Binance remains the biggest crypto trading platform in the world. Even so, it cannot rest on its laurels in the slightest. The new collaboration with Yahoo Japan’s subsidiaries is perhaps a sign of what is yet to come. Another Feather in the cap of Binance Japan is a very prominent […]
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The SEC Isn’t Done With Telegram’s “Unregistered Securities” Sale Just yet
There have been several rumors regarding Telegram’s token sale. The SEC is convinced this was done illegally, albeit the hard evidence isn’t entirely there. This battle between Telegram and the SEC has been going on for a while. The SEC – Telegram Dispute Continues The social messaging giant aimed to […]
Popular WordPress Plugin Allows for Passwordless Admin Logins
WordPress is one of the most commonly used CMS in the world. Many blog owners, as well as several online shops, make use of this technology. Security researchers have come across a new security vulnerability that can have massive consequences. WordPress Plugin Poses Major Security Threat Through this exploit, hackers […]
Government Officials in Uzbekistan Have Major Plans for Cryptocurrency Mining
The cryptocurrency industry has suddenly become of great interest to a lot of countries. So much even that Uzbekistan now wants to legalize crypto mining through a nationalized venture. It is the first time the government of Uzbekistan introduces such a bold venture. A Different Approach in Uzbekistan Their vision […]
Bitwise Withdraws its Bitcoin ETF Proposal to “Protect Investors”
Many people still have high hopes for a Bitcoin ETF. As more time progresses, those chances have become slimmer altogether. Even Bitwise is now withdrawing its application, albeit temporarily. Still no Bitcoin ETF in Sight The company cites “being consistent with public interest and protection of investors” as the main […]
YouTube Needs to Crack Down on Scammy Bitcoin Livestreams
The number of cryptocurrency scams in existence remains very problematic. It seems unlikely that this situation will improve in the near future. When looking on YouTube for crypto videos, it is especially advised to be extremely cautious these days. Another Fake Bitcoin YouTube Livestream Appears There have been a fair […]
Scientists Develop Tiny Robots Built From Living Frog Cells
Any development involving robots will always be of great interest. It now appears that scientists have successfully built a robot constructed out of living cells. That is a remarkable, and somewhat scary, breakthrough. Living Robots With 100% Frog DNA The scientists utilized stem cells taken from embryonic frogs for this […]
Grayscale Investments to Offer Shares to Investors Once Again
Grayscale Investments is one of the premier companies to expose investors to bitcoin. The company has now confirmed that it will resume the private placement of its shares. Those shares are offered periodically throughout the year and are now available to accredited investors once again. Grayscale Investment Shares are Back […]
Interpol Reduces Cryptojacking Across Southeast Asia by 78%
Interpol continues to crack down on criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies. Primarily the cryptojacking threat remains very problematic, and further scrutiny is warranted. Cryptojacking has been a major threat for several years now. Interpol Shuts Down Another Cryptojacking Threat Criminals favor this approach as a way to mine cryptocurrencies using other […]
The Ethereum Hashrate has Fallen by 18% in the Past 3 Months
The network hashrate of any cryptocurrency can tell an interesting tale. In the case of Ethereum, the hashrate is certainly on the decline as of late, albeit a bounce could be imminent. When looking at the ethereum hashrate chart, a worrisome trend becomes apparent. The Ethereum Hashrate Struggle Continues Just […]
When Will the FCC Properly Address the SIM Swapping Threat?
Cryptocurrency users have become painfully aware of SIM swapping attacks. Even the US Congress is now growing concerned over this thriving problem. Consumers have little to no resource when a SIM swapping attack is performed successfully. Who Will Solve the SIM Swapping Problem? They lose access to a mobile phone […]
Russian Hackers Leverage PowerTrick as a Stealthy an Fileless Backdoor
Hackers and criminals continue to step up their game. It now seems a fileless backdoor for major targets is making the rounds in Russia. Most people may have heard of the TrickBot group. It is one of Russia’s premier hacking collectives, and one that keeps sophisticating its attacks. PowerTrick is […]
The Spencer Dinwiddie Bond Sale on Ethereum Draws Near
A lot of Ethereum community members look forward to the Spencer Dinwiddie token sale. The issuance of debt securities in the form of PAInTs will certainly create some excitement. There is a lot more to ethereum than just its native ether currency. The Spencer Dinwiddie Hype is Real Many projects […]
Just Three Blockchains Firmly Dominate the DApps Scene
There is always a certain degree of competition between different blockchain ecosystems. Some of them are far more successful compared to others. Especially where DApps are concerned, there are only a few options to keep in mind right now. Only Three Viable Chains for DApps? Ethereum remains the undisputed leader […]
The Lawsuit Involving Tether and Bitfinex has Been Re-submitted
Bitfinex and Tether have come under a lot of scrutiny in recent years. So much even that an official lawsuit was filed against both of these companies. Both Tether and Bitfinex were allegedly involved in bitcoin price manipulation. The Tether Manipulation Lawsuit is Revised Those claims have never been officially […]
Cobinhood is the Latest Altcoin Exchange to Shut Down
Cryptocurrency exchanges are the backbone of the industry. For some companies, remaining operational is a challenge. Cobinhood, a once popular trading platform, will seemingly throw in the towel. Cobinhood is Shutting Down More specifically, the company has confirmed it will shut down starting today. There will also be an audit […]
Siam Commercial Bank Taps Ripple for Cross-border Money Transfers
Ripple continues to make progress across Asia. Its latest venture focuses on providing low-cost cross-border payments to clients across Thailand. Various enterprises see merit in Ripple and its XRP ledger technology. Another big Move for Ripple and XRP The latest to experiment with this stack is the Siam Commercial Bank […]
The Litecoin Foundation is Building a new iOS Wallet for LTC
Mobile cryptocurrency wallets continue to play a role of importance. It now appears that litecoin users can expect a new iOS wallet in the near future. There is always room for competition among mobile altcoin wallets. New iOS Wallet for Litecoin In the case of litecoin, that new wallet will […]