Is the timing of the departures a coincidence or a reflection of deeper problems?
<h1>Will Akon’s AKoin Break The Trend Of Underperforming Charity Cryptocurrencies?</h1>
Many imagined that the advent of cryptocurrency would usher in a new age of charitable fundraising. In light of a crowded market and lackluster performance so far, will singer Akon’s star power be enough to buck the trend?
<h1>$31.5M Hack Of South Korea’s Bithumb Exchange Exposes Growing ‘Hot Wallet’ Problem</h1>
This morning, the second South Korean cryptocurrency exchange in two weeks announced it has been hacked. There is a trending problem with online wallet security, a lack of urgency in protecting funds, and waning confidence in the cryptocurrency markets.
<h1>Allegations Against Popular Android Emulator Shows Rising Threat of ‘Cryptojacking’</h1>
Accusations against Android emulator Andy OS of surreptitiously installing a cryptocurrency miner on unsuspecting users’ computers reflect rising cases of malware mining, or cryptojacking.
<h1>Ripple’s Chief Cryptographer Says That DLT Usage Isn’t ‘There Yet’</h1>
Ripple, the cryptocurrency answer to the real-time remittance, payment, and settlement problem, admits that a blockchain global payment solution may not be ready for prime time.
<h1>Is Rash Of Recent Cryptocurrency Thefts A Wake-Up Call For Better Security?</h1>
In light of the increase in exchange and wallet hacks, and even a few armed robberies, should the crypto community be looking for bank-like or commodity-level security for cryptocurrencies?
<h1>RBI’s Admission That Cryptocurrency Ban Wasn’t Based On Research Suggests Prejudice</h1>
It was revealed that the Reserve Bank of India had no research-based justification for initiating its banking ban against cryptocurrency businesses. Was the ban influenced by prejudicial decision-making or negative press?
<h1>Fidelity’s Planned Crypto Exchange: Institutional Involvement In Anti-Bank Assets</h1>
The potential opening of a Fidelity Investment cryptocurrency exchange begs the question of how money designed to be independent of banks could be affected by the introduction of an institutional interloper.
<h1>Bancor’s Recent Token Promotion Gets Thumbs Down From Crypto Community</h1>
Bancor’s #100Tokens promotion – in recognition that the network has “activated” its hundredth token – has many questioning why it would be conducted on Twitter, which has often been the tool of scammers seeking to take advantage of the unsuspecting.
<h1>Indonesia’s ‘Split Decision’ Over Whether To Embrace Cryptocurrency</h1>
The “split decision” between Indonesia’s central bank and its futures authority regarding cryptocurrencies reveals a challenge that a number of nations will face: how to embrace cryptocurrency without the support of the banks.
<h1>ZenCash Attacks Reveal Security Concerns Over Privacy Coins</h1>
A recent rash of double-spend attacks on ZenCash and other privacy coins is exposing a potential security oversight that has already cost investors and exchanges millions of dollars.
<h1>Amazon Web Services, ConsenSys Partnership To Offer Kaleido Blockchain Platform</h1>
AWS announced a new partnership that aims to make it easier to get blockchain solutions and pilots into production. The new protocol will allow businesses to “design” their private blockchains without having to program.
<h1>Seminole County To Accept Cryptocurrency As Payment Through BitPay</h1>
Florida’s Seminole County Tax Office will begin allowing residents to pay for some government services in bitcoin or bitcoin cash.
<h1>Walmart Files Patent Application For Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries</h1>
The big box retailer has been making forays into blockchain technology to improve its supply chain. This latest patent may be a bid to compete with Amazon to get goods straight to customers.
<h1>Interoperability: Sidechain POA Network To Bridge To Ethereum Mainnet</h1>
Last week, POA announced a launch date for its cross-blockchain bridge – a step toward what it calls the ‘Internet of Blockchains.’ Here’s how it works.
<h1>Telegram’s Much-Anticipated Public ICO Jettisoned By Early Intervention Of Wealthy Investors</h1>
Telegram’s plans to launch a multi-billion-dollar initial coin offering for its Telegram Open Network project hit the skids upon news that early-accredited investments met Telegram’s fundraising goal.
<h1>Australian Regulator ASIC Moves To Harden Stance On ICOs</h1>
Australian regulators are cracking down on “misleading or deceptive conduct” among initial coin offerings.