Extreme Cold Storage: A Fortress of Solitude for Bitcoins
Many bitcoin investors use hardware devices, paper wallets, and multi-signature solutions to keep their wealth safe from online threats such as hackers and malicious viruses. However, there are more extreme cold storage options for those who have lots of bitcoins, like $100,000 worth of BTC or more. One such process, a method called the Glacier […]
Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov promised not to let initial coin offerings (ICOs) in Russia “die” because of regulations last week. Despite bills being prepared to regulate them, President Vladimir Putin has said that ICOs hold “tremendous potential” and should not be obstructed. Also read: Putin Orders the Issue of Russia’s National Cryptocurrency – […]
Should We Fix Malleability in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash? If so, how? And when?
Written by Jonald Fyookball. If you’re a Bitcoiner or crypto-enthusiast, you’ve probably heard this “malleability” issue being discussed and wondered what it’s all about. Maybe you’ve probably heard a bunch of conflicting ideas and opinions about it too. Let’s break it all down. What’s Malleability? There’s different types of malleability, but to make a long […]
Plus500 Purportedly Subject to Litigation Over Allegations Of “Rigging” CFD Markets
Online trading platform Plus500 is reported to have become the subject of legal action, owing to accusations that the company has been “rigging” its contracts for difference (CFD) markets. Plus500 offer contracts for CFDs for shares, commodities, forex, and over half a dozen cryptocurrencies. Also Read: With Bitcoin’s Price Above $6000 USD, Satoshi Nakamoto Should Be […]
Bitcoin Service Providers Continue to Reveal Plans for Bitcoin Gold
This week bitcoin proponents have been talking about the bitcoin gold fork scheduled for October 25. With just a few days away, bitcoin exchanges and service providers have been detailing their contingency plans on how to best deal with the upcoming distribution of split tokens. Also Read: Bitcoin Cash Community Preps Hard Fork Slated for November […]
South Korea to Step Up Supervision of Bitcoin Trading After IMF Calls for Reform
Following a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), South Korea is pushing for structural reforms which include strengthening the management and supervision of digital currency transactions including bitcoin. Also read: Two South Korean Bitcoin Exchanges Announce Hard Fork Plans South Korea Pushing for Structural Reforms The IMF has called for greater labor productivity and regulatory […]
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced a pilot program that will issue diplomas to 111 graduates utilizing the bitcoin blockchain. The program is the product of a partnership between the MIT Registrar’s Office and Learning Machine – a Massachusetts-based company specializing in software development. Also Read: MIT Study Shows Exclusivity Encourages Greater Bitcoin Adoption […]
PR: Aeron Blockchain Flight Safety Startup Announces Agreement to List Aeron ARN Token on HitBTC
Aeron, the blockchain startup focused on flight safety, announces the agreement to list Aeron’s ARN token on HitBTC, one of the largest global bitcoin trading platforms. Deposits and withdrawals of the ARN token on HitBTC will be enabled in November 2017 with ARN/BTC and ARN/ETH trading pairs.
Wild Case of Religion, Bitcoin, Hacking, Ends in Prison Sentences
Criminal hacking is nothing new, but this case has it all: religion, bitcoin, and ransomware. It’s hard to turn away. Unfortunately real people and their lives were impacted, along with the early reputation of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. Also read: Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Coin.mx Operator Sentenced to Five and a Half Years in Prison Praise […]
