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Sky, O2, And Unilever Enter Blockchain Project for Digital Advertising Transparency
Advertisers across the industry are looking for ways to increase transparency in their digital campaigns. Blockchain appears to be a potential solution in this respect. Recently, Sky, O2, and Unilever have joined a blockchain pilot designed to boost digital advertising transparency.
Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Warns of New Ransomware Devised by Notorious North Korean Ransomware Group
Multinational cybersecurity provider Kaspersky has announced that the notorious North Korean crypto criminal group, Lazarus, is planning on releasing a new ransomware.
New MacOS Malware Hijacks Crypto Wallets Via Pirated Apps
Kaspersky Labs discovers a new malware targeting macOS users via pirated apps, replacing legitimate Bitcoin and Exodus wallets with infected versions, highlighting the risks of downloading unauthorized software.
Scaramucci's Skybridge Capital to Launch Venture Fund for Web3 & Crypto Investments
SkyBridge Capital is planning to unveil a dedicated venture fund that will invest in web3 and crypto companies.
Blockchain and AI: The Delicate Balance Between Two Cyber Titans
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. A technological duality with immense potential to disrupt and create a new order. But is mankind playing with fire?
Kaspersky Report: Bitcoin Crime to Rise in 2021 Due to Covid-19 Induced Poverty
According to a new Kaspersky report, the coronavirus pandemic will increase cases of crypto and Bitcoin crimes in 2021.
Investors Need to Accept the Trajectory and Level of Volatility in Bitcoin, Says SkyBridge Capital Founder
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications director, believes that as Bitcoin (BTC) continues being widely adopted, investors ought to accept the trajectory and level of volatility in the leading cryptocurrency.
SkyBridge Capital Achieves Record Year with Crypto Investments, Scaramucci Foresees Bright Future for Bitcoin
Anthony Scaramucci's SkyBridge Capital records its best year in 2023 with a 130% rise in crypto investments, primarily in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Scaramucci predicts Bitcoin will surpass its all-time high, bolstered by the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC.
Twitter’s Decentralized Workforce Can Work From Home Forever Following COVID Lockdown
Twitter employees have been given the autonomy to choose when they will return to work once the social media giant’s offices open following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
ETH ETF Approval Faces Uncertainty Amid Market Turbulence and SEC Resistance
Crypto legal expert Jake Chervinsky expresses skepticism over ETH ETF approval in 2024, highlighting SEC's political concerns and market volatility.
5% Global Business Transactions Expected to Utilize Blockchain Technology by 2028: SkyQuest
At least 5% of worldwide business transactions are expected to utilize blockchain technology by 2028, thanks to heightened activity in the fintech blockchain market, according to a report by research firm SkyQuest.
Celsius Network Conditionally Not to Enforce Debtors to Pay for Outstanding Loans
Beleaguered digital currency lender Celsius Network has revealed that it was not planning to ask its debtors to pay their outstanding loans during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Celsius CEO Resigns amid Broader Bankruptcy Tango
Alex Mashinsky, the Chief Executive Officer of the embattled crypto lending firm Celsius Network has tendered his resignation as the head of the firm, effective immediately.
Binance Labs Clarifies Non-Involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' Claimed Investment
Binance Labs recently clarified its non-involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' claimed $15M investment round, spotlighting the need for factual accuracy and transparent communication in blockchain project investments.
Celsius Denies Allegation of CEO Leaving US
Celsius Network has denied its CEO's leaving from the US, claiming that all related allegations are false. Alex Mashinsky was reportedly stopped by authorities, amid insolvency rumours about his company.
Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky Involves Untimely Trading Prior to Crash: FT
Celsius's Chief Executive Officer, Alex Mashinsky, has been practically handling untimely trading activities of the firm since January.
Bitcoin Is Still the Cryptocurrency to Own Despite Current Struggles, says SkyBridge Capital Founder
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci believes that Bitcoin is still the cryptocurrency to watch because it has attained “escape velocity."
SkyLaunch Plans to Collaborate with Polygon to Boost Crypto Projects
To tackle issues and support the aim of a decentralized finance ecosystem, SkyLaunch birthed the vision to become a multi-chain initial Decentralized offering platform that will bring changes to the ecosystem.
Is Bitcoin Digital Gold? SkyBridge Says Yes, JPMorgan Says No as Market Dynamics Have Changed
Institutional investment in Bitcoin has many convinced that it has already succeeded in its transition into digital gold—but the debate continues to rage at the highest levels.
Binance-led Investors to Rescue Victims in Ronin Hack
According to Reuters, the Crypto Exchange Binance said on Wednesday that the "bridge" hacker who was previously called RONIN was rescued for assistance.
Cryptocurrency Phishing Attacks Rise by 40% Year-on-Year in 2022
Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, has reported a 40% year-on-year increase in cryptocurrency phishing attacks in 2022. The attacks involve reaching out to investors through fake websites and communication channels that mimic official companies, prompting users to share personal information such as private keys. Attackers are evolving their strategies to lure unwary crypto investors. Recently, hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor warned against attempts to steal users' crypto through fake Trezor sites. In a survey, one out of seven respondents admitted to being affected by cryptocurrency phishing.
