Indian Government Inaugurates National Cryptocurrency Forensic Lab
The government of India has reportedly inaugurated a national cyber forensics lab which includes a cryptocurrency forensic lab to perform crypto-related analyses. Alongside this is the inauguration of the Delhi Police’s cybercrime unit which will deal with fraud involving cryptocurrencies. It is the first cybercrime awareness and detection center in the country, according to a commissioner. … Read more
Another ‘Satoshi’ Steps Out of the Woodwork, Calls Craig Wright a Liar
On Feb. 8, the chief executive of Nchain, Craig Wright, wrote a blog post that purportedly described his experience of creating Bitcoin. Wright’s essay states “I was Satoshi” but throughout the story, he refuses to reveal his keys. It’s not the first time Wright has claimed to be Satoshi, but in the comment section of … Read more
Indian Police Arrest ‘Cashcoin’ Gang Accused of Scamming Millions From Investors
Police in Mumbai have busted a gang allegedly involved in a cryptocurrency scam that amassed an estimated 1 billion rupees (nearly $14 million). The gang targeted people by launching a cryptocurrency called Cashcoin and sold it to investors, promising to double their money. Also Read: Indian Blockchain Summit Draws Policy Makers to Speed up Crypto Regulation … Read more
Alleged Bitcoin Mining Scam Reported in Thailand
Victims of an alleged crypto mining investment scam called “CryptoMining.Farm” have reportedly filed complaints with Thai authorities Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Blockchain Startup Takes on Mainstream Crowdfunding Sites to Cut Number of Failed Projects
Crowdfunding has exploded in popularity, but a blockchain startup says the industry has serious flaws. Now, it is taking on major players like Kickstarter #SPONSORED Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Owner of Indeed and Glassdoor Job Search Engines Invests In Privacy Coin Project Beam
Tokyo-based Recruit Co., Ltd., the firm behind Indeed and Glassdoor job search portals, has invested in privacy-oriented crypto project Beam Development Limited Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Drivechain Creator’s Latest Paper Sparks Debate Over Bitcoin’s Future Security
Drivechain developer Paul Sztorc has the cryptocurrency community riled up over his latest blog “Security Budget in the Long Run.” The essay discusses the economics of BTC network fees over a long period of time and suggests rather than giving up the fees to competition, a dominant protocol should collect fees “from all networks.” Also … Read more
Blockstream Publishes Schnorr-Based Test Code for Bitcoin Blockchain Upgrade
Blockstream has released a test code of multi-signature scheme MuSig, which aims to address Bitcoin blockchain privacy Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Major Chinese University Launches Blockchain Research Center
One of the most prestigious Chinese universities has opened its own blockchain research center to study the application of the technology Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico