Top 7 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Cryptojacking

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Cryptojacking is on the rise. In fact, it’s now one of the fastest-growing types of cybercrime. And here’s the real kicker: you don’t have to be involved in cryptocurrency to become a victim. In fact, just about as idyllic as Satoshi’s white paper, cryptojacking is completely blind to status, wealth, or centralized organizations. According to … Read more

Swiss Economy Head Wants Switzerland to Become a Crypto and Blockchain Nation

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Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, the head of Switzerland’s Department of Economic Affairs, has said that blockchain technology will undoubtedly penetrate the entire economy of Switzerland and make a global impact that is as big as that of the internet. Ammann noted that Switzerland has already evolved into a leader in blockchain technology and intends to continue … Read more

Markets Update: Triple Bottom Confirmed, but Where Will It Lead?

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Cryptocurrency bears are still clawing away at digital asset prices on Sunday, June 24 as most of the digital currency market values are down between 3-12 percent over the last 24-hours. The top cryptocurrency market held by bitcoin core (BTC) has touched a triple bottom at $5,832 during the early morning June 24 trading sessions. … Read more

EOS Suspends 27 Accounts with No Reasons Given, Community Upset over Centralization

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In a tweet, one member of an online cryptocurrency community revealed that EOS has instructed block producers to censor transactions from 27 accounts without specific reasons. The instructions read: “Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the EOS Core Arbitration Forum (ECAF) Rules of Dispute Resolution, the Emergency Arbitrator appointed to review claims (the accounts in question) … Read more

Is Walmart Poised to Become a Major Blockchain Player?

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Semantics aside, the world of blockchain technology represents a new paradigm in the way businesses interact and operate. When its true potential is realized, the integration of blockchain throughout global industries may manifest as a transformative wave that beckons the next era of technology and business. While one certainly wouldn’t expect retail giant Walmart to … Read more

Can Bitcoin Cash Live Up to Its Hype? Real World Stress Test Is Coming

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Bitcoin cash (BCH) is being called out, essentially asked if its blockchain and algorithmic infrastructure can hang while bombarded with millions of transactions thrown its way. It’s an effort by enthusiasts to demonstrate BCH resilience in the face of massive adoption and usage, and they’re inviting even haters to participate. Also read: Supremes Uphold Cell … Read more

Blockchain Academic Research Bolstered by Stanford’s New Blockchain Research Center

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Stanford University has launched an initiative that will be dedicated to the research and development of blockchain technology. The Center for Blockchain Research was announced on June 20 and will seek to address the legal, practical and societal challenges that keep blockchain from mainstream adoption. It will also develop a curriculum which will facilitate the … Read more