Popular Ethereum wallet interface MyEtherWallet has succumbed to a DNS hijacking attack that allowed a hacker to redirect users to a malicious version of the website and phish their private keys.The incident was first reported on social media by users claiming to have been affected by the breach, and MyEtherWallet later confirmed it on Twitter.“Couple […]

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“Let’s destroy Bitcoin.”Thus the MIT Technology Review purports to present a guide to taking down the flagship cryptocurrency, whose network has achieved 99.99 percent uptime since its launch in January 2009. Unsurprisingly, the publication’s plans — which you can read about in more detail here — fall short of the mark.Author Morgan Peck presents three […]

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Forget The FOMO Bitcoin Will LastFor as long as human records go back in time gold has been a constant form of wealth in the majority of world cultures. As other precious materials and forms of currency have come and gone gold has remained a trusted asset. Its value is derived from its scarcity and […]

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On April 19, Litecoin proved cryptocurrencies will disrupt the global banking sector, as $99 million worth of LTC was sent in a single transaction.The $99 million was eye-popping, but more amazing was the fact that the entire transaction took just two and a half minutes to settle and cost the parties only $0.40.The story immediately […]

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SummaryNvidia has been a major growth stock in recent years, capitalizing on its well-reputed, market-penetrating, and effective CPUs and GPUs.The past few months have seen Nvidia slow down however, primarily amid concerns over GPU demand and in particular regarding Nvidia’s GPUs having been potentially heavily used in cryptocurrency mining.With the cryptocurrency bubble in the midst […]

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In an attempt to make it easier for their Amazon Web Services (AWS) clients to create blockchain-based solutions, the company introduced ‘AWS Blockchain Templates’. They will enable users to create and to launch their own blockchain networks.Launching a new inroad into the world of blockchain technology, AWS introduced the ‘instant’ blockchain templates. They allow users […]

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WikiLeaks Shop, the merchandise arm of international anonymous publishing non profit WikiLeaks, reported on Twitter Friday, April 20, that their account with crypto wallet and exchange Coinbase has been blocked.ANNOUNCE: Coinbase has blocked the official @WikiLeaks shop from its platform without notice or explanation. You can continue to donate #Bitcoin to WikiLeaks at https://t.co/lvhoyhlqUa. #Coinbase […]

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​Goldman Sachs has brought on a former crypto trader, Justin Schmidt, to explore creating a bitcoin trading desk.It’s the bank’s first crypto-specific hire, according to a person familiar with the hire.If Goldman does go ahead with a crypto desk, it would be the first major US bank to do so.​Goldman Sachs has hired its first […]

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Is the reversal of a lesser-known bitcoin price indicator signaling a bull trap?That’s the question being asked by Twitter’s more expert crypto analysts after bitcoin’s rise to $8,500 this week, a figure that’s up more than 25 percent since its early April lows. As such, many investors and traders are wondering if the market’s rally, […]

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ICO investing has been quite the rage—it’s volatile nature birthed a few “Bitcoin millionaires,” prompting widespread media hype and a stampede of hopeful investors. But what several hype investors later learned the hard way, is the fact that while one can gain enormous profits in as quick as a few hours, investors can lose just […]

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