Cryptocurrency News
There is never a shortage of drama in the world of cryptocurrency. Especially where the Tezos project is concerned, the situation tends to get out of hand on a regular basis. It now seems this project is bound to “fork” prior to even launching. It’s a worrisome development, albeit one […]
India is a very peculiar country when it comes to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. With a lot of conflicting reports regarding the future regulation of this industry, anything and everything could still change in the near future. It now seems the government may prepare to overturn the “ban” on cryptocurrency […]
There has been a global increase in the number of malicious cryptocurrency mining attempts. In Japan, the situation has become so dire that the government has decided to get involved. It has authorized police officials to charge people with mining cryptocurrency without consent. Ending Illicit Cryptocurrency Mining Over the past […]
It is only a matter of time until the eSports and cryptocurrency industries come together in a meaningful way. While there will be no immediate impact on Bitcoin per se, it seems other currencies are making a mark. China-based Fujian eGaming Tournament Group has tapped Asura Coin to enhance its […]
World Cup 2018 is here! For sports enthusiasts within the cryptocurrency space, there are a number of opportunities to combine both their passions. As blockchain technology enables individuals to connect with one another and events throughout the world in ways never before seen, there are a number of exciting opportunities […]
There is a belief in startup culture that pushing back or missing a deadline is not the worst thing that can happen. With new technology and unexplored territory, it’s understandable that obstacles arise and sometimes objectives are heftier undertakings than imagined. In the world of cryptocurrency, this phenomenon is perhaps […]
A very worrisome trend has begun taking shape as far as iPhones are concerned. Various consumers have begun using these devices to mine cryptocurrencies. Not only is this unprofitable, it will also destroy one’s hardware. As such, Apple has banned cryptocurrency mining applications from its App Store altogether. A Smart […]
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Crime and cryptocurrency almost seem to hand-in-hand these days. Not a month goes by without some criminal activity involving Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. One Bronx biker gang has three men arrested for their involvement in a $2 million cryptocurrency kidnapping and robbery incident. The Bronx Biker Gang-Cryptocurrency Angle While one […]
One of the best aspects of cryptocurrency is that it is incredibly divisible and almost wholly permissionless (though exchanges can require things like KYC/AML which may deny some access to the under- and unbanked). This means that crypto is generally more accessible to many more people than the legacy financial […]
The idea of insurance started, unsurprisingly, with merchants. Over the ages, this concept has undergone major improvements, primarily thanks to Chinese and Venetian merchants. The modern insurance industry is comprised of two structural components – carriers and policyholders – connected by a middleman, usually a sales team. While the global […]
Various entities, users, and companies commonly seek to introduce their own cryptocurrencies. It’s quite challenging to do so successfully, as not all currencies are created equal. Wan Kuok-toi, a former Macau triad boss, is looking to launch his own cryptocurrency and associated blockchain ecosystem. It’s a remarkable development, albeit one […]
There have been a lot of incidents involving cryptocurrency mining. This has become especially apparent where malicious mining scripts on various websites are concerned. It seems one official website in Russia has fallen victim to a malicious mining attack which ran for ten full days. Another Cryptocurrency Mining Incident It […]
Darknet activity often involves Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Criminals often perceive Bitcoin as an anonymous cryptocurrency, even though it lacks all of the features necessary to be anonymous. A recent dark web drug raid in New South Wales has confirmed that using Bitcoin for illicit activity will ultimately lead to […]
In the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, no individual or company is safe from hacks. This is especially true where wallet providers and trading platforms are concerned. CoinRail, a small exchange based in South Korea, was hacked this weekend. It should have no impact on the markets, as this platform […]
It is evident that new security measures are needed in the financial sector. This also means cryptocurrency exchanges will need to step up their game. It seems Karna, a South Korean firm, aims to do exactly that by introducing Airisu, a platform revolving around iris recognition. It’s a remarkable venture, […]
A year ago, it would have been difficult to believe that major governments throughout the world would delve into the world of cryptocurrency. However, with last summer’s price explosion, nations worldwide have begun to approach cryptocurrency from a number of angles. While cryptocurrency was first conceived as a tool to […]
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote an article outlining a New Year’s resolution that I thought could help boost cryptocurrency adoption and awareness in 2018, as long as enough people were doing it. Two weeks ago was my twentieth installment of the challenge. Between then and now, there has […]