New kid on the blockchain: Stablecoin promises steady crypto
As the extreme volatility of cryptocurrencies makes them difficult to depend on for day-to-day use, another type of virtual currency is gaining popularity: stablecoins.
As the extreme volatility of cryptocurrencies makes them difficult to depend on for day-to-day use, another type of virtual currency is gaining popularity: stablecoins.
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Feb 24, 2019
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Two Iranian hackers charged Wednesday in a federal indictment were accused of attacking the computer networks of hospitals and other targets in 43 states, a broad criminal extortion campaign that walloped a heart hospital ...
Security
Nov 29, 2018
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Bitcoin may be the fraud of the century, depending on whom you believe, or it could be a gold mine for early adopters.
Business
Oct 23, 2018
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A Massachusetts college student who was named his high school's valedictorian for his savvy tech skills hacked into unsuspecting investors' personal cellphones, email and social media accounts to steal at least $2 million ...
Security
Aug 1, 2018
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Lithuania's central bank on Saturday held a hackathon aimed at issuing the world's first digital collector coin to mark this year's centenary of independence for the Baltic eurozone state.
Internet
Jun 3, 2018
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Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may not be regulated by the government, but they're still subject to being taxed.
Internet
Feb 28, 2018
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Venezuela on Tuesday was set to become the first country to launch its own version of bitcoin, a move it hopes will provide a much-needed boost to its credit-stricken economy.
Internet
Feb 20, 2018
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Authorities investigating a suspected bitcoin-related scam centred in Austria have asked Interpol to help determine whether there might be perpetrators - and victims - of the scheme across Europe.
Internet
Feb 15, 2018
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Cryptocurrency traders filed a lawsuit Thursday against Japanese exchange firm Coincheck for freezing withdrawals after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars in digital assets.
Security
Feb 15, 2018
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US regulators on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of officials saying they made need new powers to regulate cryptocurrencies which pose risks the investing public does not recognize.
Internet
Feb 6, 2018
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