Interpol helped curtail cryptojacking malware that affected thousands of routers. Interpol has collaborated with cybersecurity firm Trend Micro to reduce cryptojacking affecting MikroTik routers across South-East Asia, according to a Jan. 8 press release. Though the collaboration reduced the number…
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North Korean Hacker Group Modifies Crypto-Stealing Malware
The allegedly North Korea-sponsored hackers known as Lazarus have deployed new viruses to steal cryptocurrency. The Lazarus hacker group, which is allegedly sponsored by the North Korean government, has deployed new viruses to steal cryptocurrency. Major cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reported…
Report: Ethereum, Tron and EOS Dominated DApp Ecosystem in 2019
DappReview published its 2019 report, highlighting DeFi growth on Ethereum and EOS’ congestion struggles. DappReview published its 2019 insights on the decentralized app (DApp) space in a Jan. 8 report. Just three blockchains accounted for 98.65 percent of total transaction…
Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles Seeks to Put Longstanding Lawsuit to Rest
Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, is seeking to put an end to litigation filed by a former exchange user back in 2014. Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the now-defunct Bitcoin (BTC) exchange…
Bitcoin Price Can Bounce to $9.5K After Filling Futures Gap — Analyst
The next move for Bitcoin can see multi-month highs or a return to $6,400, a Cointelegraph contributor warns as $8,000 support disappears. Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $8,000 overnight on Jan. 8, ending a brief period of bullish action that saw…
US Grand Jury Indicts Ethereum Researcher Virgil Griffith Over North Korea Trip
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York indicted Ethereum Foundation researcher Virgil Griffith on Jan. 7. The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has filed an indictment against Ethereum Foundation…
Better Safe Than Hacked? Google and Apple Flip-Flop on Crypto
The “Shitcoin Wallet” debacle shined a light on crypto security issues. Experts weigh in on how companies are caught in the balance. The cryptocurrency sector has many criticisms. One is that it can appear impenetrable to newcomers. Another is that…
Thai Bank Launches App For Instant Cross-Border Payments Powered By Ripple
The oldest bank in Thailand launches a mobile app powered by Ripple to facilitate fast, low-cost cross-border payments. Thailand’s oldest bank Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has partnered with Ripple to create a mobile application powered by blockchain to deliver instant,…
Price Analysis Jan 8: BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH, LTC, EOS, BNB, BSV, XMR, ADA
Profit booking seen at higher levels. However, if the major cryptocurrencies can bounce off their strong support levels, it will indicate strength. The crypto markets continue to respond to the events happening in the United States-Iran conflict. Any sign of…
3,000 New S17 Pro Antminers Start Operation at Riot’s Oklahoma Crypto Mine
Mining firm Riot Blockchain has begun deploying around 3,000 new S17 Pro Antminers as part of an upgrade of its Oklahoma City mining facility. Digital currency mining firm Riot Blockchain has begun deploying around 3,000 new units of S17 Pro…