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Is Mining Equipment a Security? Bitcoin Mining Case Moved to Arbitration
The court in the Roberts v. Obelisk, Inc. case has granted a motion to compel arbitration, according to a report by The Block Crypto. The ongoing case (Roberts v. Obelisk, Inc. , 2019 U. S. Dist. дальше »
2019-5-5 21:42 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bitbuy Passes Audit; Launches High-Frequency Trading Platform
Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitbuy on May 2, 2019, announced that it has completed a Proof of Reserve and Security Audit to bolster its safety mechanisms. No Compromise The recent drama surrounding QuadrigaCX has forced crypto exchanges around the world to reassess their security mechanisms. дальше »
2019-5-4 13:00 | |
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How Many Confs: Know Each Coin’s Number of Confirmations Equal to 6 Bitcoin Confirmations
What Is How Many Confs? HowManyConfs. com is an online platform that compares the security of different Proof-of-Work blockchains to that of Bitcoin and the amount of time that is required to complete work on different blockchains. дальше »
2019-5-4 12:26 | |
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NYPD Reports Over $2 Million in Bitcoin Stolen by Thieves via Phone Scams Posing as Authorities
Phone scams are on the rise according to officials at the New York Police Department. Thieves have stolen over $2 million posing as false social security officials. Requesting payments are made in BTC, prepaid gift cards and bank wire transfers, they have forced the police to issue warnings to unsuspecting targets. Using trust warranted by […] дальше »
2019-5-4 02:25 | |
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Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
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New York Police Warn Citizens of Cryptocurrency Phone Scams
In New York, Bitcoin scammers are impersonating Social Security Administrators. A report by The Next Web reveals the New York Police Department (NYPD) sent out a warning to the public, alerting them to fraudsters who call and ask for payment in bank wire transfers, bitcoin (BTC), and prepaid gift cards. дальше »
2019-5-3 20:00 | |
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The Malware that Hacks Computer Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency
In an exclusive report to TechCrunch, Boston-based security firm, Threat Stack, revealed the discovery of a new variation of the Shellbot malware that was capable of breaking into crypto miners’ computers and using their resources to mine cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-5-3 09:00 | |
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Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance
As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic. According to a Coindesk report, the partnership will help Binance mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) concerns as it expands into new regions. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:27 | |
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Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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NYPD: Bitcoin thieves posing as government officials have stolen over $2M
New York’s Police Department (NYPD) is alerting the public about phone scammers posing as Social Security Administration officials and requesting payment in Bitcoin, prepaid gift cards, and bank wire transfers. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:05 | |
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Percentage of CoinJoin Bitcoin Transactions Triples Over Past Year
According to a study released by Longhash on April 29, 2019, the relative usage of CoinJoin out of all bitcoin transactions has tripled in one year, currently sitting at 4. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:50 | |
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Amazon Managed Blockchain Now Available to the General Public: AWS
Amazon Web Service, an arm of Amazon Inc. announced on April 30 that the Amazon Managed Blockchain is now available for public use. The Amazon Managed Blockchain is an entirely organized service which allows customers to design and command scalable blockchain platforms easily. дальше »
2019-5-1 14:59 | |
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Cryptocurrency Security Threats Are Keeping the Market Down
From the start, Bitcoin has been seen as something of a ‘behind closed doors’ asset. With SilkRoad and other black market sites been heavily Bitcoin dependent, the image has not been good. While this has begun to change, and the general public has started to hear more positive reports, things are still touch and go. дальше »
2019-5-1 00:00 | |
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Microsoft Outlook Security Breach Targeted Bitcoin Accounts
Earlier in April 2019, Microsoft Hotmail, MSN, and Outlook email accounts suffered a severe security breach. Now, a good number of the victims have revealed that their cryptocurrency wallets were hacked during the ugly incident, reports Motherboard on April 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-1 23:00 | |
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Venezuela Pro-Bitcoin Opposition May Use Maduro’s Sanctioned Funds To Oust Him
Bitcoin adoption crucible Venezuela could end up using its own sanctioned funds to topple the government if plans go ahead for an “army” of foreign mercenaries. Sources: Plans For ‘5000 Mercenaries’ As Reuters reported on April 30, Erik Prince, founder of the notorious private security contractor Blackwater, allegedly wants to use fiat currency locked up by foreign governments to finance an ongoing backlash against Nicolas Maduro’s regime. дальше »
2019-5-1 22:00 | |
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Wizsec Security Criticizes Coinlab’s $16 Billion Claim for Delaying Mt. Gox Legal Proceedings
Bitcoin security specialists Wizsec has published a critique of the claim made by Coinlab for $16 billion. On April 25, Nobuaki Kobayashi, the civil rehabilitation trustee for Mt. Gox, informed about the deadline for the rehabilitation plan. дальше »
2019-4-29 18:54 | |
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McAfee Announces Crypto Debit Card Teaser
