Many companies and businesses struggle to remain afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. One industry that thrives more than ever before is the AI-driven sex robot segment, as demand for these “machines” is heating up. As more and more people are forced to stay at home, they seek alternative ways to […]
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Stolen Bitfinex Money is on the Move Again
Over the years, there have been multiple cryptocurrency hacks and thefts. Some of these ventures have been resolved successfully, whereas others go dormant and suddenly note follow-up activity. The year is 2016 when cryptocurrency exchange gets hacked. Illicit Bitfinex Funds Find a new Home During this incident, the company notes […]
Ethereum User Spends Over $2.5 Million on Transaction Fees
There is always one development in the cryptocurrency world that might not make too much sense at first glance. Paying an Ethereum transaction fee of over $2.5 million certainly is rather unique, but primarily costly. Transaction fees are an integral part of most cryptocurrency networks. A Rather Excessive Ethereum Fee […]
Never Borrow Money to Gamble on Altcoin Investments
During the 2017 and 2018 cryptocurrency/ICO craze, some people went to great lengths to invest in these markets. For some, it has paid off well, whereas others now stare down a gaping hole of debt that may never be repaid in full. Borrowing money to invest in financial markets is […]
RIF Directory: The Path Towards Self-Sovereing Identities
RIF stands for RSK Infrastructure Framework and the RIF Directory is an identity and reputation layer for dApps running on the RSK Framework. In addition, RIF also has something called RIF Name Service (RNS), a decentralized service that allows users to have a readable domain on the blockchain. RNS also […]
Chainalysis Confirms Neither ZCash nor Dash are Private, but is Anyone Really Surprised?
Various cryptocurrencies claim to be private, or at least provide some privacy-oriented solutions for its users. A new report by Chainalysis confirms that both Dash and ZCash should not be classified as such, albeit that isn’t a big surprise anymore. Providing privacy in the cryptocurrency world isn’t as easy as […]
Lack of Real-world Use Cases Prevents Smart Contracts From Moving Beyond Stablecoins and Ponzi Schemes
To some people, it would appear as if Ethereum’s smart contract and dApp industry is thriving. Others see the space being dominated by transparent Ponzi Schemes and a stablecoin, hinting at little innovation. The actual use cases for smart contracts remain somewhat limited. Smart Contracts Remain a Niche Industry More […]
Brave Redirected Users to its Binance Referral Link for an Unknown Period of Time
A good controversy in the cryptocurrency industry is never far away. Brave, the browser renowned for its ad blocking and anti-tracking solution, is effectively redirecting Binance users to its own referral links. While many users are impressed by Brave, the browser’s source code hides something interesting. Deceptive Practices by Brave […]
Coinbase Hopes to Persuade the IRS and DEA Regarding its Blockchain Analytics Tool
Coinbase remains one of the biggest gateways to cryptocurrency for both novice and advanced users. It now appears that its in-house developed blockchain analytics software will be made accessible to at least two federal agencies. Law enforcement agencies have shown a keen interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. An Interesting […]
Protestors of the 5G Rollout Turn Their Attention to Telco Employees
It was a matter of time until the people who openly protested the 5G rollout would change their approach. Unfortunately, it seems as if the employees working for telcos – or those who don’t have anything to do with the industry – are now a new target. The opinions on […]
Zoom Doesn’t Want Free Users to Benefit From End-to-end Encryption
Zoom has quickly become a go-to solution for video communication during the COVID-19 crisis. Following a recent statement by the company, its popularity may take a serious hit. Using Zoom can be done without paying for a subscription, albeit paid tiers are also available. A Potentially Wrong Decision by Zoom […]
The USDT Supply on TRON Surpasses a Major Milestone
When people think of Tether’s USDT stablecoin, the Ethereum blockchain will be mentioned relatively quickly. However, it seems as if the USDT issuance on TRON is also on the rise, as its circulation amount surpassed $2.5 billion. It is rather interesting to see how the USDT supply is distributed across […]
Bitbengrab is the 24/7 Arbitrage Trading Opportunity Traders Crave
Cryptocurrency trading has indeed evolved this past decade – from being a space where looking for fellow traders was highly dependent on chat forums to becoming one of the most ubiquitous activities in finance as adoption frequently tends towards new horizons. As a result, there are numerous exchanges around the […]
Nexo Finance CEO Talks Crypto Lending On Recent Podcast Interview
During a recent interview by the Cryptotesters podcast , the Nexo CEO, Antoni Trenchev provided a lot of insight on the Nexo crypto lending platform. Antoni talked about product offering, digitized gold, potential tax benefits, and more. With being a regulated entity, the company continues to position itself as a leading […]
Firefox Wants to Compete With Brave but it Will Cost Users Money
Brave has often been dubbed to be a much better internet browser compared to Chrome, Firefox, and Opera. The Firefox team is not taking this lying down, however, as their new extension may bring stiff competition to Brave. There are different ways to reward web publishers and content creators. Firefox […]
LKS Foundation Gives Content Creators A New Tool To Protect Their Digital Content
The LKS Foundation is pleased to announce the launching of the LKSCOIN, a new cryptocurrency developed for content creators to counter fake news and protect the copyright of digital content. The LKSCOIN aims to solve a major issue in the social media industry. In today’s world, content creators lose part […]
Anonymous Does its Part to Demand Justice for George Floyd
Following all of the things going on in the United States, it was a matter of time until the proverbial powder keg exploded. Regarding the George Floyd situation, it now appears that Anonymous is flexing its muscles in an interesting manner. The entire world looks on as protests regarding the […]
Sony’s PS5 may Have a Very Steep Price tag at Launch
Gamers all over the world are excited to see what the next generation of consoles will bring to the table. PlayStation enthusiasts will gladly look for the PS5 once re-orders open, but it will come at a hefty price. Buying a new console generation is always a costly endeavor. How […]