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Security Researchers Attack McAfee-Backed Wallet for “Unhackable” Claims
With the vast amounts of money going around, it’s no surprise that the greater Bitcoin ecosystem is rife with scams, hacks and cyber attacks of all kinds. Operating in such an environment, cautious users are always mindful of their security and learn to avoid outrageous claims that are sometimes nothing more than just that. дальше »
2018-8-1 06:35 | |
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Chamber of Digital Commerce Sets Out ICO and Token Guidelines
The Chamber of Digital Commerce’s Token Alliance is producing a new group of guidelines built to help the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (ICO) markets grow responsibly. дальше »
2018-7-30 18:38 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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[promoted] Fueling Decentralized Crypto Investments With Aenigma
For many, the complex nature of crypto investing is an unsolvable enigma. Despite the potential for great returns, many are hesitant to jump in and navigate the complexities and uncertainties inherent in this space. дальше »
2018-7-25 17:09 | |
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EU Study: International Nature of Cryptocurrency Markets Is a Challenge for Regulators
An EU study claims that the international nature of the cryptocurrency markets is a challenge for European regulators because many players, especially miners, are outside their reach. The researchers also expect that bank-issued coins could reshape the balance of power among cryptos, with commercial banks using underhanded tactics to stifle the competition. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:40 | |
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Study Shows Many ICO Protocols Fail to Match White Paper Promises
On July 19, a group of interdisciplinary researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, with guidance from the esteemed Penn Law professor David Hoffman, published an in-depth study of initial coin offerings (ICOs) that promise innovative concepts like autonomous governance and operate by the belief that ‘code is law’. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:04 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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Stronghold and IBM Collaborate to Launch FDIC-Insured Stablecoin on Stellar
Stronghold, a cryptocurrency trading platform housed by Stellar, is launching a stablecoin on its parent network’s blockchain in collaboration with IBM. Stronghold USD will be backed with “one-to-one U. дальше »
2018-7-18 22:00 | |
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Can Quantum Computing Crack Bitcoin?
Many experts have warned of the possibility that quantum computing could pose a serious threat to the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In fact, a study by MIT researchers revealed that the threat would be imminent within 10 years. дальше »
2018-7-17 15:29 | |
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Cryptocurrency Replacing Fiat Is Closer Than People Think According to Research
Recent research showed that the amount of time needed for cryptocurrency to replace traditional money might be a lot less than expected. The Independent shared that the emerging cryptocurrency market has already passed the first step in becoming a valid replacement for traditional currency. дальше »
2018-7-11 17:24 | |
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Scalability is the biggest hurdle ahead of cryptocurrency mass adoption, research says
While you’d find plenty of forward-thinking businesses accepting Bitcoin out there, cryptocurrency payments largely remain on the brink of mainstream adoption. But according to new research [PDF] from Imperial College London and social trading platform eToro, we might not be all that far away from that moment. дальше »
2018-7-11 14:25 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] and others are evolutionary to our economy, implies a new study
A new study says that Bitcoin along with its fellow cryptocurrencies is the ‘next step’ towards money and are going to transform the mainstream form of transactions by taking the center stage. The Imperial College of London and eToro, a trading platform had its researchers examine the basic purpose and roles of the traditional currency […] дальше »
2018-7-11 03:35 | |
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20% of All Bitcoin Is Permanently Lost and Unrecoverable, According to Researchers
A Wall Street Journal investigation and analysis suggested that users have misplaced a fifth of all Bitcoin. While this has not much in the way of ramifications for the technology, considering how it is designed to be deflationary and is divisible to a very low denomination, it has created a new industry of wallet hunters who […] 20% of All Bitcoin Is Permanently Lost and Unrecoverable, According to Researchers was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-10 17:59 | |
