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NASA looks to secure flight data with blockchain tech
NASA is exploring potential use-cases for blockchain technology in a bid to safeguard the privacy and security of aircraft flight data. A research paper, published by aero-computer engineer Ronald Reisman this week, explored the viability of a blockchain network and smart contracts to overcome the aforementioned security issues. дальше »
2019-1-11 20:05 | |
Blockchain-Issued Stock Provider DX.Exchange Patches User Data Leak
DX. Exchange, the Estonian exchange that rose to fame last week after launching tokenized U. S. equities on its platform, is facing scrutiny after a severe security vulnerability was discovered in its framework. дальше »
2019-1-11 15:20 | |
New DX.Exchange Fixes Security Vulnerability That Exposed User Data
The tokenized securities trading platform, launched just this week, was quickly subject to a major security snafu.
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Parity Technologies Receives $5 Million Grant From The Ethereum Foundation
After being a member of the Ethereum ecosystem for several years, Parity Technologies was provided a grant from the Ethereum Foundation this week. They have been granted the sum of five million dollars for scalability, usability and security work. дальше »
2019-1-8 16:49 | |
Wallet.Fail: What Does It Mean For Hardware Wallet Security?
This week, a group of security researchers gave a presentation called Wallet. Fail at the #35C3 Security Conference. During the presentation, the team outlined vulnerabilities in three popular hardware wallets. дальше »
2018-12-30 20:13 | |
Cryptocurrency Startup Seeking SEC-Approval for Tokens Raises $12 Million in Seed Funding
Cryptocurrency project Prometheum raised $12 million in seed funding this week before the company gears up to offer a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-approved security token to investors in early-2019, reported American Banker on December 21, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-24 21:00 | |
New Shakepay Feature Turns Your Spare Change Into Bitcoin
Mobile cryptocurrency exchange and peer-to-peer wallet Shakepay has announced a new product that allows its Canadian customers to buy bitcoin with spare change. Dubbed "ShakePay Change," the pre-launch of the service was announced in a Medium post. дальше »
2018-12-18 02:32 | |
Coinbase Might Be Behind Those 856,000 BTC Worth of Transactions
Last week, it was reported that a Bitcoin whale had moved thousands of bitcoin into different wallet addresses. Between December 1 to December 6, 2018, the whale split 856,000 bitcoin between 107 wallets, sending an equal 8,000 BTC into each wallet. дальше »
2018-12-12 23:53 | |
Exclusive: Talking Tokenization at the Launch Evening of Europe’s First Ever STO-Centric Event
This week, Cryptovest.com gained exclusive access to the private launch evening of Juliet Leadership Summits ‘Security Tokens Realised’ event, which was hosted and founded by serial entrepreneur Michael Barrell. дальше »
2018-12-6 22:26 | |
German artists brilliantly honeypot ‘Nazis’ into exposing themselves and their friends
In an elaborate scheme, the German political art collective Center for Political Beauty (ZPS) tricked thousands of potential far-right supporters to unknowingly reveal themselves. Earlier this week ZPS set up a site where people could identify far-right demonstrators in exchange for money. дальше »
2018-12-6 13:02 | |
Ripple’s XRP price stumbles but adoption slopes up sharply. R3 adopting it confirms XRP is not a security?
