Cryptocurrencies
Ransomware Group Threatens Auction of Madonna's Legal Data
REvil’s ransomware gang is launching an auction of stolen data, including legal information hacked from Madonna.
Massive Bitcoin Plunge Nothing More Than Traders Being Traders, OKCoin Exec Says
Bitcoin's recent price dive may have been nothing more than the result of standard trading activities.
South Korean Prosecutors Freeze Crypto Wallets of Suspected Child Porn Ring Chief
A Seoul court granted the petition demanded by the prosecutors to freeze crypto wallets owned by the head of the Nth Room case.
Uptrend in Mainstream Crypto Interest Started Last Fall, MIT Startups Says
Mainstream crypto trading interest has been on the rise since fall 2019.
Charles Hoskinson: 'I Don't Live in Vitalik's Mind'
Charles Hoskinson laments Vitalik Buterin’s inability to engage in a meaningful discussion about Cardano, which in his opinion hurts Ethereum.
Ethereum Second-Layer Scalability Still Needs Work, Says Starkware CEO
Uri Kolodny, co-founder and CEO of blockchain firm StarkWare, told Cointelegraph that Ethereum’s second-layer scalability solutions still need some work.
An Inside Look Into the Surprisingly Friendly Rivalry Between Ledger and Trezor
The Ledger vs. Trezor beef has a long history, but Ledger’s CTO efforts may have fanned the flames as he reported vulnerabilities his team discovered in its competitor.
CBDCs With a Twist: The Public-Private Solutions Needed for Adoption
Crypto pundits believe that central bank digital currencies based on public-private partnerships could see the light of day much sooner, as many solutions under development use the approach.
How To Get 3% Back in Crypto on Your Nike Purchases
U. S. footwear giant Nike has entered a new affiliate partnership allowing customers to earn up to 3% from online purchases with crypto.
Russia Leads Global BTC Trading on LocalBitcoins for 2nd Month in a Row
Russia tops global Bitcoin trading on P2P exchange LocalBitcoins amid local crypto regulation uncertainty.
Crypto Could Save Millennials From the Economy That Failed Them
The Millennial generation will lead humanity to an era of new financial technology as they drive Bitcoin adoption through the next decade.
Blockchain Is Not a Cure-All for Every Video Conferencing Flaw
Blockchain projects are developing video conferencing applications as remote working gains more popularity during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Main Reasons Bitcoin Price Plummeted 14% in 15 Minutes to $8,600
The price of Bitcoin dropped 14% to $8,600 in less than 15 minutes to $8,600 in an intense long squeeze.
Partner at $500 Million Fund Explains Key Criteria For Investing in Startups
Partner at Initialized Capital Brett Gibson reveals his firm’s main criteria for early-stage startups to invest in and explains the most promising products on the market.
US Investors in Tezos’ 2017 ICO May Be Eligible for $25M Settlement
With the class-action lawsuit against Tezos likely to soon end in a $25 million settlement, ICO participants are encouraged to submit claims by Oct. 16, 2020.
‘Exponential’ Volume Growth Can See Bitcoin Match Major Assets — Report
Bitcoin is still far from the status of macro assets, but is catching up relentlessly, says Coin Metrics’ State of the Network.
Fireblocks Launches Network for Institutions to Transfer Assets
Fireblocks builds on its multi-party computational technology to create a Secure Asset Transfer Network, allowing institutions to quickly and securely find, connect and transact.
Microsoft, Nasdaq and Others to Set Global Tokenization Standards
Microsoft, IBM, Hyperledger and other technology and financial organizations have formed an alliance to develop global standards for tokenized ecosystems.
$1.4B in Crypto Stolen in First Five Months of 2020, Says CipherTrace
Researchers say 2020 is on track to become a record-breaking year for cryptocurrency-related thefts, hacks and fraud.
Buterin Says Ethereum’s Layer-Two Scaling Development 'Basically' Succeeded
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that the blockchain’s initial layer-two scaling deployment is nearly complete.