How Dorian Nakamoto Became Satoshi Nakamoto

In 2014, Newsweek doxxed Dorian Nakamoto, an unassuming senior, as the creator of bitcoin. The bumbling Dorian, who claimed never to have heard of the digital currency, was besieged by journalists for days, prompting him to plot a harassment lawsuit. As introductions to bitcoin go, Dorian’s was hellish. And yet, three years on from the … Read more

Giftcoin brings blockchain technology to charities for greater transparency

New approach to fundraising backed by third sector luminaries including ALS Ice Bucket Challenge pioneer   Giftcoin uses blockchain to enable charities to showcase the value of donations, enabling donors to track where their money goes and building trust in charity organisations. It will introduce a new cryptocurrency, Giftcoin, allowing charities to accept frictionless cryptocurrency … Read more

Trading Bitcoin for an Altcoin Won’t Shield You From the IRS Anymore

Any American bitcoin investors who were hoping to avoid paying taxes for their profits this year by trading them for altcoins are in for an unpleasant surprise. New regulations have been tailored specifically to make sure U.S. taxpayers can’t use this method to avoid giving the IRS their cut. Also Read: South Africa Wants to … Read more