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172 malicious apps with 335M+ installs found on Google Play
Google desperately needs to curb the spread of Android malware. In September alone, researchers uncovered a total of 172 infected apps on the Play Store. The worst part? These apps had racked up over 335 million installs by the time they were detected by security experts. дальше »
2019-10-1 14:43 | |
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Russian Nuclear Scientist Docked $7,000 for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
A Russian nuclear engineer has been fined $7,000 for illegal bitcoin mining at a top-secret nuclear base. Scientists at Top-Secret Nuclear Lab Caught Mining Bitcoin According to The Moscow Times, Denis Baykov, a nuclear engineer at the Sarov nuclear base has been fined $7,000 for illegally using the plant’s supercomputers for bitcoin mining. дальше »
2019-10-1 14:00 | |
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WeWork Retraces Steps On IPO and Postpones It Indefinitely
Coinspeaker WeWork Retraces Steps On IPO and Postpones It IndefinitelyThe We Company will no longer be going public anytime soon. According to the new CEOs, the decision to postpone its IPO was necessary to solve many of the company’s internal problems. дальше »
2019-10-1 14:00 | |
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Indonesia Trains Lawyers In Crypto Crime As Bitcoin Ban Continues
One of the few countries in the world to ban Bitcoin and cryptocurrency outright has conducted multinational training on crypto crime prevention. Eight Countries Meet For Legal Training According to local news outlet SketsIndo, the Attorney General of Indonesia gathered attorneys from eight countries for a dedicated four-day cryptocurrency course. дальше »
2019-10-1 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is Not the Most Popular Cryptocurrency
According to new statistics, stablecoin Tether (USDT) seems to now be the most popular cryptocurrency in the world — at least when it comes to trading. While that honor used to belong to Bitcoin (BTC), Tether’s daily trading volume currently appears to be around $3. дальше »
2019-10-1 11:02 | |
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218M ‘Words with Friends’ players’ data reportedly stolen in Zynga hack
Popular social game developer Zynga has reportedly become the latest victim of a massive data breach impacting some 218 million Words with Friends accounts. On September 12, the company disclosed that “certain player account information may have been illegally accessed by outside hackers,” but didn’t disclose any details about the scope of the breach and the number of players who may have had their information stolen. дальше »
2019-10-1 09:40 | |
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Ripple Acquires Icelandic Bitcoin Trading Firm, Algrim
Ripple, a San Francisco-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) project in charge of XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency in existence by market cap, has acquired Algrim, an Icelandic cryptocurrency trading platform. дальше »
2019-10-1 09:00 | |
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Uber is testing a ‘record audio’ feature to help you feel safer during your ride
Last week, Uber recently rolled out a bunch of safety features including an optional PIN number to authenticate your ride. But it might roll out more stuff soon. According to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, the ride-hailing company is testing a feature in its mobile app that lets you record audio if you feel uncomfortable during your trip. дальше »
2019-10-1 08:08 | |
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Binance Removes Multiple Trading Pairs, Opens Account Registration for Puerto Rico Residents
Binance is making several changes to its list of assets recently. The company decided to delist several trading pairs from its list. Curiously, some of the assets that were removed include some of the tokens that were launched via the Binance Launchpad. дальше »
2019-10-1 22:50 | |
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Australian Taxation Office Forecasts Collecting $3 Billion In Tax Fines From Crypto Traders in 2019
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is officially starting to go after crypto traders who did not pay their taxes this year. According to the office, people who did not file for their crypto earnings are expected to pay $3 billion AUD in fines. дальше »
2019-10-1 22:39 | |
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Sequoia-Backed Band Protocol Releases New BitSwing dApp Allowing Bitcoin Binary Options Trading
A new blockchain startup called Band Protocol, which was recently backed by Sequoia India has just released its first decentralized application (dapp): BitSwing. According to the company, the new dapp lets the users trade BTC binary options, which are a derivative based on Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-10-1 22:25 | |
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Ravencoin (RVN) To Become ASIC-Resistant via Hard Fork Implementation
The prevention of mining centralization via the use of ASIC miners is becoming more common in the crypto market lately. Now, Ravencoin (RVN) is set to implement a new hard fork that will make the network resistant to ASIC miners. дальше »
