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MetaMask Shares Details on How The Ethereum Web Browser Application Is Currently Being Used
MetaMask, one of the most popular ERC-20 wallets and Ethereum (ETH) web browser, has released information about how their services are used. In order to gather information about how the services are used, the company asked its users to opt in to a metrics system through an extension. The information was released by the company […] дальше »
2019-5-25 19:08 | |
Fake Facebook accounts are influencing African elections
Facebook has issued a statement on how it removed fake accounts originating from Israel that ran Facebook Pages, Groups and Instagram accounts that carried false information looking to influence elections in several African countries. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:26 | |
Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
KrawlCat: Bloomberg on the Blockchain
Yesbit Technology Ltd. has announced the launch of its data scraping device. The “KrawlCat K1” is the first dedicated hardware that will be used to supply off-chain data to various blockchain networks. дальше »
2019-5-22 10:19 | |
Embattled OneCoin Denies Multi-Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme Allegations
By CCN: OneCoin execs are sick of being called a Ponzi scheme. Allegations of ripping off churches are false too, they claim. In a lengthy letter to the Samoa Observer, the cryptocurrency-powered marketing company defended itself against what it considers to be false allegations OneCoin takes issue with news articles that were used by the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS), which fueled the Ponzi scheme narrative. дальше »
2019-5-20 00:30 | |
Travala Hooks Up With Roger Ver For Weekends Away
Bitcoin Cash may not be The Real Thing™, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going places. The controversial fork coin may now be used to book hotel stays at thousands of locations worldwide, thanks to a new partnership with the booking platform Travala. дальше »
2019-5-17 20:13 | |
“Node Committee Governance Charter” Baer Chain #01 Proposal Was Agreed by a Unanimous Vote
From May 11th to May 14th, all members of the Baer Chain node committee voted on the #01 proposal “Node Committee Governance Charter-Draft”, which was agreed by a unanimous vote. Voting result as below: From now on, “Node Committee Governance Charter” will be used as the basis for future governance on the chain. дальше »
2019-5-15 21:42 | |
In Light of Tether’s Fractional Reserve, a Shadow of Fiatcoins’ Future
Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
Op Ed: Understanding the Latest FinCEN Guidance for Cryptocurrencies
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
Hut 8 Mining (named after Hut 8 in Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing broke the enigma code and accelerated the end of World War II) has just filed its audited financial statements for 2018, detailing a tight but still profitable bitcoin mining business. дальше »
2019-5-10 20:04 | |
Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Vincent He. Since May 1, 2019, bitcoin’s price has been rising, reaching a top of over $6,000. As the whole cryptocurrency industry was enjoying the rise, an unexpected hack put a stop to the rise of bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-10 18:48 | |
Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
ISIS Gathered Funds In Bitcoin To Fund Sri Lanka’s Tragic Easter Bombings
ISIS Gathered Funds In Bitcoin To Fund Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings According to some reports, Bitcoin was used to back the suicide bombing in Sri Lanka that killed 253 individuals. The information was released by the Israeli blockchain intelligence firm Whitestream. дальше »
2019-5-3 22:58 | |
“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
Microsoft Under Fire After Hackers Access Outlook Emails to Steal Bitcoin
By CCN: Hackers infiltrated Microsoft Outlook email users’ accounts in order to steal crypto, including bitcoin. The scope of the cyber-theft is still as-yet undetermined, but it appears to be more expansive than first thought. дальше »
2019-4-30 19:45 | |
Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
ParagonCoin (PRG) Crypto Project Abandons Plans of a Cannabis Co-Working Space
The cryptocurrency startup ParagonCoin announced that it will be selling a property that was going to be used as a cannabis co-working space. The information was released by ParagonCoin in a recent SEC filing. дальше »
