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On May 4, 2020, the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis published a three-part series covering a crypto Ponzi scheme, North Korea, and Iran’s use of digital currencies like bitcoin. The company’s research papers discuss the Poland-based crypto Ponzi called Futurenet, a hosting service allegedly tied to North Korea, and how Iran-based exchanges are bypassing OFAC sanctions … Read more
Andreas Antonopoulos believes that companies like Chainalysis violate the civil rights of millions of individuals Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
PlusToken is not behind the recent March 12–13 crash but crypto scams could still affect Bitcoin price in the future Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
It is evident that the coronavirus crisis is shaking things up on a global basis. Recent findings by Chainalysis further confirm how scammers aren’t paying enough attention to ensure their nefarious projects keep generating revenue. Many different factors influence the success of a cryptocurrency scam. Scammers Need to put in More Effort More often than … Read more
During a global pandemic such as the coronavirus, some people expect the use of Bitcoin to increase globally. So far, that has not been too apparent, albeit it seems that the way Bitcoin is used is undergoing some changes. Bitcoin has not been at the forefront of too many discussions lately. Bitcoin Isn’t Doing Terrible … Read more
A lot has changed since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe as it has caused a wide range of negative effects on the world’s economy. On March 30, the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis published a report that shows how the cryptoconomy is faring from merchant acceptance to gambling, and darknet purchases as well. The researcher’s … Read more
Coronavirus, economic contraction and disrupted supply chains are likely driving the decline in Bitcoin-denominated darknet marketplace revenue, says Chainalysis Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Chainalysis reports over $1 trillion was transacted in cryptocurrency in 2019 with only 1.1% of it being illicit Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
It may sound like something from a dystopian cyberpunk movie, but payment providers could soon be validating transactions by the way users walk, their heartbeat, veins, and more. Mastercard has recently revealed they “have been testing heartbeat, vein technology, and the way people walk to authenticate people.” The high tech proposal, designed to fight hackers … Read more
All bitcoins are created equal. But in the eyes of blockchain forensics firms, some bitcoins are more equal than others. If these companies are to be believed, coins that have been used in criminal transactions are ‘tainted,’ destined to be forever linked with nefarious activity. The reality, however, is far different, for ‘taint’ is solely … Read more