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Cryptocurrency mining scripts such as Coinhive can be blocked on Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox has always been at the forefront of protecting its users from cryptocurrency mining scripts. Last year, the open-source web browser released a statement assuring its users that it would block mining scripts in its upcoming version. дальше »
2019-4-10 13:00 | |
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Adult site CamSoda will now let you pay for porn with Bitcoin
Adult entertainment company CamSoda has integrated cryptocurrency payments, enabling users to purchase tokens on the platform using seven different coins, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. In addition to BTC and ETH, CamSoda users can also spend their Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, and Tron alongside privacy-oriented coins Monero and Zcash. дальше »
2019-4-9 18:42 | |
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You can now try Microsoft’s Chromium-powered version of Edge
Back in December, Microsoft surprised everyone – those who hadn’t been following the rumors, anyway – by announcing it was shifting Edge to Google’s ubiquitous Chromium platform. Chromium promises better and faster support for constantly evolving web standards. дальше »
2019-4-8 19:38 | |
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Bitcoin wallet Electrum hit by DoS attack from 140,000-strong botnet
The servers of popular Bitcoin wallet Electrum are under heavy attack, and users are advised to be extra careful when using the platform until it’s resolved. A sophisticated botnet of more than 140,000 machines has launched Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks on Electrum‘s servers, with apparent intent to direct users to compromised versions of the software designed to steal their Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:06 | |
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EU proposal requires platforms to delete ‘terrorist content’ in 1 hour or face fines
Just 12 days after voting ‘yes’ on the controversial Copyright Reform, the EU is discussing new regulation that might further hurt smaller platforms. The EU Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs (LIBE) will vote today, April 8, on implementing a one-hour deadline for any platform to delete terrorist content. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:40 | |
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Snapchat’s reinventing itself to fight Instagram
Last week, Snapchat held its first partner summit, where it described the company’s new approach to standing out from competitors like Instagram. Key announcements included new AR features for lenses, new Snap original content, a multiplayer gaming platform, and a new developer kit to integrate Snapchat stories in other apps (like Tinder). дальше »
2019-4-8 14:56 | |
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Here’s why you can’t use AirPlay with Netflix right now
Last week, Netflix removed support for AirPlay from its platform. That means you can’t beam Netflix shows from your iPhone or iPad to your Apple TV. Instead, you’ll have to rely on the Netflix app for Apple TV, and use the remote for the set-top box to navigate the platform. дальше »
2019-4-8 10:10 | |
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Why Facebook will have a hard time becoming the next WeChat
Mark Zuckerberg recently posted an article that got a great deal of attention entitled “A Privacy-Focused Vision for Social Networking. ” He said the platform would focus on simple, private interactions and blending functions for Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. дальше »
2019-4-6 16:30 | |
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ContentsDeal project is putting copyright on the blockchain
The internet is pretty great. It’s given us things like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Tumblr. For the creative folks among us, there’s a wealth of opportunity to distribute, share, and get feedback on your creations. дальше »
2019-4-5 12:16 | |
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CODEX Blockchain Asset Exchange and HackenProof to Launch a Bug Bounty Program for Developers
CODEX, a licensed cryptocurrency and digital asset exchange based in Estonia, partners with HackenProof bug bounty platform. As a part of our broad and ongoing partnership, CODEX decided to start a public bug bounty program on HackenProof. дальше »
2019-4-4 17:46 | |
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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 | |
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CODEX crypto exchange launches bug bounty on HackenProof
CryptoNinjas CODEX, a licensed cryptocurrency and blockchain asset exchange based in Estonia, has announced today that it will start a public bug bounty program on HackenProof. Previously, CODEX went through web penetration testing by Hacken and appeared to get the highest web platform security rankings. дальше »
2019-4-4 03:38 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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For Nokia’s next trick, a 48MP smartphone with a punch-hole display
Is it too early to call time on the loathed smartphone display notch? Maybe. There’s an growing trend for companies to find innovative workarounds, like the punch-hole display now favored by Huawei’s Honor and Samsung. дальше »
