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Hackers Demand $2 Million In Bitcoin After Hacking Monroe College, Few Students Praise System Downtime
Ransomware is not a new technological concept, but it is a big problem in the cryptocurrency industry in the last few years. Rather than directly taking over an exchange, these hackers go after unrelated companies, demanding to be paid out in Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:31 | |
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College Students Are the Second Biggest Miners of Cryptocurrency
In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that the second biggest miners of crypto are college students who make use of university’s free electricity, as reported by PC Mag on March 5, 2019. Free for All Anyone who has ever tried to mine cryptocurrency will know that besides the specialized equipment sometimes neededRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 06:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining’s Most Surprising Haven – Your Local College Campus
CISCO’s Austin McBride delivered a shocking report at this week’s RSA Conference in San Francisco which claims that 22% of all crypto mining traffic comes from college campuses. Perhaps more interesting, CISCO found that 62% of all crypto mining traffic comes from the US. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:56 | |
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Indonesian Student Nabbed for Illegal Bitcoin Mining with School Computers
Despite the gloomy cryptocurrency market outlook, bad actors are still interested in illegally amassing bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets. In the latest development, a 22-year-old student has been arrested by the Indonesian police for illegally setting up a virtual currency mining operation with college computers, reported The Jakarta Post on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:09 | |
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Globsyn Business School Taps Blockchain Technology to Certify Graduates
Globsyn Business School becomes the first college in India to introduce blockchain technology to digitize the certification process. First in India On February 9, 2019, Globsyn Business School (GBS) announced it was introducing blockchain technology to manage its certification process. дальше »
2019-2-13 10:00 | |
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ICO Raised With ‘No Strings Attached’ Led to Massive Abuse – iAngels Exec [Interview]
Bitcoinist spoke with Shelly Hod Moyal, Founding Partner and Co-CEO of iAngels, on why the ICO market popped and where the cryptocurrency industry is headed next. A Hunter College and Kellogg MBA graduate, Shelly is a recognized expert in the areas of Fintech and Blockchain, and is a sought-after expert at international conferences about Israeli tech investing. дальше »
2019-2-10 18:00 | |
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Facebook Takes Another Step Closer to Cryptocurrency
Social media giant Facebook has taken another step closer to crypto with its latest acquisition, the team behind a London based blockchain startup. Facebook Expands its Blockchain Division According to reports Facebook has quietly hired the team at Chainspace, a small startup founded by researchers from University College London. дальше »
2019-2-5 11:00 | |
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Crypto-Stealing SIM Swapper Pleads Guilty, Gets 10 Years in Prison
Joel Ortiz, a college student who allegedly stole cryptocurrency worth over $5 million, has pleaded guilty and accepted a 10-year prison sentence. Ortiz was arrested last year and accused of hijacking the phone numbers of around 40 people. дальше »
2019-2-3 06:39 | |
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Study Finds 4 Percent of Monero Mined via. Malware over the Last 12 Years
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and King’s College London have found that from 2007 to 2018, around $57 Million of Monero was mined via. Malware, January 3, 2019. Background of the Study The joint study co-authored and compiled by two researchers was published January 3, 2019, and it states that four percent of the Monero mined over the. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:00 | |
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Study Finds 4 Percent of Monero Mined with Malware over the Last 12 Years
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and King’s College London have found that from 2007 to 2018, around $57 Million of Monero was mined via. Malware, January 3, 2019. Background of the Study The joint study co-authored and compiled by two researchers was published January 3, 2019, and it states that four percent of the Monero mined over the. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:00 | |
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Living on Bitcoin Day 4: The Uphill Climb
This is the fourth instalment of reporter Colin Harper's "Living on Bitcoin" experience in San Francisco. Find out what happened to him earlier on Day 1 , on Day 2 and on Day 3. дальше »
2019-1-19 00:10 | |
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On the Brink of…College? ‘Bitcoin Baby’ Receives BTC From Ad in The Times
