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First Case of Crypto-Jacking ‘Clipper’ Malware Found on Google Play Store
A new form of cryptocurrency-stealing malware has been identified in the Google Play store. Dubbed ‘clipper’ malware, it was discovered inside an app impersonating MetaMask—a full browser extension which allows Ethereum-based apps to run on a browser without running a full Ethereum node. дальше »
2019-2-12 11:12 | |
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Analysis Suggests that 85 Percent of Monero Network is Dominated by ASICs
Within the last 40 days, analysis suggests that Monero is once again dominated by ASIC mining, with 85 percent of the network hash rate coming from this specialized computer hardware. The author was able to detect this new wave of ASICs via mining nonce forensics. дальше »
2019-2-9 03:43 | |
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Philippines Introduces Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework Aimed at Investor Protection
The Philippines has become the latest nation to issue a cryptocurrency regulatory framework through the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), with the Asia Blockchain and Crypto Association (ABACA) becoming the self-regulatory organization to enforce the new regulations. дальше »
2019-2-7 07:58 | |
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Binance Enables Credit Card Payments, Easier Access to Crypto Worldwide
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has enabled users to purchase crypto via credit card directly on the platform. The move allows for Binance’s global user base to more easily purchase cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-2-1 09:45 | |
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Hyperledger Grid Framework Provides New Blockchain Dev Tools for Supply Chain
Hyperledger—an open-source project spearheaded by IBM—announced the launch of its Grid framework, a new set of tools designed for optimizing supply chain applications of the software. The new project will introduce new aids and “smart contract based business logic” to promote experimentation with Hyperledger’s suite of technologies. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:18 | |
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Recent Moves by Coinbase Made to Attract Institutional Cryptocurrency Investors in Europe and Asia
Coinbase has launched a new set of financial services that target high-volume traders in Asia and Europe. The biggest feature: the exchange now supports SWIFT transfers that will allow clients in Asia to fund their accounts from banks based outside the U. дальше »
2019-1-24 09:03 | |
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Asia Ripe for Stablecoin Adoption in 2019
Following the aftermath of 2018’s price drop—which saw the value of Bitcoin below 80 percent of the value from its all-time high—stablecoins are looking to become a more attractive crypto solution this year, particularly in the Asia-Pacific Region. дальше »
2019-1-24 00:50 | |
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Going Beyond Blockchain with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG)
If organizations could only augment blockchain’s strengths—its immutability, security, and decentralization—while addressing its latency and scalability issues, it could become the vaunted enterprise tool it was initially intended. дальше »
2019-1-21 10:12 | |
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How to Put Crypto In Everyone’s Pocket in 2019
In the same way all economic movements have done throughout history, blockchain finance challenges our traditional conceptions of ‘value,’ and, in turn, our ideas about identity and freedom. The new digital economy is now being built by a worldwide community who share common goals of decentralization, transparency, and financial inclusion. дальше »
2019-1-19 19:20 | |
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Custody or Convenience: BitGo Offers Cold Storage Cryptocurrency Trading
There are tradeoffs between centralization and convenience in cryptocurrency trading. BitGo has partnered with Genesis Global Trading Inc. to introduce a new method for exchanging funds offline that could offer greater flexibility and security, but it may come at the cost of custody. дальше »
2019-1-19 09:51 | |
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Venezuela Could Set New Precedent for Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange
Hyperinflation in Venezuela is estimated to have reached a boggling 1. 3 million percent in 2018. To reconcile runaway prices, the wealthy and the technologically savvy have turned to the stock market and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-19 00:01 | |
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Wyoming Paves the Way in Blockchain Legislation–Issues New Bill for Tokenizing Stocks
Wyoming continues to spearhead blockchain adoption with House Bill 0185. The bill, scheduled for July 1st if passed, permits corporations to issue blockchain-based stock certificate tokens. This bill is just one in a string of new legislation, cementing Wyoming’s position as the pro-crypto state. дальше »
2019-1-18 14:20 | |
