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Another Token Project Launches on the Bitcoin Cash Network
A new smart contract and tokenization system has been launched on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network. On Oct. 31, BCH developer Clemens Ley released the alpha version of Bitcoin Token, a Javascript library built to develop autonomous contracts, BCH-based tokens, and integrate payments into web applications. дальше »
2018-11-3 04:45 | |
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Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians
Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:03 | |
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This exchange turned a bus into a Bitcoin ad to bypass Google’s crypto-ban
Online advertising giants like Google and Facebook promised entrepreneurs an effective way of reaching consumers at an affordable cost. But following a series of policy crackdowns, this wasn’t exactly the case for cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses. дальше »
2018-11-2 16:09 | |
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Bitcoin ‘terrorists’ threaten Amsterdam coffeeshops with bullets, grenades
Cyberterrorists have demanded hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Bitcoin from multiple Amsterdam coffeeshops, threatening them with live hand grenades and firearms if they don’t pay up, reports NLTimes. дальше »
2018-11-2 15:16 | |
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‘Blockchain’ is now more popular than ‘cryptocurrency,’ according to Google data
It’s not the flippening everyone has been talking about, but Google search data reveals people are finally starting to show more interest in blockchain than cryptocurrency. Following the massive hype cycle at the end of last year, Google Trends suggests the term ‘blockchain’ is gradually becoming a more popular search criteria than ‘cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-1 17:14 | |
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Bitcoin History Part 1: In the Beginning
With today marking the tenth anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper, the web is predictably thick with op-eds, retrospectives and thought pieces. While Oct. 31, 2008 is hailed as a pivotal moment in monetary history, at the time, few noticed the publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper to a cryptography mailing list. дальше »
2018-11-1 06:30 | |
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PR: aXpire Acquires BlockchainWarehouse (BCW)
aXpire, a leading blockchain fund solutions company, has announced the acquisition of BlockchainWarehouse (BCW), a blockchain accelerator and leading token sale product developer. aXpire has made the acquisition to bolster the strength of its in-house blockchain talent and add a new product offering to its technology suite. дальше »
2018-10-31 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin turns 10, but would Satoshi even recognize it?
Ten years ago to the day, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, published the Bitcoin whitepaper, and it undoubtedly changed the face of the internet. While we might be a few years away from mass adoption (and most blockchain use cases are still merely “proof of concepts”), Bitcoin’s impact has been undeniable. дальше »
2018-10-31 18:05 | |
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JP Morgan CEO on Bitcoin: ‘I just don’t give a fuck’
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon may have been one of the most influential critics of Bitcoin ever since he called it a fraud last year, but he is reluctant about becoming the face of the war against the apex cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:24 | |
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Goldman Sachs launches Bitcoin derivatives – but only for a special few
According to a direct source, investment banking Goliath Goldman Sachs is launching Bitcoin derivatives, reports The Block. It has been confirmed that Goldman Sachs has been signing up a few select clients to its “Bitcoin non-deliverable forward contracts. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:29 | |
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Hackers launch cunning affiliate scheme to incentivize Bitcoin ransomware
Researchers have unearthed a new cryptocurrency ransomware scheme that implicates a group of Russian-speaking hackers into stealing large sums of Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims – and laundering the stolen funds on an obscure cryptocurrency gambling site. дальше »
2018-10-31 16:00 | |
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US man faces 5 years in prison for unlicensed trading of over $3.2M in Bitcoin
An American man has fessed up in front of federal court judges, pleading guilty for operating an “unlicensed money transmitting business. ” A Department of Justics (DoJ) published a press release yesterday that details how Jacob Burrell Campos has been selling “hundres of thousands of dollars in Bitcoin to over 1,000 customers” across the United States. дальше »
2018-10-30 16:22 | |
