Security
US Government Grants $800K to Blockchain Researchers
Researchers at the University of California–San Diego will receive more than $800,000 to develop a distributed ledger to store scientific data.
Crypto Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat Over Noise Level
A bomb threat was sent on Saturday to Kryptovault, a Norwegian cryptocurrency mining company, for disturbing the peace.
What the Foreshadow Flaw Means for the Future of Cryptocurrency
A new security flaw doesn't bode well for experimental cryptocurrency projects looking to use trusted hardware in the near future.
30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
Microsoft Looks to Trusted Computing for Blockchain Security Boost
The phrase "trusted execution environment" is identified in two Microsoft patent applications to be a key component in future blockchain projects.
Researchers Discover Huge Crypto Scam Botnet on Twitter
Researchers have uncovered a large botnet that mimics legitimate accounts on Twitter to spread a cryptocurrency "giveaway" scam.
Goldman Sachs Is Reportedly Weighing a Crypto Custody Service
Having launched bitcoin futures trading in May, Goldman Sachs is now pondering the launch of a cryptocurrency custody service, according to a report.
Telegram Tech Promised In ICO Vulnerable to Attack, Researchers Say
Telegram has put out its first app since its ICO, but that identity play has security researchers reeling.
Banking Giant Trials Blockchain for Issuance of Land-Backed Loans
One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth $300,000 using a blockchain system.
Crypto Wallet to Replace Private Keys With Encrypted QR Codes
Decentralized crypto wallet SafeWallet is launching a new QR code-based user identification system to replace mnemonic phrases and private keys.
