Understanding Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds: What Is a Bitcoin ETF?

Let us first understand what an exchange-traded fund is and then take a closer look at Bitcoin ETFs. What is an ETF? An exchange-traded fund (ETF), if you had to go by the textbook definition, is what Investopedia defines as “a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets […] Understanding Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds: What Is a Bitcoin ETF? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

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Crypto Market Crumbles To New Year-To-Date Lows, Where Does it go Next?

On Thursday, investors awoke to a promising sight — a $300 candle that brought Bitcoin’s price off a $6,150 low — so some thought that the worse for over for the market. But, as some investors were lured into a false sense of security, the market fell even further to establish new year-to-date lows. дальше »

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John McAfee, Bitfi and their ‘unhackable’ wallet win ‘Lamest Vendor Response’

Beginning in 2007, every year at the Black Hat Security Conference, Pwnies are awarded to recognize the best and the worst in the field of information security. The award plays on the gaming term “pwn” which started as a misspelled version of the word “own” and grew to meme status. дальше »

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McAfee-Backed “Unhackable” BitFi Wallet Hacked to Run P.C. Game

Security researchers have successfully modified BitFi’s hardware wallet and provided a demonstration of the device running Doom. BitFi’s response? “Prove it. ” Security researchers are arranging a demonstration this weekend proving BitFi’s wallets can be hacked. дальше »

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Plasma and Plasma Cash: The Future of Scaling and Security

In March of 2018 Vitalik Buterin introduced Plasma and Plasma Cash as a solution to some of the largest difficulties facing blockchain technology Scaling, security, and verification have long plagued the emerging field of blockchain technology and cast doubt into the minds of potential investors. дальше »

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Foreign artist reimagines US currency

In terms of design, paper currency in the United States hasn’t changed much in the past hundred years. There have been updates and additional flourishes — not to mention security measures — but overall, it’s essentially the same set of bills circulated since 1913. дальше »

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EMI Foundation ICO

The EMI (Ecosystem of Medical Informatics) platform is aims at achieving the following three objectives. That is the system that realizes improvement of medical science by guaranteeing the safety, security & inte-operability of medical information and aggregating the data using big data analytics and artificial intelligence on the Blockchain platform. дальше »

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Researchers Identify 15,000-Strong Botnet Scamming Crypto Twitter

Cybersecurity firm Duo Security has released an analysis of the botnets of Twitter. During a lengthy paper on the topic, the team behind the research identified over 15,000 bots devoted to scamming users out of cryptocurrency. дальше »

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tZERO Announces $270 Million Investment from GSR Capital

Touted as the world’s first security token exchange, tZERO is a blockchain subsidiary of retail giant Overstock. com. On Aug. 9, tZERO announced a $270 million investment from GSR Capital. дальше »

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Op Ed: Exploring the SEC’s New “Sufficiently Decentralized” Test

The regulators have awoken. SEC Director William Hinman introduced novel concepts to the securities law analysis such that sellers of digital assets may have an escape valve. дальше »

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tZero собрала $134 млн в рамках регулируемого токенсейла

Компания tZERO привлекла $134 млн в рамках Security Token Offering (регулируемого токенсейла). Изначально компания планировала собрать $250 млн. В первый же день токенсейла глава Overstock Патрик Берн заявил, что tZERO привлекла $100 млн. дальше »

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Report: Mid-sized businesses lose more to cybercrime than large or small ones

A new report on cybercrime shows mid-market companies — 500 to 999 employees — experience greater losses than smaller or larger ones. The report, published by the internet security company Malwarebytes and the market research firm Osterman Research, was based on a survey of 900 security pros — 200 of which worked in the US, with 175 each in the UK, Germany, Australia, and Singapore. дальше »

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Bitcoin dev finds potentially crippling security flaw in Bitcoin Cash

Another massive security vulnerability in a major cryptocurrency has been discovered, just sitting there, waiting to be exploited – and this time around it’s Bitcoin Cash. Its blockchain was open to being jammed with a toxic block that would have caused complete consensus failure. дальше »

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The World Bank Is Eyeing the World’s First Blockchain Bond

Forget about the Security and Exchange Commission’s shaky decision-making in terms of Bitcoin ETFs, and take cues from the World Bank. They are now planning to launch the first blockchain bond in the world and have mandated the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to arrange the blockchain-based financial instrument. дальше »

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Regulated Trader Templum Hosts Security Token Sale for Luxury Resort

Token trading platform Templum Markets has launched a sale of a token allowing accredited investors to buy shares in a popular Colorado resort.  дальше »

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Excalibur ICO (XOS Token): Blockchain Computer Operating System?

