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Senate report: Moscow directed ‘troll farm’ in efforts to elect Trump
The US Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today released a pair of reports detailing the results of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. Here’s what you need to know. дальше »
2018-12-18 00:11
Starwood breach affecting 500M users reportedly part of a larger Chinese state-sponsored attack
Remember that massive breach of the Mariott-owned Starwood hotel chain from last month, which saw 500 million users’ data stolen? The New York Times reports that the intrusion was part of a larger state-sponsored intelligence-gathering effort spurred on by China‘s spy agency, the Ministry of State Security. дальше »
2018-12-12 09:46
Starwood breach affecting 500m users reportedly part of a larger Chinese state-sponsored attack
Remember that massive breach of the Mariott-owned Starwood hotel chain from last month, which saw 500 million users’ data stolen? The New York Times reports that the intrusion was part of a larger state-sponsored intelligence-gathering effort spurred on by China‘s spy agency, the Ministry of State Security. дальше »
2018-12-12 09:46
Monopoly man watches disapprovingly as Congress yells at Google’s CEO
Google‘s CEO, Sundar Pichai, is in Washington today. He’s trying to explain how the world’s most advanced technology company works to Congress. At some point we’re sure he’s going to be arrested for witchcraft. дальше »
2018-12-11 19:54
United States lawmakers seem to be Opening up to Cryptocurrency
November was a tough month for cryptocurrency investors, but there were some positive developments in terms of adoption and clarification of laws. The United States government may take a long time to take official positions on Bitcoin and altcoins, but states and cities can act on their own and have begun to accelerate policymaking efforts […] The post United States lawmakers seem to be Opening up to Cryptocurrency appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-12-7 00:09
Waymo unveils first operating US driverless taxi service
Hundreds of people in the Phoenix, Arizona area now have consumer access to Waymo’s driverless taxi service. These “early riders” can now order an autonomous vehicle pickup 24/7. Welcome to the future. дальше »
2018-12-5 21:07
Russia to build Moon colony by 2040: NASA says hold my beer
Russia’s federal space agency intends to establish a lunar colony by the year 2040. NASA, meanwhile, announced today that it’d have a continuous human presence there within a decade. The Moon race is on y’all. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:01
Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes
The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:16
ACLU demands FBI explain request to wiretap Facebook Messenger
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today filed a motion with a Federal court requesting documents pertaining to an FBI attempt to force Facebook to hack its own Messenger service be unsealed. дальше »
2018-11-29 01:26
The FTC is investigating loot boxes — but not for the right reasons
The American Federal Trade Commission (FTC) yesterday joined the ongoing battle of attrition between regulators and game developers over the thorny topic of loot boxes. Last we heard about loot box legislation, a collection of European regulators were teaming up to investigate loot boxes and other maybe-kinda-sorta gambling practices, with one American entity joining in: the Washington State Gaming Commission. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:34
Report: Google quietly asks for donation back from GOP politician accused of racist remark
Google is reportedly rescinding a $5,000 donation to US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith over controversial remarks the Mississippi politician recently made. But, apparently, the company is trying to keep it under wraps. дальше »
2018-11-27 01:16
Ohio First State to Accept Bitcoin: Calling Crypto Secure, Transparent, and Low Cost
Beginning Nov. 26, Ohio will begin accepting Bitcoin payments for twenty-three kinds of business taxes. The state will become the first in the United States–and one of the first governments in the world–to accept cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-26 04:28
ICOs Can Raise Up To $50 Million; Cryptocurrencies Now Taking Advantage of 2015 SEC Regulations
Companies have only recently begun taking advantage of recent SEC regulations that allow projects to raise funds. The two regulations, Reg. Crowdfunding (C. F. ) and Reg. A, allow companies to secure between $1 million and $50 million. дальше »
2018-11-25 01:35
This Silicon Valley NGO has an unlikely partner in fighting homelessness — tech workers
Homelessness in San Francisco is everywhere. In 2014, it was estimated that the city’s homeless population reached an astonishing 7,000 people. They live on the streets, nestled between the Golden City’s luxurious shopping malls and countless “unicorn” tech companies. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:34
US Department of Justice is investigating Tether for market manipulation
It seems US authorities aren’t yet done with controversial cryptocurrency Tether. The ‘USD-backed’ stablecoin is now being probed by the country’s Justice Department, according to a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-11-20 15:00
U.S. Government Funding Blockchain: Department of Homeland Security Accepting Proposals
The Department of Homeland Security posted a solicitation for proposals for companies that can improve government processes using the blockchain. Accepted proposals would receive up to $800,000 in government funding. дальше »
2018-11-19 20:00
Hackers infect official Make-A-Wish site with cryptocurrency mining malware
It seems crypto-jackers have absolutely no ethical standards. After governments, universities, and technology giants, even charitable organizations are finding themselves at the receiving end of cryptocurrency malware. дальше »
