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Just got some Bitcoin: how to choose your first cryptocurrency wallet
So you’ve entered the world of crypto, have bought your first Bitcoin and want to know how you should choose your first cryptocurrency wallet. For seasoned cryptocurrency investors this may seem obvious, but for a newbie who’s keen to get involved, it can seem like a daunting task. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 20:18
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The pros, cons, and taboo nature of enforcing smaller Bitcoin blocks
The Bitcoin network is a behemoth, and much of its strength is defined by the number of machines validating transactions on the network. Its code is also highly calibrated. Very specific variables were set throughout its development, and dogmatic allegiance to certain settings has defined much of what Bitcoin‘s blockchain is today. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 20:11
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Coinbase handed out a $30K bounty for a critical bug in its systems
Another day, another bug. Cryptocurrency exchange desk Coinbase has handed out a massive $30,000 bug bounty for a critical vulnerability in its systems. The flaw was logged on February 12 via Coinbase‘s vulnerability disclosure program on HackerOne. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 17:33
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Intel takes on IBM and Microsoft with its own ‘off-the-shelf’ blockchain packages
Intel is expanding its blockchain offering even further to make it easier for businesses to get into the blockchain game. According to marketing materials published earlier this month, the computer hardware and infrastructure manufacturer has launched what it’s calling ‘Intel Select Solution for Blockchain: Hyperledger Fabric. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 17:07
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Why storing your Bitcoin private keys on Google Drive is a terrible idea
You expect to find questionnable advice about storing your Bitcoin on the internet, but you never expect it to come from one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange desks. Well, Coinbase is here to prove that nothing is impossible. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 15:20
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XBT Provider Admits Knowledge Gaps as It Postpones Launch Of Cryptocurrency Basket
XBT CEO says company will now wait before offering a basket of cryptocurrencies for traders
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How Twitter’s Jack Dorsey became Bitcoin’s unlikely champion
Blockchain has a new unexpected hero: Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. Although up until recently the cryptocurrency community would routinely grill Dorsey over Twitter’s notorious Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic, the micro-blogging service’s chief has found a new fandom among staunch Bitcoin supporters; and it all began on the Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. äàëüøå »
2019-2-12 20:08
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Cryptocurrency in the developing world needs a fresh approach
It’s a common narrative that cryptocurrencies will provide a platform for the millions of unbanked individuals in the world to obtain financial freedom. In the developing world, around 50 percent of people over the age of 25 have a bank account. äàëüøå »
2019-2-12 19:20
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Blockchain investment still lags behind fintech despite record-breaking 2018
European blockchain technology companies had a record year in terms of VC investment in 2018, although overshadowed by funding going into financial technology (fintech) companies. According to Innovate Finance’s ‘2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape‘ report , the European blockchain and cryptocurrency industry witnessed a series of significant deals, but notably just four deals amounted to over $300 million. äàëüøå »
2019-2-12 18:30
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Public pensions are backing a $40M blockchain fund by Morgan Creek
A prominent digital asset firm has revealed it successfully closed a new $40 million blockchain-specific venture capital fund, thanks largely to contributions made by two public pensions. Morgan Creek Digital, a hedge fund backed by institutional powerhouse Morgan Creek Capital, has launched what it calls the Morgan Creek Blockchain Opportunities Fund, geared entirely toward investing in the digital asset industry. äàëüøå »
2019-2-12 14:00
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Public pensions back new $40M blockchain fund raised by Morgan Creek
A prominent digital asset firm has revealed it successfully closed a new $40 million blockchain-specific venture capital fund, thanks largely to contributions made by two public pensions. Morgan Creek Digital, a hedge fund backed by institutional powerhouse Morgan Creek Capital, has launched what it calls the Morgan Creek Blockchain Opportunities Fund, geared entirely toward investing in the digital asset industry. äàëüøå »
2019-2-12 14:00
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12 Bitcoin scammers extradited to US for selling fake cars on eBay