This time XRP is much weaker. The counter-movement in the overall market that started last week was much weaker in this case. The so far so strong outperformer now takes the position of the underperformer. дальше »
2018-12-6 03:00 | |
Almost Half a Million MikroTik Routers Infected by Crypto Mining Malware to Mine Monero (XMR)
The crypto-jacking epidemic continues this week with news that 415,000 routers have been infected with crypto mining malware. The targeted routers were quietly hijacked to mine cryptocurrency without alerting users. дальше »
2018-12-5 02:50 | |
Judge Refutes SEC’s Claim on Blockvest ICO Token Being a Security, Will Go to Trial
The crypto world received a surprising win from the U.S. justice system today. Earlier this week, a California judge slapped down an SEC attempt to classify an ICO token as a security. U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel of the Southern District of California declared yesterday that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has failed to […] дальше »
2018-11-29 00:17 | |
SEC chairman crushes hopes of Bitcoin ETFs once again
A week after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dished out massive fines and closed a prominent “decentralized” exchange, its chairman is dashing hopes for Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) one more time. дальше »
2018-11-28 14:37 | |
The Video Coin Guide: Polymath Security Token Platform
In today’s Crypto Briefing video presentation, Kiana Danial offers a brief introduction to the Polymath cryptocurrency token and platform. Since it is Digital Securities Week here on the site, we figured that we should acknowledge one of the trailblazers in the field, while also noting that they were their own ICO was compliant with SEC […] The post The Video Coin Guide: Polymath Security Token Platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-22 18:00 | |
More malicious cryptocurrency apps found on the Play Store
It seems we might never win the battle against fake cryptocurrency apps on Google’s Play Store, as another four have been identified this week. The apps were masquerading on the Play Store as cryptocurrency wallets for NEO, Tether, and MetaMask. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:09 | |
Skycoin’s CEO answer to our article about John McAffee and Skycoin cooperation
Last week, one of our authors published a rather unfavorable article about Skycoin and John McAfee getting together on a crypto conference, a meetup that ended in a Skycoin tattoo on the body of the legendary cyber security expert. дальше »
2018-11-13 03:25 | |
Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
Review: Coldcard’s BTC Hardware Wallet Is Air-Gapped for Added Security
There has been an explosion of hardware wallets recently, with new models shipping on a weekly basis. What’s more, many of these units are more than mere Ledger or Trezor clones, offering unique form and features compared to the market leaders. дальше »
2018-11-8 14:45 | |
University shuts down its entire network to stop Bitcoin crypto-jackers
A Canadian university had to shut down its entire campus network after it discovered hackers had hijacked its computing power to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency – Bitcoin, to be exact. In a statement released earlier this week, Nova Scotia-based St. дальше »
2018-11-7 13:44 | |
Bitfury Secures $80M in Private Funding Round
Cryptocurrency mining firm Bitfury Group has closed a Series C, $80 million funding round led by EU-based Korelya Capital. The round also included crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital, Lian and Jabre Group, Dentsu Inc. дальше »
2018-11-7 01:06 | |
Unchained Capital Revamps Loans With Multi-Party, Multi-Sig Storage
Blockchain financial service company Unchained Capital will now offer multi-signature and multi-institution cold storage solutions for borrowers who leverage its crypto-collateralized loans service. дальше »
2018-11-2 21:42 | |
New China Blockchain Rules: The Articles Explained
This week, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft regulations for blockchain firms that operate in the country of 1. 4 billion people, and it’s inviting public feedback until Nov. дальше »
2018-10-27 07:10 | |
Blockchain App Factory (BAF) Launches Security Token Offering Support Solution
Blockchain App Factory (BAF) announced this week the launch of an STO-in-a-Box service. The company has supported platforms planning to tokenize their assets, including the tokenization process, compliance, investor management, and fundraising. дальше »
2018-10-21 03:51 | |
DSTOQ and Blockpass join forces for security token compliance
CryptoNinjas Peer-to-peer security token trading platform DSTOQ and data-secure identity verification system Blockpass announced this week a joint mission to implement compliant tokenized security and equity token trading. дальше »
2018-10-16 23:59 | |
The free internet makes us the product — we need to stop it
The bad headlines continue to stack up for Facebook this year: from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, to the New York Times report that Facebook gave Apple, Samsung, and other mobile device makers access to its users personal data without permission, to the revelation that the firm routinely gives user information and preferences to several Chinese telecommunications firms, to last week’s security breach in which hackers took control of 50 million user accounts as well as any third-party sites those users logged into via Facebook. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:30 | |
Global Blockchain Summit Returns As The Cornerstone Of Denver Blockchain Week
Featuring cutting-edge speakers and blockchain experts from the Colorado State Department, Dcntral, GitCoin, National Cyber Security Center, and many more. The post Global Blockchain Summit Returns As The Cornerstone Of Denver Blockchain Week appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-10-5 13:28 | |
How Ethereum Mining Pools Validate Empty Blocks For Profit, Explained
Reports this week show that two mining pools, Etherdig and F2Pool, are publishing significant numbers of empty blocks and making a lot of money. While they’re not technically breaking any rules, their actions do present a security risk. Here's how they might be doing it. дальше »
2018-10-7 23:44 | |
