Security
So, You Want to Use a Blockchain for That?
Is blockchain data 'true'? Blockchain consultant Antony Lewis breaks down these questions and more in a new opinion piece.
IBM Unveils New Cloud Blockchain Security Service
IBM has launched a new blockchain service that uses hardware to protect valuable data, with provenance startup Everledger as its first customer.
US Regulator Warns Virtual Currency Enables Cyberattacks on Banks
The federal agency that oversees national banks in the US has named virtual currencies as an operational risk.
Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.
Security Pioneer John McAfee Adds Blockchain Experts to Advisory Board
Security pioneer John McAfee is building an advisor board of blockchain experts as part of his latest venture.
Identity Startup Netki to Launch SSL Certificate for Blockchain
Netki has announced the launch of its identity certificate pilot, allowing all parties in a transaction to be trusted and verifiable under regulation.
Translucent Regulation: Fear and Loathing in a Blockchain World
How does bitcoin shape our perception of privacy in the digital age? Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin explores.
ShapeShift Lost $230k in String of Thefts, Report Finds
ShapeShift has published new details about recent digital currency thefts from the online exchange following an investigation.
Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Claims Hack Was Inside Job
Digital currency exchange ShapeShift says it now believes that a hacking incident announced last week involved a former employee.
Crypto Exchange Service ShapeShift Offline After Hack
Digital currency exchange service ShapeShift is offline after a security incident earlier this week.
