Ransomware attackers use malicious software to block access to data and demand ransom in return, oftentimes deploying the threat to make proprietary data public.
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Ethereum Layer SKALE Launches Mainnet Phase 2 With $78M Already Staked
The Ethereum-as-a-service platform has upgraded its mainnet and already has $78 million staked.
Malta Disputes Crypto Arbitrage Hub Arbitly’s Registry Claims
Arbitly's crypto licensure and registration claims are bogus, according to Malta's financial regulator.
Blockchain Bites: Dorsey Challenges Coinbase, Nasdaq Lists Diginex, Ethereum Miners Profit
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Startup Backed by Uber Co-Founder Poaches CoinList President Andy Bromberg
CoinList co-founder Andy Bromberg is leaving the token sale platform to helm Eco, a cryptocurrency built to marry savings and spending in one.
Braintrust Raises $18M to Bring DeFi-Thinking to the Gig Economy
Braintrust, a tech talent marketplace that will essentially be owned by the IT freelancers and companies using it, has raised an $18 million strategic growth round.
Crypto Trading Platform BitMEX ?Attempted to Evade' US Regulations, CFTC Charges
The CFTC has charged BitMEX, CEO Arthur Hayes and other affiliated entities with offering US customers crypto trading services in violation of federal law.
The Hard Forks That Didn’t Dilute Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin continues to trounce BCH, BSV and other wannabe challenger projects.
Ethereum 2.0 ?Dress Rehearsal' Gets a Second Shot With Zinken Testnet
Developers will take a second whack at a final Ethereum 2.0 testnet after the first, Spadina, failed due to ” critical peering issues.?
Total Stablecoin Supply Nearly Doubled in Q3, Adding Record $8B
” 2020 seems to be the year of stablecoins,? said Tether CTO.