Mining malware became more prevalent in the region in 2018, but not necessarily for the reasons Kaspersky Lab predicted.
<h1>Kaspersky Lab: Malware Attacks On The Rise In Middle East And Africa</h1>
<h1>Activists Mining Monero For Detained Migrants Bail Fund</h1>
Bail Bloc allows people to donate their computing power to mine Monero on behalf of detained migrants.
<h1>Bipartisan Bills Seek To Prevent Crypto Price Manipulation And Boost Tech Adoption</h1>
As US regulators work to legislate the crypto industry, two US representatives want to task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with recommending new practices to Congress.
<h1>Aetna And Ascension Join Blockchain Healthcare Trial</h1>
The trial, which aims to remove inaccuracies in provider directories, was announced in April.
<h1>eToro CEO Announces Project To Develop Global Crypto UBI</h1>
eToro, an international social trading platform offering stocks, ETFs, currency pairs, and cryptocurrencies, has launched GoodDollar. The initiative aims to distribute money using the principle of universal basic income.
<h1>Facebook Is Giving Away More Of Your Data</h1>
After months of pressure on Facebook over issues of data privacy, it seems that Mark Zuckerberg’s empire still isn’t protecting personal data or giving full clarity on how data is used. One report indicates Facebook is allowing advertisers to use “shadow” contact information. Where is blockchain tech when we need it?
<h1>Goldman Sachs Appoints David Solomon CEO</h1>
As one of the largest investment banks in the world, Goldman Sachs’ stance toward cryptocurrencies is an indicator of Wall Street’s attitude. Goldman recently confirmed the appointment of David Solomon as CEO. Will he be more receptive to crypto?
<h1>Money Laundering States Part 2: Prophetic Laws, Passports For Sale, And Unqualified CEOs In Malta</h1>
As we speak, the island of Malta’s PR machine is in overdrive. Late last month, the Maltese Parliament unanimously voted into law three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills, creating a comprehensive legal framework in support of the industry.
<h1>Vitalik Buterin’s Proposal To Improve Transaction-Fee Markets Explained</h1>
Buterin’s proposal is intended to help miners choose their optimal bid when participating in a transaction.
<h1>Money Laundering States Part 1: How Malta’s Scandals Could Hinder Cryptocurrency</h1>
Malta has set out to become a hub for business and investment into cryptocurrency and blockchain development. But could its murky past and present spell disaster for adoption?
<h1>Cryptocurrency Mining Is Moving Away From Chinese Epicenter</h1>
As China cracks down on mining, countries offering cold climates, low energy costs, and welcoming regulations are reshaping the industry’s geography.
<h1>IBM Announces Creation Of 1,800 New Jobs At European Tech Summit</h1>
IBM plans to hire for positions in AI, IoT, cloud computing, and blockchain. France is ready to welcome the new jobs.
<h1>Ripple Sued Over XRP In Class Action</h1>
Ripple Labs Inc is being sued for allegedly breaking state and federal laws in what plaintiff argues is a “never-ending” ICO.
