Facebook has revealed their plans for a new cryptocurrency that represent the first big effort in making the concept a true global currency.

It’s not exactly surprising to see Bitcoin drop as the fad slowly dies out, but what is fascinating is how this plunge has affected graphics card manufacturer Nvidia.

The easiest way to mine Bitcoin just became severely compromised, as mining pool Nicehash confirms a theft of over 4700 Bitcoin.

Despite adding support for it last year, Steam is pulling the plug on Bitcoin payments due to high volatility and rising transaction fees.

You tell us! Do you think Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are a fad – a bubble on the verge of bursting – or is it the way that money exchange is going? Is it too late to invest, or is there still time to get in before it goes belly up?

Major bitcoin exchange gets hacked resulting in $60 million USD of bitcoin stolen.

Scarlett and NaNiwa face off in a Starcraft 2 tournament for a prize paid in Bitcoins