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The new study led the mass adoption in 10 years
The latest report from Imperial College London shows cryptocurrencies are poised to be used as a mainstream financial payment method. In the past, many researchers have criticized regarding the long-term potential of virtual digital currencies, but this time it’s the other way round. дальше »
2018-7-10 10:22 | |
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Bitcoin Will be Mainstream Within the Next Decade, Say University Researchers
Imperial College London recently released a research paper that points to the imminent adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance. The report’s authors believe that Bitcoin already exhibits the core properties of money, and thus could become the de facto currency for global commerce within the next decade. дальше »
2018-7-10 00:33 | |
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Researchers Claim Bitcoin to Replace Traditional Currencies ‘Within a Decade’
‘Cryptocurrencies Have Already Made Significant Headway’ Bitcoin is already being used as both a store of value and speculative investment. ‘The Next Natural Step’ Like any emerging technology, Bitcoin and its brethren still need some room to grow. дальше »
2018-7-9 21:03 | |
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Bitcoin to Replace Traditional Currencies ‘Within the Decade,’ Researchers Claim
A new study from the Imperial College London and eToro claims that cryptocurrencies are not only nearing mainstream adoption, but also the “next step” for money. ‘Cryptocurrencies Have Already Made Significant Headway’ Bitcoin is already being used as both a store of value and speculative investment. дальше »
2018-7-10 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin to Replace Traditional Currencies ‘Within a Decade,’ Researchers Claim
A new study from the Imperial College London and eToro claims that cryptocurrencies are not only nearing mainstream adoption, but also the “next step” for money. ‘Cryptocurrencies Have Already Made Significant Headway’ Bitcoin is already being used as both a store of value and speculative investment. дальше »
2018-7-9 19:00 | |
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Blockchain Startup Buglab.io Offers $2,000,000 Worth of Tokens to Secure Crypto Exchanges, in Cybersecurity Contests
Bitcoin Press Release: Buglab, a blockchain cybersecurity startup is offering cryptocurrency exchanges entry for its upcoming penetration testing contests. Buglab will be giving away $2,000,000 in BGL tokens to cybersecurity researchers participating in the contests. дальше »
2018-7-2 10:42 | |
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Cryptojacking Rises as Ransomware Declines, Cyber Security Researchers Find
Two of the leading international cyber security firms, one from Russia and one from the USA, have both published their finds at the end of June showing an increase in the malware threats market share of cryptojacking at the expense of ransomware. дальше »
2018-7-2 00:20 | |
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Report: 2018 Token Sales Almost Double Last Year’s Results
Initial Coin Offerings in the first half of 2018 have attracted nearly double the amount of funds raised last year, a new report reveals. Researchers point out, however, that the majority of ICOs have largely failed, with only a third of the projects closed successfully. дальше »
2018-6-30 05:30 | |
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Research Shows Bitcoin Price Linked to Public Sentiment on Social Media
Bitcoin’s value is manipulated by public sentiment, this according to researchers who found that positive comments by infrequent social media users were likely to enhance the coin’s prospects. Social Media’s Impact on Bitcoin’s Price Researchers from the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, led by assistant professor of information systems Feng Mai, have. дальше »
2018-6-27 06:00 | |
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Economic Research Institute: Bitcoin is Less Volatile Than Other Cryptos, Sign of Maturity
American Institute For Economic Research (AIER), an independent 501 economic research institute that does not represent any fund or special interests, has reported that Bitcoin, the most dominant cryptocurrency in the global market, has significantly and consistently been less volatile than other digital assets since 2013. дальше »
2018-6-22 10:27 | |
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Top Three Bitcoin Price Predictions in 2018 That Are Yet To Come To Light
Many predictions regarding the price of Bitcoin was made in late 2017 down to early 2018. For those who have followed cryptocurrencies for a while, especially crypto investors, predictions from researchers and experts are very common in the digital space. дальше »
