Bitcoin Scaling Solution SegWit Gets Possible Release Date
Bitcoin Core developers are setting the launch pad for SegWit, a proposed solution to scaling the bitcoin network. Source
Shadow Brokers Scraps Auction, Opts for 10,000 BTC Crowdfund to Release NSA Files
It was expected to turn out this way. The hacker group, Shadow Brokers that was responsible for obtaining a cache of cyber-attack tools allegedly used by US National Security Agency’s Equation Group has decided to get rid of the auction process. The decision was made by the hacking group a few days ago after it […]
Bitcoin Believer Peter Thiel Donates $1.25 Million to Trump
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The Coen Brothers Are behind ‘Dark Web’, a Thriller Chronicling Ross Ulbricht and the Silk Road
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Bank Trials Show India’s Blockchain Interest on the Rise
Two banks in India have reportedly partnered on a series of blockchain trials aimed at testing the waters for potential new services. Source
Ripple CEO Suggests Next U.S. President Appoint a Fintech Advisor
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Blockchain Trade Group Adds First Credit Union Member
Digital Federal Credit Union has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the Washington, DC-based blockchain trade organization. Source
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Announces Blockchain eVoting Service
The Middle East is emerging to be one of the most receptive markets for Blockchain technology. Yesterday, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) became the latest financial institution in the region to announce the implementation of blockchain technology-based voting services. The announcement made at the ongoing GITEX Tech Week event closely follows Dubai Government’s recent decision to use distributed […]
Number of Explosive Attacks Against European Bank ATMs Rises By 80%
Bank ATMs have always been a valuable target for criminals. In most cases, they would use malware to steal card information and defraud users. However, it looks like a more dangerous trend is taking place over in Europe right now. The number of cash machines being blown up with explosives has increased by 80% in […]
The FBI Gets Involved In US$1.3m Bitfinex Hack Investigation
It was only a matter of time until Bitfinex would get into legal trouble over their recent hack. One user in Massachusetts has filed a police report to recover his missing bitcoin funds. During the hack, nearly US$70m worth of Bitcoin were stolen, and no users were compensated. Instead, they all saw their balances punished […]