was detected in the software update of the hardware wallet Ledger Nano S The French hardware maker Ledger confirmed that it revealed an error in the Ledger Nano S update that appeared in mid-January, which reduced the memory capacity of the device. Ledger also tried to convince users that they did not intentionally degrade the functional characteristics of the crypto wallet before the release of the new model – Ledger Nano X, equipped with an increased memory capacity. On the contrary, with software version 1.5.5, the device should have demonstrated a higher level of security using a new cryptographic algorithm.…
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The Chicago cryptodivision exchange, ErisX, sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for its request for Ethereum technology, reports The Block. Last December, the CFTC issued a request for information from the public on various aspects of the Ethereum platform, including technology, features, possible applications, etc. In particular, the Commission wished to identify “similarities and differences […]
The Blockstream company has introduced an updated block browser for the Bitcoin network and Sidechain Liquid. We are excited to receive an update for which we can support, streamline, and more. ??⛓️? https://t.co/vMSnCm2DpP pic.twitter.com/UVmDLx1ZX1 – Blockstream (@Blockstream) 15 February 2019 р. According to the company, in the new version of the service […]
The developers of a hardware cryptographic box for storing various Trezor digital assets have made an official statement about the recent phishing attacks on their online stores, as well as on the sites of their partners. The attackers have created counterparts of sites with malicious software, which to no small degree contributed to the complete ban on crypto-advertising on Google. Despite the fact that the ban was directed against crypto frauds and ICO scams, it also affected legal sites. For example, Trezor failed to launch important marketing campaigns. With all this, cyberpunks still show ads, which allows them to increase…
Cryptoenthusiasts, hlodlers, developers and even some economists believe that the blockchain has a future. But what is the future of the blockchain? ForkLog and ternity addressed this issue from the point of view of styles and programming languages in the new special project “Paradigm Shift: Functional Programming in Blockchain Development”. The special project “Paradigm Shift: Functional Programming in Blockchain Development” is an illustrated longrid about functional programming and its […]
The Coinmama cryptocurrency service, with about 1.3 million active users, reported a data breach due to a security breach. According to the company's official statement, hackers may have 450,000 email addresses of Coinmama users. Also, representatives of the exchanger noted that their service was among the victims of a recent large-scale attack aimed at 24 websites with 747 million accounts. In company […]
Liechtensteinische Post AG, the postal service of the Principality of Liechtenstein, began selling bitcoin in its branches. It is reported by the Cointelegraph, citing the official press release. Since February 15, the service is available to residents of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. In the future, the postal service plans to add support for other popular coins, including Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and XRP. The new service has become possible thanks to the partnership Liechtensteinische […]
This week, Russian Justice Minister Alexander Konovalov said that for the time being there is no need to enshrine the concept of cryptocurrency in Russian legislation, since its use as a means of payment is prohibited by Article 75 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation. The Minister expressed this opinion in response to questions during the “governmental hour” in the Federation Council. Konovalov noted that it would be unwise to give legal status to cryptocurrencies in their current state. In addition, according to the minister, you should not hurry with the creation of cryptocurrency legislation. Recently, Russian parliamentarians are…
JPM Coin's Steablecoin JPM Coin is capable of destroying Ripple, a company that specializes in cross-border payments, BloombergTV editor Joe Weizental says. If you don’t, then you shouldn’t have to […]
The largest in terms of trading volumes, the Bitcoin exchange Binance is still profitable, despite the long bear market, CNBC reports. “Today, even despite the bear market, we are still a profitable business,” said Wei Zhou, financial director of the exchange. According to him, Binance does not disclose financial information to the public. Thus, media publications are based on the analysis of indirect data from […]