In a tweet on April 27, 2019, John McAfee, the founder of McAfee Associates, a software security firm, announced that his company is working on a crypto credit card that will be accepted everywhere. Soon after, in another tweet, McAfee corrected himself and reported that it will be a debit card. дальше »
2019-4-29 17:18 | |
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Wizsec Security Blames Coinlab After Mt. Gox Trustee Delays Proceedings
On April 25, the Mt. Gox civil rehabilitation trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi published a new announcement concerning the deadline for the rehabilitation plan. According to the letter sent to Mt. Gox creditors, Kobayashi has delayed the proceedings for another six months due to “undetermined” claims. дальше »
2019-4-28 17:40 | |
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics
Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting. дальше »
2019-4-27 22:07 | |
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Decred Digital Asset Report: DCR Token Review And Investment Grade
Decred Digital Asset Report: Introduction Decred is a payment coin that was developed as an alternative to Bitcoin. It developed several essential features such as governance, high security, adaptability, and a well-established self-funding system, which increases its longevity. дальше »
2019-4-27 21:42 | |
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Bitfinex hack: Stolen Bitcoin [BTC] funds make a move in the market
One of the main concerns of the cryptocurrency space has been hacks, which has resulted in several investors losing a significant amount of money. This year alone, several cryptocurrency exchanges have reported loss of funds due to a security breach, which includes leading exchanges such as Cryptopia and Bithumb. дальше »
2019-4-26 23:58 | |
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6 Simple Security Tips to Keep Bitcoins Safe
How do you keep bitcoins safe? Almost every beginner on the market asks this question. Well, it is understandable to be concerned. Bitcoin has become quite popular today. It continues to open more and better investment channels. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:26 | |
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Researchers Find Hundreds of Ethereum Wallets at Risk Due to Weak Key Pairs
On April 23, the security consulting firm Independent Security Evaluators (ISE) published a document concerning a number of unsound public and private key pairs tied to the Ethereum blockchain. The probability of chance needed to crack 256-bit encryption would take years for hackers to access random private keys. дальше »
2019-4-25 16:58 | |
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Millennial’s May Never Benefit from Today’s US Social Security System, is Crypto a Better Option?
Bitcoin has been often described as a currency used by Millennials. In fact, a survey made by Bankrate last year has revealed that Millennials are five times more likely to think that BTC is the better way to save money than their older counterparts. дальше »
2019-4-25 16:51 | |
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French Bank Societe Generale Issues $122 Million Covered Bond on Ethereum Network
Societe Generale SFH, a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest financial services groups, Societe Generale Group, on April 23, 2019, announced that it had issued the first covered bond as a security token on the public Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-25 15:00 | |
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Japan FSA Investigates Security Lapses at Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently investigated two cryptocurrency exchanges which made significant changes in its management as reported by Reuters. The regulatory watchdog was on the lookout for the modalities put in place by these platforms to prevent money laundering and to protect customer funds. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s [BTC] security is 100 times more than that of Bitcoin Cash’s [BCH], says Litecoin creator
Charlie Lee, Creator of Litecoin [LTC] and Managing Director of Litecoin Foundation, spoke about projects that allocate mining rewards to developers, in an interview with Laura Shin for Unchained Podcast. дальше »
2019-4-24 21:30 | |
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Societe Generale Issues First Covered Bond (EUR 100m) As a Security Token on the Ethereum Blockchain
Societe Generale SFH, a subsidiary of the Societe Generale Group, announced yesterday that it issued covered bonds worth EUR 100 million as security tokens via the Ethereum network. This is the first time the lending firm has made such a move as it explores ways to use blockchain technology to ease financial transactions. дальше »
2019-4-24 18:09 | |
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Ether Wallet Private Keys Successfully “Guessed” by Ether Thief and Security Analyst
Wallet users are still lagging behind in security as an April 23, 2019 report reveals that millions of dollars worth of ether has been stolen from wallets after a criminal guessed their private keys. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:11 | |
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Crypto Industry Matures as Bitcoin Exchange Reopens After $60 Million Hack
By CCN. com: Zaif, a Japanese crypto exchange that was hacked in September 2018, is preparing to resume its operations in Japan according to the official document released by the exchange. The document released by Zaif on April 19 stated that all users affected by the hack will be compensated fully. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:31 | |
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Corrupt Russian agents arrested over $1M Bitcoin extortion scheme
Law enforcers from around the globe seem to finally be getting up to speed with tackling cryptocurrency crimes. But it seems the lure of Bitcoin is still too much for some, even for those that should be protecting citizens from cyber-criminals. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:14 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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USDX Wallet Announces Integration with First Crypto Exchange, ExMarkets
