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McAfee Labs Threat Report Shows Concern for Cryptojacking and Blockchain Security Issues
In August 2019, McAfee Lab released a threat report with conclusive statistics stating cryptojacking being an area of concern.
Blockchain-Powered Donation Tracking Platform Shanzong Seeks to Propel Transparency Amid Coronavirus Scare
With coronavirus having claimed more than 1,800 lives, capturing vital statistics is fundamental in having it curbed. Shanzong, a blockchain-enabled donation tracking platform, has been established in China to boost efficiency and transparency of giving.
Bitcoin ATMs Reign Supreme in East and South London
The confidence of residents of East and South London has been boosted as they no longer have to fear crypto scams based on the flourishing number of Bitcoin ATMs. Based on statistics availed by BCB ATM, an operator of Bitcoin ATMs in East London, these machines are used 30 to 40 times daily.
Brazil Central Bank Moves to Follow IMF Crypto Classification Guidelines
The Central Bank of Brazil has adopted the classification of cryptocurrencies being sold or purchased under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines.
UK Financial Watchdog Increased Crypto Investigations by 74% in 2019
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the primary financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, has seen a sharp rise of 74% in crypto-related investigations in 2019.
Blockchain Projects in China Are All Hype and No Chain?
Blockchain projects from the very beginning have been hyped before any real substance or proof of work. This was a trend in 2017 following countless exit scams and initial coin offerings (ICOs) that had great plans to change the world, but ultimately only changed people’s bank accounts for the worst.
Ethereum Whales are on a Spending Spree as Addresses with at least 10,000 ETH Hit All-Time High
New data by on-chain data provider Santiment reveals that the number of Ethereum addresses with more than 10,000 ETH has broken the record at 1,225.
Profit Reaped by Bitcoin Addresses Dips to a 3-Month Low amid a Week-Long Price Correction
The number of Bitcoin (BTC) addresses in profits has plunged to a 3-month low at 30,782,698.006 as the price of Bitcoin has stayed in the bearish zone for days.
Google Web Searches for Bitcoin Hit a Historic Low with Nigeria Still Leading
The Global web search data from Google Trends indicate that there has been a decline in recent times as it has recorded an all-time low since October 2018. Even in the midst of the activities going on in the global scene we see that some African countries have been leading with Nigeria recorded as the country with the highest level of Bitcoin searches, followed by South Africa and Ghana respectively.
Bitcoin Network Transacts a Whopping $8.9 Billion in a Single Hour
The Bitcoin network has reached an unprecedented level in terms of chain volume as it transacted 8.9 billion in one hour. Rafael Schultze-Kraft, Glassnode’s co-founder, ascertained that this movement made history because it was the highest hourly volume of Bitcoin to be recorded in its 11-year existence.
Miss Finland: Most Women Stay Away From Bitcoin Because of Its Risk
Miss Finland a strong female supporter of cryptocurrency says that women tend to stay away from Bitcoin due to its high-risk level, hence its low popularity among women.
Upwork Listed Cryptocurrency Affiliated Gigs as the Highest Paying for Freelancers
growing attention towards blockchain and cryptocurrencies on the fin-tech space, it is therefore not surprising to see that executives of tech companies and startups are on the lookout for persons with the slightest familiarity/ understanding with the operations of Blockchain