North Korean cybercrime hacking group The Lazarus Group is currently the biggest crypto hacking syndicate in the world, having stolen millions worth of cryptocurrencies from online exchanges. Also known as HIDDEN COBRA, which works at the behest of the North…
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Financial Action Task Force Adopts Changes to Standards Covering Virtual Currencies
The Financial Action Task Force has introduced changes to its AML standards covering digital currency-related firms. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has adopted changes to its standards regarding digital currencies and firms involved into cryptocurrency-related activities, according to an…
Report: North Korea-Sponsored Hacks Comprise 65 Percent of Total Crypto Stolen
Hacker group “Lazarus,” reportedly funded by North Korea, has stolen a staggering $571 million in cryptocurrencies since early 2017, a recent report reveals. Hacker group “Lazarus,” reportedly funded by North Korea, has stolen a staggering $571 million in cryptocurrencies since…
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, October 19
Following a period of relative calm in the markets, do the charts point to a potential breakout or a breakdown? Let’s find out. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect…
New Qart Wallet Gives Bitcoin Cash QR Codes a Personal Touch
There’s a new bitcoin cash wallet under construction called Qart, a light client that provides the ability to create human-recognizable QR codes using any image. The wallet is currently available for Android devices in its beta phase, but users can…
Bitconnect Faces Consolidated Class Action Complaint
More than a dozen lawsuits targeting Bitconnect have been merged into a single case, following the submission of an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint on Thursday. The newly combined complaint has been filed with the U.S. District Court for the…
Crypto Markets See Minor Losses as Relative Calm Continues, Bitcoin Slips Below $6,500
Crypto markets are seeing minor losses across the board, as low volatility continues, and most fluctuations are capped within a 2 percent range. Friday, Oct. 19: crypto markets are seeing minor losses across the board, as low volatility continues. The…
Russia: CEO of Banking Giant Sberbank Says Blockchain Tech Will Be ‘Ready’ in 3-5 Years
Sberbank’s CEO says governments are not ready to give way to decentralized currencies – at least not within the next 10 years. Herman Gref, CEO of state-owned Sberbank – Russia’s largest banking conglomerate – believes that global governments won’t “let…
Marks Jewelers Now Accepting Bitcoin Cash for Payments
U.S. jewelry retailer Marks Jewelers has started accepting payments in cryptocurrency, including bitcoin cash. Shoppers can now pay for luxury goods such as fine diamonds, watches and engagement rings using BCH and seven other digital currencies. Also read: Report: Emerging Markets…
Samsung will produce innovative energy efficient chips
Energy consumption has been a major factor in crypto mining from its beginning. No matter the scale of mining, energy costs will always be of great importance. Samsung Foundry has just launched the production of a brand new 7-nanometer (nm)…