Bitcoin futures surge in first day of trading
Chicago exchange sees strong demand for cryptocurrency investments, but experts warn of a bubble
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Chicago exchange sees strong demand for cryptocurrency investments, but experts warn of a bubble
Swamped with inquiries from ordinary investors, financial advisers say stay away if you'd hate to get wiped out
The top cryptocurrency is rising vertically now, attracting intense investor interest -- and raising a slew of worries
It won't allow trading in bitcoin futures as some Koreans are betting their retirement savings on cryptocurrencies
Theft was announced as the virtual currency surged past $17,000 in U.S. trading, gaining 45 percent in less than 2 days
Greek high court mulls whether to extradite Alexander Vinnik to U.S. to face laundering charges, or let Russia have him instead
In the past 12 months, investors have driven bitcoin's value up nearly 1,500 percent
Volatility is reemerging on Wall Street, ending the calm, easy gains -- and setting up some scary year-end scenarios
Enthusiasts say the cryptocurrency is only getting started, while skeptics warn of a bubble fueled by belief
The virtual currency is up 1,400 percent this year, riding investor fascination with cryptocurrencies
The rise in its value has given way to an increase in electrical consumption that is used to "mine" more bitcoins, according to a report
Cops say cyber thieves transferred Bitcoins from a man's account while he logged into a restaurant's public network
Prices for the new coin on the block are proving to be as volatile as those of its bigger, older rival
Don't invest in this volatile market just because a famous person says it's a good idea, securities regulators warn
The planned launch of futures trading in the highly controversial cryptocurrency will make it easier to invest in
Calling the cryptocurrency "Enron in the making," the billionaire investor says its value "just doesn't make sense"
Experts warn the digital currency is a bubble waiting to pop, but others see prices continuing to surge
Even as Bitcoin prices swing wildly, the number of ATMs that deal in the currency is growing
Financial executive says emerging cryptocurrency is nothing more than a speculative mania that "won't end well"
A group of hackers says they'll release a trove of data including email and "Game of Thrones" scripts unless they receive millions
That's a matter of robust debate on Wall Street because the cryptocurrency has plenty of fans and skeptics
Dispute over who will control how the cryptocurrency is evolving spurs creation of a rival called Bitcoin Cash
Recent multimillion-dollar heists of Ethereum have caused the Bitcoin rival's price to slump
Soaring prices for the cryptocurrency and its rivals have reversed recently, but had they really been in a bubble?
Cybersecurity expert tells CBS News latest attack has "criminal motive" because suspects are asking for money
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