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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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Massive Bitcoin Vulnerability Discovered That Could Have Seen The End Of BTC
Developers from the Bitcoin Core project seem to have discovered a vulnerability that could have seen the end of Bitcoin. To put a long story short, the entire Bitcoin blockchain was at risk of being pulled down by one single DDos attack. дальше »
2018-9-21 06:00 | |
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Op Ed: Why Your Financial Advisor Won't Talk to You About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is in the news, and we’ve all seen the stories about early investors who’ve made millions and driven away in new lambos. So it’s only natural that people who haven’t invested already are wondering if they should. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:18 | |
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Crippling DDoS vulnerability put the entire Bitcoin market at risk
The entire Bitcoin infrastructure has been issued with a stern warning: update Bitcoin Core software or risk having the whole thing collapse. Until now, Bitcoin miners could have brought down the entire blockchain by flooding full node operators with traffic, via a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. дальше »
2018-9-20 12:22 | |
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ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
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Crypto Wallet Protection App Wants to Secure Your Wallets Against Malware
Malware, a persistent thorn in the side of the internet’s wider community, has become an increasing concern for cryptocurrency users. A problem that comes in many forms, malicious software is leveraged by hackers to rob community members of their funds. дальше »
2018-9-18 23:37 | |
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Lightning Labs Releases Redesigned and Optimized Desktop App
An alpha version of the new Lightning desktop app has been released. The application includes a redesigned and optimized backend for light clients, as well as a simplified interface for users with little to no cryptocurrency experience. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:22 | |
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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)
Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »
2018-9-15 20:21 | |
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Ethereum (ETH): Expected Price Targets And Risk Factors For 2018–19
Ethereum (ETH) has been the face of negative news and criticism over the past few weeks as investors have lost their mind over the weakness in price that we all witnessed recently. As the second largest coin in terms of market cap, when Ethereum (ETH) moves, the whole altcoin market moves with it. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:00 | |
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U.S. SEC Suspends Trading for Two Swedish-Based Crypto ETNs
Two securities, one that tracks bitcoin and another that tracks the cryptocurrency ether, have been temporarily halted by a U. S. regulatory watchdog due to investor confusion. дальше »
2018-9-11 22:01 | |
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Back Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Cap Sinks to 10-Month Low
The sell-off in bitcoin and the resulting risk aversion pushed the cryptomarket to the lowest level since November 2. дальше »
2018-9-10 17:45 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Builds New Frontier of Crypto-Based Retirement Accounts
Index funds have more than proven their worth as a preferred option for those with an eye on retirement. But now there is conversation about the value of adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to this investment mix. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:58 | |
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Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC/USD Remains At Risk Below $6,500
Key Points Bitcoin price is currently consolidating below a major resistance at $6,500 against the US Dollar. There is a short-term breakout pattern in place with resistance at $6,380 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). дальше »
2018-9-10 11:48 | |
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Lightning Ramp and Casa Join Hands to Develop the Casa Lightning Node
The team behind Lightning Ramp, a system that provides customers with faster bitcoin payments, has joined forces with Casa, a “be-your-own-bank” product that provides users with a multi-signature, multi-hardware device and multi-location wallet designed, to offer top-notch security against attacks and theft. дальше »
2018-9-6 00:14 | |
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‘Real Risk’: Blockstream Exec Warns Over Bitcoin Cash 51 Percent Attack
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) average hashrate over the past week has fallen below 8 percent of Bitcoin’s (BTC), while Blockstream compares the altcoin to a five-year-old Litecoin hard fork. Feathercoin? Is That You? In comments on Twitter today, Blockstream VP solutions lead Warren Togami sounded the alarm over BCH — warning its low average hashrate placed investors at risk of double spend attacks from malicious parties. дальше »
