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Electrum Bitcoin Wallet Experiences DoS Attack By 140,000 Bots, Servers Go Offline, User Beware
The Bitcoin Wallet – Electrum – Under Attack By A 14,000 Strong Bot-Based DoS Attack DoS attacks, according to research over last year, is one of the few kinds of digital attacks that cryptocurrencies and blockchains are vulnerable to. дальше »
2019-4-8 22:15 | |
Anonymous 4chan User Correctly Predicts Bitcoin Price Boost In April, Puts July At $9,200 BTC/USD
4chan User Correctly Predicted Bitcoin Price Increase In April In a recent Reddit post, cryptocurrency users are discussing a price prediction made by a 4chan user on January 21st, 2019. This user said that Bitcoin (BTC) bottomed back on December 15 and that in April Bitcoin was going to reach $5,300. Anonymous User Predicted Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-4-8 21:43 | |
Bitcoin Wallet Electrum’s Servers Are Under Massive Attack
Electrum Bitcoin wallet users should ensure that they’re using the latest version and that it’s from an official source. If users find themselves urged to “update” by the client, they should know that there is no update mechanism within Electrum itself. дальше »
2019-4-8 20:03 | |
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network: Users can lose all their money through no fault of their own, says Peter R Rizun
Peter R Rizun, the Chief Scientist of Bitcoin Unlimited, was previously in the headlines following his comments about the Lightning Network, the second-layer protocol proposed to solve Bitcoin’s scalability problem. дальше »
2019-4-8 19:00 | |
Infographic: A Map of Bitcoin Forks
This infographic provides a schematic overview of the main Bitcoin-related “forks” that can happen and shows the most important forks that have happened. It does not provide an overview of all forks that have happened. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:08 | |
Bitcoin wallet Electrum hit by DoS attack from 140,000-strong botnet
The servers of popular Bitcoin wallet Electrum are under heavy attack, and users are advised to be extra careful when using the platform until it’s resolved. A sophisticated botnet of more than 140,000 machines has launched Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks on Electrum‘s servers, with apparent intent to direct users to compromised versions of the software designed to steal their Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:06 | |
XRP army provides support to scammed user; CZ steps in to provide first-hand customer service
A Twitter user @XRP4Fam, on April 6, complained about losing his Bitcoin [BTC] and XRP from his ledger. After his post gained significant traction on social media, the XRP community stepped in to help the user. дальше »
2019-4-7 19:30 | |
PrimeXBT Expands Its Product Offering and Partners With Covesting
PrimeXBT, a 4th generation cryptocurrency trading platform offering 100x leverage such digital assets as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more, high liquidity, ability to trade Long and Short, and a customizable user interface, has announced an exciting new partnership with the prestigious ADFVN award-winning cryptocurrency trading infrastructure Covesting that is certain to get the crypto market […] The post PrimeXBT Expands Its Product Offering and Partners With Covesting appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-6 08:10 | |
Op Ed: Why Bitcoin’s “Toxic” Maximalism Makes Sense
Over the years, Bitcoin has gained a reputation for having a “toxic” community of users around it. This accusation is mostly thrown at Bitcoin by proponents of altcoins and those who have supported various Bitcoin hard fork attempts in the past. дальше »
2019-4-5 16:23 | |
User Location Being Sold on the Black Market, Report Says
Despite a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and consumer outrage, wireless services providers are still selling user location data to third parties, says an April 2, 2019 report. Private no More A quick look at the news will tell you that consumers are becoming much more concerned about their privacy and, more importantly,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-5 09:00 | |
OKCoin launches ‘Premier’ service for high-volume crypto traders
CryptoNinjas Today, OKCoin, the popular bitcoin, and crypto exchange company launched OKCoin Premier, an exclusive program designed to give high-volume cryptocurrency traders to access premium services and trading features that enhance their access to OKCoin’s global liquidity pools. дальше »
2019-4-5 23:00 | |
Why Bitcoin is STILL Undervalued by a Staggering 64%
The bitcoin price has climbed 30% year-to-date and is holding just under $5,000 after an early-April rally, but it’s still undervalued by a ridiculous margin. Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Tom Lee not only believes that this week’s increase is justified, but he told CNBC the BTC price fails to reflect fair value, which he says is $14,000. дальше »
2019-4-5 22:38 | |
FCC Member Demands Regulators’ Take Location Data Breaches Seriously
An op-ed published on April 2, 2019, by The New York Times, highlights the need for urgent Federal attention of data breaches. Written by Geoffrey Starks, a member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the opinion editorial notes how easy it is for corporate giants to collect and sell their user’s data to advertising companiesRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-4 19:00 | |
Clain: Decentralized Blockchain AML/KYC – BitcoinExchangeGuide.com
