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Blockchain and Security: Discussion with Hartej Sawhney
In the battlefield of the world of crypto which is often plagued by malicious hackers and careless developers, safety and security are often taken for granted. In this interview at the International Blockchain Conference in Hyderabad 2018, BTCManager spoke to Hartej Sawhney co-founder of security firm Hosho, regarding the current state of the smart contracts and blockchain security. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:00 | |
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Ripple Tangled Into Another XRP Securities Lawsuit By Rosen Law Firm
Ripple’s legal proceedings have been relatively quiet of late, we can only expect that this is as a result of Ripple’s legal representatives paying heavy attention to PR and to damage control surrounding the XRP security saga. дальше »
2018-8-9 16:30 | |
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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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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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AmaZix welcomes Hosho as blockchain security and smart contract audit partner
AmaZix, as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen its blockchain startup and ICO management services, today announced they have partnered with US-based blockchain security firm Hosho. This latest partnership brings a new range. дальше »
2018-8-7 03:02 | |
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Hacked Accounts on Crypto Exchanges Rose 369% in 2017, Research Finds
New research has found that crypto hacks are increasing, with a majority of criminal activity originating from the U. S. , according to International cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Poor Security Measures According to Group-IB, hacked accounts rose 369 per cent in 2017 compared to the previous year, with 720 usernames and passwords stolen across 19 of the top exchanges,. дальше »
2018-8-6 19:00 | |
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Research: More than 56% of all cryptocurrency crime happens in the US
The rate of cryptocurrency hacks is rapidly increasing. 720 accounts across every major exchange have been compromised — and a lot of it has to do with poor security setups, especially the lack of two-factor authentication (2FA). дальше »
2018-8-6 14:02 | |
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Bitbay works with german firm to allow equity token trading with fiat currencies
Cryptocurrency exchange BitBay has partnered with a Berlin-based blockchain-powered equity fundraising platform Neufund, according to an August 2 press release. The partnership will reportedly enable investors to buy and sell equity tokens with fiat currencies. дальше »
2018-8-3 07:30 | |
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Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
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Telegram Passport is already drawing fire for not being secure enough
The first piece of blockchain-related tech from Telegram was shown off last week, but experts are claiming that its just waiting to be hacked. Telegram Passport is meant to be a secure way of managing identity documents. дальше »
2018-8-3 18:08 | |
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Cryptocurrency Wallet SafeWallet Introduces Alternative to Private Keys and Mnemonic Phrases
In a bid to entirely eradicate the issues of loss, theft and other challenges that comes with crypto wallet private keys and mnemonic phrases, SafeWallet has introduced a new system of wallet security that enables users recover their digital currencies with just their QR code based user IDs and preset security questions, according to a press release by the firm. дальше »
2018-7-30 17:00 | |
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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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Initial Coin Offerings Projects Only Make Up 2% Of All Security Lawsuits
A litigation consultancy firm called Cornerstone Research recently put out a report, regarding the current lawsuits involving securities in the United States. Even though there has been plenty of bad publicity in the press lately, the research found that cryptocurrency ICOs only contribute to a small fraction of the cases. In fact, out of the […] дальше »
2018-7-27 14:33 | |
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Blockchain Security Firm, BitGo, Now Supports Privacy-Centric Zcash Cryptocurrency
BitGo, a California-based blockchain security firm offering institutional grade custodial services for a variety of cryptocurrencies, is now supporting Zcash, as announced by the firm on July 25, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-27 07:00 | |
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Coinbase Lures in the Big Boys, Might Start Offering Security Tokens Soon
Coinbase is still the reigning number one cryptocurrency exchange and broker in the US and won’t likely step down from that spot anytime soon. The San Francisco based firm has already shown some success in luring in institutional investors after onboarding a $20 billion hedge fund and has recently shown signs that it could soon […] Coinbase Lures in the Big Boys, Might Start Offering Security Tokens Soon was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-7-26 14:29 | |
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Crypto Security Firm BitGo Adds Zcash Support
Multi-currency storage and security platform BitGo announced today, July 25th, that it will be adding Zcash to its list of supported cryptocurrencies. BitGo’s Chief Technical Officer Ben Chan told Coindesk in an interview today that, “zcash is a natural fit for BitGo as both are focused on privacy protection, security and cutting-edge technology. дальше »
2018-7-26 02:29 | |
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BitGo Blockchain Security Storage Company Supports Zcash Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency-based security firm, BitGo revealed on July 25 that it will supporting Zcash on its blockchain platform. BitGo praises itself for being in an industry that focuses on delivering trust in digital assets through its multi-signature, multi-currency and institutional custody. дальше »
2018-7-25 18:45 | |
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Wirex Enables XRP Support for Its Cryptocurrency Debit Card
Wirex is one of the very few cryptocurrency firms still offering debit cards related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In its latest update, the firm announced support for Ripple’s XRP. It’s a somewhat controversial addition, given the SEC’s unclear stance on whether or not this digital asset is a security. An Interesting Move by Wirex […] дальше »
2018-7-25 16:00 | |
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Asian Family Office Set to Launch Cryptocurrency Custodial Services in Hong Kong
Fusang Investment Office, a top Asian asset management firm based out of Hong Kong, has its intentions set to launch a crypto-custody service named Fusang Vault in the 4th quarter of the year, as reported by South China Morning Post on July 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:00 | |
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Former Presidential Bodyguard George Sax Hired as Blockchain Ltd Lead Security
Former Bodyguard Hired as Blockchain Ltd Lead Security Security in cryptocurrency is a top priority particularly for a company like Blockchain Ltd. The fintech firm currently manages more than 26 million digital wallets for its users. дальше »
2018-7-21 00:38 | |
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Blockchain Hires Former Presidential Bodyguard as New Global Head of Security
Blockchain have just announced the name of their new global head of security. George Sax is a former U. S. special agent previously entrusted with guarding the president himself. George Sax Takes Security Role at Blockchain Ltd. дальше »
2018-7-20 00:30 | |
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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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MalwareBytes Report Says CryptoJacking Cases Are “Plateauing”
Malwarebytes, a premier cyber security firm, recently released a report highlighting the “cybercrime tactics” of this past quarter. The report mentioned that the presence of cryptominers (cryptojacking) has become quite apparent, as it “dominates the threat landscape. дальше »
2018-7-19 05:54 | |
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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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Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm. дальше »
2018-7-18 19:15 | |
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Mining Malware Now a Bigger Threat Than Ransomware, Says Report
Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm. дальше »
2018-7-19 19:15 | |
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Payments made on Gmos new internet bank will be settled using the blockchain.
