Apr 12 Watch 9:09 The how and why of buying bitcoin By Paul Solman The basic idea of bitcoin is simple: Instead of a financial institution holding a bank ledger, a chain of computers linked through the internet are all using the same software to record and verify every transaction. But how can a… Continue watching
Apr 12 This is how Bitcoin works By Paul Solman Bitcoin was released nearly a decade ago, but many consumers still don't know much about how it works. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 24:56 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode December 10, 2017 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Dec. 10, President Donald Trump reiterates his support for Roy Moore, two days before the Alabama special Senate election. Also, bitcoin launches on futures market and doctors hope to increase participation in cancer trials. Hari… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 3:58 Bitcoin launching on futures market By PBS News Hour A new chapter for cryptocurrencies begins Sunday night as bitcoin, the most mainstream digital asset, launches on futures markets. The milestone will open up the market, allowing investors to bet against the currency without actually owning it. Author Nolan Bauerle… Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch 7:27 Searching for the future of currency, major companies try Bitcoin technology By PBS News Hour Since it was introduced eight years ago, the digital currency Bitcoin has drawn attention for its rise in value. Like other digital currencies, it uses “blockchain” technology, which helps conduct transactions without using banks or credit card companies as conduits. Continue watching
Mar 03 Column: Is the boom of bitcoin a bubble that's about to burst? By Vikram Mansharamani The rapidly rising price of bitcoin is leading many to question if the digital currency’s boom is about to bust. Continue reading
May 06 How well do you know the world: Forces to be reckoned with By Larisa Epatko In world news this week, Kenyans torched tons of a precious product, a Turkish official quit, and an Aussie claimed to create bitcoin. Oh, and did we mention it was Star Wars Day? Take our quiz on this and more. Continue reading
May 02 Alleged Bitcoin creator comes forward, but questions remain By Joshua Barajas After years of speculation and independent investigations that sought to identify the elusive inventor behind the digital currency Bitcoin, the apparent creator decided Monday to come forward himself. Continue reading
Apr 20 In the age of the Panama Papers, is Bitcoin technology the future? By Vikram Mansharamani The Panama Papers raise an age-old debate on how to balance privacy and transparency. Is Bitcoin technology, known as "blockchain," the answer?… Continue reading
Dec 10 Tracking down the elusive bitcoin founder By Rhana Natour For years, the identity of the inventor of Bitcoin remained a total mystery. But Andy Greenberg and Gwern Branwen of WIRED posited Tuesday that the creator is probably an unknown Australian genius named Craig Steven Wright. Continue reading