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Cryptocurrency users are blessed with an increasing choice of hardware wallets. Ledger and Trezor, the two dominant players in the space, are facing competition from a number of new entrants. Ledger will soon be joined by a fellow French manufacturer in the form of Archos, a company best known for its audio accessories. Its Safe-T […]
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Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, which sold over one million devices last year, has alerted its users to a major attack vector that’s recently been discovered. Although there are no reported cases of the attack being successfully deployed, the threat itself is very real. Today, Ledger urged users of its cryptocurrency wallets to take steps to […]
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Hardware wallets are all the rage. Part of the “cryptocurrency starter kit”, these ultra-secure devices for storing cryptocurrency have become hugely popular as interest in bitcoin has boomed. With a number of different models to choose from, beginners may be wondering which one is best – and indeed whether they need a hardware wallet at […]
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Bitcoin cash (BCH) adoption by cryptocurrency companies is continuing, offering new options for users. It has now been added by a hardware wallet to its software client as well as by two more exchanges in Asia for trading. Furthermore, over 4,500 merchants in India may soon be able to accept payments in BCH. Also […]
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With so many new people entering the world of cryptocurrencies, it is only normal that there will be issues encountered along the way. Not only do we see exchanges struggle to keep their infrastructures up and running, but Ledger is also experiencing delays. More specifically, the company has seen such a huge demand for its Nano S hardware wallet, new shipments have been delayed until March 19. This is a blessing and a curse at the same time, although it will cause a fair amount of friction in the community. Ledger’s Popularity can be a Burden On the one hand, it is goodPowered by WPeMatico
In the world of cryptocurrencies, people tend to take unnecessary risks. Especially when it comes to obtaining and storing said cryptocurrencies, there is no reason whatsoever to look for shortcuts or save a few dollars. One Reddit user found this out the hard way. He purchased a malicious hardware wallet from eBay, which allowed the assailant to empty his crypto balances in quick succession. Close to US$30,000 worth of funds were stolen, and the chances of recovering them are slim to none. Beware of Hardware Wallets on eBay There is a very good reason why no one should buy anything cryptocurrency-related from auction platforms suchPowered by WPeMatico
Hardware wallets are regarded as one of the safest means of storing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Each device grants the holder possession of their private keys and adds a PIN code plus other tamer-proof tech for enhanced security. Hardware wallets are not impregnable, however, as one British man found to his peril after purchasing the […]
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In the world of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, there are a few products which everyone seems to love. Both the Ledger Nano S and the TREZOR are two great examples of powerful and popular products. When it comes to KeepKey, however, it seems there are a lot of concerns these days. Its subreddit is filled with various complaints on the overall stagnation of the software side of things. It’s not a positive sign by any means, but the company can still turn things around. KeepKey Lacks Sufficient Altcoin Support It is evident that cryptocurrency hardware wallets must evolve and improve over time. Whereas most productsPowered by WPeMatico
A lot of top cryptocurrencies will roll out some major features in the coming weeks and months. In the case of Monero, a lot of exciting developments are on the horizon for 2018. Although there is no official timeline for some of these developments, certain features and integrations have been in development for several months. Below are some of the things to look forward to relating to Monero in 2018. 5. Darknet Adoption Although this is not something most people would necessarily agree with, darknet adoption will be a major catalyst for Monero. It is evident Bitcoin or any of thePowered by WPeMatico