An international cryptocurrency fraud cartel has been busted by a joint investigation between US and foreign authorities. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has charged 20 people, including 16 foreigners for being part of an international organized crime syndicate that saw American citizens defrauded for millions of dollars. äàëüøå »
2019-2-11 17:00
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We tagged Amsterdam Central Station with LONG BITCOIN SHORT THE BANKERS
The White House has been tagged with digital Bitcoin graffiti, thanks to a new augmented reality platform powered by cryptocurrency. Satoshi’s World allows anyone in the world to add text, images, and GIFs to real world settings for a small Bitcoin fee. äàëüøå »
2019-2-11 15:07
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Moonday Mornings: Google Play caught hosting cryptocurrency-stealing app
If you were to place a bet on what stories would be included in Moonday Mornings each week, what would you say? A dodgy cryptocurrency stealing app? A lawsuit? Maybe some new research that kills some hype? Or maybe even some news of government organizations joining the party? Well, you’d be right if that’s what you guessed. äàëüøå »
2019-2-11 12:52
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A primer on QuadrigaCX, the curious $134M cryptocurrency mystery
QuadrigaCX, one of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, made headlines all over the world after the sudden death of its founder resulted in the loss of $134 million of users’ funds. The news came months after the troubled exchange had been complaining about banking issues, with some users describing problems with fiat and crypto withdrawals. äàëüøå »
2019-2-8 18:38
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Only 3 of the top 50 blockchain apps are running on Ethereum
Believe it or not, only three of the top 50 decentralized apps (dapps) are running on the Ethereum blockchain, according to data from DappRadar. Instead, developers seem to be largely relying on competing platforms like EOS and TRON. äàëüøå »
2019-2-7 19:05
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Hype is killing blockchain technology
I started covering blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in 2015. At that time, Bitcoin was being increasingly dismissed by mainstream finance, but its underlying decentralized ledger technology was beginning to pique the interest of most innovators in that space. äàëüøå »
2019-2-7 15:34
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Market Overly-Focused on Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork, Says Report
Heightened interest in the Ethereum’s Constantinople and Serenity hard forks has reportedly overshadowed Ethereum 1.x
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This startup is putting degrees on the blockchain to beat fake diplomas
Fake diplomas and embellished work experience are a bigger problem than you might realize. e valued at over $300 million dollars by 2025. Yet its qualification award system is fragmented, insecure, and difficult to verify. äàëüøå »
2019-2-6 20:04
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I got a $50 cryptocurrency mystery box a year ago… now it’s worth $2.90
It seems HODLing can only get you this far – especially if you opt to invest in cryptocurrencies at random. A year ago, I hopped on one of the many fleeting trends fueled by the blockchain bubble: cryptocurrency mystery boxes. äàëüøå »
2019-2-6 18:19
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Abra lets you magically buy stock with Bitcoin… but it’s crazy complex
Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service provider Abra has just announced the launch of a new way to invest in traditional stocks, commodities, indexes, and ETFs using Bitcoin. Only it’s not as simple as it sounds. äàëüøå »
2019-2-6 15:37
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Cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX given 30-day lifeline to find ‘lost’ $134M
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX has been granted an order for creditor protection by a Canadian supreme court. The court-issued order means QuadrigaCX will have 30 days of initial protection from its creditors to allow it to come up with a ‘Plan of Arrangement’. äàëüøå »
2019-2-6 14:50
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Bitcoin trade volume drops sharply as volatility flattens
We already know that we’ve recently suffered the longest continuous price decline in Bitcoin history – but analysis has shown just how much it’s affected cryptocurrency trading. Blockchain research unit Diar compiled volume data across major cryptocurrency exchanges to find trade activity has hit lows not seen in years. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 19:30
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8 expert insights on what will happen with Bitcoin in 2019
From the dramatic price plunge of Bitcoin and other digital assets to the regulatory crackdown on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and the continued trail of crypto-exchange hacks, the cryptocurrency industry put behind a very turbulent year. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 19:03
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Facebook is doing something with blockchain, but nobody knows what
It’s been a busy week for Facebook. The tech giant celebrated its 15th anniversary amid calls for improvements in its data handling and privacy policies. One day later, Cheddar reported the company had quietly snapped up the team behind Chainspace, a London-based blockchain startup. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 18:22
