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Hackers sell data of 130 million Chinese hotel guests on the dark web for 8 Bitcoin
It seems that China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies doesn’t extend to the infamous dark web. A hacker is selling the personal data of over 130 million individuals for 8 BTC ($56,776 at press time) on a Chinese dark web forum, technology publication Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2018-8-29 15:05 | |
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Something In Crypto Is Up 956% But It’s Not As Good As It Seems
Over the past year, according to new reports, levels of cryptocurrency mining malware are up 956%. Generally in cryptocurrency, the world up followed by 956% is a good thing, however in this instance, as you can see, it’s not great news at all. дальше »
2018-8-29 14:00 | |
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Nearly half of the world’s top universities teach blockchain
Eight out of the top 10 universities that offer blockchain courses are based in the US, according to a new report compiled by popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The research has more broadly uncovered that 42 percent of the world’s top universities offer at least one academically endorsed course. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:48 | |
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Elon Musk Thinks Ethereum Is A Scam, But He Still Wants It
Elon Musk, the man, the myth the legend? Whatever you think of him, you can’t deny that he has a notorious presence within cryptocurrency. According to recent reports, he’s now jumping on the Ethereum train, even though he’s suspicious that it could be a scam. дальше »
2018-8-29 13:00 | |
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Guide To Understanding Monero
There is a popular belief among people that cryptocurrencies are private and untraceable, explaining their association with illegal transactions. In truth though, this is not the case, for example with bitcoin, all transactions are recorded on a public ledger (blockchain) which allows for anyone to view and verify transactions. дальше »
2018-8-29 12:30 | |
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UK bans ‘misleading’ Facebook ads for a popular contraceptive app
A Facebook ad promoting the contraceptive smartphone app as a “highly accurate” method of birth control has been found to be misleading by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after figures revealed it is less effective then suggested. дальше »
2018-8-29 11:58 | |
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If Telegram Share Their Encryption Keys, Their App Will Be Available In Russia Once Again
Telegram, the ICO led social messaging app is current banned in Russia, although according to reports, this ban could soon be overturned if the company agree to share their encryption keys with law enforcement authorities in Russia. дальше »
2018-8-29 08:00 | |
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Chinese Investors Lead Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Funding in the US
Chinese investors are leading the pack for early-stage crypto funding in the U. S. and other regions, according to TechCrunch. The Chinese Crypto Foray In Silicon Valley, Chinese investment houses are often overlooked and substantially lack publicity, primarily due to small assets-under-management sizes and lower investment frequencies. дальше »
2018-8-29 07:00 | |
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The Emerging Trend of US-Asian Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Investments
Asian investors are becoming more involved in the US tech market due to the emergence of cryptocurrency and blockchain startups in need of funding outside the traditional American VC framework. Increasingly Dependent on Foreign Investments According to a 2017 study by the Wall Street Journal, Asian investors accounted for about 40 percent of the global venture financing. дальше »
2018-8-29 07:00 | |
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World’s First “Blockchain University” Seeks Accreditation from Malta
The world’s first university powered by blockchain could soon set up shop in Malta, and academics from some of the world’s best universities have already signed up according to an August 24, 2018, report from Medium. дальше »
2018-8-29 07:00 | |
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Shrimpy Digital Asset Portfolio Management Platform Introduces Rebalancing to Coinbase Pro
The American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase has allied with Shrimpy, a digital asset rebalancing platform, to help institutional investors and other users and other seamlessly rebalance their cryptoassets portfolios, according to a Medium blog post on August 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-29 03:00 | |
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Head of Russian Anti-Drug Unit Proposes Compulsory Reporting for Cryptocurrency Transactions Above $9,000
According to Crowdfund Insider, Andrey Khrapov, the head of Russia’s Directorate for Drug Trafficking, has proposed a new law that mandates the compulsory reporting of cryptocurrency transactions that exceed 600,000 rubles ($9,000). дальше »
2018-8-29 02:22 | |
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Lloyd’s of London Insures Cryptocurrency Custody Service Kingdom Trust
According to the institutional cryptocurrency storage platform Kingdom Trust, the company is now insured by the world’s largest insurance marketplace, Lloyd’s of London. The Kentucky-based alternative asset custody service, Kingdom Trust, claims to hold assets worth $12B that consist of 30 digital currencies under its wing. дальше »
2018-8-29 01:55 | |
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University College Oxford to Launch Blockchain Research Facility
University College Oxford is set to become the latest collegiate institution to establish a center for blockchain technology research. The school, which is touted as being the oldest College of Oxford University, wishes to be at the forefront of distributed ledger technology innovation. дальше »
2018-8-29 01:24 | |
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China to Overtake US as Leading Blockchain Developer: PwC Survey
