Security

What Meltdown and Spectre Flaws Mean for Crypto

Newly discovered computer vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre could have an impact on cryptocurrency users.

By Alyssa HertigJan 6, 2018

Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad.

MyEtherWallet founder Taylor Monahan knows a thing or two about blockchain users, arguing they're not ready for the early blockchain tools of today.

By Taylor MonahanDec 23, 2017

The increased price of bitcoin appears to be luring terrorist fundraising efforts, in spite of the risks of being discovered.

South Korea's spy agency beileves a recent run of hacking attacks on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges is linked to North Korea.

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

By Stan HigginsDec 12, 2017

In a patent application released by the USPTO, money manager UBS indicated it was considering using smart contracts to validate transactions.

By Nikhilesh DeDec 5, 2017

A new report suggests mobile wallets catering to the cryptocurrency market may not be as secure as consumers may desire.

By Alyssa HertigNov 29, 2017

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies.

By Aaron StanleyNov 23, 2017

Our duty to users doesn't end when they leave our site or app. Behaviors learned from us guide interactions with other services, writes Dan Elitzer.

By Dan ElitzerNov 17, 2017

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