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Machine Learning Algorimths Identify Cryptocurrency Pump-and-Dump Schemes Before they Happen
According to MIT Technology Review’s on December 4, 2018, security researchers have discovered a machine learning algorithm that can spot cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes in advance, which can help prevent and stop any pump-and-dump projects from developing further. дальше »
2018-12-7 02:00 | |
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Researchers Vow to Build a Better Blockchain Network Immune from Scalability Issues
A group of researchers and university professors have teamed up to resolve one of the most painstaking issues preventing Bitcoin’s underlying technology to emerge a handy, real-world ledger: scalability. дальше »
2018-12-6 06:00 | |
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Botnet operators ditch DDoS attacks for cryptocurrency mining malware
Leading cybersecurity unit Kaspersky Labs has warned hackers are “reprofiling” the world’s most well-known botnets en masse in order to spread their cryptocurrency mining malware as widely as possible. дальше »
2018-11-28 18:56 | |
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Chainalysis Crypto Analytics Shows Bitcoin Payments Value Fall 80% Since The Beginning Of The Year
Bitcoin has experienced a bear market since the end of the last year. However, it does not seem that the issues finished here. According to a report from Chainalysis, the popular virtual currency is struggling to become a replacement for fiat currencies. дальше »
2018-11-22 18:23 | |
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Bill Buchanan Becomes the Fourth Member of the IOTA Research Council
The IOTA Research Council was announced recently by the IOTA Foundation. It will work as an overseeing body that will monitor and provide guidance to the IOTA research team and also help to bring academics and researchers together. дальше »
2018-11-19 13:59 | |
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McAfee Labs Report: Crypto-Jacking Malware Mining Several Coins on Host System Detected
A report submitted by McAfee researchers on November 12, 2018, claims that a new crypto mining malware capable of mining different cryptocurrencies depending on the host’s system is on the loose. Russian Malware Attacks Global Networks Crypto-jacking malware and its attack vectors are becoming more efficient by the day. дальше »
2018-11-16 20:00 | |
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IBM to Develop a Blockchain-Based Solution for Scientific Researchers
IBM revealed it was developing a blockchain-based system allowing a dynamic cooperation between scientific researchers beyond institutional borders and outside interference. Breaking down Barriers IBM is one of the leading computer and software technologies in the world pushing innovation by quickly developing blockchain solutions. дальше »
2018-11-14 02:00 | |
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5 recent tactics criminals use to steal your Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)
While the cryptocurrency mania that drove Bitcoin’s price to $20,000 may have eased, the threat posed by the most experienced cybercriminals hasn’t disappeared. In fact, prominent information security firm Kaspersky Labs has detailed how some of the internet’s most well-known cyberthreats have evolved to better target cryptocurrency users and services. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:47 | |
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Bitcoin Mining ’50 Times More Useful’ – Barry Silbert Rebuts Energy Cost vs. Gold
Cryptocurrency industry figures continue to hit back at negative stories about Bitcoin mining in mainstream media, Barry Silbert claiming mining Bitcoin was “50 times more useful” than gold. What’s In A Number? In a tweet November 6, the Digital Currency Group founder and CEO rebutted claims over Bitcoin mining which originally surfaced in the Nature International Journal of Science. дальше »
2018-11-8 02:00 | |
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It takes three times more energy to mine Bitcoin than gold
According to newly published research, mining cryptocurrency takes nearly twice as much energy than mining gold, platinum, and copper. Bitcoin on its own, needs three times as much energy to mine than compared to gold. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:54 | |
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The Intersection of Crypto and Political Funding
A new report has revealed the perception the American public has towards digital currencies, especially in the context of politics and political party funding. The report was prepared by Clovr and is called “Crypto and Politics: Voters Perceptions of Cryptocurrency and Politics. дальше »
2018-11-6 10:00 | |
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How Tron Maintains Its Blockchain Via Community Participation
As is common with many blockchain projects these days, The Tron Foundation leaves no stones unturned and organizes bug bounty programs to find help from its broad community of developers and independent researchers to contribute to its development. дальше »
2018-11-5 20:14 | |
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Researchers Take a Beating on Social Media after Suggesting Bitcoin Could Destroy the Climate
Bitcoin mining could spell the doom for the environment by emitting enough CO2 to raise the average global temperature more than two degree Celsius in as little as 15 years, predicts a group of researchers. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:00 | |
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Hackers launch affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin (BTC) ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin (BTC) from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site, reported TheNextWeb. дальше »
2018-11-1 18:21 | |
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Hackers launch cunning affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is A Traditional Market According To Institute Of Nuclear Physics Professor In Poland
Bitcoin and the crypto market has been called a lot of things over the past few years. It has been compared to the Tulip mania of the 17th century to the DotCom bubble of the 21st century. However, someone comparing it to traditional market is something new. Last week, researchers at the Institute of Nuclear […] дальше »
2018-10-26 07:23 | |
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Public Bug Bounty Begins for IOTA’s Cross-platform Trinity Wallet
