Since its release in 2009, Bitcoin Core has dealt with several software bugs, yet only a few have been deemed as serious and high-risk. Recent reports indicate that a bug which essentially allowed anyone interested to crash the entire Bitcoin network has just been patched. With this in mind, the bug in question has been described…

With Bitcoin experiencing a sharp drop as the deadline for a potential blockchain split nears, investors are smart to wonder how this move is affecting the value of competing cryptocurrencies. These currencies are not currently experiencing the technological challenges (and community discord) of Bitcoin, but they are nonetheless volatile as their future depends on how…