In a major blow to the underground criminal economy, two of the three largest dark web marketplaces have been shut down by authorities following a month-long sting operation

Boas Betzler explains how the architecture of platform is key in the digital revolution

Despite cash’s best efforts, bartering just won’t go away. The ancient practice has now found a new home online

The US may finally have sorted out rules for crowdfunding, but the new framework falls far short of what is needed

The rise of sites offering piecemeal freelance work shows the growth of a new class who do not fit into the traditional categories of employment

The transition to software-defined business has given rise to the app economy, and companies would be wise to take note

Google DeepMind founders invest in Babylon Health – an app that will allow people to consult virtual doctors

Facebook has bolstered its online supremacy by offering businesses a tool to vastly improve their customer service capabilities

For all the apps swirling around the web, very few have worked out the best way to make money. Jules Gray looks up from his phone to ask why