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  • Nov 25, 2024

Cryptocurrency is a hidden, secure form of token that carries a monetary value. Bitcoins, Ethereum, Litecoins and various other similar terms that you hear, fall under the broad umbrella of Cryptocurrencies. Most of the cryptocurrency trades are recorded on a blockchain that forms a decentralized system. This is one of the reasons why it has become so popular in recent times.

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Firefox to Automatically Block Crypto Mining Malware Scripts in New Browser Releases

It says that other sites have deployed crypto mining scripts that silently mine cryptocurrencies on the user’s device and practices like these make the web a more hostile place to be.

Crime Doesn’t Pay: Cryptojacking Websites Making Less Than $6/Day on Average

A research report from Germany’s Braunschweig University of Technology states that most websites using cryptojacking are making less than $6 a day on an average

Japanese e-Commerce Giant Rakuten Set to Acquire a Local Bitcoin Exchange for $2.4 Million

Started in March 2017, Everybody’s Bitcoin is one of the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan that came under scrutiny from Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) .

Japan's LINE Corporation Launches Its 1st Cryptocurrency 'LINK'

Japan's popular messaging app operator LINE Corporation has announced today the launch of its first cryptocurrency or digital token 'LINK' and its first blockchain network 'LINK Chain', both were built independently by the company...

BitPay Merchants Now Have Option to Receive Settlement in Bitcoin Cash

To opt for this service, the merchants will need a wallet address that can receive BCH or they can use the in-built wallet on BitPay.

Your DNA Can Now Store Your Cryptocurrency Private Key!

A startup called Carverr now provides the perfect solution to ensuring you never end up forgetting the key - by storing it in your DNA! 

Reserve Bank of India Aware of P2P Exchanges, Planning Central Bank Digital Currency

The RBI, in their annual report, said that they are aware of the P2P exchanges in India. RBI also talks of Central Bank-issued Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

OpenFinance Launches Regulated Platform to Trade Security Tokens

his will allow the accredited investors in the U.S. to buy and sell digital assets on OpenFinance's platform. Retail investors without accreditation will be able to trade select tokens after a 12-month holding period.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Acquires Pantronics Holdings Limited for $70 Million

The deal was made at an average per share price of $0.35 with a total amount close to $70 million.