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Supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency
Supercomputers hacked to mine cryptocurrency
Multiple reports of compromised high-performance computer systems across Europe surfaced in the past week, and clues may indicate a single actor behind the breaches. 18 May 2020
Apple is looking into cryptocurrency and blockchain
Apple is looking into cryptocurrency and blockchain
Apple is becoming more and more influential in the finance space, especially with the new Apple Card developed in partnership with Goldman Sachs. ...... 06 Sep 2019
Facebook working on a WhatsApp cryptocurrency
Facebook working on a WhatsApp cryptocurrency
Late last year Bloomberg reported on rumors that Facebook was developing a virtual currency meant for their world-leading messaging platform ...... 02 Mar 2019
JP Morgan releasing their own cryptocurrency
JP Morgan releasing their own cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies were the hottest trend in 2017 as Bitcoin was climbing at an unforeseen pace. While last year was horrible for Bitcoin and ...... 16 Feb 2019
A new cryptocurrency arises from... WhatsApp?
A new cryptocurrency arises from... WhatsApp?
Last year was immense for virtual money, or cryptocurrency as the kids like to call it, Bitcoin. 2018 was supposed to be even bigger as Bitcoin ...... 21 Dec 2018
Cryptocurrency mining apps banned from Play Store
Cryptocurrency mining apps banned from Play Store
Google has banned apps from the Play Store that are used to mine cryptocurrencies. 27 Jul 2018
Bitcoin goes under $10 000 again, dips under $8000 first time since mid-November
Bitcoin goes under $10 000 again, dips under $8000 first time since mid-November
Ever since the mid-December peak of nearly $20 000 Bitcoin has been in somewhat disorderly decline. It has dropped under $10 000 a few times ...... 02 Feb 2018 - 1 comment
Bitcoin breaks $10,000 milestone just days after $9,000
Bitcoin breaks $10,000 milestone just days after $9,000
Bitcoin has become increasingly more popular over the years but this year the cryptocurrency seems to have changed to a new gear. In less than ...... 29 Nov 2017
The Pirate Bay annoys its users - JavaScript takes all the CPU, mines cryptocoins
The Pirate Bay annoys its users - JavaScript takes all the CPU, mines cryptocoins
The Pirate Bay annoys its users by using a JsvsScript to mine cryptocurrency, using users' computers. 17 Sep 2017 - 4 comments
China to strike down Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
China to strike down Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
China has expressed that it will disallow the use of virtual currency, or cryptocurrency, in the country, Wall Street Journal reports. Previously ...... 11 Sep 2017 - 1 comment
Bitcoin split in two, say hi to the new Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin split in two, say hi to the new Bitcoin Cash
We are seeing some major changes in the world of cryptocurrency as the most popular currency amongst them was divided into two entities. The ...... 02 Aug 2017 - 11 comments
     

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