Paxos debuts new stablecoin payment platform with Stripe

As public understanding of how digital assets work becomes more nuanced along with the mainstreaming of crypto, the language of Bitcoin’s (BTC) “anonymity” gradually becomes a thing of the past. High-profile law enforcement operations such as the one that recently led to the U.S. government seizing some $3.6 billion worth of crypto are particularly instrumental…

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A crypto mining botnet called Lemon Duck is spreading through Windows 10 computers, infecting users through fake Covid-19 emails. 1892 Total views 16 Total shares Since the end of August, cybersecurity researchers have identified increased activity on a crypto mining botnet called “Lemon Duck”.The botnet has been around since December 2018, however a big jump…

The Chainalysis workforce will be reduced by around 150 as the bear market bites deeper. 280 Total views 3 Total shares Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has reduced its headcount by another 15% this week, citing the need to reduce expenses due to continued bear market blues.On Oct. 3, Chainalysis confirmed to Cointelegraph that it had

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced it will impose sanctions on the cryptocurrency exchange Chatex and its support network for allegedly facilitating transactions for ransomware actors.In an advisory update issued on Nov. 8, the Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, added Chatex as well as IZIBITS OU, Chatextech SIA,…

Italy’s new crypto-powered debit card supplier Bitsa has just expanded its prepaid card with major privacy-focused altcoin Monero (XMR).By enabling Monero support on its Bitsa Card, the company unclocks “all types” of XMR-based card transactions in physical stores and online, including card-to-card transfers and Monero conversion to euro (EUR), Bitsa announced on Feb. 21.Launched in…

The gender disbalance in the crypto space is still huge, though it is in our hands to make it more inclusive for everyone. 198 Total views 8 Total shares If we want to democratize finance, we need to start with practical initiatives. As women in the industry, what can we do to expand our reach…

For decades, art galleries and museum exhibitions around the world have facilitated the presence of cultural education, social interaction and visual moments of awe. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, Georgia O'Keeffe's Black Iris III and Picasso's Weeping Woman have all inspired generations of art-lovers in their own pursuits of life, creative or else.However, since the turn of the century…

The venture seeks to utilize sustainable energy practices throughout the operation process. 660 Total views 7 Total shares A subsidiary of the blockchain software provider Powerbridge Technologies, Powercrypto Holdings, has announced the launch of a sustainable cryptocurrency mining initiative for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) in Hong Kong.The company plans to deploy a total of…