What Is Clain? Clain is a digital platform for comprehensive Bitcoin analytics. The platform seeks to help users successfully navigate through the intertwined network of Bitcoin transactions. With immediate access to recognizable patterns, the platform opens up opportunities to downplay Bitcoin activity risks and puts the user ahead of the curve for upcoming regulatory landscape. Clain […] дальше »
2019-4-4 11:56 | |
BitPonies: Blockchain Breedable, Crypto Collectible Race Horses
What Is BitPonies? BitPonies is a digital game that operates on breedable, collectible, and eventually raceable horses. Each BitPony is unique and completely owned by the user. The game utilizes the blockchain technology, just as Bitcoin and Ethereum. дальше »
2019-4-4 11:44 | |
Bitcoin’s [BTC] present bull run is significantly different than its last bull run in October 2017, reports Twitter user
The cryptocurrency market is often significantly volatile. The ecosystem is always one flash fall or price hike away from growth or bust. The bearish winter took its toll on Bitcoin [BTC], the world’s largest cryptocurrency, and the market witnessed a devastating fall during the price decline of early 2018. дальше »
2019-4-4 09:30 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] proponent Andreas Antonopoulos elucidates on mining rewards, candidate blocks and coinbase transactions
Andreas Antonopoulos, the author of Mastering Bitcoin and a well-known influencer, spoke about Bitcoin block reward and mining, during a Q&A session on YouTube titled ‘Iterating nonces and the block reward. дальше »
2019-4-4 00:30 | |
Coinbase allows remittance using cryptos such as XRP, Bitcoin [BTC] and USD Coin, says CEO Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong, CEO and Co-founder of Coinbase, spoke about the use of XRP and USDT for Coinbase international transfers, during an Ask-Me-Anything [AMA] session on YouTube. Sweden Fork, a Twitter user, asked Armstrong the reason behind Coinbase choosing XRP and USD Coin [USDC] for Coinbase international transfers, over Bitcoin [BTC], the largest cryptocurrency by market […] The post Coinbase allows remittance using cryptos such as XRP, Bitcoin [BTC] and USD Coin, says CEO Brian Armstrong appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-3 20:00 | |
Paxful Crypto Exchange Integrates Jumio’s AI-Based ID Verification Services to Improve AML & KYC
Within nearly every jurisdiction at this point, the requirement for crypto exchanges to comply with both Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures as part of the identification process. дальше »
2019-4-2 16:53 | |
Bancor’s Galia Benartzi: Investor Hodling Stance Must Shift if Focus is on 1 Billion Bitcoin Users
Galia Benartzi, one of the founders of Bancor stated that in order to make digital currency mainstream, and get 1 billion or more users, crypto investors should not be the only focus. Crypto Assets As Products Not Just As Investments She also stated that to meet high user numbers, there should be tokens created which […] дальше »
2019-4-2 23:51 | |
Facebook will sell user transaction data to commercial companies, says Andreas Antonopoulos
Andreas Antonopoulos, the author of Mastering Bitcoin and a well-known Bitcoin influencer, spoke about whether he was worried about the prospect of a Facebook or Telegram Coin during a recent Q&A session on YouTube. дальше »
2019-3-31 06:30 | |
$20 Million Bithumb Hack Exposes Alarming Threat to Bitcoin Exchanges
Bithumb, the largest bitcoin exchange in South Korea alongside Upbit, has been hacked for around $20 million. The company said that user funds stored in crypto cold storage wallets were not hacked, but corporate funds were moved. дальше »
2019-3-31 21:45 | |
Bitrefill offers Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrency payment options to purchase Airbnb and Ikea gift cards
Bitrefill recently launched a feature enabling crypto enthusiasts on its platform to purchase Airbnb and Ikea gift cards using Bitcoin, and other altcoins. The exchange platform posted, With the new roll-out, customers from Germany can purchase a 20 or 100 Euro gift card on Ikea’s website with Bitcoins. дальше »
2019-3-29 20:00 | |
[Crypto User Alert] Google’s Youtube Ad Promotes An Illegitimate Electrum Bitcoin Wallet Unintentionally
Despite Having A Ban Against Many Crypto Ads, Google Just Promoted A Malicious Bitcoin Wallet Unintentionally Via YouTube YouTube has plenty of its own vloggers that like to discuss cryptocurrency in the blockchain world. дальше »
2019-3-26 21:35 | |
Samourai Wallet Adds Tor Integration in Privacy Push
Samourai Wallet announced this month that its latest update supports Tor integration, offering additional privacy for users. What Does Tor Integration Enable?In a conversation with Bitcoin Magazine, Samourai’s lead developer, who is known simply as “TD,” gave a rundown of the Tor integration. дальше »
2019-3-27 20:38 | |
This app exposes which cryptocurrency a user is most likely to shill on Twitter
It’s a challenge to navigate the cryptocurrency space. The entire community pretty much resides within the confines of the Twitter hellscape, where differences in investment portfolios often lead to in-fighting and disinformation. дальше »
2019-3-26 20:11 | |
Tron’s TRX Listed on Social Trading Platform eToro and a Few More Crypto Exchanges
The Tron Foundation announced on March 25 that eToro, a social investment platform with a user base of more than 10 million, listed Tron’s native token TRX on its trading platform, taking the total number of digital assets listed on the platform to 15. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:29 | |
