Bitcoin’s Lightning Network developer Rusty Russel discloses the network’s vulnerability, offers a solution. Bitcoin’s (BTC) Lightning Network (LN) developer Rusty Russel has published the full disclosure of the network’s vulnerability discovered in August, accompanied by a solution. Russel pointed out that the vulnerability appeared while opening funding channels. The described process does not require that […]
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Crypto traders use tools designed for traditional markets without realizing the value of on-chain data that makes it easier to spot Bitcoin’s price tops and bottoms. Blockchains produce huge amounts of data and it seemed that only data scientists and blockchain research firms like Chainalysis and CipherTrace were making use of it. Recently, crypto investors […]
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Technical analysts anticipate Bitcoin’s price to recover in the short term in a relief rally following a minor rebound to $8,200. Subsequent to the recovery of the Bitcoin price (BTC) movement from $7,700 to around $8,200 in the past 24 hours, technical analysts anticipate Bitcoin and other major crypto assets to recover in the short […]
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A look at the journey of Patrick Byrne and Overstock.com to be pioneers of the crypto/blockchain ecosystem. On Sept. 19, former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne sold his entire stake in the firm, which accounted for 13% of the company and was worth over $90 million. While the move surprised many, those closely following Patrick’s eccentric […]
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An employee at a nuclear research center was fined $7000 for illegally mining Bitcoin on a supercomputer. An employee at a nuclear research center in the closed town of Sarov in Russia was fined for illegally mining Bitcoin (BTC). Convicted to pay $7,000 fine According to a Sept. 27 article by Russian news outlet Meduza, […]
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Internet infrastructure firm Juniper Networks finds new spyware that uses Telegram app to replace crypto addresses with its own. Amerian Internet infrastructure firm Juniper Networks has found a new spyware that uses Telegram app to replace crypto addresses with its own. Masad Clipper and Stealer Juniper Threat Labs, a threat intelligence portal at Juniper Networks […]
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Blockchain and artificial intelligence startup Core Scientific acquires the firm that created the widely used mining program Honeyminer. Blockchain and artificial intelligence startup, Core Scientific has acquired Stax Digital to further develop its infrastructure and software solutions. Creator of Honeyminer In a Sept. 27 press release, Core Scientific announced the acquisition of blockchain mining company […]
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Keep a close eye on Bitcoin for the next few days as a strong bounce might offer a good buying opportunity for traders who missed the bus last time. When Bitcoin (BTC) rallies sharply it does not leave a chance to buy. Traders then regret missing the bus. They promise themselves that they will buy […]
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Binance claims to have assisted British police in investigating an online fraud exposed to 500,000 potential victims. Binance claims to have assisted British prosecutors in an investigation of an online fraud that resulted in over $51 million losses by victims. Criminal is now jailed On Sept. 26, Binance’s chief compliance officer Samuel Lim published a […]
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Scammers ask Brits for nearly $2.5 million in Bitcoin, claiming to spend the money to maintain the local economy after Brexit. Scammers asked British citizens for nearly $2.5 million in Bitcoin (BTC), claiming that the funds will be spent to maintain the local economy after Brexit. Physical letters vs emails Fraudsters apparently sent out physical […]
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