’t know, either, but she’s going to find out.Can blockchain save journalism? Manoush Zomorodi doesn’t know, either, but she’s going to find out.
Technology

Zomorodi left WNYC for the startup life because she was tired of waiting for other people to fix the media.

By Eric Johnson
Facebook is reversing its ban on some cryptocurrency adsFacebook is reversing its ban on some cryptocurrency ads
Technology

Advertisers will need to apply, but ICO ads are still banned.

By Kurt Wagner
Why are big VCs opening up crypto funds?Why are big VCs opening up crypto funds?
Technology

Tech investors agree there is money to be made in cryptocurrency. They just don’t agree on how to make it.

By Theodore Schleifer
These are the two big ‘holy wars’ that blockchain enthusiasts are fightingThese are the two big ‘holy wars’ that blockchain enthusiasts are fighting
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Technology

Crypto versus the feds, and crypto versus crypto.

By Theodore Schleifer
Lightspeed is plotting a new crypto investing project led by one of its partnersLightspeed is plotting a new crypto investing project led by one of its partners
Technology

The venture capital firm behind Snap has been exploring three different options as part of an effort to drastically scale up the firm’s activity in the space.

By Theodore Schleifer
Circle has raised another $110 million — at a nearly $3 billion valuation — in one of the largest rounds yet for a crypto startupCircle has raised another $110 million — at a nearly $3 billion valuation — in one of the largest rounds yet for a crypto startup
Technology

The company is also launching a new “USD Coin” tied to the value of the U.S. dollar.

By Dan Frommer
Coinbase wants to serve big Wall Street investors so it’s offering a service for the safekeeping of cryptocurrenciesCoinbase wants to serve big Wall Street investors so it’s offering a service for the safekeeping of cryptocurrencies
Technology

Another indication that the finance industry and the crypto community could use each other’s help.

By Theodore Schleifer
Facebook is launching a new team dedicated to the blockchain. Messenger’s David Marcus is going to run it.Facebook is launching a new team dedicated to the blockchain. Messenger’s David Marcus is going to run it.
Technology

What is the blockchain? Facebook wants to find out, too.

By Kurt Wagner
Telegram is scuttling its public ICO. Here’s why.Telegram is scuttling its public ICO. Here’s why.
Technology

Only the wealthy will be able to participate in an ICO meant to democratize who can make money off tech.

By Theodore Schleifer
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billionCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently tried to value itself at $8 billion
Technology

That’s how much it felt it was worth when it set out to acquire Earn.

By Theodore Schleifer
Bitcoin is the greatest scam in historyBitcoin is the greatest scam in history
Technology

It’s a colossal pump-and-dump scheme, the likes of which the world has never seen.

By Bill Harris
Andreessen Horowitz is preparing to launch a separate fund for crypto investmentsAndreessen Horowitz is preparing to launch a separate fund for crypto investments
Technology

Posted job listings reveal that the firm is hiring for a “separately managed fund focusing on crypto assets.”

By Theodore Schleifer
Coinbase is buying Earn.com for about $100 million in a deal that is mostly about one key hireCoinbase is buying Earn.com for about $100 million in a deal that is mostly about one key hire
Technology

A huge part of the deal’s appeal to Coinbase is the chance to bring Balaji Srinivasan on as CTO.

By Theodore Schleifer
A cryptocurrency startup is investing cryptocurrency in a cryptocurrency fund that invests in other cryptocurrency startupsA cryptocurrency startup is investing cryptocurrency in a cryptocurrency fund that invests in other cryptocurrency startups
Technology

The startup Ripple is spending $25 million of its own currency to back a venture firm, Blockchain Capital.

By Theodore Schleifer
A lot of people are interested in Coinbase. Now the company has a chief messenger.A lot of people are interested in Coinbase. Now the company has a chief messenger.
Technology

Rachael Horwitz joins as the company continues to fill out its C-suite.

By Theodore Schleifer
Menlo Ventures is making its first real bet on crypto as Bitpay raises $40 millionMenlo Ventures is making its first real bet on crypto as Bitpay raises $40 million
Technology

Not all investors or companies believe bitcoin will ultimately be used for day-to-day transactions. Menlo and Bitpay beg to differ.

By Theodore Schleifer