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Blocktower Exec on Rise of Bitcoin’s Challengers: Why BTC is Unlikely to be Ousted by Smaller, Dynamic Rivals
While the late months of 2018, as well as the ongoing months of 2019, are demonstrating that there are updates on the horizon, as well as new challengers coming to the blockchain and cryptocurrency game. дальше »
2019-2-10 09:24 | |
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Report: Indian Government Concerned Cryptocurrencies Could Undermine the Rupee
The Indian government panel tasked with drafting crypto regulation is reportedly worried that cryptocurrencies could destabilize the rupee if they are accepted as payments. Its concern came to light despite evidence that cryptocurrencies do not currently pose a threat to financial stability. дальше »
2019-2-5 09:05 | |
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Cryptocurrency Independence Under Threat As Regulation Encroaches
For governments, cryptocurrency is becoming too mainstream to ignore and too chaotic to neglect. Across the world, government agencies are targeting crypto investors not only with taxes but mandatory registration and full disclosure rules. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:03 | |
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Phishing Scam Hits LocalBitcoins, Clients Lose Funds
On January 26, 2019, clients of peer-to-peer bitcoin trading service LocalBitcoins were the targets of a phishing scam which resulted in the theft of a handful of bitcoins. дальше »
2019-1-31 18:40 | |
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New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom By Threat of Overheating
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program called H-Ant has allegedly infected certain Antminer models in China and if the ransom is not paid the software aims to destroy the infected machine. дальше »
2019-1-25 21:37 | |
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Why Bitcoin Won’t Fail the “Tests of Financial Services” Forever
In an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier, the senior adviser to the governor of the Bank of England weighed in about the threat posed to the current financial status quo by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-23 00:00 | |
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BetterHash Protocol Lets Pool Miners Regain Control Over Their Hash Power
One problem that concerns many is the centralization of mining within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Fortunately, there are talented developers working to solve this problem and Matt Corallo, full-time Bitcoin developer at Chaincode Labs, is one of them. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:50 | |
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South Africa Looks To De-Anonymize Bitcoin
A draft copy of a document outlining South Africa’s response to the rise of cryptocurrencies illustrates that although the threat of an outright ban is minimal, the SARB’s intentions represent a clear and existential threat to the anonymity of crypto assets in the country. дальше »
2019-1-22 20:02 | |
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Rocke Group’s Monero Mining Malware now More Powerful than Cloud Security Software
According to a January 17, 2019, press release from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, a threat intelligence team, a Linux mining malware developed by Rocke group has advanced to uninstall cloud security products from Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud to illegally mine Monero (XMR) on compromised machines. дальше »
2019-1-19 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Ease EU Regulators Concerns About Crypto
Since the birth of Bitcoin, crypto assets have been in a regulatory grey zone. And for years on end, regulators across the globe left this industry’s constituents alone, seemingly deeming that cryptocurrencies weren’t a bonafide threat to society. дальше »
2019-1-16 16:08 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Ranks Top for the 13th Time on Global Threat Index
The “Global Threat Index for December 2018” report from Israeli cybersecurity solutions company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has revealed that cryptocurrency mining malware has topped the chart for the 13th time in a row to be computer’s most prevalent attacks, according to GlobeNewswire on January 14. дальше »
2019-1-16 02:00 | |
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European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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Ryuk ransomware earns hackers $3.7M in Bitcoin over 5 months
A squad of cybersecurity firms have tracked a ransomware threat spreading across the internet known as Ryuk, which has collected over 705 BTC in just five months, estimated to be worth the equivalent of $3. дальше »
2019-1-14 14:13 | |
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Quantum Threat
IBM has just come out with the world’s very first commercially available quantum computer known as the Q System One. For those of you who aren’t familiar, quantum computers think a bit differently than the PCs and smartphones we have now and are much better at solving complex mathematical problems. дальше »
2019-1-12 07:00 | |
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After reports of Nicehash controlling around 70% of DASH Nethashrate, the 51% attack is once again a real Threat
Nicehash owns about 70% of DASH mining network according to a Reddit user (Jan 10), and the news is already causing a wave of concerns within the community Investigation It looks like someone currently controls over 51% of DASHs hashrate over Nicehash mining pools; a recent Reddit post accusing Nicehash of being a threat to Proof of Work (PoW) cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-11 15:22 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Price Analysis: BCH Shed 3.7%, Bulls Slow Down