The Trinity wallet is a beta cross-platform wallet designed for non-technical members of the IOTA community. The wallet app is available for both desktop and mobile. The IOTA Foundation is now inviting researchers to test the Trinity wallet in their latest bug bounty program hosted on Bugcrowd. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:59 | |
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Monero Transaction Fees Reduced by 97% After Bulletproofs Upgrade
After the recent hard fork upgrade of its protocol, Monero has seen its transaction fees shrink by approximately 97 percent, dropping from 60 cents to just 2 cents. дальше »
2018-10-23 22:09 | |
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Hacking Bitcoin: Report Says China Can Attack the Bitcoin Mining Network
According to a recent research report compiled by researchers from the Florida International University and Princeton University, China has tremendous influence over the bitcoin network largely due to its monopolization… The post Hacking Bitcoin: Report Says China Can Attack the Bitcoin Mining Network appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-17 22:58 | |
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China is a threat to the Bitcoin network says new report
A new study published by researchers from Princeton and Miami International University suggests that China poses a potential threat to the Bitcoin network as the majority of bitcoin mining operations are located in a country whose government holds an adversarial view of the number one cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-17 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin Markets Comprise Imminent Alternative to Foreign Exchange
A report authored by researchers from the Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics has found that Bitcoin is maturing. The report, courtesy of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow, concludes that Bitcoin carries “concrete potential of imminently becoming a regular market” and “an alternative to the foreign exchange. дальше »
2018-10-15 23:35 | |
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Study Argues Chinese Mining Centralization Poses Threat to Bitcoin Network
A joint study conducted by Princeton University and Florida International University has found three-quarters of Bitcoin mining is based in China and warned of the potential risks that could result from the significant geographical centralization of the mining network. дальше »
2018-10-15 13:00 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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China Influences Cryptos, Like It or Not!
Researchers from Princeton University and Florida International University are showing a new picture of Bitcoin’s misty world. Ben Kaiser, Mireya Jurado, and Alex Ledger teamed up to analyze the Chinese influence on cryptocurrency’s poster child — Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:49 | |
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China Has 19 Ways to “Kill” Bitcoin, Paper Says
A scientific work published by researchers from Princeton University and Florida International University revealed that China has more than enough possibilities and motives to “kill” Bitcoin or at least to do considerable damage to the blockchain’s stability. дальше »
2018-10-12 00:41 | |
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Are Bitcoin Whales The Ones Shaping The Market?
A popular school of thought among many people in the crypto space is that a small number of Bitcoin owners with a big enough load of bitcoin to move the market are behind the unstable markets and the price manipulation. дальше »
2018-10-11 16:30 | |
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Research: Bitcoin whales make the cryptocurrency market less volatile
Fears that Bitcoin whales could dump enormous amounts of coins crash the market might be absolutely groundless – or so does new research suggest. Researchers from Chainalysis examined the transaction history of the 32 largest Bitcoin wallets and concluded that – contrary to popular belief – big-time cryptocurrency whales play a crucial role in keeping the market stable. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:58 | |
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Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network
Bitcoin, the world’s most sought-after cryptocurrency, could be at the wish and whim of Asia’s economic giant. A recent study titled “The Looming Threat of China: An Analysis of Chinese Influence on Bitcoin,” jointly researched by Princeton University and Florida International University researchers, suggests China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:29 | |
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Juniper Research Report Suggests the Entire Cryptocurrency Market is Near ‘Implosion’
Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency market could be on its last legs according to researchers from Juniper Research. The End is Near A recent study by Juniper Research titled, The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Altcoin Trends & Challenges 2018-2023, warns that the current technical setup of the entire cryptocurrency market indicates the possibility of a total market implosion. дальше »
2018-10-10 08:00 | |
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Hackers exploit Bitcoin inflation bug to print 235M fake Pigeoncoins
The collateral damage from Bitcoin’s epic inflation bug continues to spread. The developers of small-cap cryptocurrency Pigeoncoin have confirmed hackers successfully exploited the vulnerability to print 235 million Pigeoncoins, worth around $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:40 | |
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Researchers: Bitcoin a Perfect Diversification Asset for Institutions
Matt Hougan, the vice president of research and development at Bitwise Asset Management Inc, expects the correlation between Bitcoin and the broader financial market to remain low, which may allow Bitcoin to appeal to institutional investors as a proper diversification asset whose price movement is immune to traditional market swings. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:00 | |
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Ultra Fast Blockchain Reaches 30,000 Transactions Per Second
Researchers in Australia announced on Wednesday a successful trial run of next generation blockchain that can reach cross-border speeds of 30,000 transactions per second. Operating on Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud infrastructure, the test potentially paves the way for global enterprise-scale applications of the technology. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:00 | |