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Binance Opens Fiat-to-Crypto Outpost to Target the UK and Europe
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by adjusted trading volume, has taken another big step in its growth by launching a new fiat-to-crypto exchange. The exchange was opened on the self-governing island of Jersey, acting as the exchange’s first fiat-to-crypto outpost, with a focus on serving the UK and Europe. дальше »
2019-1-17 12:47 | |
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Cryptopia Suffers Catastrophic Hack, Evidence Suggests $2.5 Million Ethereum Stolen
New Zealand-based Cryptopia is the first cryptocurrency exchange to get hacked in 2019. Estimates of the damage range between $2. 5 to $3. 5 million; The attack was confirmed in the late hours of Jan. дальше »
2019-1-16 08:49 | |
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New Pirate Bay Malware Replaces Bitcoin and Ethereum Addresses, Alters Google Search Results
A new virus making the rounds is embedding nefarious code in a victim’s computer to extract cryptocurrencies, deceptively altering search results to scam users into parting with their digital assets. дальше »
2019-1-15 15:20 | |
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ConsenSys Founder Joe Lubin Says The Next Killer App (Ethereum) is Already Here
During his speech at the 2018 Devcon4, Joe Lubin, the CEO of ConsenSys and co-founder of Ethereum, addressed the current state of the Ethereum ecosystem and said that the next killer app is much closer than you might think. дальше »
2019-1-13 02:34 | |
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European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets
The European Banking Authority has published its assessment of laws regarding crypto assets and urged the European Commission to draw new pan-EU rules that would increase consumer protection. Current EU Laws Enable Manipulation, EBA Says The European Union could be implementing a new set of laws regarding cryptocurrencies in the following year, as the Union’s […] The post European Banking Authority Calls for New Unified Legislation Regarding Crypto Assets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-1-12 12:59 | |
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Blockchain May Change How Real-World Tabletop Card Games are Played [Interview]
As blockchain technology hits the gaming industry, most game developers are only exploring subtle integrations. Meanwhile, a Seattle startup is making extensive use of the technology to completely reinvent how tabletop card games are played and distributed. дальше »
2019-1-11 04:01 | |
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Exchange Offering Physical Bitcoin Futures to Rival BitMex
U. K. -based exchange CoinFLEX plans on offering physically delivered bitcoin futures that can be leveraged up to 20 times, a move that will make them a major competitor to giants such as the New York Stock Exchange and Eris Exchange. дальше »
2019-1-8 01:36 | |
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Nano X: Security Concerns Over Ledger’s New Bluetooth Enabled Wallet
Leading cryptocurrency wallet company Ledger announced its latest device, the Nano X. The wallet features a Bluetooth functionality and a mobile app for remote management. In response, the crypto community is ablaze with security concerns. дальше »
2019-1-7 12:25 | |
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Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Raises $182.5 Million from BCG, Microsoft, Pantera Capital, and Others
Bitcoin enthusiasts are off to a promising start for 2019 as Bakkt announces the completion of a $182. 5 million funding round from a host of influential venture capital funds. ‘Bakkt’ by the Biggest Bakkt was launched by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent firm of the New York Stock Exchange, along with several other influential […] The post Bitcoin Futures Exchange Bakkt Raises $182. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:10 | |
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New Evidence Suggests Tether Does Not Have the Dollar Reserves It Claims
Reports from the Central Bank of the Bahamas indicate that Tether Ltd. may have never deposited funds into the country. These findings could suggest that Tether may be holding their reserves elsewhere, or not have any reserves at all. дальше »
2018-12-26 03:03 | |
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Binance Announces New XRP Trading Pairs and Quote Currency
Binance is adding new XRP trading pairs for the holidays, including TRX/XRP and XZV/XRP. Furthermore, the ETH Trading Market will be renamed to the ALTS Trading Market, allowing for the possibility of more trading pairs with different quote currencies in the future. дальше »
2018-12-25 01:04 | |
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Humor: New Cryptocurrency Aims to Reduce Energy Consumption from Christmas Lights
Americans and their Christmas lights consume a staggering amount of energy. For December alone, these glowing ornaments consumed 4. 5 terawatt-hours of electricity, more than the annual consumption of Laos. дальше »
2018-12-24 12:54 | |