Bitcoin Press Release: USDX Wallet has completed an integration with ExMarkets – the first crypto exchange that will list the company’s core coin, an LHT. April 23rd, 2019, Frankfurt, Germany – USDX Wallet is a mobile-first instant transfers solution powered by blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-4-23 09:57 | |
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BitMEX Research Informs Bitcoin SV Is Not Reliable For Payments Due to Security Issues
Bitcoin SV (BSV) seems to be affected by block reorganization attacks. The digital currency backed by Craig Wright has some issues with is security. According to BitMEX Research, on April 18, their Bitcoin Cash SV node experienced 2 block re-organizations. дальше »
2019-4-21 19:04 | |
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2020 Elections: West Virginians to Use Blockchain-based Voting Application
Expanding on the blockchain-voting pilot that allowed overseas military operatives and families to vote during the November 2018 mid-term elections, the mobile voting app will now be used during the 2020 presidential elections, which is a concern to some security experts according to MIT Technology Review, April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 15:00 | |
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FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
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Utah Bans Warrantless Searches of Electronic Data by Police
Law enforcement agencies in the state of Utah are banned from doing digital data searches without a warrant, making it the first state in the US to adopt such a law. The citizens’ electronic data can only be accessed if the police or other security agencies get a warrant, with this latest development serving as […] Utah Bans Warrantless Searches of Electronic Data by Police was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt. дальше »
2019-4-19 16:59 | |
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ExpressVPN Tightens Network Security by Getting Rid of Server Hard Drives
Leading VPN service provider ExpressVPN has rolled out a new platform for customers who aren’t willing to give an inch when it comes to their online privacy and security. Dubbed TrustedServer, this new server platform runs on system memory without having to rely on local storage devices. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:59 | |
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Three Dark Web Drug Dealers Arrested After Laundering $2.3 Million In Bitcoin Across 43 States
The Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. , together with the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service, have arrested three men who were accused of selling drugs and laundering money on the dark web using Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-18 01:07 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Officials crack down on massive BTC fraud in ‘largest pill seizure in the history of New Jersey’
Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news because of positive developments as well as instances of fraudsters using the decentralized property of the digital assets to conduct nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-4-18 00:30 | |
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FSA to Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Improve Your Cold Wallet Security Protocols
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is mandating cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to enhance security features on their cold wallet storage, Reuters reports, April 16, 2019. This directive comes as security experts warn that internally-orchestrated exchange hacks are becoming a clear and present danger. дальше »
2019-4-17 21:00 | |
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Review: BC Vault Is an Unorthodox Hardware Wallet With a Random Key Generator
One of the biggest responsibilities of cryptocurrency owners is safely storing their digital assets. Over the last few years, hardware wallets have become an extremely convenient security solution that has helped in this regard. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:22 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is Turning Left vs. Right Into Big Data vs. Privacy
The political spectrum is usually divided into four main categories: libertarian left, authoritarian left, libertarian right and authoritarian right. Those on the left prefer a more controlled economy, while those on the right have a preference for free markets. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
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Cryptonite Browser Extension Protects You From Phishing Sites and Fake Profiles
If you are new to the crypto space or if you are exploring new services and platforms, protection from scams and malicious websites should be a priority. Cryptonite is a useful browser extension that protects your private information and warns you in advance about risks to your crypto security. дальше »
2019-4-14 13:15 | |
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Bitcoin Trader Claims Funds Misdirected – Crypto Exchange Screams ‘Scammer!’
CCN previously reported on a disturbing discovery by a security researcher who had a problem with Sistemkoin exchange. He found that he was able to spy on other people’s support tickets, and more to the point that most of the support tickets were related to withdrawal troubles. дальше »
2019-4-13 22:49 | |
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Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to Two-Year Prison Term
Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was sentenced on April 8, 2019, to serve a two-year prison sentence and to forfeit more than $800,000 “for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:54 | |
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Binance Partners with Blockchain Security Firm CipherTrace, Bolsters AML Measures
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that they have partnered with blockchain security firm CipherTrace to bolster their anti-money laundering (AML) measures. This according to a Binance Blog post on April 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-12 11:45 | |
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