What Is Excalibur? Excalibur Operating System (OS) aims to change the manner in which traditional OS operate. The OS is designed for both PC’s and Laptops and will solve issues related to data theft and viruses. дальше »

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tZero привлекла $134 млн в рамках токенсейла

Компания tZERO, дочернее подразделение ритейл-гиганта Overstock, собрала $134 млн в рамках регулируемого токенсейла (Security Token Offering), говорится в пресс-релизе. Отметим, что изначально компания намеревалась привлечь $250 млн. дальше »

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PGA Championship Hit with Bitcoin Ransom Attack

Hackers have set their eyes on the PGA Championship’s computer system in the latest cyber heist, demanding a Bitcoin ransom. According to Newsmax, the PGA’s computer system suffered a security breach leaving some files inaccessible unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. дальше »

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New York Gets New Investor Protection Chief For Crypto Market Security Oversight

The cryptocurrency market keeps evolving in terms of regulations. Barbara D. Underwood, New York State Attorney General, announced a new Investor Protection Bureau Chief. Cynthia Hanawalt will be the Chief of the office of the New York General Attorney, and will be responsible for the Ponzi schemes and fee overcharge, among other risks related to […] дальше »

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Overstock’s tZero Blockchain Security Token Offering Raises $134 Million

Overstock, a wildly popular company, is the parent company of tZero. It’s subsidiary recently held a security token offering and raised an impressive $134 million in the process. One of the primary investments in the venture was made by GSR Capital, a Hong Kong-based equity firm. When it comes to tZero’s token sale, CEO Patrick […] дальше »

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Blockchain Spreads Its Wings to the Advertising Industry

Blockchain technology has infiltrated almost every industry, introducing the world to a new era of technology in which everyone has an equal say. Transparency, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and security are just some of the advantages of the technology that have attracted many, from global giants to small merchants. And it’s not about to stop anytime soon, […] дальше »

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VP Mike Pence unveils detailed plans for Space Force

US Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at the Pentagon today, revealed more details about a proposed new military branch, a “Space Force. ” While we’ve known this was a project of the current administration, we’ve only today received details about how, exactly, it could actually be realized. дальше »

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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With $370 Million More Committed

Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday. дальше »

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Overstock Blockchain Spin-Off Raises $134 Million – With Millions More Committed

Overstock.com subsidiary tZero raised $134 million in its security token offering, the company said Thursday. дальше »

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Cryptojacking Becomes ‘More Attractive’ to Criminals in The Netherlands, Security Agency Says

Fraudsters started leaving traditional cyber-attack practices like ransomware for crypto hacking as a faster and easier way of stealing money, the latest Dutch government report showed.

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Bitcoin Price Watch: Could Today’s Rise Signal the Currency’s Return?

At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for over $6,400. That’s about $200 higher than where it stood 24 hours ago. Yesterday, we discussed that bitcoin had dropped significantly in reaction to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponing its decision regarding the bitcoin ETF submitted by VanEck. Up to that […] дальше »

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ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform

On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »

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Researchers from Cortex Labs Win Numerous International AI Competitions

Cortex is a new project that is working towards creating and integrating efficient AI systems with blockchain technologies. By combining the efficiency of machine learning algorithms and autonomous decision-making with the transparency, security, and privacy of the blockchain, researchers at Cortex Labs are working in an exciting new area of exploratory blockchain development and hope […] The post Researchers from Cortex Labs Win Numerous International AI Competitions appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

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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 »

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Four ways to Retain your Investment in the midst of Cryptocurrency Downtrend

There are reports that the present decline in the value of cryptocurrencies might be as a result of the panic that the postponement of the decision that the Security and Exchange Commission ought to make this month about bitcoin futures and ETFs on investors. дальше »

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Crypto Scam Bots Are Taking Over Twitter, Reveals New Study

New research by Duo Security published on August 6 has highlighted that over 15,000 crypto scam bots have infiltrated Twitter. These accounts are currently involved in promoting fraudulent giveaways that are duping several users on the platform. дальше »

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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 »

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Utility and Security Tokens: A Growing Case for Crypto Self-Regulation

