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Altcoins
Alternative Cryptocurrencies Thrive in Bitcoin's Shadow
Numerous altcoins are riding on bitcoin's coattails: some designed to improve upon bitcoin and others designed for specific purposes.

Mastercoin Foundation Lets Virtual Currencies Use Bitcoin Protocol
The Mastercoin Foundation plans to let people create their own virtual currency using the existing Bitcoin protocol.

UK Bitcoin-Buying Service Bittylicious Adds Feathercoin
Bittylicious, a UK platform that supplies buyers with bitcoins at a premium price, will sell feathercoins in December.

Litecoin Price Surges Almost 400% in 3 Days to $48
Over the past three days, the price of cryptocurrency litecoin has skyrocketed, rising almost 400%.

Is Litecoin the Silver to Bitcoin’s Gold?
As litecoin witnesses a surge in value, what needs to happen for it to gain traction?

Alpha Technology Announces ASIC Miners for Litecoin are Coming Soon
Alpha Technologies will start developing purpose-built ASIC mining hardware for Litecoin in partnership with Indian manufacturer Dexcel Designs.

Litecoin Spikes to $200 Million Market Capitalization in Five Hours
Litecoin caught the market’s attention earlier this year when it spiked approximately 10,000% in a few weeks.

Third largest cryptocurrency peercoin moves into spotlight with Vault of Satoshi deal
Will Peercoin shine thanks to its new community development push?

Big names’ big bitcoin bet, bugs bite bright idea, and forgetful fjord fellow finds fame
Circle receives $9m, a major flaw is detected in Namecoin and a forgetful Norwegian gets rich.

Developers attempt to resurrect Namecoin after fundamental flaw discovered
A fatal flaw has been discovered in the Namecoin protocol, but a fix is on the way.
