A Monero Mining Bot Is Spreading Through Facebook Messenger
If you’ve interacted with Facebook, you may have had run-ins with spam bots that infest your profile (or your friends’ profiles) and post links or advertisements without your permission. Well, the same malware that tells your friends to “Check out this link for 90% off a BRAND NEW pair of Ray Bands. WOW!” is now being … Read more
Bookmakers Betting Big on Blockchain
Bookmaking is a growing industry and an important contributor to the economy in many developed nations. Take an example of the United Kingdom, where bookmaking generated GBP 2.3 bln towards the national GDP. The betting landscape though is changing with the advent of new technology. More people are comfortable placing bets online using their portable … Read more
What’s Wrong With the ICO Market? Expert Blog
Tightening the screw in ICO market, regulators block ways for diligent startups, still not being able to stop fraudsters. #EXPERT BLOG Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Ross Ulbricht’s Fate in the Hands of the US Supreme Court
Ross Ulbricht formally submitted a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), seeking a hearing for the overturn of a decision upheld this year by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Ulbricht’s double-life sentence without the possibility of parole is at stake. Also read: Bundesbank Board Member: No Plans … Read more
Survey: 31% of South Korean Employees Invest in Crypto
If you know how hot South Koreans are for crypto, this may not come as much of a surprise. According to a new survey, 3 out of every 10 South Korean workers have some investment experience with cryptocurrencies. Nearly 1 in 3 Invested in Cryptocurrency This Wednesday, web-based job portal Saramin published the results of a survey that … Read more
Crypto-Community Grows Skeptical of Bitcoin Forks
Over the past couple of months, there’s been a “forking fever” taking place as many people have decided to create their own form of the original Bitcoin protocol. A few weeks ago we reported on the ‘Bitcoin God’ snapshot-clone started by the well-known Chinese investor Chandler Guo. Now another snapshot fork is due to happen … Read more
PIN Community Pioneering Sharing Economy 2.0
Soon, Dubai will be the first city in the world to have self-flying taxis and Robocop. There is no more befitting place than Dubai to talk about advanced technologies and impactful projects. On December 13th, 2017, in a joyous event, PIN Community gathered 100 leaders from 20 countries at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai to … Read more
Four Tips for Cryptocurrency Users in the New Year
While 2017 may have been the year that cryptocurrencies really started to get on people’s radar, I’m predicting that 2018 will be the year we see them become more widely adopted. Whether you’re just getting into cryptocurrencies now or are already a veteran, here are some tips for the upcoming year. Note: this is not financial … Read more
Upcoming Blockchain Connect Conference Emphasises Cooperation Between East And West
Organized by American and Chinese companies, including SV Insight, Draper Dragon and Consensys, the Blockchain Connect Conference will take place in January 2018, in San Francisco, CA. The international lineup of both the organizers and the speakers serves to underscore the idea behind the event – bridging the gap between Chinese and US Blockchain communities … Read more
