Crypto company out $137M after passwords die with owner
The founder's widow said "repeated and diligent searches" for a password have failed
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Bitcoin no longer worth the mining cost, JPMorgan says
Running high-powered computers to process data blocks costs more than the cryptocurrency is worth, analysts find
Bitcoin, Blockchain, Buzz
Buzzwords like blockchain, crypto, disruption dominate the discussions on the digital transformation of economy and finance. What is the real impact of new forms of work and the changing landscape of ownership? What are the implications of reduced transaction costs and facilitated accountability?
Can you write bitcoin losses off your taxes?
Yes. Cryptocurrency is property, as far as the IRS is concerned, which means when it loses value, there's a tax break
Feds indict Iranian hacking duo for extorting millions in bitcoin
Prosecutors accused two Iranian men of hacking local governments and hospitals in the U.S. and demanding bitcoin ransoms
Bitcoin prices slide below $4K, as cryptocurrency hype recedes
As their allure fades, the value of digital currencies has sunk by a combined $670 billion this year
Bitcoin emissions could propel planet to climate threshold, study says
Some climate researchers believe cryptocurrency mining could push Earth closer to the brink
$60M in virtual currency stolen in hack
Virtual currency exchange operator in Japan says bitcoin, monacoin, and bitcoin cash stolen after server illegally accessed for transfer
Cryptocurrency crash worse than dotcom bubble
Prices for bitcoin and other digital money are down 80% so far in 2018 -- a steeper drop than dotcom craze ever saw
Cryptocurrency "miners," utilities look for ways to get along
Creating bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies demands vast amounts of electricity -- are power companies the answer?
Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power
The small town of Wenatchee, Washington, is at the center of a virtual gold rush – whether residents like it or not
How crypto mining is dividing a small town
CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN with the story behind the new CBSN Originals documentary, "Cryptocurrency: Virtual Money, Real Power." Stream the full documentary starting Sunday, Aug. 26.
Stop worrying about how much energy bitcoin uses
There's been a lot of concern about the energy usage involved in mining cryptocurrency, but at least one researcher thinks that's misguided
"Nasty" sexploitation scam demands bitcoin ransom
Cybercrooks falsely claim they control the victim's webcam and used it to record compromising images
FBI warns of adultery blackmail scam
According to the warning, the scam begins when the scammer sends an anonymous letter claiming to have uncovered evidence that the recipient of the letter has committed acts of adultery
How Russia & U.S. spy on each other
Last week, special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian military officers with conducting large-scale cyber operations to interfere with the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Micah Lee, a reporter and computer security expert for The Intercept, joins CBSN's DeMarco Morgan to lay out the details the indictment contains on how the U.S. and Russia spy on each other.
Russians relied on bitcoin to finance election hacking
12 Russians indicted for conspiracy to interfere in the 2016 presidential election used well-known tactics to penetrate computer systems
Despite 70% price plunge, some bitcoin fans keep faith
A harrowing drop in cryptocurrency's price has even bitcoin boosters bracing for possibility of "more pain to come"
Your smart fridge might be mining bitcoin
Hackers are using coin mining software to break into smart devices and siphon energy to dig for crypto currency.
Your smart fridge may be mining bitcoin for criminals
Hackers increasingly turn to infecting appliances with malicious software that makes them mine for digital money
Bitcoin price manipulation puts cryptocurrencies at risk
A failure to root out and prevent this kind of abuse threatens public trust in digital currencies
Wells Fargo bans credit card purchases of bitcoin
Citing "multiple risks," bank joins other big financial firms in barring cardholders from buying cryptocurrency
Bitcoin sucks up so much energy, it could stop being profitable
Economist predicts the enormous energy costs to mine the cryptocurrency could rise so high it won't be profitable endeavor
What a stronger dollar means for investors
The greenback has been on a tear lately, which is driving some of the stronger trends in the market
Cryptocurrency sees price spike after Winkelvoss firm gets OK
Zcash is a "privacy coin" that enables both anonymous trading and visible transactions like bitcoin
Election Day 2025 results: Democrats sweep major races
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
The number of fatalities is expected to increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
California voters pass Prop 50 to redraw the state's congressional maps, CBS News projects
California voters have passed Proposition 50, CBS News projects, approving a measure that will redraw the state's congressional districts.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Potential consequences of Prop 50's redistricting measure — beyond California
California's approval of Proposition 50 sets in motion a redistricting plan that could result in pickups of five seats for Democrats in the Golden State — an effort that may ripple beyond California's borders.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.