Latest Bitcoin Cash News Roger Ver is a Libertarian and he is not shy talking about his ideal world. In his recent tweet, he said every law is ultimately a death threat. In yet another tweet he poured out his frustration on taxation saying taxes enrich the most destructive organizations on earth at the expense […] дальше »
2019-1-10 16:52 | |
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Financial Stability Board Declares Bitcoin is no Threat the Global Economy but Volatility is Risky
One of the most important banking institutions around the world, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) is convinced that Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets do not pose risks to the world economy. The FSB is in charge of monitoring the global economy and there are more than 20 representatives from G-20 countries. The information was […] дальше »
2019-1-7 10:14 | |
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Indian Central Bank’s Report Shows Cryptocurrencies Are Not Currently a Threat
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a report indicating that cryptocurrencies are not a threat currently. However, the central bank says, with rapid growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies, this assessment could change, adding that constant monitoring of cryptocurrencies is needed. дальше »
2019-1-4 14:15 | |
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Hackers Threaten to release Classified documents on 9/11 attacks If Not Paid Demanded Ransom in Bitcoin
An adversarial threat group known as The Dark Overlord has threatened to release sensitive documents that reveal the truth about the 9/11 incident unless those who are potentially affected pay them an unspecified ransom in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-1-2 15:56 | |
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Bitcoin History Part 7: The First Major Hack
Hacks and heists have been a threat for as long as bitcoin has been worth stealing. By 2011, as Bitcoin was easing into its second year of life and its first bubble, early cryptocurrency exchanges were bringing liquidity and price discovery to the nascent ecosystem. дальше »
2019-1-1 02:05 | |
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Security Researchers Reveal Wallet Vulnerabilities On Stage at 35C3
In a demonstration titled “Wallet. fail,” a team of security researchers hacked into the Trezor One, Ledger Blue and Ledger Nano S. Unfortunately, it appears as if their findings were first put on display at the 35th Chaos Communication Congress (35C3) in Leipzig, Germany, rather than through accepted Responsible Disclosure practices, which would have allowed the manufacturers to patch the vulnerabilities and protect their customers from any potential attack. дальше »
2019-1-1 19:15 | |
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Iran Labels Telegram’s Coin a Threat to National Security
Tehran has once again targeted the users of the popular messaging application Telegram. A law enforcement official warned Iranian citizens against providing any support for the launch of the instant messaging app’s native token, the Gram. дальше »
2018-12-31 18:10 | |
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Bitcoin Scammers Target Schools and Businesses With Fake Bomb Threats
Numerous bomb threat reports surfaced on Tuesday where Bitcoin scammers asked schools, businesses, and other organizations to pay $20,000 in BTC to ensure that the bombs are not detonated. The threats were sent via emails in multiple countries. дальше »
2018-12-14 14:59 | |
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[VIDEO] Crypto News Recap Dec 13th: eToro XRP, Opera, Bomb Threat Bitcoin Ransom, SWIFT CEO and More
eToro Crypto Trading App Sends Ripple's Notorious XRP Community an Official Apology eToro Crypto Trading App Sends Ripple's Notorious XRP Community an Official Apology Bitcoin's Second Layer Blockchain Tech, the Lightning Network, Not Ready for Mainstream Use Yet Bitcoin's Second Layer Blockchain Tech, the Lightning Network, Not Ready for Mainstream Use Yet Ripple CTO David […] дальше »
2018-12-14 08:32 | |
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Cryptocurrency scammers target schools, hospitals, government offices with bomb threats
A dangerous email scam appears to be targeting businesses, schools, hospitals, and government buildings across the US in an attempt to extort bitcoin (BTC) with a bomb threat. A spokesperson for the FBI provided TNW with the following statement: We are aware of the recent bomb threats made in cities around the country, and we remain in touch with our law enforcement partners to provide assistance. дальше »
2018-12-14 01:52 | |
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SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Decision Until Next Year
The commission wants crypto to be free from the threat of price manipulation before it approves a bitcoin exchange traded-fund.
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Chilean Court Rules in Favor of Closing Bank Accounts of Crypto Exchange Orionx
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of Chile has ruled that state-owned Bancoestado was justified in closing the accounts of cryptocurrency exchange Orionx without explanation. The judges ruled that the bank acted in compliance with laws on money laundering and terrorist financing, a threat allegedly posed by censorship-resistant, decentralized cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-12-6 14:30 | |
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Crypto Mining Software Could Be Used to Steal Corporate Secrets, Says Threat Researcher
Cryptocurrency mining software could be used to steal corporate secrets according to new research from threat researcher Troy Kent. Kent, who works for Awake Security presented his research at the InfoSecurity North America Conference in New York earlier this month. дальше »
2018-12-4 13:59 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Analysis: Looking Bearish in the Short-Term but is $3,000 an Actual Threat?
