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internet of things, network, iot
Markets
Security
Blockchain Startup Chronicled Launches Ethereum IoT Registry
In an effort to build a standard for IoT, Chronicled is open sourcing a tool for registering connected devices on the ethereum blockchain.
internet of things, network, iot
By Alyssa Hertig
Aug 24, 2016 at 11:55 a.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2016
SecurityTechnologyEthereumAuthenticationInternet of ThingsNewsChronicledTechnology News
red light, warning
Markets
Security
Bitcoin.org Warns of Attacks Amid Upcoming Bitcoin Software Release
A new post to the Bitcoin.org website indicates its contributors have reason to believe it may soon be targeted by malicious actors.
red light, warning
By Pete Rizzo
Aug 18, 2016 at 4:38 a.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2016
SecurityTechnologyBitcoin CoreNewsTechnology News
lost, confused
Markets
Crime
Bitfinex: Cause of Bitcoin Hack Still 'Unknown'
Nearly two weeks after losing more than $60m in customer funds, Bitfinex reports it has not yet identified how the theft was carried out.
lost, confused
By Stan Higgins
Aug 17, 2016 at 2:18 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2016
CrimeSecurityExchangesstartupsBitfinexNewsCompanies
lock, broken
Markets
Security
What the Bitfinex Hack Means for Bitcoin Multi-Sig Security
CoinDesk explores the impact of the Bitfinex hack on perception of multi-sig wallet technology, a security feature used by the exchange.
lock, broken
By Alyssa Hertig
Aug 5, 2016 at 10:01 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2016
SecurityExchangesBitGoTechnologyBitfinexMultisigFeaturesTechnology News
seas, ocean, storm
Markets
Law
With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters
The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.
seas, ocean, storm
By Pete Rizzo
Aug 5, 2016 at 7:41 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2016
LawSecurityExchangesBitGoBitfinexFeatures
consider
Markets
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.
consider
By Antony Lewis
Jul 22, 2016 at 2:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2016
SecurityProof-of-WorkFeatures
ibm, IT
Markets
Security
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.
ibm, IT
By Michael del Castillo
Jul 14, 2016 at 12:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2016
SecurityIBMNewsEverledger
OCC
Markets
Crime
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.
OCC
By Pete Rizzo
Jul 13, 2016 at 1:38 p.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2016
CrimeSecurityBankingRegulationNewsOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Markets
Security
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.
Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 3.19.37 PM
By Michael del Castillo
Jul 12, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2016
SecurityEuropeNetherlands Central BankBankingFeatures
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Markets
Roger ver
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.
Credit: Wikipedia/NullSession
By Michael del Castillo
Jun 14, 2016 at 9:09 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2016
Roger VerSecurityTechnologyErik VoorheesMcAfeeNewsTechnology News