https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Blockchain technology has been doubted for its ability to solve real life problems. But nine slammers at a recent event in Berlin talked about their latest research and the promise it holds. https://www.thelocal.de/20181120/worlds-first-blockchain-science-slam-held-in-berlin Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:40:39 +0100 worlds-first-blockchain-science-slam-held-in-berlin Last year, the price of bitcoin skyrocketed to more than 900% reaching a peak of $20,000 by the end of the year. However, its value has since plummeted, with one bitcoin said to be worth around $6,740. https://www.thelocal.de/20180924/are-berlins-bitcoin-investors-blinded-by-their-enthusiasm Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:22:53 +0200 are-berlins-bitcoin-investors-blinded-by-their-enthusiasm When it comes to spending the digital currency Bitcoin, it seems Berliners have been on trend longer than the rest of Europe. https://www.thelocal.de/20180123/why-berlin-remains-the-bitcoin-capital-of-europe-in-2018 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:28:56 +0100 why-berlin-remains-the-bitcoin-capital-of-europe-in-2018 German police have shut down an online black market site, similar to the Silk Road website, where criminals could buy drugs, weapons and credit card details. A contract killer was also rumoured to have offered their services on the site. https://www.thelocal.de/20140213/german-police-shut-down-black-market-website-utopia Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:01:00 +0100 german-police-shut-down-black-market-website-utopia