Security

Bitcoin

Coinbase Awarded Patent for Bitcoin Security Concept

Cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase has been awarded a new patent related to private key security, public records show.

Tech  ·  17 August 2017
Ethereum

One of Ethereum’s Earliest Smart Contract Languages Is Headed for Retirement

One of the oldest ethereum smart contracting languages is showing signs of age – and it may point to underlying weaknesses in the token economy.

Tech  ·  2 August 2017
Japan

NRI Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Technology Assessment Service

A subsidiary of global consulting firm NRI has announced the launch of a new blockchain system assessment service.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2017
Markets

$7 Million Lost in CoinDash ICO Hack

An initial coin offering abruptly ended today when user funds were stolen from the ethereum contract used to facilitate the sale.

Markets  ·  17 July 2017
Security

Defending Borders with Blockchain: Former Cheney Advisor Calls for Action

A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details how blockchain could be used to protect government supply chains.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Security

Port of Call: Blockchain’s Impact on Supply Chains is Broader Than It Seems

Without resilient ports, the links that bind world trade together won’t hold – and that's where blockchain could play a vital role.

Business  ·  3 July 2017
Japan

Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System

Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2017
India

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts

New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase to White Hat Hacker: We Don’t Want Your Bitcoin

Black hat hackers are asking for bitcoin. White hat hackers, at the behest of clients need to pay up. But Coinbase is kicking the 'good guys' out.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 June 2017
Security

US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official

The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Hacking

Swift Says Hackers Can Unite Banks and Blockchain Disruptors

Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Experts to Congress: Overseas Exchanges Are Enabling Cybercrime

A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2017
Bitcoin

Andresen is Back With a One-Man Security Project Inspired by Bitcoin Mishaps

Back with a new project tangential to bitcoin, Gavin Andresen says his one-man Random Sanity Project is perfect: boring and stress-free.

Tech  ·  3 June 2017
Ethereum

Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum

Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2017
Bitcoin

Antbleed: Bitcoin’s Newest New Controversy Explained

Bitcoin's latest controversy centers on a vulnerability found in mining chips, but the story only gets weirder from there.

Tech  ·  27 April 2017