Secure Your TronWallet: Tron [TRX] Wants You to Update Your TronWallet for Convenience and Safety
Tron, a blockchain infrastructure for a decentralized Internet, announced last week that it is enhancing the security of its mobile-first cryptocurrency wallet by natively integrating biometric technology. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:29 | |
Internal French Police Officer Apprehended for Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A security officer belonging to the French Intelligence Agency – General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) was arrested last week for selling state secrets on the Dark Web in exchange for bitcoin, reported Le Parisien on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:00 | |
Hackers exploit Bitcoin inflation bug to print 235M fake Pigeoncoins
The collateral damage from Bitcoin’s epic inflation bug continues to spread. The developers of small-cap cryptocurrency Pigeoncoin have confirmed hackers successfully exploited the vulnerability to print 235 million Pigeoncoins, worth around $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:40 | |
[Newsflash Update]: Bitcoin Network Bug Leaves BTC Blockchain Particularly Vulnerable Still
Last week, the Bitcoin Core team came out with a brand-new update to its client which was supposed to address a major vulnerability on the chain. The vulnerability made it easy for hackers to execute a “denial of service” attack on the network, which could be a potentially devastating security problem. But in many ways, […] дальше »
2018-9-28 08:58 | |
Coinbase and Kraken hit back at NY Attorney General’s scathing criticism
Cryptocurrency exchanges are hitting back at New York Attorney General’s scathing criticism, suggesting the industry lacks fairness, integrity, and security. Earlier this week, the office of the NY Attorney General office published a report which highlighted a number of risks cryptocurrency exchanges expose their users to, including the possibility of market manipulation. дальше »
2018-9-20 13:50 | |
Cloudflare Starts Its ‘Crypto Week’ Introducing the New IPFS Gateway
In framework of its "Crypto Week", Internet security provider Cloudflare set to facilitate an access to the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for its users. The post Cloudflare Starts Its ‘Crypto Week’ Introducing the New IPFS Gateway appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-19 14:12 | |
Cloudflare “Crypto Week” Launches IPFS Platform as First Announcement
Cloudflare Launches IPFS Platform as First Announcement of “Crypto Week” Internet security giant Cloudflare is introducing a new product catered to crypto markets. Cloudflare’s new decentralized web gateway will make it easier for users to access the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) decentralized storage protocol. дальше »
2018-9-17 22:28 | |
Blockchain Real Estate Gets Polymath Security Token
Home is where the heart is…. and in some cases, that’s a security token on a blockchain. Polymath has teamed up with an investment fund to tokenize real properties, adding to the growing number of asset classes represented by on-blockchain securities. дальше »
2018-9-16 19:18 | |
Google Cloud’s new AI head comes with his own ties to the Pentagon’s Project Maven
Google Cloud’s soon-to-be head of AI will have his work cut out for him if he wants to convince disgruntled employees he won’t follow in his predecessors footsteps and develop AI for the military. дальше »
2018-9-14 00:27 | |
Mark Zuckerberg admits Facebook needs help protecting the elections
We’re now less than two months out from the US midterm elections, and the pre-emptive assurances about security from social media sites, particularly Facebook, are now colored by a sense of urgency. дальше »
2018-9-14 21:20 | |
Binance and Malta Stock Exchange Partner to Launch Security Token Trading Platform
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, several cryptocurrency exchanges are seeking to open regulated security token markets across the globe. This week, Binance and Malta Stock Exchange confirmed a partnership to launch a new security token trading platform, reports Malta Today. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:00 | |
Former PayPal COO Joins 0x Security Token Protocol
Last week, Fortune reported that the security token protocol, 0x, is now partnered with Harbor. Co-founded by former PayPal COO, David Sacks, Harbor is “building a decentralized compliance protocol that standardizes the way securities are issued and traded on blockchains. дальше »
2018-9-10 19:18 | |
How Coinbase Intends to Lure Institutional Investors into the Crypto Market
This week, Wired published a unique insight into the security system employed by Coinbase to lure institutional investors into the crypto space. In July, Coinbase, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage, announced the formal launch of Coinbase Custody, a custodian solution designed to facilitate large transfers of capital from the traditional finance sector into […] дальше »
2018-8-31 18:00 | |
25% of All Smart Contracts Contain Critical Bugs
For every problem that smart contracts solve, they seem to introduce another. In a week in which EOS has made news for all the wrong reasons over a RAM vulnerability, a code auditor has revealed the prevalence of smart contract bugs. дальше »
2018-8-29 18:55 | |
Blockchain Promotion Week Hackaton in South Korea Seeks to Raise Public Awareness
South Korea To Host Hackathon To Discover Blockchain Uses In Society South Korea has recently taken a deeper dive at blockchain technology, as an announcement regarding a hackathon was revealed on Monday, August 27 via local news outlet, Money Today. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:52 | |
Neon Exchange security token ICO to begin on September 3rd
Neon Exchange (NEX), a decentralized exchange and payment service platform is now gearing up for their token sale which is just one week away. Today, the team informed that they have received regulatory approval. дальше »
2018-8-28 05:50 | |
iComply launches public beta of platform to deliver compliance for security token exchanges
iComply, a global regtech platform for digital finance and cryptocurrencies is announcing the launch of its public beta following the closure of a seven-figure seed round that was covered by Coindesk earlier this week. дальше »
2018-8-16 19:35 | |