Security

US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official

The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 15, 2017

Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.

A hearing at US congressional subcommittee yesterday saw discussion of the role cryptocurrencies play in cybercrime.

By Aaron StanleyJun 9, 2017

Back with a new project tangential to bitcoin, Gavin Andresen says his one-man Random Sanity Project is perfect: boring and stress-free.

Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.

By Jonathan KeaneMay 24, 2017

Bitcoin's latest controversy centers on a vulnerability found in mining chips, but the story only gets weirder from there.

By Alyssa HertigApr 27, 2017

While the use case for blockchain in enabling the Internet of Things holds much promise, more research and cooperation is required.

By Joe PindarApr 13, 2017

A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.

By Alyssa HertigApr 10, 2017

Two MIT researchers came up with a novel bitcoin-based IoT security product that mimics botnets.

By Corin FaifeMar 25, 2017

Ethereum developers had to shutter a highly anticipated app last week, when two critical bugs provoked security concerns shortly after launch.

By Alyssa HertigMar 21, 2017

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