Recent articles by Tom Wilson

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

North Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to wallet used by Asian payment firm

Blockchain data shows.
Tom Wilson Jul 16 2024 6:40AM Security
What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

What's behind bitcoin's latest surge?

Crypto winter thawing.
Tom Wilson Mar 23 2023 1:59PM Emerging Tech
Bitcoin mining struggles to be sustainable

Bitcoin mining struggles to be sustainable

Research from Cambridge University.
Tom Wilson Sep 29 2022 6:42AM Emerging Tech
Kazakhstan's bitcoin 'paradise' may be losing its lustre

Kazakhstan's bitcoin 'paradise' may be losing its lustre

Following internet shutdowns.
Tom Wilson Jan 17 2022 12:17PM Hardware
Crypto exchange Binance to wind down derivatives in Europe

Crypto exchange Binance to wind down derivatives in Europe

As scrutiny mounts.
Tom Wilson Aug 2 2021 11:59AM Financial Services
British hospitals use blockchain to track Covid-19 vaccines

British hospitals use blockchain to track Covid-19 vaccines

Keeping tabs on storage and supply.
Tom Wilson Jan 20 2021 6:41AM Software
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency taps ex-HSBC exec as CFO of payments unit

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency taps ex-HSBC exec as CFO of payments unit

Third HSBC staffer to move.
Tom Wilson Oct 16 2020 3:16AM Financial Services
'Darknet' sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say

'Darknet' sellers tout face masks for bitcoin, researchers say

Product lines see virulent diversification.
Tom Wilson Apr 7 2020 1:04PM Financial Services
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Tom Wilson Mar 20 2020 12:44PM Software
Bitcoin plummets as cryptocurrencies suffer in market turmoil

Bitcoin plummets as cryptocurrencies suffer in market turmoil

Sell-off across assets as fears of the economic damage from pandemic take hold.
Tom Wilson Mar 13 2020 6:32AM Financial Services
Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.
Tom Wilson Mar 4 2020 1:36PM Financial Services
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Tom Wilson Dec 12 2019 1:36PM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra support shrinks even further as Priceline owner jumps ship

Facebook's Libra support shrinks even further as Priceline owner jumps ship

Another defection.
Tom Wilson Oct 15 2019 7:08AM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra faces support test after payment giants jump ship

Facebook's Libra faces support test after payment giants jump ship

Faces a pivotal meeting of backers on Monday after severe setback.
Tom Wilson Oct 15 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Global money-laundering watchdog closely monitoring Facebook's Libra, official says

Global money-laundering watchdog closely monitoring Facebook's Libra, official says

As illegal use of cryptocurrencies is spreads at pace.
Tom Wilson Sep 11 2019 6:57AM Financial Services
British judge orders confiscation of US$1m in cryptocurrencies from jailed hacker

British judge orders confiscation of US$1m in cryptocurrencies from jailed hacker

From prolific hacker, in the first case of its kind for Britain's biggest police force.
Tom Wilson Aug 26 2019 6:11AM Benchmarking Change
Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook's crypto project

Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook's crypto project

Plummets almost 8 percent.
Tom Wilson Jul 12 2019 6:49AM Financial Services
Facebook's cryptocurrency needs deep thought and detail: UK regulator

Facebook's cryptocurrency needs deep thought and detail: UK regulator

Poses questions for society and government.
Tom Wilson Jul 3 2019 1:20PM Financial Services
Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear: researchers

Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear: researchers

Funds now sitting in several digital wallets.
Tom Wilson May 10 2019 7:00AM Security

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