The Nxt and Ardor blockchains see drastic increases in the number of network nodes after rolling out an incentives program. The Nxt (NXT) and Ardor (ARDR) blockchains have seen a spike in the number of network’s nodes after rolling out an incentives program. Jerulidia — the company behind both blockchains — told Cointelegraph on April […]
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Research from a cybersecurity firm unveiled a type of ransomware that impersonates the FBI. A report from cybersecurity firm Check Point unveiled a new ransomware attack, where cybercriminals pose as the FBI to demand victims pay their “fine” by credit card. According to the April 28 report, the malware — known as “Black Rose Lucy” […]
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The U.S. Department of Transportation released a lengthy report on blockchain’s application for drones. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently publicized its effort to further harness blockchain in the world of drones. “Blockchain technology is being looked on to deliver a framework that can be used by stakeholders in the commercial drone industry,” the government agency […]
Continue ReadingMatrixport’s platform now allows users to buy crypto currencies directly through Visa and Mastercard. Bitmain-affiliated financial service platform Matrixport has teamed up with Simplex, an EU-licensed payments processing firm, to allow users to purchase select cryptocurrencies using their credit and debit cards. Matrixport users can buy seven cryptocurrencies with most popular fiat currencies As part […]
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After recovering the funds from a $25 million hacks, dForce has reportedly refunded all its affected users. Decentralized finance protocol dForce has reportedly refunded all users who were affected in a recent $25 million hack. According to a tweet on April 27, “Over 90% of assets have been distributed to users in less than 24 […]
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Digital signatures, electronic identification and electronic signatures: Could Europe’s experience with their regulation help Australia (and not only)? Europe has been running a legislative framework for electronic signatures and digital identities since 1999. In 2014, the European Parliament introduced a significant upgrade by presenting electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal […]
Continue ReadingThe US token issuance platform cited automation, regulatory compliance, and properly utilizing blockchain technology as reasons for the move. Security tokens platform TokenSoft has joined the U.S.-based crypto lobbying group Blockchain Association (BA). The San Francisco-based token issuance platform said in an official announcement on April 27 that it would be entering the D.C.-based organization […]
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Zoom incorporates a cryptocurrency paywall solution while the use of blockchain technology for video conference is being debated. As staying home becomes the new normal, the popular video conferencing app Zoom continues to flourish. Despite multiple privacy concerns, on April 21, it was reported that more than 300 million people used Zoom’s flagship video conferencing […]
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As the UAE’s deadline for its nation-wide blockchain revamp looms, DLT is becoming embedded in everyday life. The United Arab Emirates is approaching its 2021 deadline for migrating at least 50% of all government transactions onto distributed ledger technology-based platforms. Cointelegraph spoke to Leon Smith, the CEO of Dex — an Abu Dhabi-based crypto firm […]
Continue ReadingTop crypto exchange Binance has launched its mining pool, however, the crypto community is concerned about the centralization of hashing power. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance launched its mining pool “Binance Pool” on April 27. The pool will operate with zero fees until May 31, after which the rate will be set at 2.5%. The press […]
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