The burgeoning FinTech industry is increasingly looking for new ways to enable a seamless financial experience. This assertion was evident all through 2019, as startups and established enterprises introduced us to some of the mind-boggling FinTech projects yet. And remarkably, many of these solutions have an element of blockchain and […]
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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 […]
Bitcasino Launches Crypto Giveaway to Mark Company’s 6th Birthday
After 6 years of successful operations, and still going strong, leading Bitcoin casino Bitcasino is celebrating years of milestones and has decided to share that joy of accomplishment with its community of loyal players. What better way to celebrate than to do a crypto giveaway and reward event? Made for […]
Chain2020 to Host Over 10,000 Participants in Hong Kong to Discuss Blockchain
The year 2019 ended with so much to look forward to in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry – stretching from regulatory uncertainties, unpredictable cryptocurrency market situations, government digital currencies, and all the way to what seems like an adoption-limbo in the industry. And as it appears, this decade-long development of […]
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 […]
Tokenized Gold And Blockchain, Nexo Finance Filling The Gap With Gold Backed Lending
Tokenization is the process of substituting a tangible or intangible asset with a digital equivalent, for identity, transfer and storage purposes. Tokenization has increasingly become the greatest craze in the IT industry. Because of Bitcoin’s solution to the double-spend problem, the Internet now has the capability to create, link or […]
UK Agency Bans ad Claiming 5G Signals Make men Infertile
Every time new technology comes round, there will be some dubious scientific research claiming it is harmful to consumers. In the UK, one advertisement claims how 5G signals could make men infertile. The advertisement was created and paid for by Electrosensitivity-UK. 5G Technology is Slagged off Again This group has […]
Stellar Removed Inflation in Late 2019 After Distributing Over 5 Billion XLM
Cryptocurrencies are often praised for having a fixed supply cap and moving away from inflation. Stellar, one of the top alternative crypto projects, initially planned to embrace inflation. Different cryptocurrency projects will maintain unique approaches to their coin issuance model. Stellar Inflation Backfires Somewhat In most cases, there is a […]
China’s Blockchain Services Network Will Launch in Q2 2020
China’s blockchain venture continue to dominate media headlines. As more information comes to light, it becomes easier to see the bigger picture. Many people wonder when China will launch its national blockchain network. The Chinese Blockchain Network is Nigh Sources close to the matter indicate that this can happen as […]
RIF Decentralized Storage: A Censorship Resistant, Permissionless and Decentralized Storage Protocol
In this era of digitization, advanced storage solutions are required. Centralized solutions, including cloud storage, is not necessarily a viable solution moving forward. Decentralized solutions, such as those provided by RIF, offer many different advantages. The Issues of Centralized Storage For decades, centralized data storage has been incredibly popular. It […]