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Analysts with JPMorgan Chase & Co. found that the cost of mining a single Bitcoin outweighed the actual value of the Bitcoin itself

Analysts: Bitcoin Mining Costs More Than Its Worth

By Victor Tangermann

A do-it-yourself biohacker named Bryan Bishop says that he's working on technology to gene-hack designer babies. He says he has a customer lined up.

Prosthetics and Devices

Rogue Bitcoin-Funded Biohacker Wants to Gene-Hack Designer Babies

By Jon Christian

The Iranian government just gave its approval to crypto mining, but only if people get the right clearance and stay on top of their taxes.

Iran Says You Can Mine — but Not Spend — Crypto

By Dan Robitzski

A new crypto platform called SpankPay wants to become the go-to payment service for porn and adult entertainment, circumventing more hostile financiers.

Science & Energy

Finally, Porn Is on the Blockchain

By Dan Robitzski

Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) urged his colleagues help outlaw cryptocurrency and the purchase thereof by Americans "so we can nip this in the bud."

This Congressman Wants to Make All Cryptocurrency Illegal

By Victor Tangermann

23 local government organizations in Texas were hit by the same coordinated ransomware attack last week, Ars Technica reports.

23 Local Governments in Texas Slammed By Ransomware Attack

By Victor Tangermann

This week, scammers have started emailing hoax bomb threats to schools and hospitals, demanding bitcoin payments in exchange for not setting off explosives.

Scammers Sent Hoax Bomb Threats Worldwide Demanding Bitcoin

By Victor Tangermann

YouTube is suing a Nebraska man for allegedly lauching a swatting attack against a popular Minecraft streamer after attempting to extort money from them.

YouTube Sues Man for Allegedly Swatting a Minecraft Streamer

By Kristin Houser

The IRS announced that it's sending out 10,000 letters to warn taxpayers that they may owe back taxes for their cryptocurrency holdings.

The IRS Is Sending Warning Letters Over Cryptocurrency Back Taxes

By Dan Robitzski

225 mayors from across the United States signed a resolution to stop paying ransomware hackers who target their cities' digital infrastructure.

225 US Mayors Agree to Stop Paying Ransomware Hackers

By Dan Robitzski

Presidential hopeful John McAfee is missing, and according to his campaign manager, unless he's found, "secreted data" will be released.

John McAfee’s Manager Threatens to Release Secret Data “Payloads”

By Kristin Houser

The agency tasked with guiding China's economic development has suggested the nation ban crypto mining — and the move could have global implications.

Chinese Authorities Want to Ban Crypto Mining

By Kristin Houser

Hackers hijacked critical computer networks in Riviera Beach, Florida. Without another option, the city paid a $600,000 ransom in Bitcoin.

Science & Energy

Florida City Pays Hackers $600,000 to Restore Hijacked Network

By Dan Robitzski

Bitcoin mining alone has the potential to push us past the global warming limits set by the Paris Agreement, according to a new report.

Bitcoin Mining Will Only Cause a Climate Catastrophe if We Let It

By Kristin Houser

Facebook's pivot to blockchain and its new Libra cryptocurrency could sow the seeds of the company's destruction, argues fintech expert Marc-David Seidel.

Fintech Expert: Libra Could Be Facebook’s Downfall

By Dan Robitzski

Home invaders tortured a crypto trader with an electric to force him to give up his cryptocurrency, according to a Dutch newspaper.

Robbers Tortured a Man With a Drill to Steal His Cryptocurrency

By Jon Christian

The Energy Spent Mining $1 of Bitcoin Could Earn You $3.40 in Gold

The Energy Spent Mining $1 of Bitcoin Could Earn You $3.40 in Gold

By Kristin Houser

Using a ransomware called RobinHood, cybercriminals have seized control of about 10,000 of Baltimore's computers, crippling its government.

Cybercriminals Are Holding an Entire US City Hostage

By Kristin Houser

The founder of a crypto exchange, QuadrigaCX recently died, and his widow claims that the company's Bitcoin reserves are now stuck in an encrypted wallet.

Crypto Site Loses $137 Million in Dead Founder’s Encrypted Wallet

By Dan Robitzski

The Mueller Report, heavily redacted, describes a number of high-tech Russian operations designed to undermine and sway the 2016 Presidential election.

The Mueller Report Confirms We’re Living in a Cyberpunk Dystopia

By Dan Robitzski

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AI Is Slitting the Throat of the Journalism Industry

AI Is Slitting the Throat of the Journalism Industry

By Victor Tangermann

Despite broadcasting a barrage of lies with its faulty AI summaries feature, Apple has yet to meaningfully address the problem.

Apple’s AI Is Constantly Butchering Huge News Stories Sent to Millions of Users

By Victor Tangermann

Tech startup Channel 1 released a 20 minute demo of its news channel presented by uncanny AI news anchors.

Channel 1 Says It’ll Use AI-Generated News Anchors

By Frank Landymore

Readers Want Publications to Label AI-Generated Content

Readers Want Publications to Label AI-Generated Content

By Sharon Adarlo