eSentire report finds 15-fold rise in crypto mining malware attacks
eSentire Threat Intelligence released a report documenting a 1500 percent rise in coinmining malware attacks.
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Renewable energy company tracks electricity generation on blockchain
Renewable energy company Acciona Energía has begun a project to trace the electricity it generates through blockchain.
Craig Wright on the (non)viability of quantum computing attacks
nChain Chief Scientist Dr. Craig Wright disputes the idea of quantum computing eventually leading to security risks for cryptocurrencies.
Money Button rolls out JavaScript library, mnemonic tool for Bitcoin SV
bsv, a library for cryptography, key management and transaction building for Bitcoin SV, was introduced early this week, marking yet another milestone for the only remaining cryptocurrency that follows the original Satoshi Vision for Bitcoin.
Blockchair adds BSV block explorer
Bitcoin SV (BSV), the only cryptocurrency that understands why digital currency was developed has garner the support of Blockchair with the launch of BSV explorer.
Samsung moves deeper into blockchain, adds crypto wallet to S10
Tech giant Samsung will soon have a crypto-enabled smartphone.
New York Media integrates blockchain in publishing platform
New York Media, whose sites include New York Magazine and Slate, is collaborating with Po.et, a blockchain protocol for creative content management.
PayPal rolls out blockchain rewards scheme for staff
Payments giant PayPal has become the latest company to deploy blockchain technology, in this case as a means of delivering a new incentive platform for the company’s employees.
Latest Mastercard patent filing covers anonymous blockchain transactions
Prolific patent filer Mastercard has applied for protection of yet another blockchain innovation—a platform that would allow anonymous blockchain transactions, using a somewhat familiar method.
Australian insurance company asks, “Where’s the beef?”
The National Transport Insurance (NTI) has begun a partnership with BeefLedger to create an end-to-end tracking of beef exports in the country.
Wirex now supports IBAN system for its crypto debit cards
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now take advantage of the Wirex crypto debit card in even more ways.
Developer shows how double spending can occur on Bitcoin SV misses mark
The idea of double spending has already been documented as a possibility on many blockchains—including on Bitcoin Cash (BCH)—but that they can easily be controlled, according to nChain’s Steve Shadders.
Craig Wright explains safety of zero-confirmation transactions
nChain chief scientist Dr. Craig Wright explains why double spend attacks are not a problem in Bitcoin SV payments.
Binance launches sub-accounts to service institutional investors
Binance has announced the launch of a sub-account feature that brings improved managerial control and asset audit tools for institutional account holders.
Blockchain and Enterprises Part III
In this installment of Blockchain and Enterprise, I'd like to talk more on the necessary conditions and characteristics that make a blockchains a viable prospect for the Enterprise to even consider in terms of use, namely that of stability.
Money Button moves away from CashAddr format
Money Button has announced that it has dumped the CashAddr address format and reverted back to using legacy cryptocurrency addresses.
Swiss Post, telecoms provider launch blockchain infrastructure
Swiss Post and telecom Swisscom have partnered in providing infrastructure for blockchain applications of businesses.
MikroTik cryptojacking still in play with over 400K affected routers
The number of MikroTik routers that have been affected by a malicious malware that mines privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) has risen to 415,000, according to security researchers.
Vertcoin loses over $100,000 in 51% attack: report
Vertcoin (VTC) has fallen prey to a 51% attack, with some estimates suggesting losses have already surpassed $100,000 as a result of double spend transactions on the chain.
This is how Bitcoin SV-powered Metanet will transform the Internet
The Metanet project will power and integrate the Internet through the Bitcoin blockchain. nChain, the blockchain technology research and development firm, will develop the Metanet exclusively on Bitcoin SV (BSV), which follows the original Satoshi Vision for Bitcoin.