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QR Code Encrypted Private Keys to be Replaced by Crypto Wallet
Decentralized cryptocurrency wallet SafeWallet is launching a new QR code-based user identification system to replace mnemonic phrases and private keys, the firm announced Friday. The app, operated by China-based Cheetah Mobile, will use a two-tier security system to grant users access to their holdings, according to a press release. The first stage will have users scan дальше »
2018-7-27 20:25 | |
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Founder Of WeExchange And BitFunder Pleads Guilty To Mass Crypto Fraud
Jon Montroll, the founder of two US based cryptocurrency trading platforms has pled guilty to allegations of security fraud that has seen Montroll deceive both investors and the authorities on multiple counts, allowing him to manipulate investigations into hacks that had taken place within his platforms. дальше »
2018-7-26 16:00 | |
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Operator of Fraudulent Bitcoin Platforms Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
According to Bloomberg, Jon E. Montroll from Saginaw, Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of Bitcoins from customer funds, running an unregistered securities exchange, and lying to US security regulators after his cryptocurrency exchange, BitFunder, was hacked. дальше »
2018-7-26 23:20 | |
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Journalists attending the Trump-Putin summit had terrible digital OPSEC
The Helsinki summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this month was a global event attended by hundreds of members of the press, all eager to tell the world about the surreal events taking place in front of them. дальше »
2018-7-24 18:16 | |
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Operator of Fraudulent Bitcoin Platforms Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
According to Bloomberg, Jon E. Montroll from Saginaw, Texas is facing up to 20 years in prison for stealing thousands of Bitcoins from customer funds, running an unregistered securities exchange, and lying to US security regulators after his cryptocurrency exchange, BitFunder, was hacked. дальше »
2018-7-24 18:15 | |
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A Prehistory of the Ethereum Protocol
Although the ideas behind the current Ethereum protocol have largely been stable for two years, Ethereum did not emerge all at once, in its current conception and fully formed. Before the blockchain has launched, the protocol went through a number of significant evolutions and design decisions. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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There Are About 1,600 Cryptos Currently In Circulation, But Regulation Is Still Minimal
According to Andrus Ansip, Vice-President of Digital Single Market, virtual currencies and the blockchain technology wield great potential and should not be resisted. This technology improves transactional security, traceability, and trust. дальше »
2018-7-21 18:09 | |
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Start the Malta Stock Exchange, Crypto Exchange, Oxlex Security Tokens Trading Platform
South Korea’s Yeongdeungpo-gu district has established a “Proposal Evaluation System” based on blockchain to improve the fairness and integrity of administrative procedures, according to a July 19 governmental press release. дальше »
2018-7-19 16:55 | |
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Malta Stock Exchange to Launch Blockchain-Powered Trading Platforms for Security Tokens
The Malta Stock Exchange is going after the thriving security token sector with new partnerships unveiled on Thursday to develop and launch blockchain-powered trading platforms for security tokens, according to a news release. дальше »
2018-7-19 15:16 | |
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Cybersecurity Research: Crypto Exchanges are Easy to Breach With Minimum Effort
In 2018, within a span of two months, the largest crypto exchanges in Japan and South Korea were hacked. A New York-based cyber security firm declared more breaches are yet to come. According to BLAKFX president Robert Statica, crypto exchanges are easier to hack than most online platforms, especially for experienced hackers. дальше »
2018-7-19 10:00 | |
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Malware Mining Now More Dangerous than Ransomware, according to Report
Illicit cryptocurrency mining, or “cryptojacking,” has become more popular among cybercriminals than ransomware, according to a report by Skybox Security. In its mid-year update, the firm said that crypto miners now account for 32 percent of all cyberattacks, while ransomware only makes up 8 percent. дальше »
2018-7-19 23:11 | |
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Cold storage vault “The First Crypto Vault” by Decentralised Capital launched
Australia just received its first cold storage vault to offer more security to the rising number of digital assets. As a joint effort of Decentralized Capital and Custodian Vaults, the cold storage vault will be a great advantage for Australia’s cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-7-19 22:37 | |