2018-6-18 23:03 | |
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Study Reveals ASIC Miners Represent 30% of the Equihash Mining Hashrate
This week the Zcash Foundation and researchers from the University of Luxembourg have released a study that finds the presence of ASIC and FPGA miners may be controlling around 30 percent of the overall Equihash mining hashrate. дальше »
2018-6-16 22:45 | |
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Bitcoin Researchers Propose New Transaction Ordering Rule
Technology & Security This week four Bitcoin Cash (BCH) researchers and developers proposed a different transaction sorting process for the BCH protocol called ‘canonical transaction ordering.’ The proposed method would sort transactions against their identifiers, rather than the current topological transaction ordering rule, making it easier to for the network to process very large blocks. дальше »
2018-6-14 05:10 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Researchers Propose a New Transaction Ordering Rule
This week four Bitcoin Cash (BCH) researchers and developers proposed a different transaction sorting process for the BCH protocol called ‘canonical transaction ordering. ’ The proposed method would sort transactions against their identifiers, rather than the current topological transaction ordering rule, making it easier to for the network to process very large blocks. дальше »
2018-6-14 03:10 | |
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Researchers Say Bitcoin’s Price Was Artificially Inflated Last Year
“There were obviously tremendous price increases last year, and this paper indicates that manipulation played a large part in those price increases,” Mr. Griffin said. Bitfinex executives have denied in the past that the exchange was involved in any manipulation. дальше »
2018-6-13 22:03 | |
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Researchers found Tether and Bitfinex manipulated Bitcoin prices
To do that, the person or people used a secondary virtual currency, known as Tether, which was created and sold by the owners of Bitfinex, to buy up those other cryptocurrencies. Bitfinex executives have denied in the past that the exchange was involved in any manipulation. The authors of the new 66-page paper do not дальше »
2018-6-13 20:01 | |
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‘Really Un-Tethered?’ Bitcoin Price Manipulation Returns With New Research
Days after Tether (USDT) gained a higher market cap than Monero and Dash, new research has reignited suspicions that the altcoin “manipulated” Bitcoin prices. Cryptocurrency Highs Fuelled By Tether The product of two researchers at the University of Texas, the paper — titled Is Bitcoin Really Un-Tethered? — claims to have identified potential evidence of direct price manipulation since November 2017. дальше »
2018-6-13 20:00 | |
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Research shows Bitcoin’s price increased due to tether manipulation
The U.S. dollar-pegged tether has been used to support bitcoin’s price during market downturns, a new study published by University of Texas at Austin professors. The published study states that the researchers used “algorithms to analyze the blockchain data, we find that purchases with tether are timed following market downturns and result in sizable increases in bitcoin prices. дальше »
2018-6-13 19:31 | |
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Bitcoin Price Manipulation Seems Tethered To Bitfinex Says Study
It’s virtually an open secret that Bitcoin price manipulation was rampant last year, and now we’re a lot closer to proof. An academic paper published on Wednesday, concluded that “at least half” of Bitcoin’s meteoric rise last year was a result of Tether purchases on Bitfinex. дальше »
2018-6-14 19:29 | |
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Bitmex to VIPs: Bitcoin Won’t Replace Fiat, Just a ‘Useful Niche,’ Enthusiasts ‘Naive’
Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange (Bitmex) released proprietary research reportedly geared toward their VIPs. Researchers find bitcoin core’s (BTC) deflationary aspects interesting for speculation and as a “payment system,” but predict it will ultimately not usurp government paper, describing the BTC phenomenon as simply a “useful niche,” and those who “think Bitcoin would result in a more […] The post Bitmex to VIPs: Bitcoin Won’t Replace Fiat, Just a ‘Useful Niche,’ Enthusiasts ‘Naive’ appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-6-11 10:30 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Looking to the Past and the Future
South Korea just ruled that bitcoin is a legally recognizable asset, which is good news for investors, but not such good news for convicted criminals that had managed to hold onto their cryptocurrency in the past. дальше »
2018-6-11 18:04 | |
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