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Ultra-Fast Blockchain Reaches 30,000 Transactions A Second
Researchers in Australia announced on Wednesday a successful trial run of next generation blockchain that can reach cross-border speeds of 30,000 transactions per second. Operating on Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud infrastructure, the test potentially paves the way for global enterprise-scale applications of the technology. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:00 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes More Sophisticated With Time: Chinese Researchers
Cryptojacking, an attempt to use a device’s spare computing power to mine digital currencies, is gaining ground ever since crypto assets started getting mainstream acceptance. Researchers from China’s Fudan University and Tsinghua University collaborated with the University of California Riverside to produce the first systematic study of these attacks. дальше »
2018-9-27 17:59 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Zcash Is Groundbreaking (If You Trust It)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger of transactions. While this is required for these system to work, it comes with a significant downside: privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:47 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Published a month before a report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate bitcoin's price, another academic study has come to light that challenges this theory. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:35 | |
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New Study Argues Tether Wasn't Used to Prop Up Bitcoin Price
Following an earlier report by researchers from the University of Texas alleging that stablecoin Tether (USDT) issues new tokens to manipulate the bitcoin price, a new report has emerged debunking this theory. дальше »
2018-9-24 20:35 | |
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Bitcoin devs warn of possible chainsplit following severe DDoS vulnerability
Bitcoin Core developers have issued an important statement to the entire community, as the fallout from a recently disclosed DDoS vulnerability intensifies. The vulnerability, which researchers disclosed earlier this week, made it possible for miners to sabotage the Bitcoin network by sending transaction data twice. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:29 | |
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Mining Round-Up: New Bitfury Chip, Anti-Cryptojacking Botnet Discovered
In recent news pertaining to cryptocurrency mining, Bitfury has announced a “suite” of products powered by the company’s new mining chip, a botnet that hunts and destroys XMR mining malware has been discovered by security researchers, and Soluna has announced that it will commence the construction of its Moroccan wind farm in January. дальше »
2018-9-21 22:25 | |
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‘HODLers Be HODLing’: 55% Of Bitcoin Sits in Multimillion Dollar Wallets
Over half the Bitcoin supply sits in wallets holding over 200 coins ($1. 25 million), indicating faith among major bagholders remains, new research released September 17 suggests. Diar: Investors ‘Keeping The Faith’ The data, compiled by cryptocurrency market research newsletter Diar in its latest weekly edition, echoes similar findings from industry researchers appearing throughout 2018. дальше »
2018-9-18 19:00 | |
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Success of a Cryptocurrency Is a Pipe Dream Without Good Governance: Blockchain Researchers
Good governance is key for any cryptocurrency to succeed in the long run, says a new study that delves into the intricacies of unavoidable software changes within cryptocurrency networks. The study implies that it is a collective responsibility of the community as much as it is of the blockchain’s lead developers to ensure that the […] Success of a Cryptocurrency Is a Pipe Dream Without Good Governance: Blockchain Researchers was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-15 16:59 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Targeted by Malware for Sale in Underground Markets
Malware aimed at Bitcoin ATMs is being sold in underground markets, according to Trend Micro security researchers. For $25,000, malware exploiting a service vulnerability allows users to nab bitcoin price equivalent in euros, USD, or British pounds. дальше »
2018-9-8 09:20 | |
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John McAfee’s ‘Unhackable’ Bitfi Hacked for the Second Time via Cold Boot Attack
John McAfee endorsed Bitfi wallet is in the news once again. The “unhackable” wallet has been hacked again by two security researchers. Both claim that they used a cold boot attack to hack into the wallet and expose vulnerabilities in the wallet’s security. дальше »
2018-9-2 15:59 | |
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Bitfi Wallet Recants ‘Unhackable’ Claim
The Bitfi wallet touted by John McAfee has disavowed its claims of being unhackable as research reveals security flaws. Despite this, McAfee stands by his word. Despite claims by software maverick John McAfee to the contrary, a collection of researchers has produced evidence to discover security flaws in the ‘unhackable’ Bitfi Bitcoin wallet. дальше »
2018-9-2 04:00 | |
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Bitfi Bitcoin Wallet Withdraws Unhackable Claim Following Series of Hacks
The controversial McAfee-backed Bitcoin wallet, Bitfi, has withdrawn their claim of being “unhackable” from their website following a series of notable hacks. The wallet, which claimed to be the first wallet without any risks of being compromised, was discovered to have a series of security flaws following the release of evidence from cybersecurity researchers. дальше »
2018-9-2 23:00 | |
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BitMEX Reports Bitmain Needs Efficient Management to Reach ‘Legendary’ Status
The research arm of Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange (BitMEX) recently analyzed leaked data about mining giant Bitmain to pinpoint fallacies and other investor accusations toward the mining business. Bitmain a Potential ‘Legend’ BitMEX researchers defined Bitmain, which is valued at $8 billion ahead of its public listing in Hong Kong, a technology player with “legendary” potential, […] The post BitMEX Reports Bitmain Needs Efficient Management to Reach ‘Legendary’ Status appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-1 21:00 | |
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