2019-10-1 22:09 | |
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‘Innovation Crushing’ Crypto Law Could Sneak Through California Legislature
A proposed law in California could have a disastrous impact on both the U. S. cryptocurrency scene and the global industry, according to a newly-launched advocacy group. Launched today, The Aquarian Advocacy Group (TAAG) says it will campaign the proposed Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act, which is currently under debate in California’s State Assembly. дальше »
2019-9-30 20:00 | |
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Top Exchange Binance Launches Market Maker Program to Entice Crypto Whales
The largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, has recently announced via its latest blog post the launch of a new product that caters to “whales”, who are the users known for moving large amounts of crypto around. дальше »
2019-9-30 19:22 | |
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China: Digital Currency Experiments and Research to be Headed by Shenzhen
Shenzhen will be the testing grounds for China’s fascinating digital currency ambitions, this according to a central government document. As reported by Beloit Bulletin, September 30, People’s Bank of China (PBoC) plans to launch a significant research effort pertaining to the development of China’s national digital currency and others with hopes of fostering significant urbanRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-30 19:00 | |
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WeWork Withdraws IPO Filing Despite Controversial CEO’s Exit
WeWork, which was valued at $47 billion merely several months ago, is withdrawing its IPO filing according to reports. Fortune reporter Polina Marinova and Bloomberg columnist Brian Chappatta released the statement of WeWork co-CEOs, who emphasized that the company will focus on building its fundamentals and postpone the IPO. дальше »
2019-9-30 18:17 | |
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Bank of Ireland staff asked to testify in $300M OneCoin fraud case
As the multi-billion dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme continues to tumble, news of witnesses set to testify against the scam’s perpetrators are now coming to light. According to Finance Feeds, employees of the Bank of Ireland have been asked to testify in the case against Mark Scott, one of the alleged figureheads of the $3 billion-plus OneCoin scam. дальше »
2019-9-30 17:30 | |
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XRP is a Security, According to US Cryptocurrency Exchanges
XRP is almost a security, according to a council created by US’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges. Crypto Ratings Council (CRC) awarded XRP a four on the scale of five – the highest value indicating that an asset is a security. дальше »
2019-9-30 17:00 | |
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BK Consortium Failing To Close On Majority Stake In $333 Million Bithumb Acquisition Deal
BK Consortium’s bid to acquire South Korean exchange Bithumb may have fallen apart according to reports surfacing from the Asian country’s local media. The exchange may reportedly end up with new owners after the deal to place it in BK’s hands has hit a brick wall. дальше »
2019-9-30 16:32 | |
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Major U.S. Crypto Exchanges Form Independent Ratings Council
Coinbase, Circle, Bittrex, Kraken, along with other major U. S. crypto exchanges and custody platforms have formed an independent rating platform for crypto tokens. Maker and Polymath are Most Likely Securities, Says CRC Dubbed the Crypto Ratings Council (CRC), the body reportedly evaluates cryptocurrencies to see if they classify as securities. дальше »
2019-9-30 15:45 | |
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OneCoin Scam Update: Bank of Ireland Officials Set to Appear in US Court
Officials of the Bank of Ireland (BOI) are set to testify against a principal actor in the alleged OneCoin crypto Ponzi scam before a U. S. court. BOI Employees to Point the Finger at OneCoin Principal Actor According to FinanceFeeds, four past and present employees of the BOI will serve as witnesses for the U. дальше »
2019-9-30 15:00 | |
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Massive Layoffs: Banks Cutting Nearly 60,000 Jobs Worldwide
Banks are laying off workers across the globe as revenue declines throughout the sector. According to reports, banks have announced nearly 60,000 job cuts so far this year, with most of the layoffs happening in Europe, especially in Germany. дальше »
2019-9-30 13:08 | |
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Wunbit Blockchain-Buffs the Video Game and iGaming Industry
Wunbit, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) based gaming platform that claims to be running on provably fair algorithms, is determined to give power back to game players by fostering transparency and allowing them to earn cryptos while doing what they love most, according to a press release, September 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-30 12:04 | |
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BitTorrent Trading Pair Removed From Binance — Is BTT Dead?
In a new announcement, Binance has revealed plans to remove up to 30 trading pairs including the once-popular BitTorrent (BTT) token. Binance has long had a reputation for being an exchange with a large number of listed altcoins and trading pairs available to its users. дальше »
2019-9-30 11:59 | |
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Bitcoin Crash Caused by Bakkt Futures Launch, Claims JPMorgan
According to JPMorgan Chase, Bitcoin’s big price drop last week is due, at least partly, to the launch of Bakkt’s Bitcoin futures contracts. Last week, only a day after the launch of Bakkt’s futures contracts, the Bitcoin price dropped nearly 20% down to $8k, as BeInCrypto previously reported. дальше »
2019-9-30 10:56 | |
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Interview with Norbert Goffa: How ILCoin Blockchain Project Solves the Scalability Issue and Creates the New World of Blockchain
As the world of blockchain fights the long fight with the scalability issue, ILCoin Blockchain Project is preparing to release their own solution. According to the tests, RIFT, a protocol that utilizes 2-tier blockchain architecture, makes stable 1. дальше »
2019-9-30 10:55 | |
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How Low Could Bitcoin Price Fall in This Pullback? Analysts Say $6,300
The bitcoin price (BTC) has dropped from $10,050 to $8,000 in the past week by nearly $2,000 against the US dollar, leading traders to anticipate a larger pullback to lower support levels. According to traders and technical analysts like Josh Rager, the bitcoin price could drop to as low as $6,300 in the short term […] The post How Low Could Bitcoin Price Fall in This Pullback? Analysts Say $6,300 appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-9-30 08:00 | |
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New Balance to Use Cardano Technology to Fight Counterfeits
Popular American footwear brand New Balance will join an increasing number of fashion brands and corporate giants looking to leverage the power of Cardano’s blockchain technology to curtail its rapidly growing counterfeit problem. дальше »
2019-9-30 03:18 | |
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Ripple Exec Skeptical of Libra’s Decentralization Claims: A “Walled Garden”
Since Libra was unveiled earlier this year by Facebook, crypto enthusiasts and industry firms have been heavily scrutinizing the project. The fear is that the “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain” won’t sport the tenets of a decentralized network, Related Reading: CNBC Analyst Slams Facebook Libra, Champions Bitcoin According to an executive of Ripple Labs, these fears are. дальше »
2019-9-30 00:00 | |
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JPMorgan Strategists Say Bakkt & Long Liquidations Triggered Bitcoin Decline
Bitcoin price crashed 20% this week, which is likely to be driven by the Intercontinental Exchange Inc. ’s new futures contracts Bakkt, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. Last weekend, Bakkt was launched with physically delivered daily and monthly Bitcoin futures contracts for institutional investors. дальше »
2019-9-29 18:13 | |
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Facebook’s Libra is a “Threat to Currencies,” Marcus Treahcer, Ripple VP of Customer Success
One major flaw with Facebook’s plan to create a digital currency, according to Marcus Treacher, Ripple’s senior vice president of customer success, says is that it is a “walled garden.” The term that means a closed system has been applied to top companies like Facebook (FB) and Apple (APPL) in reference to the control they […] дальше »
2019-9-29 04:48 | |
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Litecoin and Bitcoin wallets on iPhones older than and including iPhone X are insecure, says LTC developer
Litecoin Foundation’s full-time developer, Loshan T recently stated on Twitter that Bitcoin and Litecoin wallets were no longer safe on iPhones older than and including iPhone X. This was followed by the developer recommending users to upgrade their iPhone devices, considering that several people use smartphone according to Litecoin Foundation’s internal data. Additionally, Loshan explicity […] дальше »
2019-9-29 20:06 | |
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Dubious ‘Royal House’ Letter to Raise Bitcoin to Save British Economy in Post-Brexit Era Circulates
Scammers have allegedly asked for $2.5 Million BTC from the British residents. They claimed that the funds would be used in taking care of the financial system after Brexit. Emails Vs Letters These fraudsters dispatched out to the British bodily letters pretending to be the non-public secretary of Queen Elizabeth II. This is according to […] дальше »
2019-9-28 18:11 | |
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Critical Vulnerability Identified
Lightning Network developers have identified a vulnerability that could leave the funds of users at risk. Lightning Labs recommends that all users immediately upgrade to the latest implementation of the Lightning Node software, in which the weakness has been patched. дальше »
2019-9-29 16:20 | |
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Cardano (ADA) Launches Shelley Network Testnet
Cardano (ADA), the 12th largest distributed ledger technology (DLT) project in the world, has achieved another significant milestone in its journey towards full decentralization. The Cardano team has successfully launched the networked Shelley testnet, which it says is the first decentralized implementation of the Ouroboros Genesis consensus algorithm, according to a blog post on SeptemberRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-28 09:00 | |
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Facebook’s Libra has contributed to high investor confidence in blockchain, suggest study
According to a study conducted by the QRC Group in Hong Kong, the blockchain industry has sprung back to form since last year, with high confidence levels from investors and the industry as a whole. дальше »
2019-9-28 05:30 | |
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LEO Whale Moves $5.5M to Bitfinex: Is a Dump Impending?
