Security

Ethereum

Blockchain Startup Chronicled Launches Ethereum IoT Registry

In an effort to build a standard for IoT, Chronicled is open sourcing a tool for registering connected devices on the ethereum blockchain.

Tech  ·  24 August 2016
Security

Bitcoin.org Warns of Attacks Amid Upcoming Bitcoin Software Release

A new post to the Bitcoin.org website indicates its contributors have reason to believe it may soon be targeted by malicious actors.

Tech  ·  18 August 2016
Exchanges

Bitfinex: Cause of Bitcoin Hack Still ‘Unknown’

Nearly two weeks after losing more than $60m in customer funds, Bitfinex reports it has not yet identified how the theft was carried out.

Business  ·  17 August 2016
Exchanges

What the Bitfinex Hack Means for Bitcoin Multi-Sig Security

CoinDesk explores the impact of the Bitfinex hack on perception of multi-sig wallet technology, a security feature used by the exchange.

Tech  ·  5 August 2016
Exchanges

With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters

The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.

Markets  ·  5 August 2016
Security

So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?

Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece.

Markets  ·  22 July 2016
Security

IBM Unveils New Cloud Blockchain Security Service

IBM has launched a new blockchain service that uses hardware to protect valuable data, with provenance startup Everledger as its first customer.

Markets  ·  14 July 2016
Regulation

US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks

The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2016
Europe

Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet

The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.

Business  ·  12 July 2016
Security

Security Pioneer John McAfee Adds Blockchain Experts to Advisory Board

Security pioneer John McAfee is building an advisor board of blockchain experts as part of his latest venture.

Tech  ·  14 June 2016
Security

Identity Startup Netki to Launch SSL Certificate for Blockchain

Netki has announced the launch of its identity certificate pilot, allowing all parties in a transaction to be trusted and verifiable under regulation.

Markets  ·  16 May 2016
Security

Translucent Regulation: Fear and Loathing in a Blockchain World

How does bitcoin shape our perception of privacy in the digital age? Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin explores.

Markets  ·  30 April 2016
Security

ShapeShift Lost $230k in String of Thefts, Report Finds

ShapeShift has published new details about recent digital currency thefts from the online exchange following an investigation.

Markets  ·  18 April 2016
Crime

Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Claims Hack Was Inside Job

Digital currency exchange ShapeShift says it now believes that a hacking incident announced last week involved a former employee.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 April 2016
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Service ShapeShift Offline After Hack

Digital currency exchange service ShapeShift is offline after a security incident earlier this week.

Business  ·  8 April 2016