What is CIPS?
People often argue there is not enough innovation in the financial world, and to some extent, they are absolutely right. However, there are some developments, well worth taking note …
Category: Education
Bitcoin Scam Site Warning – Micro-BTC
The Summer is almost upon us and it appears the number of bitcoin cloud mining scams is increasing exponentially. Micro-BTC is another platform – quite similar to Micro Mining …
What is Parity Bitcoin?
There are quite some intriguing developments to be found in the world of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Parity Technologies has released their Bitcoin technology stacks, which also features a new …
What is Antbleed?
A new source of drama has been discovered in the bitcoin world, although this particular incident revolves around a piece of code that has been dormant for some time …
What is Wikitribune?
Blockchain technology and decentralization can help in providing free speech for anyone in the world. Wikitribune, a new project embracing both concepts, will focus on doing exactly that. However, …
How to Keep Your Small Business Safe From Fraud
April 25, 2017
Education
Every small business in 2017 has to be aware of the threat of fraud. Official statistics show that fraud happens more often among firms employing fewer than 100 employees …
What is a Cryptocurrency Testnet?
People actively involved in bitcoin and cryptocurrency will have heard developers refer to the “testnet” on more than one occasion. However, a lot of people still do not realize …
What is Moonbeam?
Bitcoin scaling solutions are not all that difficult to come by these days. Segregated Witness, Bitcoin Unlimited, BIP 100, and Extensions Blocks are just a few of the possible …
Bitcoin Ransomware Education – Schwerer
April 24, 2017
Education, Malware, Ransomware
It does not happen all that often security researchers come across a new type of bitcoin ransomware that can easily be decrypted. Schwerer, a recently discovered type of malware, …