2019-4-24 02:17 | |
Cybercriminals Convicted of Using Crypto Malware on 400,000 Computers, Millions Lost in Theft
On April 11, 2019, a federal jury convicted Bogdan Nicolescu and Radu Miclaus of Romania on 21 counts pertaining to a scheme to infect computers using malware technology. The malware was used to steal sensitive information relating to the victims’ credit card and other personal information. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:38 | |
Blockchain May Assist in the Fight Against Human Trafficking, Says UK Princess and US Ambassador
Blockchain technology is gaining new trials every month as various jurisdictions examine the technology to see what it can offer them. Considering the way that blockchain can track certain information, along with many other features, it has recently been suggested to be used in efforts to stop human trafficking by Princess Eugenie of the United Kingdom and Ambassador […] дальше »
2019-4-12 06:38 | |
HSBC Suspends Online Payment To Customer That Attempted Purchasing Bitcoin for Medical Cannabis
HSBC, the recognized bank and financial institution, decided to suspend an online payment made by one of its customers. The person wanted to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) that would be used to buy medical cannabis for his 70-year-old wife. дальше »
2019-4-8 19:26 | |
Crypto Analysis Company Mainbloq Launches New Algorithm To Automate Trading Activities
Crypto Analysis Company Launches New Trading Algorithm To Automate Trading Activities The cryptocurrency analysis company, Mainbloq, has decided to launch a new algorithm that aims at automating the trading process. дальше »
2019-4-5 20:45 | |
WhatsApp says its fake news tip line is just for research
Earlier this week, WhatsApp announced that it’s launching a tip line in India to verify messages during the election. But as it turns out, the new service is not exactly a hotline for debunking fake news – but rather a tool for researching misleading information shared on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-4 16:47 | |
Pakistan Introduces Crypto Regulation
The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). дальше »
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
Lazarus Hacker Group Continues to Target Crypto Using Faked Trading Software
This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Tang. The Chinese security service provider 360 Security has issued a warning that a large number of crypto exchanges have been targeted by the North Korean hacker group Lazarus and that the number is still rising after the recent hacks of crypto exchanges DragonEx, Etbox and BiKi. дальше »
2019-4-2 21:54 | |
Here’s how personalized ransomware attacks work, and how to protect yourself
Once a piece of ransomware has got hold of your valuable information, there is very little you can do to get it back other than accede to the attacker’s demands. Ransomware, a type of malware that holds a computer to ransom, has become particularly prevalent in the past few years and virtually unbreakable encryption has made it an even more powerful force. дальше »
2019-3-28 19:54 | |
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Slow Grind Could Lead to Short Squeeze
Last Friday, we discussed a macro resistance level bitcoin would likely test. The level was tested three times prior and immediately rejected. Now, for the fourth time, we find ourselves situated above the level as we wait to see if our support holds:Figure 1: BTC-USD, Daily Candles, Fourth Test of Macro ResistanceThe first three attempts to hold support above the black, broken resistance have been stifled with relatively high amounts of volume. дальше »
2019-3-19 01:17 | |
7 Ways Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Higher Education
Blockchain is defined in the dictionary as ‘a digital database containing information (such as records of financial transactions) that can be simultaneously used and shared within a large decentralized, publicly accessible network. дальше »
2019-3-14 12:47 | |
World Wide Web Turns 30: Has it Failed – and What Comes Next?
Today, March 12, marks the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web. To celebrate, we’ll look back on how it began, assess the progress its made, and ask the all-important questions: has it failed – and what comes next? World Wide Web vs. дальше »
2019-3-13 01:14 | |
How Do Cryptographic/Digital Signatures in Bitcoin Work?
