Security

From DAO to CODE: SingularDTV to Make Ethereum Smart Contracts More Secure

2016-07-07 04:20 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Having placed its intellectual property onto the Ethereum blockchain, CODE is being introduced to bridge between the legacy business world and the decentralized paradigm on the platform in a way that protects both the token issuer and token holders from potential liability.

IBM Launches Highly Secure Blockchain Service on Cloud

2016-05-03 01:59 PM | Jacob J

The idea of combining blockchain services and a cloud operating environment has always been desired, but was held back due to security concerns in the past.

Bitstamp Integrates Ledger Support in Answer to Bitfinex Hack

2016-09-22 10:57 AM | Joseph Young

Bitstamp adds support for the Ledger Hardware wallet to enhance its trading platform's security measures.

“Uber for Knowledge” Augur Teams Up With Blockchain Security Experts

2016-06-09 04:20 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Augur, the Ethereum-based prediction market platform, has selected Airbitz for accounts services, bringing Edge Security to Ethereum.

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

2016-09-15 06:15 PM | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

Walt Disney Now Loves Blockchain, Going Trustless in Seattle

2016-04-10 04:45 PM | Jacob J

Disney placed a wanted ad for an intern to work on its private blockchain. Blockchain can find applications in a theme park environment as well.

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

2016-09-10 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

Deutsche Bank Wary About DAO Incident, Continues to Explore Blockchain

2016-06-29 01:20 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Deutsche Bank sees The DAO incident as a timely reminder of the importance of testing products before they are unleashed.

Cloud Mining Czech Style: How to Get Most Out Of Your Bitcoin

2016-09-05 01:05 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

Pavel Veselik from Maximus Coin on the Bitcoin cloud mining industry in the Czech Republic, its challenges and opportunities.

HolyTransaction’s CEO Explains New Multicurrency Wallet Features

2016-05-18 02:30 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

HolyTransaction’s CEO explains new features in his wallet and tells about new opportunities opened to him by going into Bitcoin.

Clients Receive Warning from SWIFT, May Relocate Bank Users to Bitcoin

2016-09-01 09:25 AM | Joseph Young

SWIFT revealed that banks with weak security systems have been compromised by hackers after the US$81 million Bangladesh Bank heist in February.

E-Commerce is Booming in India, Bitcoin is the Future

2016-04-20 01:30 PM | Kokkinos Marinos

This is the year that eCommerce will see big development in India. Morgan Stanley Research reports a 50% increase from last year.

All Bitcoin Exchanges Lax on Security, Should Get Rid of Hot Wallets

2016-08-31 11:40 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Are all Bitcoin exchanges lax on security? Robert Genito, Genitrust’s CEO, thinks so and urges them to get rid of their hot wallets entirely.

BitFury Explains How to Securely Store and Transfer Digital Assets on the Bitcoin Blockchain

2016-03-27 12:00 PM | Joseph Young

BitFury has recently released a white paper entitled “Digital Assets on Public Blockchains”. The paper explains how to use the bitcoin blockchain for storing and transferring digital assets securely.

Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

2016-08-24 02:10 PM | Iyke Aru

Recent events and developments tend to prove right the decision of Apple not to grant backdoor access to the FBI so as to enable them access the privacy of users.

CoinTelegraph Product Review - Hide My Ass! Online VPN Service

2016-06-29 05:00 PM | Evander Smart

CoinTelegraph takes a look at Hide My Ass!, one of the long-time VPN leaders.

Verizon Files for Passcode Blockchain Patent

2016-08-23 11:39 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Verizon Communications, the largest telecom company in the United States, is getting in on the Blockchain digital gold rush, filing a patent for a Blockchain system of managing passcodes .

Robin Hood Counter Attack: DAO Is Empty, 7 Mln Ether Secured

2016-06-22 01:42 PM | Rebecca Campbell

In a bid to thwart the latest exploitation of The DAO’s smart contract code, the Ethereum development community were moving funds away from The DAO.

Lisk DAO: When, How and Would it Hardfork?

2016-08-22 04:45 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

How will Lisk handle a fork if it arises to the project in the future?

London-Based Company Issues a Card With All Bank Cards In One

2016-05-30 11:00 AM | Charlie McCombie

A London company has come out with a card and a mobile app that allows customers to scan all their debit and credit cards and then use each one for separate purchases with the one card.

Yahoo Hacked, Information on Over 500 Million Accounts Compromised

2016-09-23 12:30 PM | Joël Valenzuela

Yahoo just became a whole lot less safe, as the tech giant just lost account data for over a half-billion users.

