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Nov 15, 2021
A beginner’s guide to how cryptocurrencies work
From Bitcoin to blockchain, here's what to know.
Sep 08, 2021
Bitcoin is having a bumpy rollout as an official currency in El Salvador
Scenes from day one of the cryptocurrency in the country—plus a brief refresher on what bitcoin is.
Jun 21, 2021
Renewable energy can’t cure Bitcoin’s environmental woes
Crypto mining does impact the environment—but don't take Elon Musk's word for it.
Mar 28, 2021
NFTs are blowing up the digital art and collectibles worlds. Here’s how they work.
Digital art and collectibles are blowing up on the blockchain.
Feb 19, 2021
Nvidia’s latest effort to fix the graphics card shortage takes aim at crypto miners
The RTX 3060 will automatically detect crypto mining activities and slow down performance by half.
Jan 28, 2021
Your brain is wired to regret missing the GameStop stock boom
“A broad theme of the human condition is that we’re pretty good at interpreting the world in self-serving ways.”
Jun 12, 2019
Bitcoin mining’s carbon emissions are on-par with that of a small country
Its environmental footprint is far from itty-bitty.
Feb 25, 2019
Techathlon podcast: Folding phones, expensive gadgets, and wacky crytpocurrencies
We're the tech podcast that lets you play along.
Nov 26, 2018
Last week in tech: Cyber Monday deals, Facebook server troubles, and a bad week for Bitcoin
The gadget buying continues.
Oct 31, 2018
Bitcoin is probably bad for the planet, but exactly how bad remains to be seen
An alarming new study may also be "deeply flawed."
