Crime
IBM Wants You to Know Blockchain Can Go Wrong
IBM has a team of cybersecurity experts working with enterprise clients to make sure their distributed ledgers are free from vulnerabilities.
Cisco: Bitcoin Phishing Scam Bagged $50 Million Over 3 Years
Cisco has released new information about a bitcoin phishing scam that involves websites masquerading as Blockchain.info.
US Treasury Official Calls for Global Crypto Regulation
The Treasury undersecretary has called for other nations to regulate cryptocurrencies to help protect the financial system and national security.
Telegram Founder: Crypto Mining Malware Attack Isn't Due to App Flaw
A cybersecurity firm says Telegram has been exploited for crypto mining by hackers, but the messaging app's founder says it is not to blame.
$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny
A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.
IMF Chief Lagarde: Global Cryptocurrency Regulation Is 'Inevitable'
Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, has stated that international regulatory action on cryptocurrencies is "inevitable."
UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware
More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.
US Marshals Successfully Auction $30 Million in Bitcoin
The U.S. agency that manages the sale of seized assets confirmed Thursday it had successfully auctioned off more than 3,600 bitcoin in January.
Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War
One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.
SEC Office to Step Up Crypto Disclosure Policing
The SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations plans to prioritize the examination of cryptocurrencies and ICOs in 2018.
