Illicit crypto-miners and ransomware have swapped places in popularity among cybercriminals, says a security firm.
Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments
Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
Congress Is Now Holding Two Crypto Hearings This Wednesday
Congress is set to hold not one but two separate hearings related to cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
The Kodak KashMiner’s Flashy Debut Ends In Failure
The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak’s name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.
Court Approves Alleged Bitcoin Money Launder’s Extradition to France
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France’s favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
Peter Thiel, Bitmain Co-Founder Invest in EOS Developer Block.one
In a fresh round of funding, Block.one has added to its line-up of major investors PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and bitcoin mining giant Bitmain.
American Express Thinks Blockchains Could Help Prove Payments
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is ‘The Future of Money’ Next Week
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.
Tether Hires Former Bank Analyst as Chief Compliance Officer
Tether, the company behind the dollar-tied USDT, has hired a chief compliance officer from the eighth-largest bank in North America.
Report: More Than Three-Quarters of ICOs in 2017 Were Scams
In a report by an advisory firm on initial coin offering (ICO) investments, data shows close to 80% of all ICOs in 2017 were scams.
IT Giant Fujitsu Is Launching a ‘Ready-to-Go’ Blockchain Service
Fujitsu has launched a new blockchain consultancy service it claims will deliver a minimum viable product in just five days.
85% Of Canadians Are ‘Aware’ Of Bitcoin, Says Bank of Canada
The results of a nationwide bitcoin survey conducted December by the Bank of Canada are now in.
Bitcoin Price Spikes to Nearly $9K on Little-Known Crypto Exchange
Crypto exchange WEX – formerly known as BTC-e – saw its BTC/USD market spike to nearly $9,000 on Wednesday.
Opera Is Testing a Mobile Browser With a Built-In Crypto Wallet
The web browser Opera is looking to get ahead with changing times by launching its first full-featured browser with a built-in crypto wallet.
Cryptocurrency Concept Is a ‘Fallacy’ Says Finnish Central Bank Advisor
A paper published by the Bank of Finland explains why cryptocurrencies will never become a form of money.
What Happened When A Secret Bitcoin Key Went Public
The long-awaited reveal of the private keys – once able to trigger a bitcoin alert system – occurred Monday via email by two Bitcoin Core developers.
Tether on Strings? Crypto Debates Fresh Round of Manipulation Claims
An investigative Bloomberg article raising concerns about market manipulation of tether on the Kraken exchange has sparked a social media firestorm.
Bitcoin’s Unknown ‘Kings’: The Magazine Mystery That’s Got Crypto Guessing
A recent magazine cover attracted international commentary. After all, it isn’t every day that relative unknowns are touted as “Bitcoin Kings.”
Akoin For Africa? Hope, Cynicism Collide As Singer’s Coin Catches Fire
Akon is creating a new cryptocurrency founded to empower youth all over the African continent which has some hopeful and others skeptical.