While the US currently stands as the world leader in blockchain technology, China could very soon overshadow America in terms of blockchain development, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). A new survey conducted by the firm that examines the views of 600 executives in 15 countries found that the US (29%) is perceived as the most advanced […] The post China to Overtake US as Leading Blockchain Developer: PwC Survey appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-8-29 23:25 | |
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Chinese Internet Giant Baidu Ban Cryptocurrency-Related Discussions on Its Platform
Following in the steps of WeChat and AliPay, favorite Chinese search engine, and social media platform, Baidu has started restricting digital currency and initial coin offering (ICO) related topics on its platform, according to a China Times report on August 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:00 | |
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Sony’s newest professional SD cards are ridiculously tough (and fast)
Memory cards are one of those things that aren’t particularly interesting. Manufacturers release updated versions on the regular, and most pass by the glare of the tech media without notice. Sony’s latest offering, however, is different, as it’s reportedly “the world’s toughest and fastest SD card. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:20 | |
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Here’s Why It’s Unlikely Bill Cosby Bought $5M Worth of Bitcoin
The recent headlines about Bill Cosby have done nothing to warm public sentiment to the confirmed sex offender and disgraced comedian. According to rumors on tabloid website Radar Online, Cosby bought 750 BTC (~$5 million) in a bid to shield his diminishing fortune from his wife Camille. The article goes on to say that Cosby […] дальше »
2018-8-28 22:00 | |
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Kraken Crypto Exchange Denies Onecoin’s OFC Token Listing, Calls it a Ponzi Coin
Kraken Declines To List Onecoin’s OFC ‘Ponzi Coin’ The announcement by OneCoin concerning the OFC ICO led to the featuring of 12 public exchanges on the initial coin offering site. According to OneCoin, it had to contract the featured exchange in connection to the free listing of the OFC ERC20 virtual asset. Devoid of giving […] дальше »
2018-8-28 20:56 | |
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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
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Brazilian Crypto Trading Platform Atlas Suffers Hack, 261,000 Users’ Personal Data Stolen
As reported by YouTube channel Investimentos Digitais, the data of over 200,000 investors has been stolen in a hack on Brazilian cryptocurrency trading platform Atlas Quantum. According to Have I Been Pwned, a data breach reporting website, 261,000 users had their data leaked, with information “including their names, phone numbers, email addresses and account balances. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:50 | |
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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry
The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:11 | |
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China’s Biggest Tech Companies Join Anticrypto Cause
Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent have decided to clamp down on cryptocurrency-related activities on their platforms. According to an article in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) published on Aug 27, these Chinese companies may have taken these measures to align with the strict stance taken by Chinese authorities. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:55 | |
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Morgan Creek Launches Digital Asset Index Fund for Institutional Investors
Morgan Creek Digital, an asset management firm backed by multi-billion dollar investment advisor Morgan Creek Capital Management, has announced the launch of the Digital Asset Index Fund in partnership with Bitwise Asset Management. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:55 | |
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Mark Yusko’s Morgan Creek Digital Partners with Bitwise to Launch Institutional Index Fund
Morgan Creek Digital, the crypto-focused arm of Bitcoin bull Mark Yusko’s multi-billion-dollar investment advisory firm Morgan Creek Capital, has joined hands with Bitwise Asset Management to launch a cryptocurrency index fund for institutions and elite investors. дальше »
2018-8-28 16:00 | |
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Solving Scalability Is The Key For Litecoin Adoption Say’s Charlie Lee
Litecoin is one of the cryptocurrencies that really does fancy its own chances with regards to cryptocurrency adoption. Because Litecoin is fast and easy to obtain, plus it’s reinforced by a community that strives to #PayWithLitecoin, LTC is often seen as one of the critics choices when asked which cryptocurrency will be adopted first (second to Bitcoin Cash, generally). дальше »
2018-8-28 15:30 | |
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Upbit Announces First Blockchain Developer Conference in September 2018
Upbit plans on holding a developers conference in September 2018 where experts from all over the world are scheduled to talk about the latest in blockchain tech. Largest Blockchain Conference to Date Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will host a developer conference in September, the company announced. дальше »
2018-8-28 15:00 | |
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Prominent Economist: Cryptocurrency Market Is Embraced By Apocalypse
Nouriel Roubini, professor of economics from New York and renowned economist, once again cracked down on cryptocurrencies, blockchain and bitcoin. According to him, cryptocurrencies are collapsing and, sooner or later, will disappear. дальше »
2018-8-29 12:25 | |
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Olympus Labs Develops Olympus Protocol to Revolutionize the Cryptocurrency Financial Industry, According to the Company’s July Progress Report
Olympus Labs is a blockchain fintech ecosystem that connects and empowers investment managers, investors, developers, and third-party applications in… The post Olympus Labs Develops Olympus Protocol to Revolutionize the Cryptocurrency Financial Industry, According to the Company’s July Progress Report appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-28 10:45 | |
