Ian Tozer
CoinHive In-Browser Software is ‘Mining’ $250K Per Month, Research Finds
New academic research released by RWTH Aachen University has discovered that cryptocurrency miner CoinHive is very profitable. In fact, it’s generating over $250,000 worth of...
These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96.8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a drop in...
Soaring ICO Failure Rate Sees Investors Flock to ‘Bigger Players’
ICO failure rates are increasing. However, there seems to be a trend of fewer projects receiving bigger sums. Due to regulatory pressure, ICO bans, and a bear market, investors seem to...
Nations Should Embrace Privacy Coins Like Monero and ZCash, According to Weiss Ratings
Privacy-focused coins such as Dash, Monero, and ZCash are controversial as they can anonymize criminals online. However, privacy is important as many people live under the auspices of...
Spain’s Central Bank: Cryptocurrency Could Improve Monetary Policy
Central banks around the world have had unfavorable views towards cryptocurrency bu the Spanish Central Bank, Banco de España (BDE), is a striking exception. Banco de España (BDE)...
OKEx Clawback Debacle Helps Case for a Regulated Bitcoin ETF
The OKEx debacle shows us that exchanges are dropping the ball when it comes to preventative risk management, helping the case for regulated Bitcoin futures and exchange-traded funds...
Index-Style Cryptocurrency Fund Launches in Australia
A new index-style cryptocurrency fund has launched in Australia providing exposure to either Bitcoin only or a basket of different cryptocurrencies. It’s good news for Australian...
Bitcoin Merchants See Payments Decline in 2018, Despite Record Low Fees
Crypto merchant-processing services are receiving less bitcoin than before. Volatility, transaction fees, and an inability to reverse transactions have been cited as the reasons why...