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FSB Want To Monitor Crypto Risks
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), which is accountable for regulation of the G20, and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructure (CPMI) have collectively created a structure that assesses how risks from crypto markets could extend to other area of the financial system. дальше »
2018-7-18 13:00 | |
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Thailand Announces State-Backed “Bond Coin” to Facilitate Faster Security Settlements and Clearance
The Thailand government is swiftly taking steps to adopt and implement cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology within its administration. Local reports on July 16, 2018 confirmed that a prominent securities body in Thailand is developing a digital token to facilitate settlement clearing of corporate bonds. дальше »
2018-7-18 06:00 | |
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Korea’s (KISA) and (HF) to Build Blockchain Document Storage System
The Korea Housing Finance Corporation (HF) together with the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), have just signed an MOU that will aid in the development of a blockchain technology based storage system for various documents, this is according to a report by a Korean news agency on 16th July. The partnership of HF and […] дальше »
2018-7-17 21:31 | |
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Monero’s Bulletproofs Implementation Receives a Favorable Audit
Monero’s developers have been working on various new features meant to improve the privacy-oriented currency. One of the developments to keep an eye on goes by the name of Bulletproofs. This particular feature has proven difficult to integrate, although an initial security audit by Kudelski Security shows the implementation is going according to plan. Bulletproofs Are […] дальше »
2018-7-17 19:00 | |
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Monero Successfully Completes First ‘Bulletproofs’ Audit, Mainnet Integration Coming Later This Year
After announcing in December 2017 its intention to incorporate the ‘bulletproofs’ mechanism into its transaction protocol, Monero (XMR) has completed a first independent audit confirming bulletproofs’ successful integration onto the platform’s testnet, barring a couple of miner security issues. дальше »
2018-7-17 02:01 | |
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Promoted: The Future of Online Shopping Is Powered by Spl.yt — A Decentralized E-Commerce Protocol
As a rapidly growing business sector, e-commerce continues to open up new avenues for exploring, comparing and purchasing products worldwide. Spl. yt, a smart contract protocol, aims improve the e-commerce system for buyers and sellers by automating functions currently performed by “middlemen” marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Alibaba. дальше »
2018-7-16 19:45 | |
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New ‘Bond Coin’ Coming To Thailand For Faster Securities Settlement
Corporate bond settlement processes could soon become faster in Thailand after the nation’s Security and Exchanges Commission gave their consent to a new blockchain project developed by the Thailand Bond Market Association (TBMA). дальше »
2018-7-16 15:52 | |
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How to check the security of your Google Chrome extensions
The other day, a friend called me and said that his Google Chrome browser is acting weirdly and may need reinstalling. According to him, every time he searched for something on Google some unknown website appeared with suspicious results. дальше »
2018-7-15 17:04 | |
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Here Is How XRP (XRP) Will Expand Globally Without an SEC Decision
XRP (XRP) HODLers are probably right when they say the only reason that is preventing Coinbase from listing XRP on its platform, is because the SEC has not made a decision on whether the digital asset is a security or not. дальше »
2018-7-15 15:35 | |
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China Dismantles Network Using Cryptocurrencies to Ilegally Bet on the World Cup Results
The Guangdong Provincial Public Security Bureau dismantled a criminal network this week operating websites dedicated to illegal gambling. According to Xinhua News, the group was active on the Internet, with clients from all over the world generating revenues of over $10 billion. дальше »
2018-7-14 07:38 | |
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100 Merchants and CoinGate Join Forces To Test Lightning Network. LiveJasmin is one of them
A select group of entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to implement online payment transaction via the Lightning Network thanks to a commercial agreement with payment processing startup CoinGate. дальше »
2018-7-14 07:20 | |
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Report: Apple’s iPhone 6 has the highest failure rate among iPhones — but Samsung is worse
A recent study of the past five years’ worth of iPhone releases saw that the iPhone 6 was, hands down, the worst Apple handset release in recent memory. Both the iPhone 6 and 6s models (regular and Plus) topped the chart of least reliable Apple handsets, according to the “State of Mobile Device Repair & Security“ report issues by Blancco, a data erasure and security firm. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:59 | |
