As reported by CipherTrace, a blockchain security firm, an equivalent of around $730 million in cryptocurrencies was stolen off exchanges in the first quarter of 2018. This is incredibly huge and has raised concerns among an array of investors and potential users of different ventures, particularly because these figures seem to be growing every year.…

Crypto exchanges have become the lifeline of the cryptocurrency industry, facilitating the smooth transfer of cryptos between individuals and to a large extent determining the price of cryptos. From relative obscurity a few years ago, they now facilitate billions of dollars’ worth of transactions. In recent months, some exchanges have established themselves as the market…

The push for inclusion of cryptocurrency & blockchain companies in the mainstream financial industry is one that has been picking up pace, and now it got a new twist. On the blockchain island of Malta, a number of key players in the cryptocurrency industry have come together to lay the groundwork for what is going…

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a phenomenon technology experts routinely assert will soon transform the modern world. Within five years, tens of billions of devices are expected to be wirelessly interconnected, communicating with each other to make the modern world vastly more efficient and productive. Blockchain developers, recognizing the revolutionary potential of this technology,…

Despite the many benefits attributed to cryptocurrency operation, there have been a number of ransomware attacks which have been said to be a product of these digital assets. To dive deep into these claims, Kaspersky, a Russia based cyber-security firm conducted a research, which concluded in highlighting a large spread of cryptocurrency related scams that…

IDACB will provide Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas with information on the world’s practices of blockchain technology regulation from the governments of 87 countries united by the Association. The Philippines will receive first-hand information on the experience of other countries in development of a legal framework for blockchain implementation. The decision was made during the visit…

On September 11, the international company Smile-Expo will conduct a large crypto event Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Stockholm for the second time. In the framework of the conference, experts will meet in the capital of Sweden to talk about the decentralized technology usage in various sectors. What is Waiting for the Guests? The conference will unite 16…

While Google might still be making up its mind on whether to launch their own cryptocurrency, their rival search engine from across the sea; China, is already making strides with the technology underpinning cryptos. Baidu has announced they will be rewarding their customers through 'Totem ', a blockchain-based platform that helps its users protect and…

In April, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a banking ban on cryptocurrency trading and use. This ban prohibits banks from working with exchanges or other crypto businesses, and went into effect on July 6th. It is designed to shut down crypto use in India by making fiat conversions impossible. Nevertheless, India’s crypto community…

Gaël Monfils, the 31-year-old French tennis star, is known as “Sliderman” for his on-court showmanship. He may take chances when trying to win Grand Slam matches, but when it comes to personal finance Monfils – who reached a career high of No6 in the world in 2016 – says he is risk-averse. His investment platform…