Steam game Abstractism caught cryptojacking, delisted from platform
Steam has delisted an indie game called Abstractism after users filed complaints that the game slipped in malicious files into players’ computers.
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More Washington electric companies putting brakes on crypto mining firms
Franklin County has approved moratorium to allowing them to stop reviewing any applications from cryptocurrency mining firms while they assess the potential long-term repercussions.
Vietnam crypto mining CEO flees with $35M in investors’ money
At least 20 investors of a Vietnamese crypto mining company have fallen victim to yet another scam and are now seeking justice after the CEO of Sky Mining reportedly fled the country.
Australian big bank uses blockchain to track 17 tons of almonds shipped to Germany
The project enables access to real-time updates and documentation on the location, condition, and authentication of goods through IoT devices.
Regulator clears Genesis Mining of crime—a first for South Carolina
Icelandic cryptocurrency mining company Genesis Mining is all set to resume its operations in the United States after the Securities Commissioner of South Carolina dismissed its six-month-old cease and desist order against the operator.
DMG starts construction of 85MW crypto mining facility in Canada
DMG Blockchain Solutions, a cryptocurrency mining company out of Canada, has announced that it has begun installing a total of 85MW substation for its mining operations.
Hitachi introduces blockchain-based fingerprint payments
Hitachi collaborated with KDDI to incorporate biometric verification system and coupon system that will allow consumers to conduct transactions over a distributed network with the use of fingerprints.
Blockchain spending to hit $11.7 billion by 2022
Based on the International Data Corporation (IDC) prediction, global blockchain expenditures will reach $11.7 billion by the year 2022.
Singapore Airlines launches blockchain-based loyalty wallet KrisPay
Singapore Airlines is rolling out the world’s first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet called KrisPay, which will complement their KrisFlyer frequent-flyer program.
Google to include distributed ledger solutions on cloud marketplace
Google has signed partnerships with two businesses with a focus on the blockchain to provide distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions on its Cloud Platform (GCP).
Bitmain receives another nine-figure fund injection prior to IPO
The new funding, expected to be complete by the end of July, is expected to increase Bitmain’s valuation to $15 billion prior to the company’s IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
HashFlare stops crypto mining, disables equipment
Cloud mining company HashFlare has shut down its cryptocurrency mining operations and pulled the plug on hardware involved in SHA-256 contracts over a lack of money.