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$13.5 Million in Crypto Stolen From Token Platform Bancor

Bancor is said to have suffered "a security breach" this morning.

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PoWx: The New Effort to Change Bitcoin Mining Explained

Technologists unveiled a foundation dedicated to rewriting bitcoin's underlying tech, giving the long-controversial idea new wings.

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The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab

The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.

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Charts: SEC Data Shows Token Filing Figures Just Keep Rising

Since SAFT came into to use last year, the number of companies reporting to the SEC to work in this framework has increased, CoinDesk finds.

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Tether Code 'Flaw' Was Actually an Exchange Error

A suspected vulnerability in Tether's code for its USDT stablecoin has been confirmed as an exchange integration issue, not a protocol bug.

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A Long-Secret Bitcoin Key Is About to Be Revealed

A long-held bitcoin secret is about to come out - and for good reason - but it could cause problems for older altcoins.

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Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner to Fight Blockchain Crime

Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.

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Sex Workers Are Using Crypto to Save for Retirement

Rather than simply an expedient way for porn performers and other sex workers to get paid, crypto has become a part of their retirement savings plan.

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Blockchain's Once-Feared 51% Attack Is Now Becoming Regular

At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.

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How Hodl Hodl Is Building a Real Business With Bitcoin Smart Contracts

In an era where many startups are taking more complex transactions to other blockchains, Hodl Hodl is focused on making them work on bitcoin.

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