2017 was the year of high profile data breaches and ransomware attacks, but from the beginning of this year, we are noticing a faster-paced shift in the cyber threat landscape, as cryptocurrency-related malware is becoming a popular and profitable choice of cyber criminals. Several cybersecurity firms are reporting of new cryptocurrency mining viruses that are…
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Bitcoin Briefly Falls Below $8,000 as Cryptocurrency Crash Continues
The crash in the cryptocurrency market continued unabated on Friday, with Bitcoin falling below $7,600 temporarily before recovering somewhat to close at $8,385. This marked the first time the world’s leading cryptocurrency fell below the $8,000 level since November 24. According to CoinMarketCap, the bloodbath at the cryptocurrency market has resulted in $115 billion being…
South Korean Government Doesn’t Intend to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading
Earlier this month reports out of Seoul suggested that South Korea was planning to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country. The country’s Justice minister Park Sang-ki was also quoted saying, “There are great concerns regarding virtual currencies and justice ministry is basically preparing a bill to ban cryptocurrency trading through exchanges.” The announcement sparked a…
Samsung Starts Making ASIC Chips for Cryptocurrency Mining
The cryptocurrency mania is showing no signs of slowing down. Thanks to this phenomenon, there has been a significant surge in the number of cryptocurrency miners across the globe. Following all the hype surrounding this topic, Samsung has confirmed that it has begun manufacturing ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) chips for bitcoin mining. In case…
Bananacoin is a Real Cryptocurrency that is Based on Banana Prices
Cryptocurrencies are the new-found love for companies all over the world, and the object of intense hatred for many governments at the same time. Every day, new cryptocurrencies pop up in the wild, but this new one is simply bananas! I mean that both literally and proverbially. A group of software engineers and lawyers have…
Cryptocurrency Exchange Coinbase Now Allows Trading in Real Time
The boom of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, has intrigued many occasional investors including those who want to treat it as a tradable security. But the lack of interest in technology and long wait periods amidst transactions have caused hesitation among many. Coinbase, America’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is now offering a solution which will allow investors of…
6 Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2018
Cryptocurrencies are all the rage today. What seemed like a niche product for tech geeks and enthusiasts has now enveloped the whole world with its charm. However, this meteoric rise in popularity has given birth to a lot of copycats and the market is now flooded with numerous cryptocurrencies. This has made it really difficult…
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