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Research: New Malware Employs Tor and Bittorrent To Steal Bitcoin and Ether
4.9.2020
A new trojan called Krypto Cibule uses infested computers’ power to mine cryptocurrency, steal crypto wallet files, and redirect incoming digital assets to a hacker address. The malware rides on the Tor network and the Bittorrent protocol to perform attacks, according to an extensive report...
Privacy Options Underutilized in Cryptocurrency Usage: Report
4.9.2020
Advances in cryptography have not met with user enthusiasm, suggesting a disconnect between the cryptocurrency community and its cypherpunk ancestors. According to Coin Metrics, transactions of privacy-focused cryptocurrencies zcash (ZEC), monero (XMR), and grin only add up to 6% of bitcoin’s...
Gaming platform Ultra integrates Theta Network for live streaming
3.9.2020
Gamers will see previews of games being played live before purchase and can earn rewards to spend in the Ultra ecosystem for sharing streams
FATF Compliance Effort Adds Huobi, Bitfinex and Tether to Governance Task Force
2.9.2020
Shyft Network is adding Huobi, Bitfinex and Tether to its crypto-focused anti-money laundering platform as the sector ramps up FATF compliance efforts
Total Value on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Sets Another Record High Amid Market Rally
2.9.2020
The Layer 2 protocol holds $12.4 million worth of bitcoins
Secret Network’s Privacy-Focused Smart Contracts Move a Step Closer to Going Live
2.9.2020
The Secret Network’s privacy-focused smart contracts will be formally proposed for the mainnet on Sept. 8. If approved, they’ll launch a week later
Ethereum Transaction Fees Set a Record Once Again as DeFi Becomes Even Pricier
1.9.2020
Average Ethereum transaction fees reached $10.33 on Tuesday
Kyber Network (KNC) Plummets After Breaching a 2-year High
1.9.2020
Kyber Network is a blockchain-based platform that provides liquidity, and the infrastructure is such that it supports Decentralized Finance. The network collects liquidity from various springs such as Market Makers, Token Projects, Liquidity Pools, Token Holders into a single pool, accessing...
Tesla Foils Ransomware Attack After Employee Rejects Bitcoin Bribe Worth $1 Million
1.9.2020
Tesla’s Elon Musk has said the company recently foiled attempts to infect its computer network with malicious software, after an employee cooperated with the FBI in an investigation. The malicious software would create an opportunity for criminals to extort money from Tesla. Musk’s...
Defi Platform Uniswap Outpaces Coinbase Pro in Global Trade Volume
31.8.2020
The decentralized exchange (dex) Uniswap has seen a massive amount of trade volume during the last seven days. Following Uniswap’s rapid increase in global trade volumes, the platform’s founder Hayden Adams celebrated the dex outpacing the centralized exchange Coinbase’s volumes...
Ciphertrace Allegedly Builds Monero-Tracing Tools, XMR Proponents Disagree
31.8.2020
The blockchain surveillance firm Ciphertrace claims to have created the “world’s first” monero tracing tools for law enforcement. According to the company announcement, Ciphertrace developed forensic tools for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to track...
Ethereum Classic Suffers 51% Attack Again: Delisting Risk Amplified
30.8.2020
Beleaguered Ethereum Classic (ETC) blockchain suffered yet another 51% attack on August 29. The latest attack caused the reorganization of over 7,000 blocks and this corresponds to approximately two days of mining. At the time of reporting, it was not clear if there had been any double-spending...
Polkadot Top 10 Redenomination Shot: Is the Token Now Bigger Than Chainlink?
30.8.2020
The Polkadot token, which recently underwent a redenomination, has seen its value more than double in less than seven days. Now with a reported (but unverified) circulating supply of 897,657,920 tokens, the Dot token claims its place as the fifth-ranked token. At the time of writing, the token...
Oasis Network Announces Chainlink Oracle Integration to Enable Privacy-Focused DeFi Applications
29.8.2020
Oasis Network, a privacy-centric data-sharing network, said it will integrate Chainlink’s price feeds into its network
IRIS Network to Launch DeFi Testnet Bifrost on September 02
29.8.2020
Decentralized application builder IRIS Network has announced that it will launch its DeFi and interchain testnet Bifrost on September 02. In an official tweet on Friday, IRIS stated that the target for the testnet is to test exciting DeFi functions like multi-hub collaboration through...
Ferrum Network Announces Staking Partnership with BarterTrade
28.8.2020
Decentralized financial ecosystem Ferrum Network announced on Thursday that it has entered into its next DeFi staking partnership with BarterTrade.io, a newly launched crypto staking platform. The details of the partnership are expected to come out of Friday, shedding more light on elements like...
Flare proposes new bridge to allow XRP to be used on Ethereum
27.8.2020
The Flare Network plans to build a new two-way bridge connecting XRP to the Ethereum ecosystem
Celsius Network raises more than $20M via equity crowdfunding
27.8.2020
After numerous extensions, Celsius’s equity crowdfunding raise has attracted 1,000 investors and more than $20 million
Major crypto firm expects Polkadot (DOT) to become a top 3 blockchain
27.8.2020
Polkadot (DOT) price has increased by 200% in less than eight days and top crypto analysts believe the blockchain has a lot more to give
Another Bitcoin Lightning Startup Is Working With Visa to ‘Fast Track’ Card Payments
25.8.2020
With help from the Visa Fast Track program, LastBit will let users make any purchase with bitcoin, without needing the merchant to actively accept it