Crypto sleuth investigates suspect in Sydney Sweeney’s hack
On-chain detective ZachXBT has linked the convicted U.K. hacker Gurvinder Bhangu to Sydney Sweeney and Bob Odenkirk’s crypto hacks.
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Many who aren’t crypto industry insiders may view “Bitcoin” and “crypto” as basically synonymous. While members of the traditional finance industry know that there’s much more to crypto than Bitcoin, they also know that Bitcoin’s performance and health serve as a bellwether for the acceptance and growth of the overall crypto industry. Monitoring select blockchain
Crypto-Sec: DeFi Saver ownership phish, iVest shuts down after attack, plus hackathon clipboard hijack
A DeFi Saver user fell victim to a novel phishing attack, and a clipboard hijacker discovered at hackathon, plus new windows vulnerability

Bitcoin Will End the Reign of ‘Dictators and Toll Trolls,’ Says Tim Draper
Billionaire investor Tim Draper has stated that he expects Bitcoin (BTC) — combined with other technologies — to change how governments operate worldwide.In a Medium post published on Oct. 10, Draper calls Bitcoin “the startup currency” and praises its decentralization and borderless nature, saying he believes that BTC will bring the world together:“With Bitcoin, and…

BlockShow Asia 2018 Starts in Singapore
Blockshow Asia 2018, dubbed “the largest blockchain technology roadshow” by tech news website Venturebeat, started in Singapore Wednesday, Nov. 28.Blockshow Asia, powered by Cointelegraph, is returning to Singapore for the second time bringing together over 3,000 blockchain enthusiasts from over 50 countries. The conference is scheduled for Nov. 28 and 29, while Asia Blockchain Week…

Major Swiss Telecoms Firm Swisscom to Distribute Tokenized Artwork
Major Swiss telecommunications company Swisscom announced its plans to distribute tokenized artwork through its Swisscom TV television network. The news was reported by Cointelegraph auf Deutsch on May 24.Per the company’s press release, limited artworks — initially 100 works by 30 artists — from selected artists are exclusively available on the Swisscom TV box through…

Market Value of Blockchain Adoption to Soar 29-Fold by 2023, Report
The market value of blockchain in global retail is forecast to see a 29-fold increase in value over the next five years, according to an analysis of factors behind the growth, published on PRWeb Nov. 28.The analysis on emerging blockchain applications driving the predicted increase – from $80 million today to over $2.3 billion by…

Bitcoin flash crashes by $2K in 5 minutes, liquidating $600M in longs
A flash crash on short timeframes for BTC/USD induces panic among long traders, but for analysts, it's business as usual. 756 Total views 9 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) fell over $2,000 in five minutes on March 31 as a wave of volatility disrupted an otherwise calm market.BTC/USD 1-minute candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingviewBTC sees sudden…

Crypto Mining Firm Giga Watt Files for Bankruptcy, Faces Eviction in Washington County
Major U.S. crypto mining and blockchain firm Giga Watt has filed for bankruptcy on Monday, Nov. 19, Washington daily newspaper Wenatchee World reported yesterday, Nov. 20.The top-five crypto mining firms entrant has reportedly filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Eastern District of Washington bankruptcy court, claiming that the firm is "insolvent and unable to…