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments. The new entity – dubbed GMO Aozora Net Bank – aims to provide new financial services through the integration of fintech and IT, and will leverage advanced security certificates, blockchain, artificial intelligence and internet дальше »
2018-7-17 20:16 | |
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Ontology’s Co-Builder Plan Announces LianAn Technology’s VaaS System Collaboration
An announcement released July 12th, 2018, by the Ontology team, revealed that it will be joining forces with LianAn Technology, a firm known for its exceptional formal verification technology. It has been confirmed that LianAn Technology will be serving as security specialists on Ontology’s “Co-Builder Plan. дальше »
2018-7-16 10:12 | |
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Ripple Beefs up Its Legal Team to Address the XRP Securities Lawsuit
Legal trouble is brewing at Ripple. The issuer of the XRP asset is facing many lawsuits over securities fraud and its alleged issuing of security tokens without an official license. To counter these issues, the firm recently hired two new people who will help defend the company. Ripple Is Prepared to Fight Many experts are […] дальше »
2018-7-15 19:00 | |
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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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How To Prevent Breaches Like Bancor
Although it appears that exchange hacks are becoming the new normal within the crypto industry, this could have been prevented if the smart contracts were properly tested for vulnerabilities. Yo Kwon, CEO and Founder of Hosho, the world’s leading blockchain security firm, has provided commentary on the breach and the importance of smart contract auditing […] дальше »
2018-7-11 10:06 | |
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Copy & Pasting A Wallet Address Could Mean Bye Bye Bitcoin
A new report out by Naked Security, a blog produced by the cybersecurity firm Sophos has surfaced which discusses how certain malware on your machine could be editing copy and pasted wallet addresses for the financial gain of others. дальше »
2018-7-6 10:00 | |
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Bringing IoT and Blockchain Applications Together to Avoid Human Error
ULedger and Fetch. ai have joined resources to tackle the problems caused by human error in today’s economy. Based in Boise, Idaho, ULedger is an international technology firm with offices in Kosovo, Italy and Austria. дальше »
2018-7-5 16:38 | |
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Bitcoin Hackers Monitoring 2.3 Million Bitcoin Addresses
On June 13th, 2018, Chinese security firm Qihoo 360 Total Security announced the discovery of a cryptocurrency clipboard hijacker that infected over 300,000 computers. A recent analysis by Bleeping Computer revealed that the problem is even more widespread than originally believed. дальше »
2018-7-4 10:00 | |
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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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Swiss Firm Offers Crypto Storage So Secure It Can Survive Any Catastrophe
With the recent incidents of hackers successfully breaching cryptocurrency exchanges and getting away with multi-million loots, investors are starting to wonder if the run-of-the-mill security protocols currently in place are still enough to safeguard their digital assets. дальше »
2018-7-3 22:34 | |
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Hong Kong VC Firm Invests $160 Million in World’s First Security Token Exchange
A Hong Kong venture capital firm has reportedly agreed to invest $160 million in Chinese security token exchange tZero. As reported by China Money Network, Hong Kong-based GSR Capital has entered into a $160 million purchasing agreement with the security token exchange tO. дальше »
2018-7-2 16:30 | |
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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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Rumors on Tether’s USD-Pegged Cryptocurrency (USDT) Coding Error Found False
Rumors on Tether Coding Error Seem to Be All False During the last days there has been a rumor about an error in Tether’s (USDT) code that would allow individuals to double spend funds. Apparently, the information about that problem seems to be false. дальше »
2018-6-30 23:32 | |
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A Nuanced Look At Crypto Assets as Securities In Light of SEC Comments
On June 14, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) director of corporate finance made waves in the cryptocurrency space when he commented at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto that ether is not a security. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:16 | |
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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Charity Funds and Dark Web Run-Ins
This week, the U. S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies banded together to bring down some bad actors on the dark web. EOS is undergoing some growing pains with the launch of its network, exposing the trials and tribulations of an all-too-centralized governance model. дальше »
2018-6-30 20:56 | |
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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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tZERO signs LOI with GSR Capital for security token investment of $160 million
tZERO, the global leader in blockchain innovation for capital markets, today announced the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) with GSR Capital (GSR), a private equity firm... tZERO signs LOI with GSR Capital for security token investment of $160 million дальше »
2018-6-29 19:28 | |
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Smart contract firm Solidified secures $500K from innogy New Ventures
Solidified, a leader in smart contract security code audits has unveiled a $500,000 seed investment from innogy New Ventures, LLC ahead of its token sale event, which will... Smart contract firm Solidified secures $500K from innogy New Ventures дальше »
2018-6-29 17:16 | |
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