The End of the Silk Road: How NOT to Buy Drugs Online

Written by Rachel Kleinman. Originally published on Kicker.

The End of the Silk Road by Rachel Kleinman

The federal government isn’t the only thing that shut down this week. Wednesday, the FBI seized a site that’s being called “the eBay of illegal drugs” and arrested the man they believe was in charge. How did the site work? How did the FBI find it? And what’s going to happen next? We explain. [Continue reading.]

What on Earth Is a Bitcoin? Digital Currency 101

Written by Rachel Kleinman. Originally published on Kicker.

What on Earth is a Bitcoin? by Rachel Kleinman

The world has bitcoin fever.

Today, the virtual currency’s value skyrocketed to $200. And yesterday a New York City bar became the latest establishment to accept bitcoins as payment.

But what is a bitcoin, and why should you care? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. [Continue reading.]