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When users launch the broadcast, the application opens an HTML file with the JavaScript miner embedded, converting visitors’ CPU power to the Monero cryptocurrency for its author’s benefit.

Cryptominers are concealed under legitimate apps: Report

According to Kaspersky Lab data, the most popular “legitimate miners” are football-related applications.

11 Apr 2018 12:59 PM

Cryptocurrency companies are seeking to sway the debate by launching instruments based on physical assets and certified as valid by Islamic advisors.

Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors

The global surge of interest in bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies extends into the Gulf and southeast Asia.

08 Apr 2018 4:16 PM

ASSOCHAM, cautioned that extreme care needs to be taken to ensure safety of data trail that the cryptocurrency can leave, as it changes hands through a range of electronic devices and platforms.

Cryptocurrency: ASSOCHAM calls for extreme care

it is quite pragmatic and courageous of the RBI to initiate exploratory steps towards the world of virtual currencies.

08 Apr 2018 11:18 AM

The company aims to ensure that Chrome users can enjoy the benefits of extensions without exposing themselves to hidden risks.

Chrome Web Store bans extensions mining cryptocurrency

Google announced that hereafter, Chrome Web Store will not accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency.

05 Apr 2018 6:01 PM

Sirin plans to sell the device through eight new stores located in Vietnam and Turkey. (Representative Image)

A smartphone built specifically for cryptocurrency is coming from Foxconn

Finney, the world’s first blockchain-based smartphone, can automatically convert tokens for the use of decentralised applications

05 Apr 2018 9:33 AM

When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin “mules” and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators’ watchful eyes.

Cryptocurrency arbitrage boom fizzles in Asia, but profits persist

The boom has eaten away the spreads and shown how fast the galloping cryptocurrency markets can change course.

03 Apr 2018 12:22 PM

The new policy, which will be rolled out over the next 30 days, will also ban ads by cryptocurrency exchanges and cryptocurrency wallet services unless they are public companies listed on certain major stock markets.

Twitter is planning to ban cryptocurrency ads online

After Facebook and Google, Twitter is planning to ban the cryptocurrency ads online.

27 Mar 2018 2:25 PM

The rise and fall of Bitcoin have fascinated the investor community.

ClearTax, Zebpay join hands to help Indian investors with cryptocurrency taxation

The plan will help investors and traders of bitcoin understand tax laws and reporting regarding taxation on trading of cryptocurrency.

25 Mar 2018 3:35 PM

In a separate blog post, Google said it took down 3.2 billion ads that violated its advertising policies in 2017, nearly double the number of ads it removed in 2016.

Google to ban ads on cryptocurrencies, related products

The company will ban ads for unregulated or speculative financial products, cryptocurrency and others.

14 Mar 2018 12:35 PM

The ransomware model represented both increased efficiency and decreased risk in monetising the infection.

Threat Brief: What’s driving the shift to cryptocurrency mining malware?

The risk of using a compromised PC to mine cryptocurrency is currently much lower than using it for other criminal activities.

07 Mar 2018 2:39 PM

Digital currencies are not tied to any bank or government and, like cash, allow users to spend and receive money anonymously, or mostly so.

Bank of England chief slams cryptocurrencies; urges action

The price of a single bitcoin rocketed to nearly $20,000 late last year and then plunged early this year.

03 Mar 2018 11:07 AM

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rely on the blockchain, the name given to the public, distributed ledgers which track the coins’ ownership. (Representative Image)

Robbers steal USD 2 million bitcoin mining computer in Iceland

The powerful computers, which have not yet been found, are worth almost USD 2 million.

03 Mar 2018 10:48 AM

Camp and a small number of partners affiliated with Expa will also donate USD 10 million to seed the foundation with an operating budget.

Uber co-founder to launch new cryptocurrency

Eco's initial whitepaper states that it wants to improve on a few main issues common with cryptocurrencies.

03 Mar 2018 10:26 AM

RedLock has stated that the mining software was configured to keep the number of resources it hijacked low in order to avoid stirring suspicion.

Attackers infirltrate Tesla's computing to mine cryptocurrency

The attackers gained access to Tesla’s Amazon Web Service and thereafter run scripts that allowed them to covertly mine cryptocurrency.

21 Feb 2018 6:48 PM

Some miners only buy components: a motherboard, graphics processing units, fans, power adapters, a display card and a memory card. (Representative Imgae: Pexels)

Computer shops embrace lucrative business: outfitting cryptocurrency miners

The demand for the rigs has added a new dimension to Asia’s tech shopping hubs.

21 Feb 2018 11:22 AM

Unlike other cryptocurrencies, GOLDX involves the issuance of a token backed by physical gold stored in a Singapore vault, and transactions must be completed within a defined time period, Ho said.

Malaysian firm adds Islamic certification to cryptocurrency

Malaysia-based firm HelloGold is planning to launch its online gold platform in Thailand later this year.

21 Feb 2018 11:21 AM

Bitcoin has been buffeted this year by a series of negative headlines centring around increased scrutiny by global regulators.

Bitcoin rises above $10,000, strategist sees new high by July

Lee says 2018 will remain a strong year for cryptocurrencies, but he sees the larger and more established blockchain networks.

16 Feb 2018 7:38 AM

While the ripples for the blockchain tech started with the disruptive rise of crypto-currencies, and in particular bitcoin, the underlying technology itself is going to seep into a broad range of industries. (Photo: Pexels)

Blockchain technology ts the future of digital transactions

Blockchain is a distributed ledger of transactions that is formed of blocks linked together chronologically.

14 Feb 2018 3:29 PM

Kaspersky Lab said clues found in the code indicate connections to Russian cybercriminals.

Telegram app was targeted by crypto mining malware, Kaspersky Lab says

Such messaging app vulnerabilities are not unique to Telegram. Last month it had found a way for hackers to steal WhatsApp messages.

14 Feb 2018 9:21 AM

Bitcoin is the most popular virtual currency in the world, and it has fluctuated significantly in value over the past year.

How is the growth of bitcoin affecting the environment?

Here, we look at how the currency's growth is effecting the environment.

12 Feb 2018 8:55 AM

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