Weiss Ratings: EOS is the best cryptocurrency, then Ripple, and THEN Bitcoin
A division of finance mainstay Weiss Ratings has today put prominent altcoins EOS and Ripple (XRP) alongside Bitcoin as the top three “cryptocurrencies” on the market — and it’s sure to rustle some feathers. дальше »
2019-3-26 16:06 | |
Bitmain’s IPO Filing Expires; New CEO Appointed
Bitmain’s initial public offer (IPO) application with the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) officially expired on March 25, 2019, a Twitter user with the name Dovey Wan noted. With this, Bitmain’s ambitions for an IPO in Hong-Kong have officially come to an undesired end. дальше »
2019-3-26 14:00 | |
Users Report Twitch’s Option to Pay in Crypto Is Gone
The crypto community on the streaming platform Twitch is currently in arms as their options to pay in bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin cash (BCH) has seemingly disappeared. This was first brought to light after a Reddit user reported it on March 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-25 22:00 | |
Statistics Shows Gold Mining Costs 23 Times more than Bitcoin Mining
Data posted by a Twitter user simply known as Asimov shows that Gold mining consumes 23 times more energy than Bitcoin mining. Asimov’s data shows more on banking systems, governments and paper currency minting. дальше »
2019-3-24 09:32 | |
[Crypto User Warning] Wasabi Users to Watch Out for a Fraudulent Clone of the Wallet
A fake clone of popular Bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Wasabi, has surfaced online with an accompanying sham replica of the original’s website. The news of this scam was brought to fore by nopara73, a co-founder of Wasabi. дальше »
2019-3-21 21:38 | |
Lightning Loop Lets Users Empty Lightning Channels Without Closing Them
Lightning Labs, the development team working to grow the Lightning Network, just released the alpha version of a new protocol called Lightning Loop. Lightning Loop is designed to give users the ability to deposit and withdraw bitcoin from their payment channels (the two-way payment gateways that allow users to send and receive funds to and from each other) without closing these channels entirely. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:32 | |
Bitcoin Asset Manager Casa Reveals New “Military Tech” To Protect Crypto Hardware Wallets
You can always count on Casa, a Bitcoin management startup, to offer its several opportunities to store their Bitcoin more safely. Now, the company has just revealed to Coindesk its newest product: “Faraday bags” for hardware wallets. дальше »
2019-3-21 02:22 | |
Hacker selling 26M stolen user records in exchange for $5,000 worth of Bitcoin
A hacker by the name of Gnosticplayers is trying to sell more than 26 million user records on the dark web in exchange for $5,000 worth of Bitcoin (1. 2431 BTC). This is the fourth data dump posted on Dream Market – an online darknet marketplace founded in late 2013 – by the hacker, who previously put up more than 840 million user records since mid-February. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:33 | |
Bitcoin exchange Bitinka to update user wallets for Lightning Network
CryptoNinjas Bitinka, the Latin American based bitcon exchange, today announced that on March 26th, 2019 from 4:00 PM (GMT-5) the exchange development team will be performing an update to its Bitcoin wallet (BTC), as part of Tether (USDT) and Lightning Network (LN) integrations. дальше »
2019-3-19 05:05 | |
Sats Back: How the Ebates of Bitcoin Plans to Convert Holders to Spenders
“The biggest problem I could think of was distribution. How do you share and educate both consumers and merchants on the power of bitcoin? I learned how much consumers loved earning and why merchants make decisions to adopt new technology. дальше »
2019-3-19 23:06 | |
Unnamed Bitcoin Sender Pays Fees Exceeding Actual Amount Of BTC Sent (Homer Simpson DOH!)
Unnamed User Pays Fees That Exceed Amount Of Crypto Sent! Ethereum World News’ Jose Antonio Lanz recently elaborated on the news that has shaken the crypto community. As per the claims made, on Monday, March 11, an unnamed user sent 0. дальше »
2019-3-15 20:32 | |
Bitcoin Industry Reacts As Mark Karpeles Avoids Jail Over Mt. Gox Debacle
Mark Karpeles, the former head of defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, will unlikely serve time in jail following a significant acquittal by a Japanese court. Court: Karpeles Did Not Embezzle Bitcoins As multiple sources including Bloomberg reported March 14, Karpeles, who has been under suspicion for embezzling millions of dollars in user funds, is guilty only of record tampering in the eyes of Japanese law. дальше »
2019-3-15 14:00 | |
Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Solar Power Energy Said to Slash Costs By Over 70% for One Home User
As many of our readers are probably well aware of, due to various unfavorable market conditions such as rising electricity costs, profits associated with the crypto mining industry seem to have dropped off quite significantly since the start of 2018. дальше »
2019-3-14 18:32 | |
Why Bitcoin Transaction Fat-Fingers Roll Back Progress
By design, blockchain based remittance fees are super cheap and Bitcoin’s is no exemption. Top priority transfers will offset a user 28 cents per transaction and therefore when one pays outrageous fees for small, ordinary transactions, the legitimacy of Bitcoin is called to question. дальше »
2019-3-14 15:30 | |