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Popular web-wallet hosting service MyEtherWallet (MEW) announced via a tweet this morning that a couple of its DNS registration servers had been hijacked by third-party actors. The attack saw hackers get away with around $152,000 worth of Ether. Couple of DNS servers were hijacked to resolve https://t.co/xwxRJ4H4i8 users to be redirected to a phishing site. […]

In the face of uncertainty, Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin reassures the community that proof of stake is near, and that infinite scalability is on the horizon. The security and scalability of Ethereum is under stress. ASICs challenge the chain’s decentralization, CryptoKitties are testing its throughput, and other projects are intent on usurping Ethereum’s position. In […]

Arguably the most contentious issue surrounding initial coin offerings (ICOs) is SEC compliance. The crux of the matter lies on whether tokens issued through the blockchain are securities or “utility tokens.” New regulatory actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission clarify the agency’s stance. ICOs Revolutionize Fundraising ICOs have shaken up finance. Raising money was […]

Love it or hate it, TRON is one of the fastest moving projects in the cryptocurrency market lately. The controversial project has captured significant gains over the last week, rising from just over $0.04 to $0.072 due to the launch of the TRON testnet combined with an impending 30 Million TRX airdrop worth $1.7 million, […]

Vitalik Buterin’s unstoppable berzerk trolling frenzy has continued unabated this month, with a highlight reel that has included the Ethereum creator referring to Bitcoin Cash proponent Craig Wright as a fraud, mercilessly roasting Tron’s Justin Sun, and shredding HODLers in a recent Vice interview. Market observer and crypto-tweeter Kevin Pham, however, appears to have decided […]

The cryptocurrency market has experienced an explosive resurgence this week, breaking through the $400 billion market cap ceiling on a strong wave of positive investor sentiment. The key drivers of this recent recovery seem to include a spate of announcements from key market observers that include bullish statements from respected thought leaders and a new […]

Mexico is about to elect a new president. The crisis in the country has raised skepticism among the population in the face of what is widely regarded as corrupt policy implementation. However, Ricardo Anaya, the youngest of the presidential candidates, aims to fight corruption through a safe, auditable, and innovative means: The use of blockchain […]

Formerly known as Antshares, NEO is reinventing commerce with blockchain technology by creating a smart economy in which businesses and governments will be able to digitize assets and automate their management. Often referred to as the “Chinese Ethereum,” NEO is a distributed network that combines digital assets, digital identities, and smart contracts. This Chinese cryptocurrency has […]

Einsteinium has always been a little bit different than everyone else. Their currency is older than many others – its origins go all the way back to 2014 –  and it remained primarily dormant until 2017 when a new group of developers took over the unique project. Einsteinium aims to create a fundraising platform that could […]

The wild west of blockchain may come to a close. The SEC has recently created a Cyber Unit focused on investigating digital misconduct and fraud to protect retail investors. In a press release, the SEC announced that it would create a unit to combat “cyber-based threats and protect retail investors.” The Cyber Unit is tasked […]