A UC San Diego student is accused of participating in a SIM-swapping scam that defrauded Apple and stole one victim’s crypto.
For Contact Tracing to Work, Americans Will Have to Trust Google and Apple
Critics have doubts that Google and Apple can make their contact tracing system work. Key issue: trust.
Europe Debates COVID-19 Contact Tracing That Respects Privacy
European researchers are looking for ways to track the spread of coronavirus while respecting privacy rights.
YouTube, Tron and the Dream of Decentralization
After YouTube (temporarily) removes crypto content and DLive moves to Tron, many are asking: Are decentralized social media alternatives possible?
75% of IoT Firms Want To Add Blockchain: Survey
A majority of those companies using Internet of Things technology has adopted, or is considering adopting, blockchain.
Issuing Money Is for Governments, Not Private Firms: Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook has spoken out about whether his company would launch a cryptocurrency, and the answer is a firm no.
Cryptocurrency Has ‘Long-Term Potential,’ Says Apple Exec
Apple is “watching cryptocurrency,” according to an executive at Apple Pay.
Samsung Now Offering 17 Crypto Apps in Blockchain Keystore
Electronics giant Samsung is adding dapps to its online store in a bid to outpace its competition.
Apple’s CryptoKit Launch Paves the Way for Secure Mobile Wallets
Swift is getting better crypto tools. Is the company’s stance on cryptocurrencies also changing?
New iPhone-Controlled Crypto Vault Promises ‘Bank-Grade’ Security
ConsenSys-backed Trustology has launched an iPhone-controlled crypto vault service it says is secure enough for financial institutions.
Apple Hints at Behind-the-Scenes Blockchain Work in New SEC Filing
A new SEC filing from Apple offers a few clues about the tech company’s work with blockchain, specifically in the supply chain area.
New Malware Targets Apple Mac Computers to Steal and Mine Cryptos
A recently discovered form of malware steals browser cookies and other information on Apple Mac computers to steal cryptocurrencies.
Former Apple Exec Joins Civic’s Decentralized Identity Platform
Blockchain startup Civic has hired Apple veteran Phillip Shoemaker as executive director of Identity.com.
7 Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google Staffers That Went Full Crypto
“Follow the talent.” It’s a maxim investor Chris Burniske tweeted recently to underscore another tweet from AngelList co-founder Naval Ravikant when he wrote back in March: “Blockchains are now sucking in top-tier Silicon Valley tech talent faster than any boom since the Internet.” Yet, as the first flurries of crypto winter blow, this narrative has hardly cooled. We heard […]
‘Off the Chain’ Crypto Podcast Apparently Blocked on Apple iTunes
The “Off the Chain” crypto podcast by Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano appears to have been blocked on Apple’s iTunes app on Monday.
Crypto Price Tracker Poses Malware Threat for Macs: Report
A legitimate-looking cryptocurrency price tracker app may also be monitoring users’ keystrokes, according to Malwarebytes.
Apple Abruptly Orders Coinbase Wallet to Remove Crypto Collectible
Coinbase went out of its way to get a new crypto collectible loaded onto its dapp store, but Apple had other plans.
Apple Blocks Crypto Mining Apps On Its Products
In a recent update, Apple expanded their initial guidelines on cryptocurrencies to include policies on wallets, mining, exchanges, ICOs, and more.
Apple Co-Founder Backs Dorsey: Bitcoin Should Become Web’s Currency
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a big believer – though not an investor currently – in bitcoin.
New Strain of Malware Hijacks Apple Macs to Mine Monero
A monero cryptominer based on XMRig is hijacking Macs, causing high CPU and fan usage.