2019-4-2 18:54 | |
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WhatsApp launches a tip line in India to battle fake news ahead of national elections
WhatsApp has launched its next weapon in the fight against misinformation on its platform in India: a tip line to which you can send forwards, rumors, and suspicious-sounding messages and have them verified. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:03 | |
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Facebook announces a long-overdue transparency tool for News Feed
Over the weekend, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sounded the alarm, calling for increased government regulation for internet platforms — including his own. Facebook, as you may have heard, has run into a few issues in recent years that would make it an unlikely advocate for this sort of regulation. дальше »
2019-4-2 04:21 | |
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Swissdacs to introduce VouchForMe blockchain based insurance tool in Europe
CryptoNinjas VouchForMe, a web tool based on blockchain technology that enables users to ask friends and family to vouch for them, has announced a partnership agreement with Swissdacs Group for the introduction of the VouchForMe blockchain based platform in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Austria. дальше »
2019-4-2 03:11 | |
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Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification
As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy. ” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. дальше »
2019-4-1 11:49 | |
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Supercharge Your BCH Workflow With Bitcoin.com’s SLP and Badger SDKs
Last summer, Bitcoin. com launched a developer suite so Bitcoin Cash (BCH) programmers could have access to a slew of resources, tools, and software development kits (SDK). At the time, the web portal contained three key tools for blockchain programmers: the Bitbox SDK, REST, and the GUI platform. дальше »
2019-3-31 01:20 | |
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It shouldn’t take a tragedy for tech companies to fight hate on their platforms
Roughly two weeks after the terrorist attack on a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, Facebook has committed to clamping down on white nationalism and white separatism on its platform, as well as on Instagram. дальше »
2019-3-28 16:53 | |
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Australian celebs targeted in long-running Bitcoin scam on Facebook
Bitcoin fraudsters are still using celebrities to promote their scams on Facebook and dupe investors out of money. According to reports, Australian TV presenters Karl Stefanovic and Waleed Aly are the latest names in a long list of celebrities to fall victim to the scam. дальше »
2019-3-28 14:11 | |
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Elastos blockchain set to implement DPoS component
CryptoNinjas Elastos, the open-source smart web platform powered by blockchain technology, has announced the completion of its Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) component which is ready to go live after the community voting process. дальше »
2019-3-28 23:40 | |
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Scale up your startup at TNW2019
Networking is a key component of any conference, and despite our “unconference” vibe at TNW2019, we’re definitely all about making new connections. That’s why we have dedicated matchmaking opportunities on May 9 and 10 – especially for startups. дальше »
2019-3-27 16:13 | |
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PSA: Don’t change your birth year to 2007 on Twitter, or you’ll be locked out
There are tons of hoaxes constantly doing the rounds on Twitter, including the recent Bitcoin scam. Today, I want to warn you about one that’s taken over the platform over the past couple of days: the “birth year hoax“. дальше »
2019-3-27 08:07 | |
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Bethesda’s games are going back to Steam, Epic gets snubbed
Bethesda has declared its public support of Steam by promising its upcoming games will have a home there. A scant six months ago, this would have just been the end of the company’s failed attempt to launch its own platform. дальше »
2019-3-27 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin exchange DragonEx ‘hacked for undisclosed amount’
Cryptocurrency exchange DragonEx says it has been hacked, although it is not yet known how much has been lost in the alleged attack. The Singapore-based company announced the news on its official Telegram channel on Monday. дальше »
2019-3-26 14:22 | |
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Microsoft’s “Ad Quality Year in Review 2018” Reveals 5 Million Blocked Crypto Ads
Microsoft has been clear in their marketing ban against cryptocurrencies over the last year, and the recent review of their progress over 2018 shows exactly that. As reported by The Next Web, Microsoft managed to block over 5 million cryptocurrency ads from being posted via their Bing search engine. The Bing platform has previously expressed […] дальше »
2019-3-26 23:36 | |
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YouTube has set the stage for its own death, but can any app rise to challenge it?
