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Ethereum 2.0 testnet goes offline
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18 August, 2020

Ethereum 2.0 testnet goes offline

The ETH 2.0 testnet ‘Medalla’ came to a grinding halt due to a time-bug that took a majority of testnet...
Lightning strikes… out!
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17 August, 2020

Lightning strikes… out!

Hebrew University professors have disclosed another attack on Lightning Network, but that is far from the first problem that BTC’s...
Open-source library dependence puts digital currency exchanges at risk: report
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17 August, 2020

Open-source library dependence puts digital currency exchanges at risk: report

Security breaches might be due to an exchange’s embrace of open-source libraries that reduce the time and effort needed to...
Block reward miners in Malaysia caught stealing power
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16 August, 2020

Block reward miners in Malaysia caught stealing power

Authorities said the monthly electricity bill for the locations came to just above $200 despite the block reward mining operations.
Prometei malware mines Monero as it steals data from target systems
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13 August, 2020

Prometei malware mines Monero as it steals data from target systems

The botnet uses a complex, extensive modular system and a mixture of techniques to compromise systems and hide its presence...
Bitcoin goes head-to-head with Ethereum as TAAL files patent for token tech
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12 August, 2020

Bitcoin goes head-to-head with Ethereum as TAAL files patent for token tech

The technology, which also enables smart contracts, puts Bitcoin directly in competition with Ethereum and its ERC20 token standard.
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