Bitstamp Integrates Ledger Support in Answer to Bitfinex Hack

2016-09-22 10:57 AM | Joseph Young

Bitstamp adds support for the Ledger Hardware wallet to enhance its trading platform's security measures.

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

2016-09-15 06:15 PM | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

2016-09-10 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

Cloud Mining Czech Style: How to Get Most Out Of Your Bitcoin

2016-09-05 01:05 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

Pavel Veselik from Maximus Coin on the Bitcoin cloud mining industry in the Czech Republic, its challenges and opportunities.

Clients Receive Warning from SWIFT, May Relocate Bank Users to Bitcoin

2016-09-01 09:25 AM | Joseph Young

SWIFT revealed that banks with weak security systems have been compromised by hackers after the US$81 million Bangladesh Bank heist in February.

All Bitcoin Exchanges Lax on Security, Should Get Rid of Hot Wallets

2016-08-31 11:40 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Are all Bitcoin exchanges lax on security? Robert Genito, Genitrust’s CEO, thinks so and urges them to get rid of their hot wallets entirely.

Can Apple and Microsoft Give FBI “Golden Key” to Your Computers?

2016-08-24 02:10 PM | Iyke Aru

Recent events and developments tend to prove right the decision of Apple not to grant backdoor access to the FBI so as to enable them access the privacy of users.

Verizon Files for Passcode Blockchain Patent

2016-08-23 11:39 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Verizon Communications, the largest telecom company in the United States, is getting in on the Blockchain digital gold rush, filing a patent for a Blockchain system of managing passcodes .

Lisk DAO: When, How and Would it Hardfork?

2016-08-22 04:45 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

How will Lisk handle a fork if it arises to the project in the future?

Safe, Not Sorry: How to Treat Cloud Mining Right

2016-08-18 02:50 PM | Julia Daimio

Trust is a major issue in the Bitcoin cloud mining industry. CoinTelegraph looks into this issue to find out how to treat cloud mining right.

How is Bitcoin Actually Stolen? Theft Prevention

2016-08-16 05:40 PM | Joseph Young

Bitfinex hack left the community to question the security measures of the multi-signature technology. It also triggered an important argument; how is Bitcoin actually stolen?

Kraken Cites Phishing Not Breach on its Exchange

2016-08-16 02:30 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

While users blame Kraken exchange for a breach, the exchange says their claims may be a result of phishing after all.

Bitcoin’s Achilles Heel: Why Bitcoin Needs Insurance Policy

2016-08-13 02:10 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Thefts, Hacks, Mismanagement. Is it time that Bitcoin world ushered in Deposit Guarantee Insurance?

Users File FBI Petition Against Kraken, Complain About Stolen Funds

2016-08-12 02:25 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

After a second complaint against Kraken, some of its users may go to the FBI over their reportedly stolen funds.

Exchanges are Risky, Where to Store Your Bitcoin? Practical Tips

2016-08-11 05:38 PM | Joseph Young

To prevent more cases of theft and security breaches in the future, Bitcoin users must implement alternative solutions and strategies to control their own money.

Justice on Blockchain: Did Bitfinex Handle its Problem Well?

2016-08-11 11:19 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Unlike other views, a fintech enthusiast, sees Bitfinex’s manner of handling the hack with its customers as commendable.

Antonopoulos: Your Keys, Your Bitcoin. Not Your Keys, Not Your Bitcoin

2016-08-10 11:35 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Andreas Antonopoulos on diversifying risks after the Bitfinex hack.

Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

2016-08-09 02:54 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Hackers exploit the middleman in centralized exchanges which is a central point of failure. CoinTelegraph spoke to Mihail Mihaylov, Bitsquare’s Chief Decentralist, about the matter.

Blockchain Revolution Comes to Canada, Vanbex Partners NetCents

2016-08-05 02:45 PM | Iyke Aru

Electronic payments technology company NetCents has partnered with professional services firm Vanbex to provide what it claims to be a streamlined, full, end-to-end innovative financial services platform.

Exchanges are Risky, Where to Store Your Bitcoin? Practical Tips

2016-08-11 05:38 PM | Joseph Young

To prevent more cases of theft and security breaches in the future, Bitcoin users must implement alternative solutions and strategies to control their own money.

Bitfinex Reports Security Breach, Bitcoin Price Slumps

2016-08-02 09:00 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Bitfinex has discovered a security breach that requires a halt to all trading on its platform. Bitcoins belonging to some of its users are stolen.

