Security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that could allow hackers to access private data on any Android phone, including login credentials to crypto wallets. Promon security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that could allow cybercriminals to access private data on any Android phone. 500 most popular apps are at risk On Dec. 2, the Norwegian app security firm Promon revealed the discovery of a dangerous Android vulnerability called StrandHogg, which has reportedly infected all versions of Android and has put the top 500 most popular apps at […]

Cointelegraph launches its consulting division to drive enterprise blockchain adoption, partnering with Insolar and VeChain to grow network reach and educate the general public on the value of blockchain for business. Cointelegraph, the leading publication for blockchain and cryptocurrency news, has announced the launch of its Cointelegraph Consulting division. The new business sector is focused on advancing enterprise blockchain adoption by helping companies understand the potential of blockchain technology and then matching them with enterprise blockchain vendors to implement solutions. According to Gartner, the business value added […]

Ripple (XRP) charts suggest that there may be early signs of a price reversal after a year-long downtrend. The majority of the Ripple (XRP) holders were waiting for the yearly Swell conference to bring some excitement to XRP price. However, the price didn’t move at all and Ripple is searching for annual lows on its USD pair.  Crypto market daily performance. Source: Coin360 The question is, was it reasonable for investors to expect a vast rally before the Swell conference or should they have not expected any […]

China’s Great Firewall, a tool used to ban Chinese people from using sites like Google, and Facebook, has blocked Etherscan’s site. China’s Great Firewall, a tool used to ban Chinese citizens from using sites like Google and Facebook, has listed a major explorer for Ethereum’s (ETH) blockchain. According to data from non-profit monitoring organization GreatFire, China allegedly blocked one of the most popular ETH block browsers, Etherscan, in October 2019. As of Dec. 3, Etherscan’s domain remained inaccessible from IP addresses inside mainland China, as reported by […]

California-based financial firm SoFi has acquired a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services. California-based financial firm SoFi has acquired a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), the regulator said in a statement on Dec. 3. SoFi is now one of 24 crypto-related firms that have obtained a BitLicense since 2015, Bloomberg Law’s crypto reporter Lydia Beyoud tweeted the same day. Specifically, SoFi has acquired two licenses — a virtual currency license (BitLicense) and a money transmitter license — […]

Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced staking rewards for Tezos starting Dec. 4. Binance — the second-largest crypto exchange by daily trade volume — has announced support for Tezos (XTZ) staking, according to an announcement published on Dec. 3. Starting on Dec. 4, Binance’s users will be able to trade with XTZ, with XTZ rewards to be calculated daily based on live snapshots and distributed monthly. The distribution is set to end before Jan. 20, and after that on the 20th day of each following month. Binance […]

Data from Amazon’s Alexa analytics website shows high volume on crypto exchanges does not necessarily mean a high traffic and engagement ranking. As a young industry, the cryptocurrency space has been like a revolving door, seeing numerous companies, projects and assets come and go with the wind. Crypto exchanges, in particular, have seen their fair share of changing tides. Outfits such as BitMEX and Binance have grown since 2017 while newcomers such as Bybit have more recently entered the spotlight.  It is not uncommon for such exchanges […]