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Report: Bitcoin volatility hits low as cryptocurrency trading volume tanks
While the price of Bitcoin is approaching a one-year low, trading volumes across cryptocurrency markets have already reached that point. Blockchain research unit Diar has just dropped new data on the major cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-30 14:20 | |
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How to Use Tor Overlay Network to Send Bitcoin in a Private Manner on the Internet
You can use a number of methods to add anonymity layers to BCH (Bitcoin Cash) transactions, e.g., shuffling coins using mixers or by using a VPN. One method used by many users to anonymize their transactions is through the use of Tor—the free software tool—as they are transacting over the World Wide Web. By using […] дальше »
2018-10-30 23:08 | |
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Pandacash Wins Grand Prize at BCH Devcon
The second BCH Devcon hackathon took place in Amsterdam on Oct. 27-28, with more than 100 people competing to build useful cryptocurrency applications. The event culminated with a project called Pandacash winning the grand prize by delivering a “one-click” Bitcoin Cash blockchain software development kit. дальше »
2018-10-29 20:50 | |
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Bitcoin’s marketcap as a sound is a terrifying symphony of ups and downs
Bitcoin hasn’t done much recently. Well, except remaining stable. It’s pretty much held its value since the middle of September – an eon in the cryptocurrency world. With no rockets to the moon, the Bitcoin community is a little bored. дальше »
2018-10-29 17:24 | |
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Japan: Stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies
The Japanese Financial Services Agency revealed exclusively to Bitcoin News today that, under current law, stablecoins are not cryptocurrencies. Currently there are two pieces of legislation that cryptocurrency companies must satisfy in Japan. дальше »
2018-10-29 15:08 | |
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Moonday Morning: Canadian Bitcoin exchange hacked for $5.5M – ‘we cannot refund anything’
It’s Monday which means only one thing – it’s also Moonday. We’re so into blockchain and cryptocurrency we don’t even call Monday Monday anymore. It is, and will always be, Moonday in our hearts. дальше »
2018-10-29 12:37 | |
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Send Bitcoin Cash Over the Web in a Private Fashion Using Tor
There are several ways to add layers of anonymity to bitcoin cash (BCH) transactions such as using a VPN or shuffling coins with mixers. One way to anonymize when using the BCH chain is by utilizing free Tor software while transacting online. дальше »
2018-10-29 02:05 | |
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Handcash Developers Launch ‘Cashport’, a Developer Kit for Bitcoin Cash
The creators of the Handcash wallet have released a free software developer kit (SDK) for programmers who want to leverage the Bitcoin Cash network into applications and websites. The SDK called ‘Cashport’ is an open source BCH-based micropayments system for Android operating systems and web typescript that can be integrated into a variety of services. дальше »
2018-10-28 20:00 | |
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Review: Ellipal’s New Hardware Wallet is Separating From the Web Altogether
Ellipal is one of the lesser-known names in the hardware wallet game. The Hong Kong-based company is on the rise, however, propelled by the success of its flagship device, “The Cold Wallet 2. дальше »
2018-10-26 14:15 | |
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New Crypto TV Documentary Seeks Funds on Kickstarter
A new documentary dedicated to the decentralization of the internet (Web 3. 0) and cryptocurrencies called Cryptopia has created a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds. The filmmaker is seeking $15,886 to fund the entire documentary. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:59 | |
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Parity Founder Demonstrates Ease of Creating a DLT System, Launches a Blockchain Within Minutes
While distributed ledger technology (DLT) undoubtedly has the potentials to revolutionize nearly all sectors of the global economy, many startups still find it an arduous task creating and deploying their blockchain networks. дальше »
2018-10-25 19:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency traders are shifting from stablecoins to Bitcoin
The second half of 2018 has seen Dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies (stablecoins) flood the market, but recent data suggests that Bitcoin might become the one true stablecoin. The latest report from blockchain research group Diar shows while Tether still accounts for an overwhelming majority of the total stablecoin volume, cryptocurrency traders are actually starting to exchange with Bitcoin directly, rather than use new, regulated alternatives. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:51 | |
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Op Ed: In Defense of Bitcoin: A Response to Nouriel Roubini
