Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) is a form of attack that is becoming common on the internet. It is a type of DOS attack where multiple compromised systems, which are often infected with a Trojan, are used to target a single system causing a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. A common occurrence In 2017 alone, several blockchain…

This controversial topic has left investors, users, and organizations perplexed. Many in the Bitcoin community have pitched their opinions about the matter, have made their decisions, and advocated for or against SegWit2x. With good arguments speaking for either side, it is now on the users to try and understand this situation, in order to make a…

“The biggest revolution in the world of lotteries” — that’s just how the SmartBillions project (www.smartbillions.com) is being described in social media. It is the first lottery in the world that is fully transparent and immediate, as the results come in every 45 seconds. Moreover, the stakes of the game will be the highest in…

Bitcoin’s recent price surge has once again created volatility across the crypto space. Major altcoins have seen significant price fluctuation since the beginning of the month. Although these tumultuous periods are not new, some notable differences are evident during this current cycle. Examining these differences may give insight into crypto adoption and investment trends. There…

Inspeer, inspiring through peer to peer, announces its ICO, scheduled for November 6, 2017. The project aims to provide an alternative decentralized lending solution to individuals and small businesses using the innovative blockchain technology. Inspeer is one of very few organi-zations who recognized the additional utilities of both blockchain and cryptocurrency. As such, they have developed a…

Despite some negative news surrounding the digital currency ecosystem, continuous investor support has caused yet another price rally for Bitcoin, surpassing the $5,000 threshold and reaching once again a new all-time high, just a little shy of the $5,850 mark. On Thursday, the Bitcoin price managed to quietly pass the $5,000 mark and from there start…

During the last few years, governments from around the world have become concerned about regulating digital currencies. While some countries choose to be open-minded toward Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, there are also countries who are simply against them or remain undecided on their position. In the case of Malaysia, which has recently been publicized by the…

The blockchain industry has been developing more rapidly than the boldest forecasts predicted. Having become an integral part of the financial and banking spheres, it has already occupying its niche in medicine, insurance, document circulation, energy, retail and other economy spheres. Today, the blockchain is blooming. However, it is worth knowing what we may expect…

Crypto investment and use is moving forward at a striking pace. Current estimates put the number of active crypto wallets at over five million, with a fiat market cap of over $151 billion. Even the most conservative predictions have these numbers growing exponentially over the next few years. Governments around the world are struggling to…

As crypto continues to steadily grow in popularity, there is now little doubt that within a few years, its use will be mainstream all around the world. This is the second of a three part study examining the status of cryptocurrency across the globe. Part one examined North America and Europe. In these areas, cryptocurrency…