Tech 9 January 2019

Samourai wallet disables stealth mode over transparency fears

Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin Core (BTC)-centric wallet app, has deactivated a number of key features following issues raised by Google over transparency.

Tech 15 November 2018

Target, Google Twitter accounts succumb to crypto scammers

Target and Google’s official G Suite Twitter account were been compromised to promote a scam that offered free Bitcoin Core (BTC).

Tech 2 October 2018

Google looks to provide better protection against crypto malware

Google is implementing a number of changes to how Chrome handles extensions that will enhance its security and customer protection.

Tech 27 September 2018

25 apps hosting cryptojacking scripts found on Google Play Store

SophosLabs claims to have identified at least 25 Android apps published on the official Google Play Store containing scripts that facilitate cryptojacking activities on users’ computers.

Business 26 September 2018

Google lifts ban on crypto ads for US, Japan regulated firms

Google has unbanned on cryptocurrency ads on its platform, with a view to working more closely with regulated institutions in the United States and Japan.

Business 14 September 2018

Crypto in Africa: South Africa tops Google Trends data, gets new Sharia-based crypto

When it comes to cryptocurrency, Africa is quickly catching up. One particular cryptocurrency market gaining so much interest is that of South Africa.

Tech 30 August 2018

What ban? Crypto mining apps still available on Google Play Store

Cryptocurrency mining applications are still live on the Google Play Store, despite the ban imposed in July.​

Tech 25 July 2018

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).

Business 18 July 2018

Google adds Bitcoin BCH to its currency conversion

Google has included an option in its currency converter for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), bringing the digital currency to the front lines.

Business 9 July 2018

‘Negligent’ YouTube named defendant in Bitconnect lawsuit

Google-owned YouTube was charged with negligence in connection with its alleged failure to protect or warn its users that Bitconnect was a scam.

Tech 8 May 2018

Microsoft Azure releases Workbench to accelerate development

The Azure Blockchain Workbench is a pre-packaged toolkit that hopes to onboard businesses into blockchain technology by making the process much easier.

Tech 4 April 2018

Google chops all crypto mining extensions from Chrome Store

In a bid to prevent cryptojacking, all Chrome web browsers that mine cryptocurrencies are now banned from the Google Chrome Web Store.