For this episode of Bitcoin Magazine’s “Meet The Taco Plebs,” I was joined by the host of the “Down The Rabbit Hole Podcast” and Swan Bitcoin employee, Kaz Bycko. In this episode, we dove into Bycko’s past and talked about…
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Apple updates iOS to fix crypto wallet security vulnerabilities
Coinbase’s head engineer is warning iOS users to update their mobile devices as soon as possible. Apple has issued new security updates for its mobile operating system after the iPhone maker discovered vulnerabilities that could compromise cryptocurrency wallets. The security…
Following in Grayscale’s footsteps, new Bitcoin trust goes public in Canada
The investment firm said it had no plans to sell shares of its Bitcoin trust in the U.S. Canada-based investment manager Ninepoint Partners has launched trading for shares of the firm’s Bitcoin Trust on the Toronto Stock Exchange. According to…
Bitcoin price drops under $30K as ‘moment of truth’ arrives, says trader
Bitcoin price action mimics recent lows, but traders are all focused on GameStop and the power of crowd investment. Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $30,000 support on Jan. 27 as a day of losses culminated in violation of the psychologically significant…
Bitmain’s Antminer says Bitcoin rig sales won’t be affected by CEO departure
After corporate infighting temporarily halted chip shipments in 2020, Bitmain’s Antminer team says business will resume as normal following former CEO Jihan Wu’s departure. Bitcoin (BTC) mining rig manufacturer Bitmain has issued a notice to customers stating that business operations…
Top Ethereum conference Devcon is delayed again
The Ethereum Foundation decided to hold off on the major Ethereum event in Bogota without announcing a new date. Devcon, one of the biggest conferences for the Ethereum community and developers, has been delayed again due to uncertainty around the…
Former UK Cyber Intelligence Official Pushes for Law Change to Stop Bitcoin Ransomware Payments
A former U.K. cybersecurity chief has raised concerns that ransomware incidents are close to “getting out of control.” Ciaran Martin has also called for laws to prevent people from paying bitcoin to cybercriminals. Former Official Claims Most of the Cybercriminals…
Tokenized agriculture could provide economic relief to Argentine farmers
Blockchain proponents claim that agricultural asset-backed tokens would make it easier for farmers in Argentina to attract investment and access liquidity amid a nationwide economic crisis. Argentina’s brittle economy — stricken by endemic problems that have only worsened amid the COVID-19…
Major payments firm SIA to launch DLT-based secondary credit marketplace
Italian financial services firm SIA plans to launch an Ethereum-based platform for secondary credit trading in the second half of 2021. SIA, an Italian company specialized in e-payment services, is working on a blockchain-based system to enable secondary credit trading.…
Australian payments giant Eftpos becomes Hedera node operator
Eftpos has joined Hedera’s governing council after the two entities completed a successful micropayments pilot last year. Australia’s top national debit infrastructure operator, Efptos, has been announced as the newest member of Hedera’s Governing Council. Alongside becoming the 17th council…