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US academics say their shardy blockchain will be 10X faster than Visa

US academics are working together to create a new and improved cryptocurrency in a bid to rival Bitcoin. According to Bloomberg, professors from seven US colleges (including MIT, University of California, Standford University, and Berkely) are looking to create a digital currency capable of processing thousands of transactions a second without sacrificing the basic principle of decentralization. дальше »

2019-1-17 17:24


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Major Oil and Gas Companies Join New Blockchain Oil Trading Platform VAKT

On January 16, London-based blockchain oil trading platform VAKT announced that oil and gas giants Chevron, Total and Reliance have joined its new blockchain-powered commodity trade platform. VAKT Puts Oil onto the Blockchain VAKT’s mission is “to digitize the global commodities trading industry, creating a secure, trusted ecosystem, powered by blockchain,” according to its website. дальше »

2019-1-17 04:00


GMEX Fusion Releases ForumCustody and ForumWallet Services to Safely Store Crypto

Two new products, ForumCustody and ForumWallet, have been announced by GMEX technologies. These new products are specifically designed to offer the company’s services to high volume asset holders. These are the latest additions to the GMEX Fusion product suite which offers trading and post-trading services to clients. дальше »

2019-1-17 01:24


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BBC News website spoofed by Bitcoin scammers

Scammers have found a new way to use seemingly legitimate BBC News websites to mine Bitcoin. The scam, identified by researchers, was first discovered in the first week of January. Scammers created what appeared to be a legitimate email containing a “Display Message” button, which rerouted users to an affiliate website tasked with generating Bitcoin based on page views. дальше »

2019-1-16 13:15


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Denmark Government Looking to Forfeit Taxes related to Cryptocurrency Trading

According to a statement published by the tax agency of Denmark, Monday (Jan 14), cryptocurrency trading will soon be taxed in Denmark. Furthermore, the country’s tax agency is now fully authorized to conduct information requests relating to cryptocurrency trading New Authority Seemingly, the Danish Tax Authority has made the move after receiving information from their Finnish counterpart in December 2018. дальше »

2019-1-16 04:00


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Long-serving cryptocurrency exchange forced offline, hackers blamed

One of the internet’s longest serving digital asset exchanges, Cryptopia, claims to have been hit by a debilitating hack. After a full day of unscheduled maintenance outages, the NZ-based cryptocurrency exchange posted an official statement, explaining it had suffered “a security breach which resulted in significant losses. дальше »

2019-1-15 14:02


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Dropgangs and Dead Drops: Report Highlights Evolving Darknet Market Opsec

Since the creation and subsequent takedown of the darknet marketplace the Silk Road, the hidden market ecosystem has exploded with inventive solutions that promote private voluntary exchanges. According to recently published darknet market (DNM) research, the cat and mouse game continues with vendors inventing new ways to bolster online black market activities. дальше »

2019-1-15 05:50


Stringent ICO and Crypto Laws are on the Horizon for Malaysia, Possible Decade Long Jail Sentences

Changes to regulations in the cryptocurrency industry are abound throughout many countries, and it looks like Malaysia is one of the most recent to impose new laws. According to a report from TheNextWeb, the government in Malaysia has decided to impose regulations on both cryptocurrency trading and initial coin offerings (ICOs). A statement was just […] дальше »

2019-1-15 00:21


New MIT Digital Currency Scaling Technology “utreexo” Could Allow Bitcoin and Phone to be Synchronized Directly

It seems that it might be possible for Bitcoin to be synchronized using just a smartphone. According to Tadge Dryja, a cryptocurrency research scientist at the MIT Digital Currency Initiative, there is a scaling solution that will make things easier for Bitcoin and it’s called ‘utrexxo.’ The intention behind this proposal is to deal with […] дальше »

2019-1-14 19:32


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Malaysia set to impose harsh new ICO and cryptocurrency laws

The Malaysian government is regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency trading. According to a statement issued by Lim Guan Eng, the country’s Minister of Finance, launching unauthorized ICOs or participating in the exchange of digital goods could result in a 10-year jail term and a $2,4 million (RM 10 million fine). дальше »

2019-1-14 14:10


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Bitmain Pauses Texas Mining Operations, County Officials Report

According to reports from media outlet Texas Public Radio, the Chinese mining giant Bitmain Technologies has reportedly suspended operations in the town of Rockdale. Bitmain started to build up its new facility at a former aluminum smelting factory last summer, but since the crypto economy downturn, the company’s operations at the Texas factory have allegedly paused. дальше »

2019-1-14 06:30


New Janco Associates Survey Shows Blockchain Developer Salaries Increased During 2018

According to a recent survey released by Janco Associates blockchain developers have experienced a salary increase for their work and services provided to companies and technology firms. As the blockchain industry grows and there are more companies in the space, the demand for blockchain developers increased. In the last six months, the annual pay for […] дальше »

2019-1-13 20:17


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Bitmain Ready to Name New CEO As Founders Step Aside, Reports Claim

Bitmain Technologies, which recently stalled its multi-billion-dollar IPO plan, could be about to announce the name of a new CEO who will replace the company co-founders. According to the South China Morning Post, the company’s two founders are leaving while their director of product engineering Wang Hiacho is being named as a potential successor. дальше »

2019-1-10 19:59