The race is on to tokenize assets on the blockchain. But regulators are closing in. Where does the future lie in the utility and security tokens debate? The post Utility and Security Tokens: A Growing Case for Crypto Self-Regulation appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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Microsoft представил продукт Ethereum on Azure на алгоритме PoA

Разработчики облачной платформы Microsoft Azure анонсировали запуск продукта Ethereum on Azure, в основе которого лежит модель «блокчейн как услуга» (Blockchain-as-a-Service). Примечательно, что новое решение создано на базе алгоритма консенсуса Proof-of-Authority (PoA). дальше »

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GEMERA ICO

GEMERA is a crypto-token backed by Colombian emeralds that provides a mixture of secure digital assets managed by blockchain and physical Colombian emeralds stored in security vaults of safe deposit box companies. дальше »

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Augur: Fake Data Loophole Discovered by Bounty Hunter

Blockchain-based predictions marketplace Augur is under fire after a significant security vulnerability was uncovered by bounty hunters who could potentially be used to sift off millions of dollars. дальше »

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Templum Markets Announces Aspen Digital Tokenized Asset Security Offering

Templum Markets recently announced the launch of Aspen Digital Inc. , a Tokenized Asset Offering (TAO), on Templum’s trading platform. Templum Markets, LLC is a financial technology company and broker-dealer registered with the U. дальше »

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Elon Musk Should Consider Security Token Offerings for Tesla and Hyperloop?

Security Token Offerings may be the new-age fintech solution for funding Elon Musk’s futuristic Hyperloop transportation system and possibly helping his Tesla-related problems.

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Watch this 15-year-old hacker play DOOM on John McAfee’s ‘unhackable’ crypto-wallet

John McAfee’s ‘unhackable’ cryptocurrency wallet – the one with a $250,000 bug bounty on it – has been cracked to run the iconic game DOOM, courtesy of a teenage security researcher. Video of the old-school first-person shooter has surfaced on Twitter. дальше »

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HoshoCon Aims to Take Blockchain Security to the Next Level

At the upcoming HoshoCon, security industry experts will share their vision for best practices in the blockchain domain.

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Report: 15,000 Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway Bots

This week, researchers uncovered empirical data confirming what most in the crypto Twittersphere already know – the space if flooded with scam bots: 15,000 of them to be exact, according to Duo Security. дальше »

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15,000 Twitter Crypto Scam Giveaway Bots: Duo Security

This week, researchers uncovered empirical data confirming what most in the crypto Twittersphere already know – the space if flooded with scam bots: 15,000 of them to be exact, according to Duo Security. дальше »

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Now a Nearly $1 Billion Blockchain, Tezos Is Slowly Building Up Its Security

In the third week after opening its network security up to community involvement, Tezos' beta launch has been surprisingly smooth. дальше »

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Framejacking Bug Could Have Replaced Augur With a Doppleganger

Until just a few days ago, the interface of the betting market Augur was compromised in a way that could have allowed attackers to replace every bit of information on the platform—and users would not have been able to tell the difference. дальше »

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Facial recognition is Tokyo’s secret weapon to beat the heat at the 2020 Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics plans to introduce facial recognition software at security checkpoints — both to cut down on unauthorized people getting in and, probably more importantly, getting athletes out of the scorching heat as fast as possible. дальше »

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Blockchain bug hunters feature prominently at this year’s Pwnie Awards

Researchers have been diligently prodding cryptocurrency and blockchain companies for kinks in their security – and it seems some of them are finally getting recognition for their work. Three researchers are up for Pwnie Awards this year – an annual showcase of the best and worst in information security. дальше »

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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 »

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Найдена ответственная за криптовалютный скам в twitter сеть ботов

Исследователи из Duo Security опубликовали детальный отчет о скаме с раздачей криптовалют: «Не @ меня, масштабная охота на twitter ботов». С мая по июль исследователи Джордан Райт и Олэбот Анише из Duo Security изучали активность сложной сети twitter ботов, включающей как минимум 15000 аккаунтов. дальше »

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Opera plans to add a cryptocurrency wallet to its desktop browser

Handling cryptocurrencies is about to get easier, as Opera becomes the first major desktop browser to include a cryptocurrency wallet, negating the need for third-party extensions or applications. дальше »

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Intrigues and stories on online security, privacy and the development of the world's most secure and ubiquitous hardware wallet for Bitcoin - the TREZOR. - Medium дальше »

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