Bitcoin And Crypto-Currency
Fidelity Charitable Received Over $100M In Crypto Donations Since 2015 (#GotBitcoin?)
Independent public charity Fidelity Charitable has received $100 million in cryptocurrency donations, according to its recently published report. Fidelity Charitable Received Over $100M In Crypto Donations Since 2015 (#GotBitcoin?) In its “2019 Giving Report,” Fidelity Charitable illustrated account development throughout 2018, and provided insights into its growth since its establishment.…
Would Blockchain Better Protect User Data Than FaceApp? Experts Answer (#GotBitcoin?)
FaceApp — the mobile application that has blown up your Instagram feed with pictures of your followers as old people, the opposite gender or babies — has raised a lot of concerns about potential privacy violations for users that upload their photos to be edited. Rumors have circulated that the…
Just The Existence Of Bitcoin Impacts Monetary Policy (#GotBitcoin?)
The existence of private decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) has a healthy impact on governments’ fiscal and regulatory policy, a new analysis contends. Just The Existence Of Bitcoin Impacts Monetary Policy (#GotBitcoin?) The argument was put forth in a paper published on Aug. 16 by Max Raskin (NYU School of…
What Are The Biggest Crypto Heists, Rug Pulls And Exit Scams And How Much Was Stolen? (#GotBitcoin)
As the appeal of cryptocurrency has grown, so has the opportunity for scammers to part naive investors from their money. 2020 has been no exception, with cryptocurrency and blockchain forensics company Ciphertrace dubbing it “the year of the exit scam.” What Are The Biggest Crypto Heists And How Much Was…
Ultimate Guide For Cryptocurrency Tax Resources (#GotBitcoin)
Tax specialists warn those who aren’t in compliance with rules to act quickly to avoid more woes. The Internal Revenue Service is on the war path against Americans who haven’t reported income from cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. The Ultimate Guide For Cryptocurrency Tax-Related Matters (#GotBitcoin) Related: Service Reduces IRS Phone…
Coinbase Accidentally Saves Unencrypted Passwords of 3,420 Customers (#GotBitcoin?)
Major crypto platform Coinbase has emailed 3,420 Coinbase customers to disclose an accident with customer registration. Some registration details were apparently stored in clear text on the logs of Coinbase’s internal server, with affected customers now required to change their passwords. Coinbase Accidentally Saves Unencrypted Passwords of 3,420 Customers (#GotBitcoin?)…
Nvidia Pulls Through Crypto Winter — Quarterly Earnings Rise 16% (#GotBitcoin?)
Major global chipmaker Nvidia, popular with cryptocurrency miners, has outstripped analysts’ expectations with its latest set of quarterly financials. Nvidia Pulls Through Crypto Winter — Quarterly Earnings Rise 16% (#GotBitcoin?) The firm’s Second Quarter Fiscal 2020, published on Aug. 16, revealed $2.58 billion in revenue at earnings of $1.24 per…
Bakkt Announces September 23 Launch of Futures And Custody
Bakkt has announced the coming launch of its much-anticipated platform for daily and monthly futures in the United States in a blog post on Aug. 16. Having received approval from the necessary regulators, the launch is scheduled for Sept. 23. Bakkt Announces September 23 Launch of Futures And Custody Platform…
Coinbase CEO: Institutions Depositing $200-400M Into Crypto Per Week (#GotBitcoin?)
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption by institutions has gone from a myth to fact in the past year, the CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has said. Coinbase CEO: Institutions Depositing $200-400M Into Crypto Per Week (#GotBitcoin?) “We Know The Answer” About Adoption: Armstrong Speaking on Twitter Aug. 16, Brian Armstrong said…
Ultimate Resource For Crypto-Currency Ransomware, Hacks And Malware Attacks (#GotBitcoin)
Cybersecurity company Varonis has discovered a new cryptojacking virus, dubbed “Norman,” that aims to mine the cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) and evade detection. Ultimate Resource For Crypto-Currency Ransomware, Hacks And Malware Attacks (#GotBitcoin) Varonis published a report about Norman on Aug.14. According to the report, Varonis found Norman as one of…
Crypto Dusting Attack Affects Nearly 300,000 Addresses (#GotBitcoin?)
The recent dusting attack against fourth-biggest altcoin Litecoin (LTC) on major cryptocurrency exchange Binance affected 294,582 addresses rather than the 50 Binance reported, according to a recent metrics report. Crypto Dusting Attack Affects Nearly 300,000 Addresses (#GotBitcoin?) Blockchain data and metrics firm Glassnode revealed its latest findings in a tweet…
A Case For Bitcoin As Recession Hedge In A Diversified Investment Portfolio
When the market is up, it’s really easy to look like you know what you’re doing. With equities in the 8th year of a bull market, many investors and shareholders may feel this way. It’s been a fantastic run — the S&P 500 is up over 250% from its market…