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Facebook Libra and Calibra wallet that goes with it have undoubtedly faced more opposition and controversy than any other stable coin and that too before it is even launched. From the United States government to international banking organizations and the G-7 countries have mostly been critical of the stable coin being launched by Facebook Inc, […]
As per a report by Forbes, security researchers have warned that the bitcoin blockchain is under an attack by a new strain of the Glupteba malware which is capable of using the bitcoin network to resist attacks itself. Glupteba Exploits Security Vulnerability To Shield Itself from Attacks According to TrendMicro’s latest blog which details the […]
RX 570 16GB Mining GPU Overview We know that only GPUs with 8GB or more can mine Grin – a new and very popular privacy coin that is being developed by the community. Such a high VRAM requirement considerably limits the array of cards that are compatible with the coin. While this means that Grin is harder to mine than most other coins, the project is getting a lot of attention lately, at the point that Sapphire Technology, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of components and commercial solutions, launched today a GPU oriented specifically to mine this coin. By “oriented” I mean that the RX 570 16GB card was designed to mine this specific coin in mind, however it can also be used to mine other cryptocurrencies too…
XRP community on Twitter distinguishes itself from the rest by the title bestowed upon it- ‘XRP army’; however, a troop from this army has shifted allegiance. Leading this faction is a Twitter user ‘Crypto Bitlord’, according to whom, he/she (they) act as the delegated spokesperson for a disenchanted and disillusioned camp. Bitlord’s first operation was […]
Bitcoin is seen to be losing market dominance as alts are trying to make a comeback from the shock they experienced as a result of the bearish movement which rode through the crypto markets last year. Some analysts believe that alts will make a comeback and resume a drastic bullish movement, rising alongside BTC. BTC […]
Key highlights Apple says they have an eye crypto Binance issues stablecoin backed by USD VanEck’ to offer limited Bitcoin ETF Franklin Templeton tokenize fund Twitter has no interest in Libra like project Apple says they have an eye crypto This week, another Wall Street Tech Gaint shows signs of getting attracted to crypto. In […]
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz stated that the company would have to disappoint users who want it to stop from XRP dumping. Responding to a Twitter post that asked Ripple to stay away from the XRP ecosystem David Schwartz stated that Ripple would have to “massively disappoint” such users. Ripple Labs is the […]
As sanctions imposed by the United States continue to bite reducing government revenues and widening the budget deficit, Iran has turned its ire to Bitcoin mining operations in the country that are mooching off the country’s heavily subsidized power. Bitcoin mining in Iran nearly as profitable as in China According to Reuters, 1,000 bitcoin mining […] The post Broke Iran Seizes 1,000 Crypto Rigs, Skips Bitcoin Mining Mosques appeared first on CCN.com
LINE, provider of Japan’s most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country.
In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It’s expected for Oct. 2.
Dapp.com provides data analytics for decentralized app products built on blockchains such as ethereum, EOS, tron, steem, and others.
Telegram’s blockchain project, TON, has entered the last preparation stage before going live.
Bitcoin Traders are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin on futures trading platform BitMEX. The trading pair is fast approaching its all-time high of $1.22 billion. BitMEX’s Main Trading Pair Crosses The $1 Billion Mark BitMEX’s main trading pair – XBT (Bitcoin and USD) has risen by over $250 million in the last 10 days. The […]
The people’s republic of China has been planning to launch a Chinese digital currency for the better part of the decade. China has been working for a state-run digital currency while at the same time, it is against all privately launched virtual currencies including cryptocurrencies. Chinese Digital Currency/ Electronic Payment system (DCEP) might be the […]
Cryptocurrency assets are very appealing, mostly because of their decentralized nature. Cryptocurrency transactions are not controlled by any centralized authority, which means there’s no intermediary to control or manipulate transactions between two parties in case of Cryptocurrency threats such as hacks. Cryptocurrencies owe their success to the blockchain technology. Blockchain transactions are immutable and much […]
Iran’s Assistant Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Saeed Zarandi, said that Trump’s administration is working to block bitcoin mining in the country, according to local news outlet Fars. After lobbying to get the country out of the SWIFT system, the U.S. now seems to have its eyes set on the recent interest of Iranian […] The post Iran Accuses US of Looking to Thwart Its Bitcoin Mining Operations appeared first on CCN Markets
Another day of risk-on trading launched the Dow Jones nearly 400 points higher on Thursday, as the US and China finally have a date to renew trade talks. Market bulls are betting that we have seen the worst of the trade war and are enjoying the resiliency of the US economy. Dow Roars Higher After […] The post Dow Bounces 372 Points But Fed Paradox Haunts Wall Street appeared first on CCN Markets
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is going from crypto surveillance to crypto creation. According to Bloomberg reporter William Turton, the agency is developing “quantum-resistant crypto.” Anne Neuberger, Director of NSA’s new Cybersecurity Directorate says that the agency will propose hardware and software standards again. Also notes agency is working to build quantum resistant crypto. […] The post Is the NSA's 'Quantum-Resistant Crypto' for Nefarious Means? appeared first on CCN Markets
Executive director Suzanne Pelletier told CoinDesk old school philanthropy isn’t making the cut, necessitating new donation methods.
The National Security Agency (NSA) has been in charge of tracking Bitcoin activity, but in the latest, an NSA crypto is also on the way. Reports reveal that Anna Neuberger, director at the Cybersecurity Directorate, revealed that the NSA is currently developing “crypto” that would be quantum-resistant. Neuberger was speaking at the 10th Annual Billington […]