Digital signatures are a mathematical concept/technique used to verify the authenticity and integrity of information. In a manner similar to a handwritten signature or a stamped seal, digital signature is used to offer reasons to believe that a certain message/document was created by the designated sender. дальше »
2019-3-12 12:58 | |
Facebook’s News Feed is a mess, but it taught me to time travel
My relationship with Facebook has changed over the past two years. I’ve never been a fan, per se, but I find myself interacting with the News Feed far less than I used to. The News Feed, a place Facebook once used to spoon-feed me information that I’d elected to receive — stories from The New Yorker, videos from GoPro, and seasonal menu changes from my favorite local restaurants — has all but disappeared. дальше »
2019-3-12 04:13 | |
Facebook’s Newsfeed is a mess, but it taught me to time travel
My relationship with Facebook has changed over the past two years. I’ve never been a fan, per se, but I find myself interacting with the Newsfeed far less than I used to. The Newsfeed, a place Facebook once used to spoon-feed me information that I’d elected to receive — stories from The New Yorker, videos from GoPro, and seasonal menu changes from my favorite local restaurants — has all but disappeared. дальше »
2019-3-12 04:13 | |
Bitcoin Price Analysis: New High Paves Potential Reversal Setup
After days and days of consolidation, bitcoin finally managed to break a new high for the first time in almost two weeks. This new high, so far, has been short lived, however, as it was almost immediately sold into by eager bears:Figure 1: BTC-USD, 4-Hour Candles, New HighOur current 4-hour candle is seeing a relatively easy retracement after days and days of an upward grind. дальше »
2019-3-9 02:08 | |
Canadian Federal Tax Agency Targets Bitcoin Investors
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has apparently been specifically targeting bitcoin and crypto investors as part of its broader tax strategy to keep tabs on their cryptocurrency investments, including how they purchase these assets. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:53 | |
As Court Reconvenes for QuadrigaCX, Questions Surround Empty Cold Wallets
As QuadrigaCX’s legal counsel descends on the courtroom in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for another round of legal proceedings, the court monitor’s third report on QuadrigaCX’s finances — specifically its revelation that the exchange’s cold wallets are empty — lays out some hopeful avenues for fund recovery — and some frustrating dead ends. дальше »
2019-3-5 20:20 | |
Coinbase Bought Neutrino Because Its Old Analysis Providers Sold User Data
Coinbase’s Director of Institutional Sales, Christine Sandler, said in an interview last week that, in part, the exchange acquired controversial software firm Neutrino because its prior blockchain analysis providers were selling customer data. дальше »
2019-3-5 23:58 | |
Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
QuadrigaCX and the Million Dollar Questions: What We Do and Don’t Know
QuadrigaCX Exchange’s founder, Gerald Cotten, passed away more than two months ago, and with his death, the keys to the exchange’s cold storage allegedly went to the grave with him. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:21 | |
New Adamant Capital Report: Bitcoin is Primarily a Store of Value; Payments are Secondary
Back on February 20, Adamant Capital discussed Bitcoin (BTC) and how it can be used around the world. In a recent blog post, the company provides information regarding the fundamental drivers behind Bitcoin price movements. дальше »
2019-2-22 03:15 | |
So Far, Only Two Businesses in Ohio Have Used Bitcoin to Pay Taxes
According to a recent statement made by Ohio’s state treasurer, so far, only two businesses have filed their taxes in crypto using the state’s crypto tax payment scheme. дальше »
2019-2-22 01:23 | |
Graph Protocol Launches Graph Explorer For Gathering Data From The Ethereum Network
Graph Protocol Launches Graph Explorer To Be Used To Gather Data From The Ethereum Network The Information Technology and Services company Graph Protocol launched a new service and graph explorer called The Graph. дальше »
2019-2-19 21:52 | |
Weriz ICO
Weriz is a platform that builds a bridge between people trying to fulfill their daily needs and local businesses seeking active customers. For a long time, business directories, from simple browsable lists to more advanced map-based applications have been the dominant solution. дальше »
2019-2-19 17:33 | |
PANTHEON X ICO
PANTHEON X aims to build a blockchain-based financial platform and a reliable network that allow anyone to trade in a safe and transparent manner. PANTHEON X will maximize the participants’ profit by providing a decentralized smart financial infrastructure. дальше »
2019-2-19 17:33 | |
Op Ed: Why It’s Unsafe to Store Private Crypto Keys in the Cloud
There are two primary reasons why storing your private crypto keys in the cloud is a bad idea. First, your cloud provider represents a centralized honeypot that could experience a security breach, allowing cyber criminals to access your data. дальше »
2019-2-19 00:19 | |