A rather interesting listing has popped up in The Times of parents seeking to raise money for their newborn baby via Bitcoin donations. ‘Bitcoin Baby’ Asks for College Donations Little Izabella Anna Bowles was born on January 6th, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-15 07:00 | |
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Report: GitHub hosts the most cryptocurrency mining malware of any site
It’s no secret cryptojackers prefer Monero, but now researchers have determined exactly how much they have gained with illicit cryptocurrency mining malware. In a new study, academics from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and King’s College London calculated that crypto-mining malware has generated roughly 720,000 XMR – or 4. дальше »
2019-1-10 14:47 | |
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Discuss the future of payments at Hard Fork Decentralized
There are only five days left until Hard Fork Decentralized, our blockchain and cryptocurrency event in London, UK. If you’re interested in discussing the future of payments with industry leaders, we’ve selected some events you shouldn’t miss: Decentralized finance (University College London) The UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies focuses on the impact of this tech on our socio-economic systems, as well as the promotion of a safe and organic development and adoption of blockchain-based platforms. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:14 | |
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New AI Tech From Two College Academics Can Filter Telegram Pump-And-Dump Crypto Schemes
New AI Tech From Two College Academics Can Filter Out Pump-And-Dump Schemes On Telegram With High Accuracy Pump-and-dump schemes have plagued the financial industry for quite some time, so it should come as no surprise that cryptocurrency became a target. дальше »
2018-12-6 01:19 | |
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How to Ruin Life Trading Cryptos: College Student Turned $5k Investment into $400k Tax Bill
CoinSpeaker How to Ruin Life Trading Cryptos: College Student Turned $5k Investment into $400k Tax Bill A Californian student thought that he had the run of his life last year by turning his small $5,000 investment into cryptocurrency to $880,000 in December 2017. дальше »
2018-11-8 17:04 | |
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American College Student Collects $400,000 in Tax Liability from $5,000 Crypto Investment
On November 2, 2018, a Reddit user submitted a post to the /r/tax subreddit claiming that they were stuck in a somewhat precarious proposition with their taxes. Crypto-to-crypto trades: Taxable events The individual, an American college student, said that they decided to start dabbling in cryptocurrency investments sometime in early 2017 after hearing about the market’s growth potential from a. дальше »
2018-11-7 21:00 | |
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Student Turns $5K into $800K Trading Crypto, But Now Owes $400K in Taxes
One college student turned his $5K investment into $880k but now says trading “ruined” his life as he’s facing $400k in cryptocurrency taxes. From Big Profits to a Tax Nightmare An anonymous college student recently posted on Reddit to solicit advice about what to do while they face a massive tax bill in the wake of cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-4 13:00 | |
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College Kid Cries for help after losing $755,000 in the Bearish Crypto Market Whilst in Depth Over Taxes
The bearish market has taken a toll on a handful of cryptocurrency traders. While a lot of investors have withdrawn their funds, a few others are weeping over the intense damages and losses they are left with. дальше »
2018-11-4 22:55 | |
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A College Freshman is Livestreaming Himself Committing 51% Attacks on Small Cryptocurrency Projects
Despite the inherent security advantages provided by blockchain governance systems, no protection technology is unbreakable. To prove this, a college freshman and security researcher by the online handle of “geocold51” is breaking through blockchain-based security with 51% attacks, reports CoinDesk. дальше »
2018-10-25 00:25 | |
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Visa CEO: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Not “Much Use” to Company
The CEO of Visa Inc. has stated that he does not think that blockchain technology or cryptocurrency is useful to the international credit card company. In an address at Boston College yesterday, Alfred F. дальше »
2018-9-28 22:00 | |
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University College Launches Blockchain Research Centre in Oxford
Oxford’s University College is following in the footsteps of Stanford University in establishing an in-house research lab for blockchain technology. The college lays the foundation of a Blockchain Research Centre under the leadership of its Fellow Professor Bill Roscoe FREng. дальше »
2018-8-30 19:31 | |
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World Renowned Oxford University To Establish New Blockchain Research Centre
University College, the oldest College at Oxford University have announced that they are to open a blockchain research centre, led by the ex-head of Oxford’s computer science department, Professor Bill Roscoe. дальше »
