PonyFinal human-operated ransomware on the prowl: Microsoft
Microsoft has warned that a new human-operated ransomware known as PonyFinal is targeting enterprise systems, including health systems, in Iran, U.S and India.
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Vodafone to use blockchain as tracking tool for Europe power grids
The new SIM-based identity system means the distributed capacity in power grids can be more effectively marshalled and controlled.
TXT makes blockchain data more useful by adding context
'TXT' is a way of creating "semantic Bitcoin storage," which will make storing, organizing transaction-based information on Metanet easier.
More developers abandon work on BTC—this week it’s ElectrumX
The lead developer of ElectrumX announced the software would in future versions support only Bitcoin SV.
Korea university to build blockchain and AI campus
A university in South Korea has partnered with an artificial intelligence industry association to build a blockchain and AI campus, which will also focus on big data and other tech areas.
Blue Mockingbird malware processes Monero from enterprise systems
A group of hackers known as Blue Mockingbird has been targeting enterprise systems and infecting them with Monero-mining malware without their knowledge.
Bitcoin Association 2020 Bitcoin SV Hackathon set to dole out $100K USD
Registration for the Bitcoin Association 2020 BSV Virtual Hackathon, co-hosted by nChain and sponsored by CoinGeek, begins May 26 and will end on August 18.
China swoops in to centralize block reward mining
Municipalities and regulators are offering incentives to reinforce and boost the local block reward mining industry as part of the fallout from the BTC halving.
Hackers take over supercomputers in Europe to process Monero: report
The past week has seen several supercomputers in Europe hacked to mine Monero, including research institutions in Spain, the U.K., Switzerland and Germany.
South Korea fintech sandbox attracts $111M funding, creates 380 jobs
South Korea has revealed that its fintech sandbox has been a massive success, with $111 million worth of investment attracted and the creation of 380 jobs.
Blockchain jobs now officially recognized in China
China has officially recognized blockchain-related jobs, including blockchain engineers and blockchain application operators.
SK Telecom launches blockchain-powered 5G phone
Korean carrier SK Telecom launched what it says is the world’s first 5G smartphone. The phone is powered by blockchain technology which enhances security.