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June 25, 2020

Research Suggests Transparency is Key for Utility-Based Crypto Projects

Crypto prices on the secondary market may depend on how much information is given to stakeholders says fintech researchers. Researchers suggest that utility token issuers should provide basic levels of transparency to the public before listing on exchanges. They say that doing so may increase stakeholder confidence and attract new market participants. This is the […]

Hedera Expands Reach With BRD Wallet Addition

BRD has added Hedera’s HBAR coin to its digital asset wallet, in addition to the project’s Blockset integration. BRD recently updated its wallet compatibility, allowing storage of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR coin. “In addition to the integration in the BRD consumer wallet, Hedera’s network data will be supported in BRD’s recently launched enterprise-grade blockchain data integration platform […]

COVID-19 Ransomware Plagues Canadian Android Users

CryCyptor ransomware poses as a government-backed COVID-19 Android tracing app to deploy its attack. A new ransomware called CryCryptor is targeting Canadian Android users. It is distributed via multiple websites that pose as portals for a government-backed COVID-19 tracing app.According to research published by ESET on June 24, CryCryptor appeared shortly after Canada’s government announced […]

Dragonchain to Showcase ‘Provably Fair’ Blockchain System on Cable TV

Dragonchain will demonstrate its new blockchain-based contest system in a televised contest with a $50,000 prize. Blockchain firm Dragonchain has announced a new contest system, which they claim is “provably fair.” Dragonchain founder and CEO Joe Roets told Cointelegraph on June 25 that the firm has developed a blockchain-based contest system that allows participants to verify […]

Latest Eth 2.0 Testnet on Track for June Launch

Ethereum 2.0 developers agreed in a call to move up the launch of a milestone 0.12 testnet to Monday, to ensure all engineers are on deck for the genesis block. The latest Ethereum 2.0 testnet iteration, Altona, is scheduled to release on Monday, June 29.As discussed in the Eth 2.0 developers call on June 25, […]

Foul Play Alleged at Bitcoin.org by the Site’s Long-Time Overseer

A recent message from one of Bitcoin.org’s overseers hints at foul play. Will Binns, one of Bitcoin.org’s overseers, said he has lost access to the site, claiming a breach may have occurred. “Bitcoin.org, where many people also download the latest version of Bitcoin Core software, is now in danger of becoming compromised, if it hasn’t just […]

Crypto Users Can Now Buy Fractional Shares in Google, Tesla & More

A new service from Uphold allows crypto holders in Latin America to invest in Amazon, Google or Tesla for as little as 10,000 Satoshis. On Thursday, Uphold announced that they will allow users in Latin America to use cryptocurrency to acquire fractional ownership of the world’s leading companies.Uphold supports dozens of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). […]

Join DJ Thistle & NebraskanGooner on This Week’s Crypto Markets Live!

Tune in now for analysis of the major cryptocurrency markets, and more! What do lunar cycles and market cycles have in common? Tune in to the livestream above to find out!This week’s guests include technical cryptocurrency trader NebraskanGooner and disc jockey turned part-time Bitcoin investor DJ Thistle.The discussion will cover technical analysis of the Bitcoin, […]

JPMorgan’s Blockchain Offshoot Kadena Gets First Ever Token Listing

Kadena preps its first ever listing on Bittrex Global, with initial trading pairs including Bitcoin and Tether. Bittrex Global, one of the world’s most popular platforms for trading cryptocurrencies, is about to become the first crypto exchange to list a token by JPMorgan’s blockchain spin-off Kadena.Kadena token (KDA), is finally getting its first official listing […]

Diabolical Malware Targets Windows Users to Mine Monero

A malware called “Lucifer” is targeting old vulnerabilities in Windows systems to install a well-known Monero mining application. On June 24, security experts from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 warned about a new self-propagating malware that launches cryptojacking and DDoS attacks against Windows systems. The software operates under the name “Lucifer”.According to the study, Lucifer […]