cryptocurrency

The Sudden Rise of Crypto Hitmen and Bitcoin-for-Murder Plots

2021 saw a spike in one very particular type of crime: paying crypto to take out a hit. Who are these would-be killers, and why do they think crypto makes them invisible to the eyes of the law?

Is Crypto At Risk of Becoming a New Form of Gambling Addiction?

Crypto diehards will deny they’re addicted to the highs of chasing financial freedom, but gambling experts disagree

‘Dickasso’ and the Incredibly Stupid, Incredibly Profitable World of Penis NFTs

People have payed exorbitant prices for dumb art since the dawn of time. Why should pixelated illustrations of dicks dressed like crabs be any different?

Could Burning Trash Power a Green Bitcoin Mining Boom?

We spoke with Bill Smith, the founder of a company that aims to fuel energy-intensive Bitcoin operations by mining our landfills