2018-11-19 19:42
Crypto Hangover Hits Nvidia as Chip Sales Plunge With Bitcoin Prices
After a stellar rise in business over the last year due to the cryptocurrency boom, chipmaker Nvidia’s optimistic figures for graphics card demand in 2018 has drastically fallen short of expectations, with share prices falling by 17 percent on the back of millions of unsold chips. дальше »
2018-11-18 23:51
Nvidia Stock Plunges as Chip Sales Plunge With Bitcoin Prices
After a stellar rise in business over the last year due to the cryptocurrency boom, chipmaker Nvidia’s optimistic figures for graphics card demand in 2018 has drastically fallen short of expectations, with share prices falling by 17 percent on the back of millions of unsold chips. дальше »
2018-11-18 23:51
Pentagon remains hellbent on using a single-provider cloud for Project JEDI
The US government today dismissed a protest against its Project JEDI contract filed by Oracle. The company claimed the project’s bidding process was rigged, and that choosing a single awardee went against Federal statutes. дальше »
2018-11-15 02:47
The US Army’s Fortnite esports team is totally not for recruitment
The US Army recently revealed it would be starting its own esports team in an effort to reach out to all the kids out there who play the games and apparently show them you can still with at battle royale while you’re training for an actual battle. дальше »
2018-11-15 01:25
US Regulator Wants to Adopt Blockchain to Maintain Pace with Market Manipulators
The chair of the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has said that he wants to adopt blockchain to “keep pace with those who attempt to defraud, distort, or manipulate” financial markets. дальше »
2018-11-9 03:00
White House pushes ridiculous ‘assault’ video to defend reporter ban
Sarah Huckabee Sanders yesterday accused CNN’s Jim Acosta of “inappropriate behavior” towards a White House intern, citing this as the reason his press pass was revoked. The Press Secretary did this in a 194-word screed posted from an official White House account on Twitter. дальше »
2018-11-8 22:25
Binance and Bittrex drop Iran from their list of supported countries
According to Sepehr Mohammadi, the head of Iran’s blockchain community, some of the major global cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance and Bittrex have unofficially dropped Iran from their list of supported countries after the United States imposed more stringent sanctions against the Islamic Republic, the BTC Wires reported. дальше »
2018-11-8 16:36
Everything you need to vote in the 2018 midterm elections today
It’s that time again, my fellow Americans. Voting day is here in the United States. This time, it’s the 2018 midterm elections. Here at TNW, we want to make sure you all get out there and do your civic duty, so we’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get to the polls today. дальше »
2018-11-6 20:58
Facebook removes 115 suspicious accounts ahead of US midterm elections
Just before the US midterm elections, Facebook removed a total of 115 accounts it thought that ‘engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior’. The company said US Law enforcement contacted it on Sunday to report suspicious online activity, which they believed was possibly linked to foreign entities. дальше »
2018-11-6 13:12
Indian teen threatens to blow up Miami airport to avenge stolen Bitcoin
A high school student has been charged by authorities in India for threatening to blow up the Miami airport. The eighteen year old boy was unhappy with the US investigation agency FBI for not helping him recover a sum of Bitcoin he lost to a US-based fraudster. дальше »
2018-11-5 12:30
Library of Congress deems video game preservation legal — to a point
A decision from the Librarian of Congress and the US Copyright Office, handed down earlier this week, could mean older games can now legally be saved by video game historians and archivists — with some stipulations, of course. дальше »
2018-10-27 22:03
Feds shut down ill-advised driverless school bus tests in Florida
A technology company operating in Babcock Ranch, Florida was ordered by the US Department of Transportation on Friday to cease activity on a pilot-program using autonomous vehicles to transport school children. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:12
Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49
Former Trump Aide and Goldman Sachs Exec Gary Cohn Joins Blockchain Startup
Gary Cohn, a former chief economic aide to President Trump and president of Goldman Sachs, will join the blockchain startup Spring Labs as an advisor, Bloomberg reports. More: Gary Cohn is joining blockchain startup Spring Labs as an adviser https://t. дальше »
2018-10-14 01:59
CFTC Chair Says Institutional Investment Will Benefit Cryptocurrencies
U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair J. Christopher Giancarlo stated he believed the recent uptick in institutional investors could help cryptocurrencies “mature” in an interview with Fox Business on Friday morning. дальше »
2018-10-13 10:00
Amazon likely to win $10B Pentagon contract – Google, IBM, and Oracle aren’t happy
The Pentagon announced the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) project earlier this year, prompting a feeding frenzy among big tech companies eager to get the lucrative contract. Appetites have curbed a bit amid accusations the JEDI contract wasn’t ever up for grabs. дальше »
2018-10-11 20:05
Venture Capital Investment in Blockchain Up Nearly 300 Percent in 2018
According to a recently published Diar report, venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain companies have nearly tripled in the first three quarters of 2018 from that of 2017. Diar references data from Pitchbook that reveals that blockchain and crypto-related companies have raised approximately $3. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:00
U.S. Senate Candidate Vows to Speak with President Trump About Clemency for Ross Ulbricht
Ross Ulbricht could have a powerful voice advocating for his freedom if U. S. Senate Candidate Eric Brakey is elected. Cruel and Unusual Punishment? Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, is a less than 4 years into his double life sentence for his involvement in running the Silk Road exchange. дальше »
2018-10-8 16:00
U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U. S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch. As per the indictment, several shell companies and individuals in the U. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:00
Poloniex to Remove Margin and Lending Products for US-Based Customers
According to a press release on the Poloniex website, the Circle-owned cryptoasset exchange will be removing margin and lending products for US-based customers. These modifications are part of Poloniex’s commitment to comply with regulatory jurisdiction requirements. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:00
Boston Federal Reserve VP Describes The Limits Of Cryptocurrency Partnerships
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Vice President Jim Cunha discussed his views on cryptocurrency adoption and limitations at Forbes’ Annual 30 under 30 Summit on Oct. 2, highlighting asset security remains a significant concern for institutions. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:00
U.S Based Bitcoin Investment Trust GBTC hits Lowest Trading Value of the Year
A major Bitcoin Investment Trust in the United States has fallen to its lowest level of $7. 40 for the year 2018, report says. The company, Grayscale Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC) which is the only of its kind in the U. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:32
John McAfee Running for United States Presidency so that he can Promote Cryptocurrency in the National stage
ohn McAfee expresses his interest in becoming the first citizen of the United States of America to further the cause of blockchain and cryptocurrency at the national stage. He revealed this through a tweet on the October 3rd. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:51
CFTC Chairman Says Crypto is ‘Here to Stay’, Federal Court Declares Virtual Currencies are Commodities
In an interview with CNBC’s Fast Money on Monday, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair J. Christopher Giancarlo discussed cryptocurrencies, saying he thought they were here for the long haul. дальше »
2018-10-4 01:47
1.6 million US workers rely on gig apps and websites for income
As part of its monthly labor review for September, the US Department of Labor released a report on workers in the “gig economy,” such as those who worked for Uber, GrubHub, or TaskRabbit. It revealed that this work now accounts for at least 1 percent of total employment in the country. дальше »
2018-10-2 20:31
Major Crypto Companies set to Leave U.S in the next few Months – Analysts
With the delays in the approval of ETF applications by the United States Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), some analysts in the crypto space have predicted the crash of the U. S crypto market which they say will be left behind if nothing changes in the next few months. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:06
U.S. Judge Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Treated as Commodities
In a court case of fraud allegations against My Big Coin Pay, a federal judge ruled that cryptocurrencies can be treated as commodities, even as legal discussions over its asset status continue. As reported by Reuters on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:17
Strict Cryptocurrency Regulations Leads to Lack of Innovation, Say Crypto Firms to U.S. Congress
U. S. lawmakers met venture capital firms and entrepreneurs operating in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space this week, with the latter group cautioning watchdogs of the possible “brain-drain” if digital assets continue to be abided by 72-year-old regulations. дальше »
2018-9-27 05:00
Circle Introduces Stablecoin Backed By U.S. Dollar
Regulated stablecoins continue their disruptive journey into mass adoption as Circle announces application of tokenized fiat assets. The U. S. dollar-backed stablecoin USD//Coin (USDC) is the product of Circle’s partnership with CENTRE, the open source distribution network which will facilitate deposits from U. дальше »
2018-9-27 01:32
Minnesota Congressman Introduces Three Bills Backing Blockchain
On Friday, Sept. 21st, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer announced that he intends to introduce three pieces of legislation in support of blockchain technology and digital currencies. Great support for #blockchain by @RepTomEmmer spearheading 3 pieces of legislation to bring vision and clarity to the industry! https://t. дальше »
2018-9-26 19:00
Report: China will outspend US on AI research by end of 2018
The US House Oversight and Reform IT Subcommittee today released the results of a months-long investigation into Federal investment and oversight in artificial intelligence. There’s a lot to unpack here, and most of it is bad. дальше »
2018-9-25 20:09
Report: North Korea Is Evading US Sanctions Using Cryptocurrencies
North Korea is reportedly ramping up the use of cryptocurrencies to evade US economic sanctions. It’s also alleged that the country is developing its own native crypto asset to further assist moving money across borders, according to a duo of financial intelligence analysts from Washington D. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:00
China, Russia, USA in Race to Use Blockchain for Military Operations
A number of defense officials and armed forces across the globe are starting to look into blockchain’s potential in areas related to military activity. Militaries across the world are always looking for cutting-edge technologies to get a leg up on the competition. дальше »