Spectre and Meltdown are a danger for your bitcoins, but there are ways to keep them safe

The recently discovered vulnerability in Intel chips that paves the way for two dangerous exploits — Meltdown and Spectre — is worrisome for nearly every computer user. But for many people, their computers aren't only the place where they store data, they're also their personal banks.

Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies are often stored in wallets — programs that allow owners to access their coins as well as send and receive them. And these wallets, in nearly all their forms, are also in danger. Read more...