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Blockchain and AI could be a perfect match – here’s why
With blockchain technology and AI converging with the greater public – even reaching Joe Rogan’s massively popular JRE podcast – there’s never been a better time to explore the intersection of both these technologies. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 13:38
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7 simple tips to better understand cryptocurrency market data
2018 was a wild ride for cryptocurrencies. Despite the many ups and downs experienced by Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency vendors, the market has proven that it is going to stick around for the long haul. äàëüøå »
2019-2-5 12:19
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BitcoinSV ‘feature’ exploited to store child abuse imagery on the blockchain
A change to the Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV) protocol has inadvertently led to child exploitation material being posted to its blockchain, forcing apps and block explorers into actively monitoring the network for illegal content. äàëüøå »
2019-2-4 19:22
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Moonday Mornings: The SEC wants to know about your blockchain
If you’re reading this, you survived January. It also means you survived the weekend, which you should by now know, means only one thing. It’s time for the wrap of the weekend’s news with Moonday Mornings. äàëüøå »
2019-2-4 13:26
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Welcome to the longest Bitcoin bear market in history
You are in the most intense Crypto Winter ever felt. By the end of today, we will have survived more straight days (411) of falling Bitcoin value than at any other point in its 10-year history. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 18:54
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What big-time blockchain investors look for when funding a startup
Fervent blockchain supporters claim the technology has the potential to transform the world we live in – and venture capital investors (VCs) are paying attention. With hefty funds to deploy, and returns to make for their limited partners, it’s common knowledge that VCs are always looking for the next big thing. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 17:43
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Cryptocurrency startup NEM discloses layoffs and wasteful budget
Another cryptocurrency startup is laying off staff and restructuring its business entirely. This week, it’s the group behind the NEM blockchain and its token, XEM, and of course, it’s the bear market‘s fault. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 19:16
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New macOS malware steals your cookies to swipe your cryptocurrency
Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have identified a new cryptocurrency stealing malware. What has been dubbed as “CookieMiner,” specifically targets Mac users and the cookies related to their logon credentials for cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Poloniex, Bittrex, Bitstamp, and MyEtherWallet. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 17:00
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Binance now lets you buy cryptocurrency with credit cards
Binance users will now be able to use their credit cards to purchase cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. The crypto-to-crypto exchange has joined forces with a third party to enable consumers to make credit card purchases directly on its platform. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 15:13
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Devs say real blockchain use is coming, but many feel it’s overhyped
We’re likely to see a real-world application of blockchain technology over the next two years – if recent research is to be believed. More than 23 percent of developers out of the 71,281 who contributed to HackerRank’s 2019 Developer Skills report said the”real-world” application of the technology over the next 24 months was very realistic. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 20:55
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Ethereum blockchain undergoes massive cryptocurrency gambling exodus
Cryptocurrency gamblers have left Ethereum-based decentralized apps (dApps) en masse. They’ve converted almost entirely to gambling on competing networks, taking their transactional volume with them. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 20:18
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Saudi Arabia and UAE confirm joint cryptocurrency trial
Saudi Arabia’s and the United Arab Emirates’ (UAB) central banks have teamed up to test a new cryptocurrency. The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Central Bank of the UAE confirmed the news in a joint statement released today. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 17:23
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76% of laundered cryptocurrency was washed with an exchange service
