A “block” is a file containing 1 megabyte (MB) of Bitcoin (BTC) transaction records on the Bitcoin blockchain. “Miners” compete to add the next block by solving a complex mathematical problem using ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bitcoin journalist and financial analyst based in London. Bitcoin BTC distinguishes itself from conventional, central bank ...

What is a Bitcoin halving? Bitcoin miners are compensated for proposing blocks and extending the blockchain with newly issued bitcoin, known as block rewards. But to ensure bitcoin's scarcity and ...

Andrew Urquhart owns some cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the largest and most talked about digital asset, has been on a rollercoaster of a ride since its launch in January 2009. With a market ...