Russian Crypto Money Launderer the Target of Suspected Prison Murder Plot

A plot to murder a Russian national being detained in Greece whilst fighting extradition to the U.S. over money laundering charges has been uncovered. Greek law enforcement found evidence of inmates in the prison conspiring to poison Alexander Vinnik. Former Crypto Exchange Worker in Murder Plot We first reported on the case of Alexander Vinnik […]

How Japan Is Creating a Template for Cryptocurrency Regulation

Some countries in Asia are feeling the pain of inadequate cryptocurrency regulation, while others, like India, China and South Korea, have taken an uncertain or hostile stance to cryptocurrency. In contrast, Japan is building a clear framework for how virtual currency exchanges, and soon initial coin offerings (ICOs), should operate there. In doing so, Japan […]

Zcash Mining Hardware for 2018

The post Zcash Mining Hardware for 2018 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Zcash is a privacy coin that’s been on the market for a few years now. It uses a mining algorithm called Equihash. With an active developer and community, “shielded” (or private) transactions, and an appropriate fund for the founders, Zcash has been steadily […]

Ethereum (ETHUSD) Technical Analysis: May 10, 2018

Like most coins in the top 10, Ethereum prices is making a recovery. It is up 12 percent in the last week and with this shift of sentiment from the SEC, it is likely that we might see higher highs in the coming sessions. Besides, Casper FFG is now live at GitHub for wider scrutiny […]

Cryptocurrency the ‘Right Next Step in the Space of Currency’: Nasdaq CEO

Nasdaq chief executive Adena Friedman is bullish on cryptocurrency, though she says the “jury is still out” on which particular coin or token will ultimately be the one to experience mass adoption. Speaking on the latest episode of CNN podcast Boss Files, Friedman said that cryptocurrency feels like the “right next step in the space […]

‘Bitcoin-stealing Malware’: BTC Wallet Electrum Exposes Malicious Copycat

Popular bitcoin wallet service Electrum has released evidence demonstrating that copycat client “Electrum Pro” is “bitcoin-stealing malware.” First launched in 2011, Electrum has long been one of bitcoin’s most popular wallet clients, and many users trust the wallet for its proven security, ease-of-use, and its support for advanced features like multisig authentication and compatibility with […]

Tech Venture Capitalist: Warren Buffet is Wrong About Bitcoin

Following Warren Buffet and his understudy Charlie Munger’s words on Bitcoin earlier this week, technology-focused investor Chamath Palihapitiya has come to digital currency’s defence. Despite claiming to be a Buffet ‘disciple,’ he also states that Buffet is wrong about Bitcoin. Palihapitiya: “Not Everybody is Right All the Time” Speaking in an interview with CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box,’ […]