2018-8-29 17:30 | |
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Mining Round-Up: Nvidia Shares Drop, College Students Mine on Campus
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency mining, Nvidia has witnessed a drop in its share price after announcing an unexpectedly modest earnings outlook – partly driven by reduced demand for mining hardware. дальше »
2018-8-17 20:30 | |
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Mining Nuisance Grows Bigger as a College Student Creates Makeshift Miner in Dorm Room
A student at Penn State University found it easy to create a makeshift Bitcoin miner in his dorm room. Patrick Cines, the freshman student of the university, brought an unusual computer with him that would work as a crypto miner and help him earn some money in college. дальше »
2018-8-14 15:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Becoming Popular on University Campuses, Brings with it Energy and Security Concerns
Cryptocurrency mining has become an exciting and enticing proposition for many people. While the enterprise affords many opportunities to acquire valuable virtual currencies, the process also brings with it some unpleasant consequences. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:27 | |
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FinCEN Director Explains Agency’s Cryptocurrency Stance, Suggests Future Enforcement Actions
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently clarified its stance towards cryptocurrencies. In a conference last week, FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco discussed how his agency is approaching cryptocurrencies – and why future regulations may be necessary. дальше »
2018-8-14 00:23 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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Bostonian Nabbed for Stealing Millions in Bitcoin via Sim Swapping
California investigators have arrested Joel Ortiz, a 20-year old college student who is a key suspect in the phone jacking and SIM swapping operation that saw more than 40 bitcoin and other cryptocurrency holders lose their cryptoassets. дальше »
2018-8-2 20:30 | |
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SIM-Swapping Bitcoin Thief Charged in California Court
Investigators have arrested and charged a 20-year-old college student with multiple counts of hacking and identity theft. Prosecutors accuse him of being part of a gang which stole $5 million of cryptocurrency by hijacking mobile phone numbers. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:00 | |
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20 Year Old College Student Steals $5 Million in Bitcoin By Hacking Phone Numbers
A hacker allegedly stole over $5 million in bitcoin by hijacking phone numbers and demanding ransoms. According to authorities in California, a 20-year old college student hijacked more than 40 phone numbers and stole millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-31 08:49 | |
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Antonopoulos: Crypto Success Is not Measured by Price, but by Adoption
Prominent Bitcoin and security expert, Andreas Antonopoulos, recently said in a talk presented at the University College Dublin in Ireland, that the success of crypto and blockchain can not be measured by price but must be measured by adoption. дальше »
2018-7-17 07:00 | |
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Imperial College London Professors Expect Bitcoin to Go Mainstream in Ten Years
Many people question whether or not cryptocurrency can ever gain mainstream traction. The way things are looking right now, that appears rather unlikely unless something changes dramatically. New research by Imperial College London paints a very different picture in this regard. дальше »
2018-7-11 18:00 | |
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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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Most ICOs Meet an Early Death, but People Don’t Seem to Care
Crypto start-ups are infamous for using initial coin offerings (ICOs), a controversial form of fundraising to gather initial funds for their projects. However, the companies raising money may not have a sustainable business idea. дальше »
2018-7-11 17:14 | |
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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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56 Percent of ICOs Become Worthless Four Months After Crowdsale, Says Boston College
A recent study by Boston College reveals that cryptocurrency ICOs have a short shelf life. Despite the hype and the millions of dollars raised by these projects, many of them do not last for more than a few months. дальше »
2018-7-10 15:38 | |
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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 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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Crypto.com Bought by Monaco for Millions as Part of Rebranding Campaign
Monaco – the cryptocurrency debit card company has acquired the domain Crypto. com for an undisclosed amount. The domain was bought from Matt Blaze, the college professor who registered it in 1993. дальше »
2018-7-9 06:00 | |
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