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Bitcoin Could Make Credit Cards Obsolete
According to some financial experts, Bitcoin transaction fees are lower. In addition, Bitcoin bypasses the unnecessary and expensive financial institutions within which credit cards depend. Therefore, experts believe that Bitcoin’s advantages will encourage merchants to replace credit cards with Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-28 10:00 | |
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Report Finds Mining Activity and Bitcoin Exchange Development in North Korea
A report by South Korea’s state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) suggests that North Korea has been mining cryptocurrencies, according to local media. In addition, a technology firm in the country is developing an exchange platform for bitcoin, while average citizens of North Korea have little knowledge of cryptocurrency, the report claims. дальше »
2018-8-28 07:45 | |
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Nicehash Returns 60% of Coins Stolen in the Hack
Nicehash, the cloud mining service that got hacked in December, has returned 60 percent of the stolen bitcoins, according to local media. After the cyberattack last year, the Slovenian company promised to fully reimburse its customers and has been doing it on a monthly basis. дальше »
2018-8-28 06:15 | |
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Chinese Giant Baidu Joins Corporations in Cryptocurrency Crackdown
After WeChat and Tencent distanced themselves from cryptocurrency-related activities and businesses last week, the Chinese search engine Baidu stated it would actively work to eradicate cryptocurrency footprints from Chinese internet forums. дальше »
2018-8-28 04:00 | |
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North Korea to Host Its First Blockchain Conference
Blockchain industry experts are expected to attend North Korea’s first international blockchain conference in Pyongyang and even engage in dialogue with local business officials, according to unofficial sources. дальше »
2018-8-28 01:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Enthusiast Goes From Victim of a Hack to Blockchain Security Founder
According to Forbes, cryptocurrency enthusiasts can now validate the legitimacy of their initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets and even certain websites with the Sentinel Protocol. дальше »
2018-8-28 23:29 | |
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Chinese Conman Impersonates Maltese Prime Minister to Perpetrate Bitcoin Scam
Malta’s Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, is the latest notable personality to be impersonated as part of a Bitcoin scam. In recent times, everyone from actors to company executives and even politicians has seen their images used to trick people into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:57 | |
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R3 Corda Blockchain to Power Bank of Thailand’s Central Bank Digital Currency
Bank Of Thailand To Launch R3-Based Digital Currency After partnering with multiple local financial institutions, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has outlined its intentions to introduce its own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-27 19:57 | |
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Litecoin Creator Charlie Lee and Silverbug Crypto YouTuber are Beefing over LTC Ponzi Scheme
The Litecoin By Charlie Lee Is Being Considered A Ponzi Scheme, According To Silverbug YouTuber The famous Silverbug YouTuber of the TruthNeverTold channel recently called out on the crypto market as being a little bit more than just a Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2018-8-27 19:36 | |
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How Bitcoin May Hit $3,000 According to Prominent Investor
Bitcoin is still in a bear market with its price stable in the mid-$6,000 range. While the majority of experts see the price of the dominant cryptocurrency recovering in the months ahead, one investor sees Bitcoin price going down to $3,000. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:00 | |
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New Malware Piggybacks Crypto Trading App to Target Exchanges
Same threat, a new package and a modified modus operandi — that’s probably the best way to describe the new “AppleJeus” malware. It is engineered to stealthily infiltrate macOS systems, disguised as a legitimate trading app, and will wreak havoc if they deem the infected machines worth pursuing. дальше »
2018-8-28 18:02 | |
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Hydroelectric Dam in New York Repurposed as Crypto Mining Farm
A hydroelectric dam in eastern New York State is being converted into a dedicated crypto mining farm, taking advantage of low-cost, renewable energy, according to Dpw Holdings whose subsidiary is building the mining farm. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:15 | |
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Creditors of Defunct Cryptocurrency Exchange Mt. Gox Can Now File Claims
Creditors of Mt. Gox, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, can now start submitting proofs of claim in a newly approved rehabilitation process, according to an update posted on the exchange’s website. дальше »
2018-8-27 17:14 | |
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North Korea will reportedly host its own cryptocurrency and blockchain conference
In an attempt to showcase their supposed technological prowess, North Korea will be holding a blockchain and cryptocurrency conference later this year. North Korea plans to host leading blockchain experts from around the globe during a two-day conference called, the “Korean International Blockchain Conference. дальше »
2018-8-27 15:25 | |
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Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent block cryptocurrency forums and trading in China’s latest crackdowns
China is showing no intention of slowing down its cryptocurrency crackdown. In the latest, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (BAT) — the three largest technology companies in the country — are banning cryptocurrency-related activities from their platforms. дальше »
2018-8-27 13:45 | |
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