Nothing in this article is to be construed as investment advice. Neither the author nor the publication assumes any responsibility or liability for any investments, profits or losses you may incur as a result of this information. дальше »
2018-12-3 18:20 | |
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Report: No Correlation Between Crypto Mining Attacks and Legal Status of Cryptocurrency in the Country
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies has forced cybercriminals to invest resources in the development of more robust mining technologies to replace the typical ransomware Trojans, reports Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat research arm Securelist, November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
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Pirated Content and Software Drives Malicious Crypto Mining, Says New Report by Kaspersky Lab
Cryptocurrency mining malware attacks, which infected over five million people in the first three quarters of 2018 alone could be entering your systems via pirated software and content. Malicious cryptocurrency mining is the biggest threat to internet users in 2018, leaving behind ransomware which had been most prevalent over the last few years. дальше »
2018-11-30 15:59 | |
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Outrage Over Union Bank of Nigeria’s Threat to Close Crypto-Related Accounts
Nigerian digital asset owners have reacted angrily to Union Bank’s threat to close all cryptocurrency-linked accounts. Investors have accused the local banking system of hypocrisy, asserting that banks are “unfit” and “scammers” that continue to steal from the poor through spurious charges such as ATM maintenance fees and SMS alerts. дальше »
2018-11-29 23:10 | |
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Nigeria’s Union Bank Threatens to Shut Down Cryptocurrency-Related Accounts
A large commercial bank in Nigeria has threatened to shut down an undisclosed number of cryptocurrency-related accounts without explanation. Lagos-based Union Bank claims that any decision to do so would be in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) past warnings about cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:10 | |
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Malaysian MP ”Concerned About Threat” from Cryptocurrencies
Lim Guan Eng, the finance minister of Malaysia, has warned individuals and companies planning to issue new cryptocurrencies with a stern: “don’t do it”. Addressing parliament on Nov. 26, Guan Eng advised to wait for legal guidance from Bank Negara Malaysia, the southeast Asian country’s central bank. дальше »
2018-11-27 12:43 | |
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Most Bitcoin Cash Node Owners Don’t Offer Reorg Protection
Ever since the Bitcoin Cash network underwent its major protocol upgrade, there have been numerous concerns. Not just because Bitcoin Cash SV seemingly poses a genuine threat first and foremost, but also due to the recent node client upgrade. дальше »
2018-11-26 04:53 | |
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A Bug Making Ethereum Transactions on Exchanges Vulnerable Has Been Fixed
A bug centering around a new Ethereum token, GasToken, which was enabling abuse on cryptocurrency exchanges, appears to have been resolved. The details are provided in a report originally published on November 13, 2018, that discussed how the bug was exploited by attackers, and what digital platforms could do if they wished to protect their hot wallet funds. дальше »
2018-11-22 00:34 | |
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Bitcoin Cash ABC update exposes potentially catastrophic vulnerability
It hasn’t been long since the monstrously wasteful hash wars began, but it already seems both newly spawned blockchains are running into potentially crippling technical difficulties. Shortly after BSV (nChain’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) suffered from a bug that split its network in two, it appears that BAB (Bitcoin-ABC’s implementation of Bitcoin Cash) has rolled out a software update that puts its entire network at risk of 51-percent attacks from rogue miners. дальше »
2018-11-21 20:52 | |
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Make-A-Wish Website Infected With Cryptojacking Malware CoinImp Via Dupalgeddon 2 Vulnerability
Earlier this year, Forbes reported that crypto jacking is now the world’s most popular cyberthreat after displacing ransomware from the top spot. Apparently, the threat is now so prevalent that hackers are indiscriminate when it comes to their target. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:29 | |
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Bitcoin Cash Is Now Two Blockchains – That Might Not Change Anytime Soon
It’s been six days since the bitcoin cash split and the ongoing threat of one chain sabotaging the other has yet to materialize. дальше »
2018-11-21 08:20 | |
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Office Of Financial Research (OFR): Bitcoin And Crypto Assets Not A Direct Threat To Market Stability
Office Of Financial Research Says Crypto Is Not A Threat To Financial Stability A new report claims that crypto is not a threat to the US financial system. However, it is worth watching due to the growing and evolving nature. дальше »
2018-11-16 22:49 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrency Mining Attacks Likely to Surge in the Future
Kaspersky Lab’s cyber threat and research arm Securelist published a report on November 13, 2018, which provides details on the rising trend of cyber attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges in Q3 2018. The report also mentions prominent cyber attack groups including Lazarus as well as observing massive growth in crypto mining attacks. дальше »
2018-11-15 10:00 | |
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Paradise Valley, Arizona Residents “Pay Up Or Be Exposed!” Classic Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Resurfaces
Pay Up Or Be Exposed! – A Classic Bitcoin Scam On Paradise Valley Residents Scammers and hackers are taking a liking towards Bitcoin. To this end, there are hundreds of scams based on Bitcoin. One of the most common is the threat of exposure. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:05 | |
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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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Bahamas Releases Discussion Paper on Crypto-Asset Regulation
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) has released a discussion paper proposing how it intends to regulate digital assets. This includes initial coin offerings as part of efforts to eliminate the alleged threat of tax evasion, fraud and money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-11 22:15 | |
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Canadian University Shuts Down Network to Stop Bitcoin Cryptojacking Attack
Reports have surfaced that a Canadian University has shut down its entire network due to a mass cryptojacking attack. Malicious crypto mining software remains a growing threat, affecting personal computers and in some cases, entire businesses across the globe. дальше »
2018-11-8 03:11 | |
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Living in a Post-Quantum Cryptography World
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
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Marshall Islands President Faces Vote-of-no-confidence After Pushing Ahead With Plans to Issue a National Cryptocurrency
Hilda Heine, the president of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), is fighting for her political career after she allegedly defied the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) advice and went ahead with the introduction of a new digital currency that the IMF considers to be a threat to the country’s financial stability. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:59 | |
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