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Congressmen Introduce Bill to Change Securities Definition to Exclude Cryptocurrency
Two congressmen are introducing a bill that would exclude digital currencies from securities classification and substantially improve the tax treatment for cryptocurrencies. The new definition could benefit current cryptocurrency projects—such as Ripple’s XRP—and allow for ICOs and STOs to fundraise with more clarity. дальше »
2018-12-21 02:03 | |
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Fee Analysis for Coinbase’s New Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions
Coinbase recently announced the rollout of a new feature allowing users to directly place coin-to-coin trades rather than going through an intermediary fiat step. However, is it more cost-effective to make direct exchanges? Previous Setup Previously, if a Coinbase customer wanted to purchase Bitcoin using Ethereum, they’d have to first sell their Ether holdings for […] The post Fee Analysis for Coinbase’s New Crypto-to-Crypto Conversions appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-12-18 12:28 | |
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New Legal Framework in Switzerland Gives Boost to Blockchain
The Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) announced the Federal Council’s adoption of a recent report—Legal Framework for Distributed Ledger Technology and Blockchain in Switzerland—and expressed their intent to assist in developing laws for new technologies, specifically distributed ledger technology and blockchain innovation. дальше »
2018-12-16 11:16 | |
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Now Users Can Mine Ethereum (ETH) Using Idle Computing Power with Razer
Computer gaming company Razer is turning towards cryptocurrency mining to augment revenue and appeal to youth, rewarding users with tokens to spend in a Razer-focused marketplace in turn of trading computing resources to mine digital assets. дальше »
2018-12-15 23:34 | |
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Data Shows that Women Are Underrepresented in Blockchain and Crypto
New data shows that the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries are male-dominated, severely underrepresenting women in the workforce. A LongHash report published on December 11, 2018, analyzed the most recent 100 blockchain startups and found that the industry employs significantly more men than women, showing a growing gender divide in the emerging companies. дальше »
2018-12-14 10:53 | |
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The Pacific Northwest’s New Stablecoin: StableUSD (USDS) Added to Bittrex
A new stablecoin, StableUSD (USDS), was recently added to Bittrex. The Seattle-based project seeks to contend with other major stablecoins in an attempt to bring greater ease to crypto and fiat exchanges. дальше »
2018-12-11 00:06 | |
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BAT Getting User Boost: Brave Selected as Default Browser for HTC’s New Phone
Brave browser was announced as the default browser for HTC’s new Exodus “blockchain-powered” phone, opening Basic Attention Token (BAT) to a new cohort of potential users. BAT is a cryptocurrency that commoditizes attention, allowing users to receive compensation for sharing their data and attention-span with advertisers. дальше »
2018-12-9 07:05 | |
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Decentralization Is Not the Answer
These are turbulent days for crypto. The price of Bitcoin on Coinbase dipped to $3300 in early December, its lowest point since August 2017. The amount of capital raised through ICOs has declined in the second half of 2018, and the flow of U. дальше »
2018-12-8 13:40 | |
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Zcoin Implements ASIC Resistant Merkle Tree Proof (MTP) Crypto Mining
Today, Zcoin implemented a new mining algorithm that hampers FPGA, ASIC, and botnet mining. Merkle Tree proof of work (MTP) has the potential to move cryptocurrency mining away from huge farms and back into the hands of crypto enthusiasts, once again decentralizing mining. дальше »
2018-12-6 10:55 | |
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Zcoin Implementing ASIC Resistant Merkle Tree Proof (MTP) Crypto Mining
Zcoin is implementing a new mining algorithm that hampers FPGA, ASIC, and botnet mining. Merkle Tree proof of work (MTP) has the potential to move cryptocurrency mining away from huge farms and back into the hands of crypto enthusiasts, once again decentralizing mining. дальше »
2018-12-7 10:55 | |
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OKEx Launches New Bitcoin Derivative: Cryptocurrency Perpetual Swaps
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx launched a cryptocurrency-focused Bitcoin Perpetual Swap product on December 3, 2018, during a press conference attended by CryptoSlate. The virtual derivative product is a peer-to-peer offering that aims to empower traders with the ability to speculate the price direction of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ether to ensure exposure to the risky, yet […] The post OKEx Launches New Bitcoin Derivative: Cryptocurrency Perpetual Swaps appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-12-4 14:30 | |
