Having trouble finding the right crypto wallet? Here’s Cointelegraph’s list of software wallets and how they differ. Similar to a bank account for fiat currency, a crypto wallet is a personal interface for a cryptocurrency network that provides reliable storage and enables transactions. Whether a cryptocurrency is securely stored or not, much depends on the […]
Continue ReadingThe World Health Organization has launched a blockchain-based platform for global information and tracking of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered on March 28 with major blockchain and tech companies to launch a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based platform for sharing data concerning the coronavirus pandemic. The platform, MiPasa, is built on […]
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Binance opens a research institute in Shanghai’s Lingang area, though it should not officially be considered a Binance office. Binance Academy has entered into an agreement with Shanghai’s local government to set up an office in the country. The initiative will reportedly be devoted to research blockchain technology in accordance with an Oct. 24 statement […]
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The personal experience of significant changes in life: from traditional banking investments into the crypto world of startups. “How could I possibly do this?” — That is what I asked myself when the opportunity presented itself to leave my 14-year career in corporate and investment banking to join the startup world. It was certainly one […]
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The trustee representing the users of the now-defunct Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX will submit all of its documents containing user data to Canada’s tax authority. EY, the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee for the defunct Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX, has been asked to submit all of the exchange’s user information to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Court […]
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The ex-Steem community continues to battle Justin Sun with the Hive hard fork — stakeholders seemingly migrating to the new network. Over the past few days, the ex-Steem blockchain community has gained an upper hand over Justin Sun and his recently acquired Steemit startup. After blaming Sun for attempting to centralize their network, a substantial […]
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Canadian mining firm Hive Blockchain is pressuring the newly forked Steem blockchain not to operate under the brand of ‘Hive’. Canada-based company firm Hive Blockchain has announced that its legal representation is issuing a cease and desist request to the Hive community, which recently forked from the Steem (STEEM) network. According to a March 23 […]
Continue ReadingSEC seeks an early victory in lawsuit against Canadian messenger firm Kik for $100 million ICO in 2017. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an early summary judgment in its lawsuit against Kik over the messaging company’s $100 million KIN initial coin offering (ICO) during 2017. The SEC first brought its […]
Continue ReadingThe cybercriminals behind the crypto mining Stantinko botnet have devised some ingenious methods to evade detection. The cybercriminals behind the crypto mining Stantinko botnet have devised some ingenious methods to evade detection. Malware analyst Vladislav Hrčka from cybersecurity firm ESET sounded almost impressed as he unveiled the firm’s latest findings, and potential countermeasures, in a […]
Continue ReadingCanada’s financial regulator has announced that it will soon implement new anti-money laundering laws including stringent reporting requirements for crypto. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC) has announced it will soon implement new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations. The laws including updated guidelines for virtual currencies. In a […]
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