UK Darknet Drug Sales Bring In 15m EUR Per Month
The deep web is often associated with drug trafficking and Bitcoin payments. Several countries around the world are cracking down on this illegal activity, albeit that is much easier …
Banks Are Hesitant To Embrace Blockchain Due To Transaction Confidentiality
Albeit blockchain allows for transactions to become public knowledge, the technology can also be used to keep accurate information confidential. Various banks around the world see transaction confidentiality as …
Coinbase and GDAX Control 3.5% Of The Entire Ethereum Supply
There is a lot of talk going on about Ethereum switching to proof-of-take at some point in the future. While this will significantly reduce the inflation in the ecosystem, …
State-sponsored Attackers May Compromise Bitcoin 0.13.0 Binaries
There is hardly ever a dull day in Bitcoin, and today will be no different. The Bitcoin.org website currently displays a message saying how upcoming Bitcoin Core binaries may …
KeepKey Is The World’s First Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet To Integrate Shapeshift.io
The lines between hardware and software wallet solutions for Bitcoin are starting to blur. KeepKey is the world’s first hardware wallet to integrate with ShapeShift. KeepKey users will be …
Fintech VC Funding Dips Sharply In Q2 2016
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in C funding for the fintech sector. Bitcoin and blockchain companies have seen their fair share of investment …
Cerber Ransomware On Target To Collect US$2m In Bitcoin During 2016
When it comes to Bitcoin ransomware, one particular type has been dominating the media headlines. Unlike what some people might expect, Locky is not the most lucrative form of …
Twenty Major US Hotels Affected By Card Stealing Malware
August 17, 2016
Finance, News, Security, Technology
Using a credit or debit card in the United States is asking for trouble these days. A large hotel chain in the US has been infected with malware which …
How Do Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges Generate Revenue?
Over the past few years, many people have been wondering how Chinese Bitcoin exchanges make any money, to begin with. There are no trading fees on most of these …