Bloomberg Bitcoin’s infrastructure is more centralized than ever before —raising alarms about the security and viability of what is championed as a decentralised network. Transactions on the Bitcoin network are processed by so-called miners — mostly companies operating vast arrays of computers. As competition increased, many smaller participants became unprofitable and dropped out, while the larger operations have entered into ...

Bloomberg Malaysia’s anti-graft agency said it’s already investigating corruption allegations surrounding AirAsia Group Bhd as detailed in Airbus SE’s record $4 billion bribery settlement. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is in touch with UK authorities on the matter, Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya said in a statement. Documents filed in the Airbus case said the planemaker paid $50 million in sponsorships to ...

Bloomberg Potentially dangerous wiring in Boeing Co’s 737 Max jets is the most recent flare-up between US and European regulators, further complicating the grounded plane’s return to service, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited people familiar with the details. Experts at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency want certain wires moved to reduce the risk of short circuits, ...