Cryptocurrencies
Telecom Giant Telefonica Pilots Blockchain Access on 8,000 Spanish Firms
Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica granted access to its blockchain to about 8,000 local firms.
US SEC Traces $3.5M Back To Alleged Fraudster Behind Fake Crypto Mine
Operator of an allegedly fake crypto mine faces criminal charges from the SEC for fraudulent securities offerings worth $3. 5 million.
KPMG Leader Predicts IoT and Blockchain Will Be Used To Manage Climate Change
KPMG lead predicts blockchain and IoT will enable climate management in 2020.
Oman’s Largest Port Joins IBM’s Blockchain Shipping Platform TradeLens
Oman’s largest port joins IBM’s blockchain-based TradeLens platform to improve trade flow.
Bithumb May Pour Over $8M Into South Korea’s Regulation-Free Zone
Bithumb could invest over $8 million into South Korea’s regulatory free zone in Busan.
Bugs Found in Compiler for Readable Ethereum Smart Contracts, Team Downplays Concerns
Bugs in Vyper Compiler do not affect the Ethereum 2. 0 deposit contract, argue its maintainers.
NY Governor Wants Crypto Firms to Cover Costs for NYDFS Oversight
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that crypto entities licensed under the Financial Services Law should pay for NYDFS oversight.
ECB President Pushes for a Central Bank Digital Currency
Christine Lagarde has reiterated her interest in digital currencies, pushing for ECB’s involvement in the development of a CBDC.
Blockchain Lock IoT-Solution Aims to Tackle Porch Pirates
An IoT software development firm claims its blockchain-enabled lock can prevent porch pirating.
Experts Share: What Are the Biggest Topics to Follow in 2020 Beside Crypto
All eyes on crypto? Sure! But what else is worth learning in the new year? Cointelegraph asked experts to share their interests. Feel free to follow .
Will Google’s Quantum Supremacy Break Bitcoin in 2020?
The crypto space would not be the same with the invention of quantum computing in the tech industry.
Canada’s DMG Blockchain Installs 1,000 New Bitcoin Mining Rigs for US Client
DMG Blockchain Solutions has set up 1,000 new Bitcoin mining rigs at its British Columbia facility for an unnamed U. S. client.
Blockchain and Crypto: Will Security Issues Finally Be Dealt With in 2020?
There are some possibilities that the crypto space would become more secure in 2020: What should we expect?.
Interpol Collaborates With Cybersecurity Firm to Tackle Cryptojacking
Interpol finds success in removing cryptojacking malware from MikroTik routers that brought tens of thousands of dollars in revenue.
North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
The Lazarus hacker group — widely believed to be sponsored by North Korea — is deploying new viruses to steal cryptocurrencies, Kaspersky states.
Report: Ethereum, Tron and EOS Dominated DApp Ecosystem in 2019
DappReview highlights the growth of decentralized finance and EOS’ congestion struggles in its 2019 report.
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Seeks to Put Longstanding Lawsuit to Rest
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles aims to close proceedings against him in the state of Illinois by filing for summary judgment on multiple counts.
Bitcoin Price Can Bounce to $9.5K After Filling Futures Gap — Analyst
Bitcoin could remain higher and retake the $9,000 range if it finds support around $7,700, trader says.
US Grand Jury Indicts Ethereum Researcher Virgil Griffith Over North Korea Trip
Ethereum Foundation researcher Virgil Griffith was indicted for violating international sanctions after giving a talk in North Korea.
Better Safe Than Hacked? Google and Apple Flip-Flop on Crypto
In the wake of the malicious “Shitcoin Wallet” code attack, experts say it's time for change, “This ‘state of the market’ requires either more security investment or different thinking. ”.