Crypto
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30 Apr
Banking & Payments Predictions 2020: Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are a form of digital currency based on mathematical algorithms.
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13 Nov
Twitter round-up: payments tech trends in October 2019
Verdict lists ten of the most popular tweets on payments tech in October 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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28 Oct
Zamna raises $5m for blockchain-powered airport security tech
UK aviation security firm Zamna has raised $5m in its latest funding round for its blockchain-powered passenger verification platform.
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23 Aug
IBM unveils first quantum-safe tape drive to protect today’s data tomorrow
Technology giant IBM has unveiled a range of tools to help businesses be safe in the age of quantum computing, including the world’s first quantum-safe tape drive.
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14 Aug
Meet ‘Norman’, the cryptominer malware that evades detection
Security experts have uncovered a new strain of cryptomining malware that employs various evasive techniques to avoid detection.
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31 Jul
Who buys cryptocurrency? The stereotypes are true, but that is slowly changing
When it comes to the question of who buys cryptocurrency, there are certain stereotypes that do hold up in reality.
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24 Jul
Cryptocurrencies and the 51% attack: The processes, vulnerabilities and dangers
Cryptocurrency entered mainstream consciousness in December 2017 when Bitcoin’s value was nearing what would become its all time high, which was just shy of $20,000 per coin.
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22 Jul
President of Uganda considers blockchain to tackle counterfeit drugs
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Musevini, is to explore a blockchain solution for tackling counterfeit drugs in the country’s pharmaceutical sector.
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9 Jul
Cryptocurrencies key to post-Brexit economy: deVere CEO
Post-Brexit, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin should be embraced by Britain’s financial services sector if the country is to avoid a recession, according to the CEO of one of the world’s largest financial advisory organisations.
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24 Jun
Bitcoin price nears $11,000 thanks to Facebook Libra announcement
The bitcoin price is rapidly approaching $11,000 following Facebook’s announcement that it would be launching its own cryptocurrency in 2020, demonstrating a return to enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency market.
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21 Jun
Facebook cryptocurrency Libra “another nail in the coffin for banks”: deVere CEO
The Facebook cryptocurrency Libra announcement earlier this week is a key sign that traditional banking is on the decline, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory organisation.
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20 Jun
Forking hell, Bitcoin! Why division is the enemy of progress for decentralised networks
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you are probably aware of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
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18 Jun
Libra is Facebook’s bid to become the world’s currency – should we be worried?
Facebook has unveiled its plans to launch its cryptocurrency Libra, and it’s clear that the social media giant has bold ambitions.
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18 Jun
Calibra: Facebook targets 1.7 billion without bank account with Libra digital wallet
Facebook has today unveiled the details of its new cryptocurrency Libra, but it has also announced the launch of a digital wallet, Calibra, that it is targeted at the 1.7 billion people around the world without a formal bank account.
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12 Jun
Decentralised ledger Radix DLT breaks 1 million transactions per second record
Distributed ledger technology startup Radix DLT says it has broken the record for the number of transactions per second with its permissionless decentralised ledger, reaching more than one million per second at its peak.
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6 Jun
Benfica kicks off cryptocurrency payments in the world of football
SL Benfica fans will be able to use cryptocurrency to buy tickets and merchandise thanks to an unprecedented partnership announced on Wednesday.
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5 Jun
Kik vs the SEC: Fighting for the future of crypto in the US
In the United States an ongoing legal case between messaging platform Kik and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is defining boundaries for cryptocurrencies that may ultimately prove highly significant for their future development and use.
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24 May
GlobalCoin: A crypto olive branch for Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins?
Facebook’s plan to launch its own cryptocurrency could see its founder Mark Zuckerberg bury the hatchet with two of his biggest enemies – the Winklevoss twins.
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23 May
More fake cryptocurrency apps surface on Google Play Store
Fake cryptocurrency apps that scam users out of their digital currency and steal personal details have resurfaced on the Google Play Store.
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15 May
In-store cryptocurrency payments are (slowly) getting easier
For all the hype that has come with cryptocurrencies in the past ten years, they have struggled to be used for what they were primarily designed for: buying things.
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15 May
Borrow against your Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency backed loans launched for businesses
Businesses are now able to take out loans against their own Bitcoin or Ether cryptocurrency holdings thanks to a new lending solution being launched this month in the UK.
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13 May
HTC Bitcoin node phone hailed as “one of the major developments” in blockchain
HTC’s announcement that its planned smartphone, the HTC Exodus 1s, will be able to act as a full node for the Bitcoin network has been hailed as a highly significant development for blockchain technology.
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8 May
Belfast gets its own cryptocurrency in bid to boost city economy
The UK city of Belfast is getting its own cryptocurrency, known as the Belfast Coin.
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8 May
Binance hack: $41m Bitcoin theft puts future of cryptocurrencies in jeopardy
The theft of $41m in Bitcoin from Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, could have a significant damaging impact on the future growth of cryptocurrencies, according to experts.
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3 May
Cryptocurrency investment to become standard for millionaires by 2022
Cryptocurrency investment is set to see a significant rise among high-net-worth individuals over the next three years, according to survey results published today.
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23 Apr
Bitcoin is about to hit $6,000: Financial expert
Bitcoin is set to reach $6,000 shortly, according to the CEO of leading independent financial advisory organisation deVere Group, after climbing 4.3% in the last 24 hours.
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17 Apr
Crypto trading rates surge as institutional support grows
Crypto trading rates have shown a marked increase across a number of measures between February and March as interest from institutions continues to grow.
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2 Apr
Bitcoin price rise: Cryptocurrency to hit “$7,000 in the next few months”
Bitcoin is back, according to one financial expert, after a Bitcoin price rise on Tuesday saw the cryptocurrency hit its highest levels since last November.
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1 Apr
IT glitch grounds US flights: “technical debt of the legacy systems” to blame
Several US airlines have been unable to fly after an IT failure grounded flights at airports around the country earlier today.
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1 Apr
Usechain hopes to take cryptocurrencies out of the hands of cybercriminals
Usechain, the world’s first mirror identity blockchain, hopes to become the first public blockchain to ensure privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance.