Cryptocurrency News
11 years ago, the world was changed. An elusive person, Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin. The digital currency solved one of the biggest issues faced by past attempts, the problem of double spending and a military grade security. The next big change came with Ethereum, by Vitalik Buterin. Buretin essentially took […]
Hardware wallets are a great way to protect one’s crypto assets. In the case of Trezor, however, there are a few key issues to be addressed. The Kraken Security labs tea has found a way to extract seeds from Trezor hardware wallets. Your Trezor Isn’t Safe Around People More specifically, […]
Centralized cryptocurrency exchanges are a growing problem in the industry. Especially when they either disappear for a while without warning or suspend withdrawals out of the blue. In the case of ACX, an Australian exchange, customers are genuinely concerned. ACX Is Auditing Internal Funds That is only normal, as no […]
Data breaches are almost a daily occurrence in this modern day and age. Even the UN falls victims to such hacks, albeit they don’t always inform the victims right away. During the summer of 2019, the UN fell victim to a large-scale hacking attempt. Major UN Hack Raises Numerous Questions […]
A lot of people wonder about China’s CBDC. Little information has come to light so far, yet new details continue to trickle in over time. In the most recent update, some of the suspicions have been confirmed by official sources. China’s CBDC Will be Fully Centralized First of all, this […]
The live music sector is hitting record sales, as fans flock to see big-name artists. Live performances are now a primary source of artist revenue and ticket prices are higher than ever. But new technology is evolving to make attending live events possible from the comfort of your living room […]
World Markets is an award-winning firm that offers global investment opportunities. Founded in 2003 as a precious metal dealer, this company has gained a reputation as a leader in the Bullion (Gold/Silver) investment industry and has since expanded its services to provide digital trading services from digital Gold, STOs and […]
The success of OneCoin has been well-documented over the years. Many people wonder how this known Ponzi Scheme has remained successful for so long. As it turns out, several factors have contributed to the ongoing success. The Web of Lies Surrounding OneCoin One of the more controversial findings is how […]
The concept of adding more privacy to one’s cryptocurrency remains controversial. A growing number of service providers seemingly wants nothing to do with transactions subject to CoinJoin practices. This problem has been going for quite some time now. CoinJoin and Bitcoin Remains Controversial for Exchanges For some reason, several exchanges […]
Universities across the United States want to address students’ attendance records. Mizzou, the University of Missouri, is not necessarily taking the right approach in this regard. The university currently forces students to use an app allowing them to track student’s locations. An Odd Experiment by Mizzou That information is then […]
Singapore can become a crucial region regarding cryptocurrencies. The recently introduced Payment Services Act can pave the way for broader adoption. Similar to measures in other countries, this law helps identify legitimate exchanges and companies. Singapore’s Payment Services Act is Beneficial Those who do not register with the government will […]
China’s stance on cryptocurrencies and digital assets seemingly hasn’t changed much. However, when it comes to handling Facebook’s Libra, battle lines may be drawn fairly soon. More specifically, the central bank is closely monitoring this situation. China Might Regulate the Libra After all A PBoC deputy governor wants China to […]
Reward schemes are in dire need of a revamp globally. Utilizing blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies to make a meaningful change is a logical option. Rewards4Earth, an Australian company, is even going one step further. A Bold Move by Rewards4Earth Late last week, the company confirmed it is working with a […]
Mozilla is on an active crusade to get rid of malicious Firefox addons. Over 175 of these addons have now been removed over the past few weeks. Browser plugins and addons can pose major security threats. Mozilla Weeds out Dozens of Firefox Addons Criminals have often tried to leverage such […]
Banks have always acted very hostile toward Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Even the underlying blockchain technology was widely considered to be a fad. Today, the tune played by financial institutions is very different. The Tune of JPMorgan is Very Different So much even that the blockchain hype remains in full […]
Mobile applications can bring a lot of positive attention to cryptocurrency ecosystems. In the case of TRON, there is a community-developed app which is gaining a lot of interest, Until recently, the beta testing of this application was accessible to users. The TRON Mobile App Exits Beta Testing Now that […]
A lot of people were taken aback by Tether issuing a digital gold-backed token. The trading of XAUT on Bitfinex has begun, albeit demand is virtually non-existent. It is very different to “gamble” on the value of a token tied to gold. Who Wants to Trade XAUT on Bitfinex? Especially […]
Albeit the current Bitcoin price is nothing to be overly excited about, the industry is far from dead. In fact, the Bitcoin futures market is seemingly only getting started. It still remains unclear if Bitcoin futures are beneficial to the cryptocurrency industry. Is there a purpose to Bitcoin futures? They […]