Recent Drupal Exploit Is Being Used to Illegally Mine Cryptocurrencies

Cybercriminals often target known and unknown exploits found in operating systems and web architectures. Evidently, someone took advantage of a recent Drupal exploit to mine cryptocurrencies in an illegal manner. Although the exploit was patched in late March, there are still some concerns over how exactly this exploit was leveraged. A Drupal Exploit Enabled Crypto Mining As is … Read more

Markets Update: Broken Trendlines and Bullish Bounces

The cryptocurrency markets have shown early signs of a bullish momentum shift following several months of heavy selling pressure. After losing upwards of 75% to 85% and forming ‘adam-and-eve’ style double bottoms, many leading cryptocurrency markets have produced significant bounces over the course of the last fortnight. The markets now appear poised in ‘open air’ … Read more

Bank of Japan Turns Back on State-Issued Cryptocurrency

The Bank of Japan has become the latest government financial institution to recognize the risks of state-issued cryptocurrencies. According to its Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya, a national digital coin may jeopardize the traditional financial system established in developed countries. The Japanese central bank has no plans to issue its own crypto, he said. Also read: … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Maintains $8,100 Position

The father of cryptocurrencies is holding its mark at $8,100. Following a small drop just 48 hours ago, the currency has risen to its present spot, and has held its ground since yesterday. Bitcoin has allegedly developed a new stronghold following its worst quarter since 2011, and for the most part, analysts remain confident that … Read more

Backpage CEO Pleads Guilty to Laundering Money Using Cryptocurrencies

Not too long ago, the Backpage.com platform was seized by the US government. This particular development also had some repercussions for cryptocurrencies, as the site’s CEO was charged with laundering money using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. It now seems he has pled guilty to these charges and intends to flip on other website officials. Backpage Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency … Read more

Barclays Surveys Its Customers on Cryptocurrency Trading Desk Plans

A lot of things are changing in the world of cryptocurrency. Banks are slowly making a complete 180-degree turn in regards to this new form of money. After many years of opposing Bitcoin and similar currencies, financial giants are now entering the cryptocurrency markets. Barclays is the latest institution to consider taking this surprising approach. Barclays Wants to Trade Cryptocurrencies … Read more

Bitcoin Cash Gains Advance 4% Above BTC

On Wednesday, April 18, cryptocurrency markets have been bouncing all around over the past twelve hours as a few coins have seen some higher gains than most. Three-day charts show bitcoin core markets took a slight dip after touching a high of $8,425 USD on April 15, as spot prices are up 2 percent today … Read more

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