Ethereum's ACDE 171 Paves Way for Devnet Launches and Private ETH Transfers
The Ethereum developer community discussed various updates in the 171st ACDE meeting held on September 28, 2023. Key topics included the launch of Dencun devnets, EIP-4788 contract bytecode audits, the re-launch of Holesky, a new proposal for private ETH transfers (EIP-7503), and a small amendment to EIP-6780 concerning the SELFDESTRUCT operation. These discussions indicate a proactive approach towards enhancing Ethereum's network ahead of the next ACDE meeting on October 12.
SkyBridge Capital's Crypto Pivot Looks to Triple its Assets
Hedge fund SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci said he plans to shift the pace of SkyBridge Capital's investment to virtual digital assets.
Revolut CEO Breaks Silence on Russian-Ukraine War, Condemns Violence
The Chief Executive Officer of a digital banking app Revolut Nikolay Storonsky has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and will donate up to £1.5 million per day to Red Cross Ukraine for the next seven days.
Sky Mavis CEO Moved about $3m in Crypto before Disclosing Hack: Bloomberg
Trung Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Sky Mavis, moved about $3 million in crypto tokens prior to the disclosure details of the $540 million Ronin bridge hack in March, Bloomberg reported.
Cryptocurrency Phishing Attacks Surge in 2022
Kaspersky reports a 40% YoY increase in cryptocurrency phishing attacks in 2022. These attacks involve fake websites and communication channels that mimic official companies to trick users into sharing private information such as private keys. Kaspersky warns that scammers continue to evolve their techniques and stories to lure in unsuspecting crypto investors.
PowerGhost: The Mining Malware to Watch in 2020
In Part 3 of the interview, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky shared with us the state of cryptocurrency mining malware and he believed we should watch out for Powerghost in 2020! Yeo also explained the cybersecurity solutions of Kaspersky on quantum computing.
FTX Ventures Looks to Acquire 30% Stake in SkyBridge Capital - Report
FTX Ventures has announced its intention to take a 30% stake in the crypto exchange, Skybridge Capital, using its investment division
Decentralized Social Networking Bluesky Launches to Public
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, has opened to the public with over 3 million users, introducing the AT Protocol for seamless app migration and user autonomy.
Apple's App Store Policies Probed: U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Impact on Blockchain and NFTs
U.S. Representatives probe Apple's App Store policies, raising concerns over potential impact on blockchain and NFTs, and questioning the balance between security and innovation.
Sky Mavis Promises to Compensate Lost Users for Ronin Hack
After hacking $625 million capital from the Ronin blockchain, the Singapore-based game studio Sky Mavis pledges to compensate users.
CEO Jack Dorsey On Why the Future of Twitter Lies in Blockchain
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed Bitcoin and how blockchain technology can be leveraged to counter security breaches in an increasingly digital world.
Tim Cook Says 'No' to Apple Launching Crypto Similar to Libra
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple made his remarks against launching an Apple cryptocurrency, the main reason is that companies should not be focusing on gaining power by establishing competing currencies.
Sep 03 Trading Analysis: Miners still the biggest swinging d*cks around
No real headlines except Korea regulators coming after Bithumb (which isn't a "new" news imo). Instead, I actually think was driven by miners selling.
Ethereum Breaks Past $2,000 for the First Time as DeFi's Total Revenue Hits $800 Million
Ethereum (ETH) is on fire as it continues making record-breaking moves. Ether has broken the record by surging past the $2,000 mark across major exchanges.
Bitcoin’s Dominance Continues as BTC Undergoes Third Parabolic Advance with a Target of $240k
Crypto trader Michael van de Poppe has delved deeper into Bitcoin's trend and indicated that BTC’s dominance will continue moving upwards.
Vitalik Buterin Explains What’s Next for Ethereum after the ETH 2.0 Beacon Chain Launch
Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0, also known as the blockchain’s Beacon chain, was launched on Dec. 1. What's next for Ethereum after the launch?
DeFi Projects Continue to Generate Huge Returns as a Decoupling from Bitcoin is Observed
DeFi projects continue to be lucrative, as their market cap has ballooned to $19.7B (+135% in the past month), according to on-chain data provider Santiment.
Dash NEXT: Fostering Crypto Adoption in Asian Tourism
Felix Mago is the CEO of Dash Thailand, and has been working in the blockchain space since 2014 and one of the driving forces of cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand. He is the author of the “Bitcoin Handbook” and the co-founder of the Dash Embassy Thailand as well as the co-founder of Futerio, a southeast Asia based gateway to blockchain, ICOs, and OTC brokerage.
TRON Credited with Powering Record USDT Growth
With all the speculation around future growth of cryptocurrency protocols, it can be hard to gauge fundamental network health accurately. However, one metric that never fails is user adoption, an indicator that can be measured onchain. When applied to TRON, this metric shows that the network’s user base is proliferating very rapidly, with USDT accounting for a significant tranche of all onchain activity.
How Distributed Ledger Technology Can Help our Dying Planet Become a Greener Place
Industrialization and urbanization, the very things that have been adding so much to our countries, are now killing them. The World Health Organization says that at least 4.2 million people die each year because of air pollution.
In Blockchain We Trust? New Paths to Religious Consensus
Religion, technology, blockchain, and AI. Deep, far-reaching concepts come together in mysterious and fascinating ways to form the basis of new religious and faith movements.