Rhetorical style should never distract from the content of someone’s arguments. So when I heard that Nouriel Roubini testified to the U. S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, I decided to peruse his testimony and reflect on it. дальше »
2018-10-24 19:38 | |
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HTC’s ‘blockchain phone’ is real, and you can now pre-order it with Bitcoin and ETH
After first revealing plans for its ‘blockchain phone’ back in May, HTC is ready to share more about the device, dubbed the ‘Exodus 1,’ and begin accepting pre-orders for it too. The Exodus is an Android Oreo-based phone with a secure enclave for your cryptocurrencies and tokens that’s separate from the OS. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:07 | |
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Call of Duty crime syndicate suspected of stealing $3.3M in cryptocurrency
Recently unsealed court documents allege a pair of Call of Duty gamers were key in the success of an aggressive online crime syndicate that stole at least $3. 3 million in cryptocurrency. An FBI affidavit details the active roles played by two individuals, from Dolton and Bloomington Illinois, in an intimidating hacking campaign that saw hundreds of mobile phones accessed using stolen names, phone numbers, and other information, the Chicago Sun Times reports. дальше »
2018-10-23 13:05 | |
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Female DJ Murders Her Own Kitten In Return for Bitcoin On the Dark Web
A club DJ in Bangkok is currently being investigated for allegedly murdering several kittens in exchange for Bitcoins. According to the report from a Bangkok media outlet, the female DJ has previously been accused of animal murder on the dark web. дальше »
2018-10-22 18:32 | |
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$571 Million in Damages: North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind High-Profile Cryptocurrency Hacks
Although there have been over $882 million cryptocurrencies stolen from online exchanges since 2017, Lazarus, a North Korean, state-sponsored group is responsible for the majority of stolen tokens. According to an article published by The Next Web on October 19, 2018, the Lazarus Group took over $571 million cryptocurrencies and will continue to do so in the future. дальше »
2018-10-22 15:00 | |
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Brave Blockchain-powered Web Browser Launches Chromium-based Desktop Version
Brave Software Inc. , the makers of the Brave distributed ledger technology (DLT) based web browser with advertisement and web tracker blocking functionality, has announced the release of the new version of the Brave desktop browser based on Chromium, according to a news release by the team on October 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-20 16:00 | |
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Do cryptocurrencies need a company like coinbase?
Around the world, popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are being embraced by wide swaths of investors and tech enthusiast alike, which has generated a surge in cryptocurrency-supporting technologies, platforms, and websites. дальше »
2018-10-20 02:18 | |
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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Behind $571M in Hacks Since January 2017
North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-20 00:22 | |
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US authorities to auction off nearly $4M in confiscated Bitcoin
The American government is again showing that it has no interest in hodling, and is auctioning off over 600 BTC. The US Marshals Service (USMS) announced yesterday the auction will be taking place between 8am and 2pm EST on November 5th. дальше »
2018-10-19 16:51 | |
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Legendary cypherpunk declares cryptocurrency is failing its creators
As cryptocurrency falls further into the hands of the mainstream, it falls further away from its creators, the cypherpunks. Earlier today, CoinDesk published an in-depth interview with Timothy May, one of the founding members of the cypherpunk movement. дальше »
2018-10-19 14:14 | |
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You can now buy Elon Musk’s ‘Not A Flamethrower’ with Bitcoin
There’s something fitting about an Elon Musk business accepting Bitcoin, because, you know, they’re about as stable as each other. I’m here all week. That’s right, you can now buy the Boring Company’s Not A Flamethrower (from here on out, referred to as just a flamethrower) with not only Bitcoin, but a range of other cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:40 | |
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India’s largest Bitcoin exchange moves to Malta to escape regulation
Zebpay, once India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is moving operations to Malta after having shut shop on its home turf last month. The exchange, which currently supports 20 cryptocurrencies, will serve users in 20 countries across Europe: Malta Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Netherlands Poland Portugal Slovenia Sweden Unfortunately, the exchange won’t be accessible to users in India. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:42 | |
