Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin & Blockchain

Intel tips plans for a Bitcoin mining chip

While Intel plans to announce its Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining ASIC at an upcoming conference, it isn't known whether the chip is a research effort or will be moved into production.

Bitcoin payday: 1 in 4 Aussies wants a BTC salary

A surprising new survey shows that 1 in 4 Aussies would take at least part of their annual salary as a bitcoin payment.

2020 and beyond: Emerging possibilities, emerging threats

Welcome to the data decade, a new era that will see technology evolve further and require businesses to look at data more thoughtfully.

McAfee QTR sees cryptocurrency mining surge continue in second quarter

McAfee have released their Quarterly Threat Report, showing an 86% increase in known samples of cryptojacking in Q2 2018 alone.

RMIT Online introduces two new Australian University courses for blockchain skills

After the successful launch of Australia’s first blockchain university short course, Developing Blockchain Strategy, RMIT Online have announced the launch of two additional blockchain courses.

RMIT Launches Developing Blockchain Strategy Course

RMIT has launched Australia’s first university short course on blockchain strategy, built with industry to enable business leader to develop a rich and relevant understanding of blockchain.

AMD, Nvidia coin mining graphics cards appear as gaming GPU shortage intensifies

New graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia are tailored for cryptocurrency mining, while gamers struggle to find affordable hardware.

The iCloud hackers' bitcoin ransom looks like a fake

A group of hackers who claimed to hold millions of iCloud accounts for ransom said on Friday they'd been paid. But one bitcoin expert says that's bogus.

Blockchain can help secure medical devices, improve patient privacy

If implemented properly, blockchain can help secure medical devices and improve patient privacy, but the key is proper implementation, according to a top security pro at Partners Healthcare.

ASIC to offer blockchain guidance to businesses

This year businesses will move from talking about the potential of distributed ledger technology inspired by Bitcoin’s blockchain to actually implementing and testing it, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s chairperson, Greg Medcra...