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US Senator-elect rails against potential crypto wallet ruling
18.12.2020
Rumored upcoming crypto wallet regulation gains further opposition, this time from Cynthia Lummis, a recently elected Wyoming senator
Millionaire Bitcoin addresses go parabolic as BTC price crosses $20K
17.12.2020
Early BTC miners with the foresight to hodl have now become millionaires
Bitcoin smashes historical high above $20k. Here's why it's different from 2017
16.12.2020
The 2020 rally differs markedly from the retail-driven FOMO of 2017
Italian Insurance Giant Generali Gets Into Bitcoin via Banking Arm, Launching Crypto Custody Service
16.12.2020
Banca Generali, the banking arm of Italy’s largest insurance group, has announced that it will be offering cryptocurrency custody service to its customers beginning next year. To achieve this, the bank has acquired a stake in bitcoin wallet provider Conio. Assicurazioni Generali, Banca...
‘Bypass’ Attack in Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet Could Trick Users Into Sending Incorrect Funds
25.11.2020
Bitcoin hardware wallet Coldcard is fixing a flaw that could trick users into sending bitcoin on mainnet when they meant to use its testnet
Electrum Developers Apply Fix After Apple Update Bricks Bitcoin Wallets
19.11.2020
Apple's most recent Mac update is causing major problems for one of Bitcoin’s oldest wallets
Dutch Bitcoin firm reluctantly tightens rules at central bank's behest
18.11.2020
Unique in Europe, the Dutch central bank now requires Bitcoin exchanges to prove that their users actually control their withdrawal addresses
Simple steps to keep your crypto safe
15.11.2020
“Being your own bank” doesn't have to be hard — here's a few hints on how to do it right
A Look at ‘Individual X’ and the Seized Stash of Silk Road Bitcoins Worth $1 Billion
9.11.2020
On November 3, 2020, the cryptocurrency community noticed that one of the largest addresses holding 69,369 bitcoins from the Silk Road were transferred. Following the onchain movement, the U.S. government revealed it had seized the coins from a person they dubbed “Individual X.”...
Venezuela to Incorporate Bitcoin and Litecoin Wallets into National Remittances Platform
2.11.2020
Venezuela says it will incorporate bitcoin and litecoin wallets to its Patria’s Cryptocurrency Remittance Platform. In an update, authorities in the country say this move will enable Venezuelan citizens to formally receive remittances in cryptocurrency form. Many citizens of hyperinflation...
Bitcoin soars to $12.9K as PayPal proves crypto is ready for everyone
21.10.2020
Further gains in Wednesday trading come as mixed reactions flow in over PayPal’s decision to support four cryptocurrencies in 2021
Number of Bitcoin wallets holding over 100 BTC tests 6-month high
19.10.2020
Wallets once again appear to be accumulating cryptocurrency at an increasing rate
Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet
19.10.2020
Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said
Trezor claims new “phishing proof” desktop wallet
14.10.2020
The desktop app reportedly provides “more robust protection” than Trezor’s browser-based wallet
Brainwallets: The Bitcoin Wallet You Probably Shouldn’t Use (Unless You Have To)
14.10.2020
A “brainwallet” refers to a private key that is stored in the user’s memory in the form of a seed phrase or a passphrase
New Bitcoin addresses hit two-year high after China advertises crypto
6.10.2020
Data shows 22,000 new entities created in a single day as one analyst suggests the added volume will translate to price gains
The $700 Million Wallet Crack: Bitcoin’s 7th Largest Address Is Under Constant Attack
11.9.2020
During the last two years, hackers have been trying to crack the seventh-largest bitcoin wallet, an address that holds 69,370 BTC or $712 million using today’s exchange rate. According to the CTO of the cybercrime intelligence firm, Hudson Rock, the wallet is being publicized on hacking...
Hackers Set Sights on Over USD 700m Bitcoin Wallet That Might Also Be Empty
11.9.2020
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Hackers from across the globe have stepped up their efforts to break into a bitcoin (BTC) wallet that is thought to hold more than USD 700 million worth of crypto.
The wallet could be the seventh most valuable in the world and holds BTC 69,370 (USD 714m), per BitInfoCharts data....
No, a quantum computer won't instantly reward you with 69,000 Bitcoins ... yet
9.9.2020
The latest quantum computer may not help unlock lost Bitcoin — at least, not yet
Electrum Bitcoin wallet still plagued by known crypto phishing attack
6.9.2020
Two new Bitcoin hacks have surfaced recently, showing the Electrum wallet still appears to be troubled by phishing efforts