A huge number of the Bitfinex exchange token LEO appears to have arrived at the controversial trading venue earlier today. In separate transactions, two wallets transferred more than $5. 5 million worth of the Ethereum-based token to the platform. дальше »
2019-9-28 05:15 | |
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EDAG and d-Fine Tap IOTA for Smart Parking System
IOTA (MIOTA), a distributed ledger technology (DLT) for the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, has been used by EDAG, a Germany-based engineering firm and d-fine, to develop a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a Tangle-powered smart parking ecosystem, according to a blog post on September 26, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-28 02:05 | |
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Bitmain to Debut World Digital Mining Map (WDMM) Platform for Connecting Farms and Miners
Gigantic Chinese-based crypto mining hardware Bitmain has announced that it will roll on a platform that will link crypto miners and farm owners next year. According to the announcement, this will be the first such platform in the globe that aims to link farms and miners. The platform will be known as World Digital Mining […] дальше »
2019-9-28 23:44 | |
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XUMM offers seamless transactions for payer and merchant, claims XRPL Labs’ Wietse Wind
Leveraging XUMM, a payer can seamlessly execute a transaction with a merchant with any currency. Additionally, the merchant can receive payment in any currency according to his/her preference, reveals XRPL Labs’ Lead Developer Wietse Wind in a recent Twitter Q/A session. дальше »
2019-9-28 23:30 | |
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South Korea’s Upbit Crypto Exchange Cancels Bittrex Orderbook Partnership
On Friday, SouthKorean crypto exchange announced that it had called off its partnership with the US-based exchange Bittrex. The recent news comes just days after the exchange announced it was restructuring its services. дальше »
2019-9-28 23:30 | |
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South Korean court orders CoinOne to compensate user for hack; imposes withdrawal cap
Seoul’s Southern District Court has ruled that the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, CoinOne, is required to compensate users who have suffered losses due to hacked accounts that violate the withdrawal limit imposed by government policies. дальше »
2019-9-28 22:00 | |
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Binance Collaborates With UK Cyber Crime Police to Ensure Customers’ Funds are SAFU
Binance Compliance unit has been cooperating with UK Police in an investigation regarding the creation and sale of phishing scripts. A Bulgarian citizen has been extradited to the UK as part of an investigation that found him guilty for illegally pinching personal data of around 500,00 users across 53 different platforms according to Binance officialRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-28 21:00 | |
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Unilever Executive Vice President: Blockchain Use Saved 2-3% of Ad Costs
Fast moving consumer goods giant, Unilever’s new blockchain based pilot ad buying platform has been a resounding success according to the executive vice president for global media, Luis Di Como. Speaking to media news outlet, Campaign, Luis confirmed the blockchain saved the company about 2-3% of their ad costs through reconciliation. The platform also recorded […] дальше »
2019-9-28 20:47 | |
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Facebook COO Faces Bipartisan Congressional Grilling Over Libra in October
Facebook will get yet another chance to try to win over the support of US lawmakers with regards to its Libra cryptocurrency project and other matters next month. According to Bloomberg, the social media giant’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg will testify before the U. дальше »
2019-9-28 20:11 | |
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European Central Bank Investigating Stablecoins and a Possible Digital Euro
In a letter addressed to Eva Kaili, a member of the European parliament and a well-known cryptocurrency advocate, the current president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, lays down his views on cryptocurrencies and their future in the banking sector. дальше »
2019-9-28 19:53 | |
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