Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on the Crypto Radar

Several Central Asian countries have taken steps to embrace cryptos one way or another. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are some of the less conspicuous former Soviet republics, but now they are starting to appear on the crypto radar. With certain inherent advantages and some clever new policies, they try to attract investors and integrate into … Read more

Ransomware detection and protection

One of the most prominent threats in the current world of cybersecurity is ransomware. Major ransomware attacks involving never before seen strains are constantly on the front pages of the news outlets. One of the recent examples of such an attack is Bad Rabbit ransomware that hit Ukraine and Russia in late October of 2017. … Read more

Even More Ethereum-Based Pyramid Schemes Pop up out of Nowhere

It seems people can’t get enough of transparent pyramid schemes on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Just like any other unique idea involving blockchain and cryptocurrency, it doesn’t take long for multiple clones to come into existence. Given all of the shenanigans we have seen with PoWHCoin and ShadowFork, it is only normal that people are … Read more

India’s Finance Minister Confirms Crypto Not Recognized as Legal Tender, Media Panics

India’s Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, has confirmed that the country’s government will not recognize cryptocurrencies as legal tender, adding that authorities will seek to ramp up efforts to “eliminate” the use of virtual currencies in illicit transactions. Mr. Jaitley’s comments have been misconstrued and embellished throughout the mainstream media, with numerous reports proclaiming that India’s … Read more

Scammers Will Pay $5,000 Through Upwork for the “Next Bitcoin”

There has never been a lack of people who would like to create their own cryptocurrency. Even though thousands of such projects exist already, people always find a new reason to start over. For most aspiring cryptocurrency developers, there is a big problem, though. Few people actually know how to create their own version of Bitcoin. It … Read more