The best aspect of Bitcoin is that it is a free currency, completely outside of the control of any government or central bank. Funny thing is, the worst aspect of Bitcoin is that it is a free currency, completely outside of the control of any government or central bank. On the other hand, Bitcoin also...Read More

I’m not sure if this news is welcome or distressing to Bitcoin’s hardcore libertarian ideologues, but the U.S. Justice Department and the SEC are about to give the virtual currency their blessing as offering a “legitimate” financial service, according to representatives from both agencies. That news is driving Bitcoin up to fresh all-time highs north...Read More

It is truly a digital age: gold bugs have gone virtual. I’m talking about Bitcoin, of course.  I realize that Bitcoin is not gold and has nothing to do with gold; it is a true cyber currency made of nothing but ones and zeros.  But its popularity is driven by the same forces that have...Read More