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Blockchain Auditing and the Industry’s "Knowledge Gap"
The advent of smart contracts has long drawn interest for its potential to revolutionize business agreements. There’s just one problem, and it’s one that has affected many spheres of the cryptocurrency space: a knowledge gap. дальше »
2018-7-13 19:12 | |
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$1.5 Billion Of BTC, ETH And LTC Has Been Illegally Gambled During The World Cup
Police in Guangdong, a city in China have allegedly arrested hundreds of individuals for their involvement in an illegal gambling ring that has seen the gambling of $1. 5 Billion in cryptocurrencies over the world cup period. дальше »
2018-7-12 15:30 | |
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Security Trade Blockchains Explored by Banco Santander
Spain-based Banco Santander has announced the creation of a blockchain research team to look into the technology’s potential to change securities trading, according to a July 11 press release. The “Digital Investment Banking” team, headed by current leader of Santander’s blockchain lab John Whelan, will “explor[e] the use of tokenized securities in debt capital markets, дальше »
2018-7-12 23:48 | |
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Despite having huge risks, cryptocurrencies are absolutely a good thing, says chief security scientist
Despite the risks involved with investing in the still nascent cryptocurrency market, one chief security scientist believes that cryptocurrencies are still “absolutely a good thing” — they’ve just got some work to do. дальше »
2018-7-11 07:41 | |
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after launching the bitcoin futures, CBOE now with the sec for Bitcoin etf files
The CBOE Bitcoin ETF will allow for over-the-counter (OTC) trading for accredited investors while providing them with complete security and insurance. According to the official release from the SEC, the filing was done last month on June 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-10 13:17 | |
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After launching the Bitcoin Futures, CBOE is now BK.
The CBOE Bitcoin ETF will allow for over-the-counter (OTC) trading for accredited investors while providing them with complete security and insurance as well. According to the official release from the SEC, the filing was done last month on June 20, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-10 10:16 | |
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Another Class Action Filed Against Ripple, Claims XRP Has “Hallmarks of a Security”
Ripple is staring down the barrel of yet another securities lawsuit — its third one this year. Filed in the Superior Court of the State of California in San Mateo County, the class action alleges that Ripple and its team illegally sold and promoted XRP, Ripple’s currency, as an unregistered security. дальше »
2018-7-5 23:14 | |
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Ripple Have Been Served With Another Securities Lawsuit
Ripple Labs, the official title of the company behind XRP and xCurrent etc are alleged to have been issued with yet another lawsuit on the premise of securities fraud according to reports out yesterday afternoon. дальше »
2018-7-5 08:00 | |
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FCA Chooses Blockchain Companies for Fourth Cohort of Regulatory Sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), responsible for conduct and relevant prudential regulation of financial services firms and financial markets in the U. K. , has announced the details of the firms selected to be part of cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, according to an FCA post. дальше »
2018-7-5 01:04 | |
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Report: There’s A Malware That’s Stealing Cryptos By Changing Pasted Addresses
It’s not news that the crytoworld has been under constant threat by cyber criminals. Hackers have persistently come up with new, crafty ways of accessing secure systems and stealing cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-5 22:21 | |
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New Cybersecurity Report Notes Rising Cases of Cryptojacking Attacks on Linux Devices
A recent internet security report from an independent cybersecurity firm has highlighted the growing threat of crypto-mining malware. Its findings highlight that in the first quarter of 2018 almost all common Linux downloader malware variants recorded were designed to deliver a cryptocurrency miner on Linux devices. дальше »
2018-7-4 00:00 | |
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New MacOS Malware Targets Discord & Slack Users Who Are Crypto Investors
Two very popular platforms, Slack and Discord, have been mired in some troubling circumstances. According to security researchers, there have been MacOS malware attacks targeting the two platforms, especially those who tend to discuss cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-7-3 10:30 | |