2018-9-4 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Gold (BTG) Gets Delisted By Bittrex Crypto Exchange Due To $18 Million Hack
Bittrex Exchange Removes Bitcoin Gold From Their Exchange Among cryptocurrency startup companies, the risk of theft, extortion, or major attack is very significant. The cryptocurrency community has always been especially susceptible to crime, because of the prevalence of technology-minded hackers in the markets, as well as the anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies in general. For these […] дальше »
2018-9-4 13:37 | |
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Crypto Tax And ICO Regulations In The United Kingdom
“We want to approach this in the same way as we approach other bits of the fintech sector in that we don’t want to stifle innovation, particularly in relation to the underlying technology, but equally we want to manage the risk. дальше »
2018-8-31 16:15 | |
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Bitcoin Breaks $7,000 as Risk Appetite Takes Over Markets
Bitcoin has finally broken above the $7,000 level following two upward moves on Tuesday. It first attempted to challenge resistance by climbing the $6,750 zone to the $6,900-6,950 area, and then a decisive breakout was capped near $7,100. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:40 | |
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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
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Synthetic Bitcoin Is 100x More Lethal Than the Real Thing
Derivatives trading isn’t new, but it’s been enjoying a renaissance of late. As the cryptocurrency market has traded sideways, traders have upped the leverage and rushed to swap BTC derivatives that promise greater risk and reward. дальше »
2018-8-28 04:45 | |
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China Shuns Cryptocurrency Once Again: Warns Investors About Promises of “High Returns and Low Risk”
In the midst of a countrywide clampdown on cryptocurrency, the central bank of China, together with other government agencies, issued a warning on recent criminal activities to alert the public against fake claims. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:00 | |
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Layer 1 Should Be Innovative in the Short Term but Less in the Long Term
One of the key tradeoffs in blockchain design is whether to build more functionality into base-layer blockchains themselves (“layer 1”), or to build it into protocols that live on top of the blockchain, and can be created and modified without changing the blockchain itself (“layer 2”). дальше »
2018-8-28 04:03 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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Ripple Believes Its Cryptocurrency is More Decentralized Than Bitcoin
Ripple Labs, Inc is big on decentralization right now. Stung by criticism that XRP is a centralized currency, and the very real risk that an ongoing lawsuit could see it ruled a security, Ripple has been on the offensive. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:05 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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Coinberry Traders Keep Control of Keys With BRD Crypto Wallet Integration
Cryptocurrency trading service Coinberry has partnered with BRD, a secure bitcoin wallet service, in a deal that promises to bring BRD's Canadian users onto Coinberry's no-fee trading platform. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:52 | |
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Substituting Bitcoin For Gold in a Portfolio Can Achieve Higher Risk Adjusted Returns Says Paper
Researchers from Toronto’s York University have concluded that replacing gold with bitcoin in an investment portfolio can lead to higher risk adjusted returns. Using modern day portfolio theory to weight. дальше »
2018-8-21 16:30 | |
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Bitcoin Price Watch: BTC/USD at Risk of Upside Break above $6,540
Key Points Bitcoin price mostly traded in a range above the $6,300 support area against the US Dollar. There is a crucial breakout triangle pattern formed with resistance near $6,540 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). дальше »
2018-8-20 11:48 | |
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Bitcoin Investors Run Risk of Non-Correlating Crypto Markets With Traditional Markets
Bitcoin’s Non-Correlation With The Traditional Market Can Put Investors At Risk Many new investors believe that Bitcoin has a strong (or, at least, a moderate) correlation with the traditional financial markets. дальше »
2018-8-18 20:22 | |
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Joseph Young: Spend Your BTC on Altcoins and Risk “Ending up with less BTC”
In the crypto markets, institutional investors are still mythical creatures. While some of them exist, most are said to be waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations to play out so they can inject their funds into the market. дальше »
2018-8-18 14:49 | |
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[promoted] Equity Trust Forges a New Path for Crypto-Based IRA Investments
Asset diversification has long been touted as a critical strategy for wealth building. This method of portfolio management, which traditionally involves a mix of stocks, fixed assets and commodities allows for maximum return at the least amount of risk — an important element for retirement savings. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:30 | |
