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Report: Monero Emerges as Crypto of Choice for Cybercriminals

Privacy coin Monero is becoming the cryptocurrency of choice among cybercriminals, according to a Financial Times report. Vik Sharma of Cake Wallet, the first open-source Monero wallet, discusses Monero's price and its use case.

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Adoption of Privacy Coins Like Monero is Growing

New data by the Crypto Directory shows that merchants' and retailers' adoption of privacy coins like monero continues to grow. "The Hash" panel discusses the role of privacy coins, particularly as blockchain analytics firms like Chainalysis reveal the lack of privacy with traditional cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

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Policy

Colonial Pipeline Paid Almost $5M Crypto Ransom Soon After Attack: Report

The company previously said it would not pay the hackers.

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Tech

During Market Boom, Monero Cryptojacking Fell for First Time Since 2018

New research from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 tracks the rise and fall of illicit XMR mining in the cloud.

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Acer Reportedly Hit With $50M Crypto-Ransomware Demand

Acer hasn't yet confirmed the attack, reports Tech Radar.

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Tech

What Does Hashrate Mean and Why Does It Matter?

Miners must compete using their machines to solve a difficult mathematical problem.

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Markets

Bittrex to Delist 'Privacy Coins' Monero, Dash and Zcash

While Bittrex gave no reason for the removals, exchanges around the world have been moving to delist coins that seek to hide the activity of their users.

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Markets

Monero Breaks 2-Year High Amid Rising Concerns Over Online Ransom

Monero's price broke its two-year high Tuesday amid rising concerns over cyber ransom.

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Ukrainian Politician Discloses Owning $24M in Privacy Coin Monero

The city council member in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, bought 185,000 XMR in 2015 when the cryptocurrency's price was well below $1.

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