The choice of which cryptocurrency wallet to use is arguably one of the most important decisions for anyone interested in cryptocurrency. Like almost any other storage system, the choice of a wallet usually involves some form of trade-off between security and ease-of-use. Security Considerations Top on the list of priorities when choosing a cryptocurrency wallet is the security features on show. Virtual currencies have in recent times become the target of many cybercriminals. Many notable cryptocurrency exchange platforms have suffered Read more …
Month: September 2018
Asia Sees 50% Uptick in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Jobs
Despite market struggles, cryptocurrency and blockchain are in full swing across Asia, and companies looking to hire certainly have no shortage of prospective candidates. Asia: Cryptocurrency Landscape Taking Shape The number of blockchain and crypto-related startups has rapidly increased in Asia over the last few years. Some believe innovation in both industries could breathe new life into struggling economies and spur on nations to become global leaders in fintech. Some leaders, like Congressman Jason Hsu in Taiwan, are crusading to Read more …
Japan’s National Police Installing Crypto Transaction Tracking System
Privacy The Japanese National Police Agency is reportedly installing a system to track the flow of crypto transactions in order to aid investigations of cryptocurrency-related cybercrime. The system is expected to be limited to major cryptocurrencies, according to local media. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Tracking Crypto Transactions Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) announced on August 30 that it “has mapped out a policy to introduce software next fiscal year to visualize the transaction history of Read more …
Thailand Braces for Growing Wave of Cryptocurrency-Related Cybercrimes
Criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies in the country of Thailand remains low, but it is expected to soar. This is according to a recent study that has highlighted the rise in illegal, transnational organized crime activities in the Southeast Asian country. Crypto Expected to Facilitate a Rising Crime Wave The Phuket News news outlet recently reported on some key findings from a study carried out by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), and the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute. The study indicated Read more …
CBOE May Support Ethereum Futures
The Chicago-based CBOE is reported to be launching Ethereum futures in the impending months. This information, reported by Business Insider, would make CBOE the first United States exchange to have such a listing. Reducing The Risk In cryptocurrency, futures trading allows investors to buy or sell a specified asset at a chosen price at a […]<br />Post source: CBOE May Support Ethereum Futures<br />More Bitcoin News and Cryptocurrency News on TheBitcoinNews.com Source
Ethereum Core Devs Delay ‘Difficulty Bomb,’ Reduce Block Rewards to 2 ETH
Ethereum (ETH) core developers decided on their regular YouTube meeting August 31 to delay the “Difficulty Bomb” by agreeing to include the code for such a change into the upcoming Constantinople hard fork. One of the prime objectives of the Ethereum Foundation lies in the adoption of a new consensus algorithm – Proof-of-Stake (PoS). In order to implement it, the developers came up with a solution called the “Difficulty Bomb,” which makes the production of new blocks more complex and Read more …
Litecoin Will NEVER Test $400 Predicts Sabis Group
The crypto verse is can be dramatic and depending on your preference, Litecoin and Bitcoin enjoy wide media coverage—and sometimes from research groups as Satis. They claim Litecoin gains shall average at $255 in the next decade and despite on-chain developments and adoption levels, LTC will never rise to $400. From the News Perhaps a stand out as the week concludes is this ruffling price prediction from Satis Group. While no one can accurately predict the future value of an Read more …
Rakuten Acquires Crypto Exchange to Fast-Track Into the Japanese Market
News Japanese mega e-commerce and internet company Rakuten Inc. is entering the crypto space. Instead of submitting a new application to the country’s financial regulator, Rakuten is acquiring an existing crypto exchange to fast-track into the Japanese crypto market. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Rakuten to Operate Crypto Exchange Rakuten Inc. announced Friday that “it decided to acquire Everybody’s Bitcoin Inc. through its subsidiary, Rakuten Card Co. Ltd.” After the stock acquisition, which is expected to Read more …
PwC’s New Digital Skills Course Will Teach Employees about Blockchain
“Big four” auditing firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is launching training programs to employees on blockchain and other nascent technologies. The two-year digital skills course, dubbed “Digital Accelerators” and said to begin in January, will train 1,000 employees on everything from drones, blockchain, and cleansing data to 3D printing, a news report from tech publication Digiday says. The intermediate-to-advanced skill building courses is aimed to enhance PwC employees’ digital skills as well as cut costs for clients, thus boosting internal blockchain expertise, the Read more …
Taiwan Hospital Launches Blockchain Platform to Improve Medical Record-Keeping
The Taipei Medical University Hospital has rolled out a blockchain-powered platform to improve medical record-keeping, Taipei Times reported August 31. The so called “Healthcare Blockchain Platform” was reportedly developed in order to support the government’s Hierarchical Medical System policy, improve patient referral services, and integrate individual healthcare networks to enable people to access their medical records in an easier way. To make a request for their records, patients can log in to a password-protected mobile app. The project involved over Read more …
Hong Kong Extends Migrant Policy to Facilitate DLT and FinTech Professionals
A new Hong Kong government initiative seeks to attract professionals in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) by simplifying the immigration policy, according to a press release published August 28. On Thursday, the government of Hong Kong published its first Talent List aimed at attracting “highly skilled” experts in 11 different fields, including fintech, DLT, and cyber security, from around the world. The move designates the government’s intention to “support Hong Kong’s development as a high value-added and diversified economy.” According to Read more …
Bitcoin Spotted At This Year’s Burning Man
So it’s Burning Man time again, and this year one of the ‘art’ installations featured some prominent bitcoin logos. Well, you weren’t expecting physical bitcoins, were you? They’re just to impress no-coiners! Burning Question For anyone who doesn’t know, Burning Man is a yearly event in the desert and a global cultural movement. At least, that’s the multiple choice answer you have to give before they let you buy tickets. The wrong answers: a music festival, a weeklong rave, and a Read more …