Since its creation in 2005, YouTube has been the go-to website (and app) for watching videos. Today, with more than a billion worldwide users, and videos ranging from high-budget original series to seconds-long clips of children’s birthday parties, it would seem that YouTube has established a platform that can’t be toppled. дальше »
2019-3-26 22:27 | |
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Microsoft’s Bing blocked 5,000,000 cryptocurrency ads in 2018
Microsoft’s Bing has boasted it successfully blocked more than 5 million cryptocurrency-related ads, after it imposed a strict marketing ban last year. In a blog, Bing detailed its problem with spam from sketchy advertisers. дальше »
2019-3-25 19:30 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Twitch drops Bitcoin, most BTC trading could be fake, and more
It’s Monday, which means there’s a weekend’s worth of cryptocurrency and blockchain news to catch up on. Here are the headlines. 1. Despite giving up on its proprietary cryptocurrency, Citibank isn’t ready to leave the world of blockchain for good. дальше »
2019-3-25 11:51 | |
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WhatsApp wants to label viral forwards to rein in fake news – but it’ll have to do more
WhatsApp seems to be testing another weapon in its arsenal to battle fake news – a label for messages forwarded five times or more. Last week, WABetaInfo reported that in a new beta version of its Android app, WhatsApp added counts for how many times a message has been forwarded, as well as a ‘frequently forwarded’ label. дальше »
2019-3-25 11:03 | |
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How to watch Apple’s March event live
Apple is set to unveil its new streaming video platform today, and we’ve already heard a lot about what’s in store over the past few months. It’s expected to launch its service with plenty of original content – about a billion dollars’ worth – alongside movies and TV series from the likes of HBO and Showtime. дальше »
2019-3-25 08:43 | |
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New Bitzlato Crypto Exchange Enables Peer to Peer Trading Integration within Telegram
Bitzlato is a newly launched cryptocurrency exchange platform out of Russia that enables users to have peer-to-peer crypto exchange with many other fiat payment methods. It allows trading with six different cryptocurrencies and also comes with a web version and a crypto-trading Telegram bot. дальше »
2019-3-24 01:48 | |
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Why banning phones from schools is a backward step for education
Schools and governments around the world are struggling to figure out how to deal with smartphones in the classroom. Last year, France passed a law that banned students from using smart devices at school, and now in the UK politicians are discussing joining in, with UK schools minister Nick Gibb recently saying there should be a new policy introduced to ban phones from schools. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:30 | |
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GitLab now automatically warns against merging API keys into your codebase
GitLab, the hugely popular devops platform, today announced the introduction of secrets detection with version 11. 9 of the service. This means that should someone inadvertently include an API key or secret in a commit to a shared repository, the service will warn the user. дальше »
2019-3-23 18:06 | |
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Trading Ideas, Multicharts, and Live Widgets – SimpleFX Promotes New Features With Lower Spreads
March 21st, 2019, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Multi-currency and cryptocurrency Web trader platform SimpleFX has just added three groundbreaking new features to its award-winning WebTrader and promotes the improvements with a “March Madness” offer. дальше »
2019-3-22 07:41 | |
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Trading Ideas, Multicharts, and Live Widgets – SimpleFX Promotes New Features With Lower Spreads
Bitcoin Press Release: Online digital broker and trading platform SimpleFX has announced the launch of new features, including ‘Trading Ideas’, Multicharts and Live Widgets. March 19th, 2019, St. дальше »
2019-3-22 21:41 | |
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve‘s Steam platform made it possible for malicious actors to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and even infect their systems with additional malware. The security kink resided in Steam‘s server browser functionality – which lets players look up severs for a number of games (including hit titles like CS:GO, Half-Life 2, and Team Fortress 2) – according to a HackerOne vulnerability disclosure made public on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:42 | |
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. дальше »
2019-3-21 23:28 | |
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Cryptocurrency platform Augur can’t fix ‘invalid market’ scam without huge update
Decentralized betting protocol Augur is dealing with a situation: fraudsters can illegitimately profit by gaming the system, and there’s not much its devs can do about it (for now). Augur co-founder Joey Krug recently addressed community concerns about scammers taking over the platform. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:56 | |
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Huawei is putting blockchain into the stratosphere
At its 2019 “Cloud Summit” industry conference in Hong Kong, Huawei unveiled a new blockchain-based cloud service. Huawei Cloud now offers blockchain oriented services designed to help Hong Kong-based businesses make use of the decentralized platform’s typical characteristics. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:37 | |
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Google announces Stadia, its cross-platform game streaming service
At the 2019 Game Developers Conference (FDC) in San Francisco today, Google unveiled Stadia, its all-you-can-play game streaming service. It’s launching sometime this year, first in the US, Canada, UK, and most of Europe. дальше »
2019-3-19 21:28 | |
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Trading Ideas, Multicharts, and Live Widgets – SimpleFX Promotes New Features With Lower Spreads
Bitcoin Press Release: Online digital broker and trading platform SimpleFX has announced the launch of new features, including ‘Trading Ideas’, Multicharts and Live Widgets. March 19th, 2019, St. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:13 | |
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Visa is looking for someone to spearhead permissionless blockchain
Global payment services provider and Fortune 500 company, Visa, is showing signs that cryptocurrency and blockchain will be part of the company‘s future. According to a job posting on recruitment platform SmartRecruiters, Visa is looking for an individual passionate about payments and cryptocurrency, and is already well-connected in the cryptocurrency and fintech industry. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:26 | |
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How Facebook plans to use machine learning to wipe out revenge porn
Facebook’s used its machine learning prowess to filter hate speech and fake accounts— but now it’s turning its focus on fighting revenge porn. In an announcement last week, the company said that it’s introducing new technology to remove non-consensual intimate photos and videos off its platform. дальше »
2019-3-18 15:12 | |
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Why can’t Facebook keep problematic videos off its platform?
In the wake of the horrific shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, that claimed the lives of 50 people and saw several more injured, Facebook noted it had removed some 1. 5 million video clips of the attack on its platform. дальше »
2019-3-18 13:34 | |
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