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10 VPN Services Accepting Bitcoin
One of the main motivations to opt for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service is to keep your Internet activity private. With that said, it appears ironic that many people who want to keep their web search and download history secret, purchase VPN with conventional currencies and use traditional payment methods. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:30 | |
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Dev sends Bitcoin without using the web or the power grid
One day we might all be able to send Bitcoin from literally anywhere in the world, with no electricity and no internet connection. Off-grid cryptocurrency transactions seem to be becoming an achievable possibility as yet another developer has managed to send Bitcoin without a data connection, using low-cost consumer grade hardware. дальше »
2018-10-16 13:32 | |
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Binance will launch its first cryptocurrency-to-fiat trading pairs in Uganda
After a registration process lasting some four months, Binance will finally offer fiat-to-cryptocurrency trading pairs through its new Uganda exchange, with deposits opening on Wednesday. Announced via press release, Ugandans are now able to fully submit identity documents and begin depositing fiat ahead of live trade, something expected to start in two weeks. дальше »
2018-10-15 14:54 | |
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Meetup.com has an unintended cryptocurrency community interest metric
There are a myriad of specialized websites that track the cryptocurrency market. But it appears the social meet up website Meetup. com might give us another metric that hasn’t yet been considered: global cryptocurrency community interest. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:16 | |
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Micropayments: Bringing Cryptocurrencies Into Everyday Life
The following post about micropayments was written by Dmytro Spilka. He is the CEO at Solvid and founder of Pridicto, a web analytics startup that uses AI and Machine Learning to forecast web traffic, monitor vital metrics, and set visual traffic aims. дальше »
2018-10-12 18:00 | |
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Someone just found a 10-year-old Bitcoin easter egg
A keen-eyed cryptocurrency enthusiast has just discovered a neat ‘easter egg’ buried deep inside Bitcoin’s code, dating back to the birth of the blockchain. We all know Satoshi Nakamoto referenced the Times headline – Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks – but it appears it actually happened twice. дальше »
2018-10-12 16:48 | |
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Research: Bitcoin whales make the cryptocurrency market less volatile
Fears that Bitcoin whales could dump enormous amounts of coins crash the market might be absolutely groundless – or so does new research suggest. Researchers from Chainalysis examined the transaction history of the 32 largest Bitcoin wallets and concluded that – contrary to popular belief – big-time cryptocurrency whales play a crucial role in keeping the market stable. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:58 | |
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Cryptocurrency exchange orchestrates shameless ‘pump and dump’ scheme
In a blatantly fraudulent turn of events, a small-time cryptocurrency exchange has decided the best way to beat the bear market is to just throw morality to the wind, and ‘pump and dump’ random coins. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:48 | |
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eToro cuts cryptocurrency investing costs to push mainstream adoption
In an effort to stimulate the wider adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain tech, social trading platform eToro is making it significantly cheaper to invest in crypto-assets. The global company, which already boasts more than 10 million users, has reduced fees for spread trades on its platform by more than half for a number of assets, including Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-11 11:04 | |
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Deep Web Roundup: 20 Years for ‘Oxymonster,’ New Darknet Monitoring Tool
Two stories stand out in our latest trawl of the deep web for news that filters through to the cryptosphere. One concerns the sentencing of Dream vendor “Oxymonster,” whose controversial prosecution on U. дальше »
2018-10-10 19:10 | |
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Criminals used Bitcoin to launder $2.5B in dirty money, data shows
New data shows criminals have laundered $2. 5 billion worth dirty Bitcoin through cryptocurrency exchanges, and almost all of it ends up in countries with lax Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:24 | |
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