An overwhelming majority of 2018’s criminally-connected cryptocurrency was ultimately laundered on basic online exchange services. Blockchain researchers at Chainalysis have calculated that roughly 64 percent of last year’s dodgy cryptocurrency, which amounted to over $1 billion, was washed by simply depositing it onto digital asset exchanges and trading it. äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 15:18
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges pool data to counter money launderers
Laundering funds with cryptocurrencies in South Korea could soon become a thing of the past if four of the country’s exchanges have their way. According to a local media report, Bithumb, Upbit, Corbit and Coinone have cobbled together to share ‘real-time’ wallet information on any suspicious activity linked to phishing attempts and pyramid schemes. äàëüøå »
2019-1-28 20:10
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Italian court forces BitGrail CEO to repay $170M in ‘lost’ cryptocurrency
An Italian judge has reportedly ordered Francesco Firano, founder of shady cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail, to repay the $170 million worth of cryptocurrency that went “missing” early last year. äàëüøå »
2019-1-28 18:25
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Moonday Mornings: Kik preps to fight the SEC over ICO
It’s Monday Morning, you should know how this works by now. Dive in for a wrap up of the weekend’s blockchain and cryptocurrency news. 1. Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading website, Localbitcoins. äàëüøå »
2019-1-28 12:35
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Ballsy mobile devs can now monetize their games with cryptocurrency
A new software development kit (SDK) for Unity has been released, allowing indie developers to monetize their mobile games from top-to-bottom with KIN cryptocurrency. As of today, mobile games made with the Unity engine can support earning, spending, and tipping KIN in-game, and even reward users with cryptocurrency for interacting with each other. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 18:39
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The controversies of blockchain governance and rough consensus
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. The governance of blockchains is one of the most fascinating, contentious, and difficult topics to master, but it’s one we must try to understand as the network’s ability to adapt, and the extent to which it may be able to do so, will be crucial for its future. äàëüøå »
2019-1-25 15:57
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Dutch hacker puts his kid’s LEGO train on the blockchain
Blockchains are everywhere, we get it. But did you know blockchain is now powering a little toy train? Dutch hacker/dad Roeland P Lanparty has turned his son’s LEGO Duplo toy into a literal STEEM train. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 18:09
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UK financial watchdog asks the public how to regulate cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (cryptoassets) have caused regulators many headaches in recent years. In the latest twist in crypto’s regulation saga, the UK’s financial watchdog has launched a consultation on existing guidance around cryptoassets amid fears that companies could be putting consumers at risk by offering unauthorized services. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 17:00
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ABN AMRO isn’t making a Bitcoin wallet – but it might
There are a multitude of options when it comes to deciding where and how to store your cryptocurrency and the security keys that make it all possible. You could store your coins in hardware wallets, software wallets, on the exchange you bought them from, or use some other custodial service to look after them for you. äàëüøå »
2019-1-24 16:17
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Nasdaq goes $20M deep in support of enterprise blockchain startup
Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised a $20m Series B as traditional exchanges from across the world look to capitalize on enterprise solutions leveraging decentralized ledger technology. The startup’s round was led by Nasdaq Ventures and drew support from new investors including Citi, Raptor Group and Galaxy Digital. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 20:26
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Watch out for this new cryptocurrency ransomware stalking the web
Researchers have discovered “Anatova”, a brand new family of cryptocurrency-fuelled ransomware, and they warn it has the potential to become outright dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee explained Anatova hides in seemingly innocuous icon files – usually the same popular games or applications – in order to fool the user into downloading the malware. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 19:58
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Blockchain.com Wallet Confirms ‘Limited Support’ for Bitcoin SV
Blockchain.com wallet now includes support for five cryptocurrencies after adding Bitcoin SV
äàëüøå »2019-1-23 15:10
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Google’s head of account security has fix for cryptocurrency SIM-swapping
SIM-swapping has plagued cryptocurrency holders for close to a year, and now Google’s head of account security has had enough. He wants to put a stop to it with a clever gadget the size of a flash drive. äàëüøå »
2019-1-23 13:03
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