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Bitcoin’s Non-Correlation Shows Risk of Diversifying Cryptocurrencies
The belief that cryptocurrencies have a correlation to traditional markets may be leading amateur investors down the wrong path putting their portfolio at risk. Cryptocurrency Not Inversely Correlated to Larger Markets There’s been plenty of discussion on whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are correlated to commodities and larger financial markets. дальше »
2018-8-18 22:00 | |
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U.S. Crypto Investment Firm Attracts $22M in Series A, Looks to Expand Services
Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency investment firm SFOX has raked in roughly $22. 7 million in its Series A funding. The round was headed by venture platforms Social Capital and Tribe Capital and earned the participation of other firms like DCG, SV Angel, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:31 | |
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Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
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[promoted] FlipNpik’s Social Media Model: Boosting Incentives for Local Promotions
Launched in 2009, the social networking app Foursquare was hailed as providing a cutting-edge approach for users to share their location with friends. Called a “check-in,” people would reveal their location through their mobile device by selecting the venue they were frequenting at that time. дальше »
2018-8-15 17:34 | |
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Trading Bitcoin Declared Illegal in Saudi Arabia Despite the Great Strides Made
Trading cryptocurrencies is illegal in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as they are high risk to traders and are out of the government’s supervision. This is according to a statement issued on August 12 by a standing committee comprised of regulators from various government institutions. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:00 | |
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Cold Storage Coins CEO: This Is Easiest Way To Own Physical Bitcoin
Even though cryptocurrency investments offer exciting profit opportunities, many people just don't have the risk tolerance to handle high volatility, numerous theft cases, computer code bugs, and human errors. дальше »
2018-8-12 02:00 | |
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ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform
On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »
2018-8-10 19:33 | |
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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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Japan Shows Other Countries How Crypto Regulation Should Be Done
Japan has always been a very interesting country when it comes to cryptocurrency and regulation. It is one of the few companies which has made Bitcoin legal tender. The current approach of self-regulating cryptocurrency is still controversial, but the concept continues to gain a lot of traction regardless. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:00 | |
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OKEx Clawback Debacle Helps Case for a Regulated Bitcoin ETF
The OKEx debacle shows us that exchanges are dropping the ball when it comes to preventative risk management, helping the case for regulated Bitcoin futures and exchange-traded funds (ETF). Ask for forgiveness later, not permission now. дальше »
2018-8-8 03:00 | |
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New Partnership Designed to Securely Track Precious Metal Trades
Financial technology firm Paxos has formed a partnership with INTL FCStone Inc’s precious metals division. The department will now be using Paxos Confirmation Service — a tool built specifically for the precious metals arena — to instantly automate daily trade confirmations and reduce human error. дальше »
2018-8-9 18:15 | |
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AxiomLevel Targets Institutional Investors With Investor Onboarding Platform
The slow trickle of traditional investment into the crypto market may turn into a flood if a new platform launched by blockchain services provider AxiomLevel Technologies makes its desired impact. дальше »
2018-8-6 18:55 | |
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OKEx Exchange Reputation In Question, As Bitcoin Traders Are Nabbed in Its Clawback Policy
OKEx slogan as “The Most Trusted Digital Asset Exchange” came under scrutiny with a shortfall in a liquidated USD 416 million long Bitcoin futures position taken by an OKEx whale. The exchange had to resort to the activation of its “societal risk management mechanism” which will lead to traders with unrealized gain to suffer 18 […] The post OKEx Exchange Reputation In Question, As Bitcoin Traders Are Nabbed in Its Clawback Policy appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-6 11:18 | |
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2500 Bitcoin [BTC] to be injected into OKEx forced liquidation insurance fund
OKEx released a statement today detailing the forced liquidation of an “enormous long position” in futures on July 31st. They also informed users that their risk management system might be triggered. дальше »
2018-8-4 08:45 | |
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