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Blockchain security and the cryptocurrency boom
Steve Giguere, engineer at Synopsys, provides a comprehensive explainer here for crypo-n00bs.
Steve Giguere Feb 01, 2018
Blockchain: How to write safe and verifiable smart contracts
Blockchain platform Zilliqa introduces Scilla, a language for formally verified smart contracts
Ian Allison Feb 01, 2018
Overstock.com and tZERO launch robo-advisor digital investment platform
Overstock chief Patrick Byrne says it continues his commitment to bridging Wall Street and e-commerce.
Ian Allison Jan 31, 2018
R3 and Hyperledger meet in Evernym identity project on Sovrin blockchain
Sovrin is working on a system of standards called 'verifiable claims' along with W3C and the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF).
Ian Allison Jan 31, 2018
Cambridge Blockchain forms identity data alliance with IHS Markit
Launched by IHS Markit in 2014, kyc.com serves 17 global banks and over 140,000 registered legal entities.
Ian Allison Jan 31, 2018
The tip of the iceberg: 800 million idle hardware wallets
Steven Sprague, CEO of Rivetz Corp, on the trusted execution environment critical to the future of blockchain security.
Steven Sprague Jan 31, 2018
Facebook just took a major stand against cryptocurrency
Facebook bans users from buying advertising space on social network to promote cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings.
Jason Murdock Jan 31, 2018
MakerDAO and Digix: DGX gold tokens to play a crucial role in DAI stablecoin
The Maker team plans to launch Multi Collateral Dai with a three billion debt ceiling for DGX.
Ian Allison Jan 31, 2018
Bitcoin scam asking for donations to feed starving children exposed by Reddit sleuths
Eagle-eyed users of Reddit's r/Bitcoin community expose scammer attempting to defraud members out of cryptocurrency.
Jason Murdock Jan 30, 2018
Strayacoin: A cryptocurrency by Aussies, for Aussies
Strayacoin is a new Australian cryptocurrency created "by Aussies for Aussies" which manages to incorporate every Aussie stereotype.
James Hetherington Jan 30, 2018
Blockchain startup Provenance stars in Humanity United's $23m Working Capital fund
UK's Provenance is one of the first two companies in the portfolio, which is focused on ethical supply chain development.
Ian Allison Jan 30, 2018
Peakcoin: Regulating the future of cryptocurrencies
Dr Desné Masie considers a possible common international approach to regulating Bitcoin aired by world leaders at Davos.
Desné Masie Jan 30, 2018
No honour among thieves: Hackers using Tor proxy site to steal ransomware operators' bitcoins
Hackers targeted Bitcoin payments of LockerR ransomware, GlobeImposter ransomware, Sigma ransomware and others.
India Ashok Jan 30, 2018
From armed robbery to a $530m hack: The week cryptocurrency went mad
In recent weeks the entire cryptocurrency industry has been rocked by a shocking amount of hacks, cyberattacks, mistakes and thefts. Here are the highlights.
Jason Murdock Jan 29, 2018
John McAfee goes rogue, says he will be 'toiling in obscurity' after MGT split
Tech pioneer John McAfee is going it alone, departing the US-based MGT Capital Investments where he has worked previously in the roles of CEO, designer and cybersecurity visionary.
Jason Murdock Jan 29, 2018
Coincheck hit by 'biggest crypto hack ever', now authorities demand answers
Hacked cryptocurrency exchange pledges that most victims of $500m cyberattack will be repaid but regulatory officials not convinced.
Jason Murdock Jan 29, 2018
Shocking crypto robbery hits UK as trader 'forced to transfer bitcoin at gunpoint'
Raiders break into Oxfordshire home of digital currency trader and force bitcoin transaction in first cryptocurrency robbery in UK.
Jason Murdock Jan 29, 2018
Former Lloyds FX head joins Cobalt blockchain post-trade platform
Ex Lloyds forex chief Darren Coote has also invested in Cobalt.
Ian Allison Jan 29, 2018
Bitcoin giant BTCC bought by Hong Kong investment fund, plans to focus on international market
BTCC has been acquired by an unnamed Hong Kong-based blockchain investment fund
Ian Allison Jan 29, 2018
Will blockchain make social media fairer?
Blockchain takes away the power from social media giants by giving the ownership of data back to users.
Ben Dickson Jan 27, 2018
Coincheck hack: Massive cryptocurrency heist sees hackers steal over $500m as exchange halts trading
Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.
India Ashok Jan 27, 2018
Blockstack focuses on building decentralised web amid crypto-token mania
Blockstack's Muneeb Ali refers to Google's motto – 'Don't be evil', and says shouldn't it be, 'can't be evil'?
Ian Allison Jan 26, 2018
Hackers hit over 15 million users with new XMRig Monero cryptocurrency mining campaign
Around 15 to 30 million people have likely been affected by the new Monero mining campaign, which was launched just four months ago.
India Ashok Jan 26, 2018
Chinese fentanyl gangs get rich off Bitcoin from US drug buyers they meet on the dark net
Congressional investigators said on Wednesday that illicit fentanyl manufacturers were finding it too easy to send drugs to US citizens they connect with on the internet.
IBT UK Contributor Jan 25, 2018
UK bitcoin crackdown: Regulation being 'very seriously' looked at says Theresa May
Prime minister Theresa May said that cryptocurrency regulation in the UK is being "very seriously" looked at by authorities.
Jason Murdock Jan 25, 2018
Playing the game: Investment opportunities via cryptocurrencies are real
Egor Gurjev, CEO at Playkey looks at how cryptocurrency will truly empower gamers by monetising that network.
Egor Gurjev Jan 25, 2018
Bitcoin heist: Armed men attempt to hold up business for crypto-currency
Three men in Canada have held up a financial institution in Ottawa for Bitcoin. A 19-year-old has been arrested and police are still hunting for the remaining two suspects.
James Hetherington Jan 25, 2018
Over 600 blacklisted Bitcoin apps found in popular app stores may allow hackers to steal from users
Security experts analysed over 18,000 apps across 20 app stores to find that 661 blacklisted Bitcoin apps were still available to users.
India Ashok Jan 25, 2018
50 Cent is a bitcoin millionaire after 'forgetting about cryptocurrency from 2014'
The rapper 50 Cent has reportedly become a bitcoin millionaire after discovering that an account used to accept cryptocurrency for a 2014 album now holds a fortune.
Jason Murdock Jan 24, 2018
Unintended consequences: How decentralisation can help cybersecurity reinvent itself
Steve Bassi of Polyswarm explains how the network can quickly build micro-engines to tackle emerging threats, and be rewarded in cryptocurrency.
Steve Bassi Jan 24, 2018
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