Ethereum seems to have been the platform of choice for crypto scams over the past two years, but the trends of these scams have changed, according to research. According to a recent report from crypto analytics specialists Chainalysis, Ethereum (ETH) has become the crypto platform of choice for scam artists. Its research suggests that 2018 […]
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sponsored A Swiss gaming company has created a blockchain-based solution to make in-game advertising more attractive to players, developers and advertisers. A Swiss company claims it has unveiled “a new approach” for in-game advertising that sees promotional content embedded into gameplay instead of interrupting experiences for players. Vreo says players stand to benefit from more […]
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Major global banking payments network SWIFT announced its collaboration with R3. On Jan. 30, major global banking payments network SWIFT announced it plans to launch a proof-of-concept (PoC) of a gateway — titled GPI Link — that will allow blockchain software firm R3 to connect to SWIFT’s Global Payments Innovation (GPI) payments from its platform. […]
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Iran could soon release its state-backed coin, and Gemini announces it will complete further security compliance reviews. Top Stories This Week SWIFT Reveals Plans to Launch Proof-of-Concept With Blockchain Consortium R3 Major global banking payments network SWIFT announced plans this week to develop a Proof-of-Concept of a gateway that will let blockchain consortium R3 link […]
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RBC analyst Mitch Steves found through calculations that Nvidia reportedly earned $1.35 bln more in crypto, blockchain revenue than reported. Taiwan-based computer hardware producer Nvidia reportedly earned nearly $1.35 billion more due to crypto and blockchain than it had stated. The numbers were calculated by RBC Capital Markets analyst Mitch Steves, financial news website Market […]
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The valuation of the crypto market dropped $10 billion following the expiration of Bitcoin futures contracts. On Jan. 29, the valuation of the crypto market plunged by more than $10 billion within a 48-hour period, from $121 billion to $111 billion. Major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) recorded losses in the range […]
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting a mix of slight gains and losses, as Bitcoin stays over the $3,450 mark. Saturday, Feb. 2: most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting a mix of slight gains and losses on the day by press time. Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering over the $3,450 mark again, according to […]
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The International Monetary Fund claimed that the growth of blockchain in Malta has created major risks of money laundering. Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) claimed that the growth of blockchain in Malta has created major risks of money laundering and terrorism financing in the island’s economy, as per the local media. Malta is […]
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Crypto markets are largely trading sideway, with top coins reporting some small gains. Feb. 1 — Markets are relatively quiet, as major coins are trading sideways, with most seeing small gains over the 24-hour period. Market visualization from Coin360 The top cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering below the $3,500 mark, trading at $3,492 at press […]
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Smart contracts auditing firm Hosho has laid off a significant number of staff, citing an increased amount of automated tooling. Smart contracts auditing firm Hosho has laid off a significant number of staff, citing an increased amount of automated tooling, the firm’s co-founder and president Hartej Sawhney told Cointelegraph on Feb. 1. While stating that […]
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