Monero (XMR)

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) wants in on activities happening on Monero and Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. That’s why the Federal organization is inviting applications with demonstrated working prototypes that can break into the privacy coin network and trace transactions on BTC’s layer two chain. IRS will offer $625,000 for the same.IRS Will Fund Monero, And Bitcoin Lightning Network Cracking PrototypeIn an announcement dated September 4, the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal...

A recent report indicated that as proof-of-work-based cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Monero were increasing in value in 2020, the cryptojacking cases worldwide have surged after a year of continuous decline.Cryptojacking On The Rise In 2020The term cryptojacking refers to when an unauthorized person gains access to a computer for mining (or minting) digital assets. These attacks can sometimes be so precise and critical that the victim fails to comprehend what is draining his device’s...

Hey Informanten, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 961. Im heutigen Video geht’s um folgende Themen: Cardano will DeFi erobern mit Stablecoin, Paralelní Polis – Treffen der Hacker-Szene in Prag im Oktober & Hat CipherTrace Monero geknackt? 1.) Cardano will DeFi erobern mit Stablecoin der besser werden soll als MakerDAOhttps://cryptomonday.de/cardano-will-defi-erobern-mit-stablecoin-der-besser-werden-soll-als-makerdao/ 2.) Das große Treffen der Hacker-Szene in...

The security of Monero (XMR) users could soon be at risk after cryptocurrency intelligence firm CipherTrace announced the creation of tools that enable law enforcement to track transactions on the privacy-oriented blockchain.CipherTrace Claims Ability to Track XMR TransactionsAccording to a press release from Aug 31, CipherTrace collaborated with the US Department of Home Security’s Science and Technology Directorate to develop Monero-tracing technology.The tools will be put to use in...

Hey Informanten, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 946. Im heutigen Video geht’s um folgende Themen: MicroStrategy bestätigt seine 21.000 Bitcoin (BTC)-Investition, Russland geht gegen Monero und Dash vor & Steuern in Krypto zahlen in Venezuela. 1.) MicroStrategy bestätigt seine 21.000 Bitcoin (BTC)-Investitionhttps://blockchain-hero.com/microstrategy-bestaetigt-seine-21-000-bitcoin-btc-investition/ 2.) Russland: Behörde sagt Monero und Dash den Kampf...

Hey Informanten, willkommen zur Bitcoin-Informant Show Nr. 939. Heute sprechen wir über folgende Themen: Joe Rogan hat mal wieder Bitcoin gesagt, XMR auf Erfolgskurs, Monero Ökosystem wächst weiter & Basler Kantonalbank startet Crypto Dienstleistungen. 1.) Joe Rogan hat mal wieder Bitcoin gesagthttps://www.btc-echo.de/schlagzeilen/joe-rogan-hat-mal-wieder-bitcoin-gesagt/ 2.) Das Monero Ökosystem wächst weiter – XMR auf...

Several cryptocurrency proponents on Twitter have reported that the largest telecommunications company in Argentina called Telecom has become a victim of a ransomware attack. Despite being unknown so far, the perpetrators have demanded a $7.5 million ransom to be paid with the privacy coin – Monero (XMR).Telecom Hacked For Monero?Founded in 1990, Telecom has become the largest telecommunication firm in Argentina. According to popular cryptocurrency analyst and proponent, Alex Kruger, and a...

After hacking a major New York-based law firm, the cryptocurrency-demanding hacking group called REvil has threatened to auction off sensible documents starting from July 1st of celebrities such as LeBron James, Mariah Carey, and Nicki Minaj.REvil To Sell Stolen Documents?CryptoPotato reported in mid-May that the infamous hackers’ group attacked a law firm called Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks representing numerous celebrities and large companies in the entertainment business. REvil...

Crime and dark web activity have always been big in the crypto space, but as of late, it looks like the numbers in the space have grown exponentially over the past three years.The Dark Web Is Expanding HeavilyAccording to a new report issued by Bitfury – a bitcoin technology firm – dark web activity in the crypto arena has surged by more than 300 percent over the past three years. Furthermore, the number surged by more than 60 percent in just 2020 alone. The report suggests that dark net...

A recent report indicated that the hacker group known as REvil (or Sodinokibi) had attacked the website of a New York-based law firm representing famous individuals such as Sir Elton John, Madonna, and Lady Gaga.Interestingly, the group recently announced switching from Bitcoin to Monero as the primary method of ransom payments.REvil Hacks A Law FirmThe BBC report revealed that REvil has taken down the website of the New York law firm called Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks. The group...