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Coinbase Adds Zero-Fee Cryptocurrency Withdrawals and Sells Through PayPal
In a discreet addition to Coinbase, the company has integrated PayPal for crypto to fiat withdrawals and sells. Coinbase customers can now use the feature to withdraw fiat directly into a PayPal account. дальше »
2018-12-4 00:26 | |
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How Ethereum ERC-1115 Token Standard May Bring a New Age Digital Asset Ownership
An Ethereum token standard that represents fungible and nonfungible assets could spark a new wave of asset trading in the digital space. The popularity of cryptocurrencies has helped people everywhere wrap their heads around the idea of owning stuff in the digital space. дальше »
2018-11-29 23:30 | |
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SEC Chair Jay Clayton: No Bitcoin ETFs Until There Is Greater Oversight; “Assume Your ICO is a Security”
Securities Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton is reluctant to add digital currency ETFs, including Bitcoin ETFs, over fears of market manipulation, centralization, and custody security. Speaking at Consensus Invest in New York, Clayton said he will not support ETFs for a financial product until there are measures in place to ensure that it is free […] The post SEC Chair Jay Clayton: No Bitcoin ETFs Until There Is Greater Oversight; “Assume Your ICO is a Security” appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-11-28 06:43 | |
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Market Analysis: How Altcoins are Impacted by Bitcoin’s Price Drop
On Nov. 20, Bitcoin (BTC) shredded past its $5000 resistance-level to the $4000 price range, dragging most of the market downwards. Correspondingly, the altcoin market is devastated with Bitcoin and XRP absorbing lost market share. дальше »
2018-11-22 00:00 | |
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Ethereum’s New Serenity Protocol Lowers the Cost of Running Staking Nodes
Ethereum’s new Serenity update, which will enable the network to transition from a Proof-of-Work (PoW) to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus model, has been generating a lot of hype in 2018. Apart from addressing the problem of scalability, the new chain also drastically reduces the cost for running a staking node in Ethereum 2. дальше »
2018-11-22 21:57 | |
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Bitcoin to Breach $4,000 With New Yearly Low at $4,050: is Bakkt a Factor?
On Nov. 20, Bakkt, a cryptocurrency platform operated by ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, delayed the launch of its Bitcoin futures market from December 12 to Jan. 24, 2019. дальше »
2018-11-21 00:36 | |
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Will Bitcoin Breach $4,000 With New Yearly Low at $4,050: is Bakkt a Factor?
On Nov. 20, Bakkt, a cryptocurrency platform operated by ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, delayed the launch of its Bitcoin futures market from December 12 to Jan. 24, 2019. дальше »
2018-11-21 00:36 | |
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Twitter Bitcoin Scams Take New Leap After Verified Twitter Accounts Impersonate Elon Musk
Technology entrepreneur and visionary Elon Musk, popularly known for electric cars, reusable rockets, and PayPal, is increasingly seeing an uncanny association with Bitcoin for the wrong reasons. Scammers are capitalizing on Musk’s Twitter social media prominence to spin out hopes of cryptocurrency returns – with gains even more spectacular than the famed 2017-bull run. дальше »
2018-11-19 15:40 | |
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XRP Takes over Ethereum to Become the Largest Altcoin by Market Cap
The bearish movements in the cryptocurrency market, which resulted in Bitcoin’s price falling well below the $6,000 mark, have benefited Ripple, as it’s XRP coin has now overtaken Ethereum as the largest altcoin in terms of market cap. дальше »
2018-11-16 19:34 | |
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Why India Says Yes to Blockchain, Yet Still Undecided About Crypto [INTERVIEW]
As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud. дальше »
2018-11-10 20:00 | |
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[INTERVIEW] Why India Says Yes to Blockchain, Yet Still Undecided About Crypto
As countries around the world find their feet in the cryptocurrency market, governments have jumped on board in attempts to regulate the use of digital assets. Places such as Malta, Gibraltar, and Singapore have taken an open-arms approach to new crypto ventures and companies, coupled with a strict regulatory framework to help prevent fraud. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:00 | |
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BancorX Launches With Promise of Decentralized Instant Cross-Chain Crypto Conversion
The Bancor Network announced the launch of a new generation crypto exchange service. The new service acts as a fundamental disruptor to the existing exchange paradigm that requires depositing funds on a centralized exchange, or order matching on a decentralized exchange. дальше »
2018-11-7 18:00 | |
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