IBM Launches Highly Secure Blockchain Service on Cloud

2016-05-03 01:59 PM | Jacob J

The idea of combining blockchain services and a cloud operating environment has always been desired, but was held back due to security concerns in the past.

Blockchain Revolution Comes to Canada, Vanbex Partners NetCents

2016-08-05 02:45 PM | Iyke Aru

Electronic payments technology company NetCents has partnered with professional services firm Vanbex to provide what it claims to be a streamlined, full, end-to-end innovative financial services platform.

Bitstamp Integrates Ledger Support in Answer to Bitfinex Hack

2016-09-22 10:57 AM | Joseph Young

Bitstamp adds support for the Ledger Hardware wallet to enhance its trading platform's security measures.

New Bitcoin ETF Challenges Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust by Offering Insurance

2016-07-13 04:50 PM | Joseph Young

A new Bitcoin ETF called SolidX Bitcoin Trust has filed its S-1, an SEC filing used by establishments to register public securities, to challenge the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust.

“Uber for Knowledge” Augur Teams Up With Blockchain Security Experts

2016-06-09 04:20 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Augur, the Ethereum-based prediction market platform, has selected Airbitz for accounts services, bringing Edge Security to Ethereum.

Antonopoulos: Your Keys, Your Bitcoin. Not Your Keys, Not Your Bitcoin

2016-08-10 11:35 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Andreas Antonopoulos on diversifying risks after the Bitfinex hack.

US First Cyber Security Regulation to Pressure Bitcoin Companies

2016-09-15 06:15 PM | Joseph Young

Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Department of Financial Services have officially announced the proposal of the country’s first cyber security regulation to protect consumers and financial institutions.

Too Many Hacks! Waterhole to Tackle Blockchain Security Problems

2016-08-03 05:17 PM | Andrew Marshall

Despite being hailed as the best for security, accountability and resilience, Blockchain initiatives seem quite exposed to all sorts of malicious actors.

Walt Disney Now Loves Blockchain, Going Trustless in Seattle

2016-04-10 04:45 PM | Jacob J

Disney placed a wanted ad for an intern to work on its private blockchain. Blockchain can find applications in a theme park environment as well.

Multisig Wallet Security on the Rise, Protecting 13% of Bitcoin Today

2016-07-28 11:35 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Multisig, or multi-signature, wallets are on the rise, providing roughly 13% of the Bitcoin world with added wallet security.

The FBI Wants Zero Privacy Security, Bitcoin Community Should Protect its Freedoms

2016-09-10 03:52 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

As the European Drug Report 2016 comes out, CoinTelegraph speaks to Peter Todd about Monero, the decriminalization of Bitcoin and the right to protect one’s privacy.

Razormind Targets Ethereum by Crowdfunding DeOS Blockchain on July 15

2016-07-12 12:59 PM | Niall Maye

Ethereum rival Razormind to start crowdsale for their DeOS tokens ÐEOS Friday July 15 at 12pm GMT. CT provides its details.

Deutsche Bank Wary About DAO Incident, Continues to Explore Blockchain

2016-06-29 01:20 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Deutsche Bank sees The DAO incident as a timely reminder of the importance of testing products before they are unleashed.

Justice on Blockchain: Did Bitfinex Handle its Problem Well?

2016-08-11 11:19 AM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Unlike other views, a fintech enthusiast, sees Bitfinex’s manner of handling the hack with its customers as commendable.

Cloud Mining Czech Style: How to Get Most Out Of Your Bitcoin

2016-09-05 01:05 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

Pavel Veselik from Maximus Coin on the Bitcoin cloud mining industry in the Czech Republic, its challenges and opportunities.

Centralized Exchanges are “Honeypots for Thieves”, Says Expert

2016-08-09 02:54 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

Hackers exploit the middleman in centralized exchanges which is a central point of failure. CoinTelegraph spoke to Mihail Mihaylov, Bitsquare’s Chief Decentralist, about the matter.

HolyTransaction’s CEO Explains New Multicurrency Wallet Features

2016-05-18 02:30 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

HolyTransaction’s CEO explains new features in his wallet and tells about new opportunities opened to him by going into Bitcoin.

Storing Bitcoin in Exchanges and Hot Wallets is Risky - What to Do Instead

2016-08-04 04:00 PM | Joseph Young

From the massive security breach of the world’s largest bitcoin exchange Bitfinex, bitcoin users have learned a valuable lesson: to not store bitcoin on a custodial platform or an exchange.