BitMEX’s research arm sheds light on who funds development of the open source software behind Bitcoin. The research arm of cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX, shed some light on who is funding the development of the open source software behind Bitcoin (BTC). According to a BitMEX Research report published on March 28, blockchain firms Blockstream and Lightning […]
Continue ReadingBlack hat hacker group claims to have compromised an insurance giant with ransomware. Black hat hacker group, Maze, claims to have used ransomware to compromise the systems of insurance giant, Chubb. They also claim to have stolen the firm’s data. Brett Callow, threat analyst at cybersecurity firm, Emsisoft, told Cointelegraph on March 27 that Maze […]
Continue ReadingMost top performers are attempting to climb back after a sharp sell-off. If they can sustain above their immediate overhead resistance levels, a bottom is likely to be confirmed. The coronavirus pandemic has only worsened this week and has engulfed almost the whole world. Several countries in Europe and the US have been the worst […]
Continue ReadingPrivacy, efficiency and scalability: The improvements that can secure multiparty computation bring to the crypto industry. Currently, one of the most rigorously examined corners of the surging cryptography space, secure multiparty computation, or sMPC, is widely considered a viable solution to many practical situations in the real world. The concept has some promising implications ranging […]
Continue ReadingAlgorand has launched a blockchain-based global survey and public database providing real-time updates on the spread of coronavirus. Proof-of-stake cryptocurrency platform Algorand has created a global survey intended to compile an open database on the spread, status, and symptoms of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 27, the company tweeted that its ‘IReportCovid’ survey app will […]
Continue ReadingIn the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of blockchain firms have stepped up their global relief efforts. With cases of the deadly coronavirus still popping up at an unprecedented rate around the world, many prominent members of the blockchain and crypto industries have heeded the global cry for help and have swiftly engaged […]
Continue ReadingA security researcher identified nine fraudulent BTC address QR code converters that have stolen 7+ BTC in four weeks. A network of malicious QR code generators has stolen more than $40,000 from Bitcoin (BTC) users in one month. At least nine fake Bitcoin-to-QR code generators have been spotted in recent weeks, with security researcher, Harry […]
Continue ReadingEthereum-based video sharing platform Pepo has integrated Zoom to facilitate live streams amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The Ethereum-based social media app, Pepo, has integrated with video conferencing platform, Zoom, to facilitate live streaming. Pepo Live Events is currently exclusively available in beta on the platform’s website and has not given an estimate for when it […]
Continue ReadingHaving 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 ReadingBinance has chosen to delist its FTX leveraged token products. Major crypto exchange, Binance, has decided to remove leveraged FTX tokens from its exchange, explaining that customers don’t understand the product. “Due to lack of understanding of how leveraged tokens work by many of our users, Binance has decided to delist all existing FTX leveraged […]
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