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Korean Authorities Investigating Personal Data Security of Crypto Exchanges
The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korean Internet & Security Agency (KISA) will be launching a joint probe into crypto exchange operators’ handling of personal data, Chosun news reports Monday, July 2. дальше »
2018-7-3 02:32 | |
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Warning! Trezor wallet undergoes phishing attack, team offers security advice
Trezor wallet recently underwent a phishing attack, according to Trezor’s official blog post. They mentioned that they were facing complaints of an invalid Secure Sockets Layer [SSL] certificate. The certificate warning was said to have raised with respect to phishing attempts on the site. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:19 | |
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Securities Firms In Thailand Set to Launch A Joint Crypto Exchange
The Association of Securities Companies (ASO) in Thailand is weighing up their chances of joining the crypto trading market according to Bangkok Post report. The body which comprises mainly traditional financial security agencies is already in talks with the SEC and has filed registration applications as disclosed by chairwoman, Pattera Dilokrungthirapop. дальше »
2018-7-2 18:32 | |
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This Week in Bitcoin: Expanding Exchanges, New Crypto Fund, Patent, and Laws
In this week’s editions of Bitcoin in Brief we’ve covered a number of interesting developments in the crypto space. Several prominent exchanges have announced plans to increase their presence in new markets and locations, while a newly launched platform aims to rate them according to their liquidity, security, and volume. дальше »
2018-7-1 16:20 | |
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Bithumb Hacked Second Time In A Year, $31 Million Stolen
Q1 hedge fund letters, conference, scoops etc, Also read Lear Capital: Financial Products You Should Avoid? Comment from Ilia Kolochenko, CEO and founder of web security company High-Tech Bridge: “Billions of dollars in digital currencies were stolen in the last twelve months according to various reports. дальше »
2018-6-30 18:23 | |
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Cryptojacking Overtakes Ransomware as King of Cryptocrime
A recent report published by internet security company, Kaspersky Labs, reveals that cases of computers becoming infected with ransomware are rapidly vanishing, and that malicious cryptocurrency mining, also known as ‘cryptojacking’, is beginning to take its place. дальше »
2018-6-30 15:33 | |
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Letter of Intent for $160 Mln Security Token Investment was signed by Overstock’s tZero
tZERO, a security token exchange and subsidiary of Overstock. com, has signed a letter of intent with investment company GSR Capital for the purchase of $160 million in tZERO Security Tokens, according to a press release published June 29. дальше »
2018-6-30 06:50 | |
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‘Flaw’ Was Actually an Exchange Error Tether Code
Suggestions that the code for Tether’s dollar-pegged cryptocurrency USDT may contain an error that can be exploited to allow double spending appear to be false. According to the latest statements from both blockchain security firm Slow Mist, the company that made the original claim, and Tether, the startup that provides software for USDT, the issue дальше »
2018-6-30 01:52 | |
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Exchange Integration Error Was True Cause of Tether Code ‘Flaw’
According the latest statements from both blockchain security firm Slow Mist and Tether, the issue is actually down to an exchange integration flaw. On Thursday, Slow Mist claimed in a WeChat post that when an exchange is conducting a transaction with USDT, the exchange needs to verify that the transactions details are “true. ” If this is not дальше »
2018-6-29 20:53 | |
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Cryptojacking Up 629% in Q1 2018, Says McAfee Report ‘Infect and Collect’
Cryptojacking malware activity rose a staggering 629 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report published by cyber security firm McAfee Labs June 27. Cryptojacking is the practice of using a computer’s processing power to mine for cryptocurrencies without the owner’s consent or knowledge. The McAfee Labs Threats Report for June дальше »
2018-6-29 16:27 | |
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'Infect and Collect': Cryptojacking Up 629% in Q1 2018, Says McAfee Report
Cryptojacking malware activity rose an astonishing 629 percent in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new June report from cyber security firm McAfee Labs
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Criminals are being arrested by Homeland Security Agents Pretending to be Darknet Crypto Traders
Agents acting under the purview of the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have arrested more than 35 criminals by posing as cryptocurrency traders on the darknet, according to a DOJ release published yesterday, June 26. дальше »
2018-6-28 07:05 | |
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