India Searches for Ethereum Over Bitcoin
For nearly half a year, India’s crypto enthusiasts have been searching for the cryptocurrency ethereum (ETH) over bitcoin (BTC). At the end of February, researchers confirmed ETH searches were twice as likely over BTC. Could the world’s second most populated country be souring on the world’s most popular cryptocurrency? Also read: Trezor to Implement Bitcoin Cash Addresses India Is Searching More for Ethereum,...
Bitcoin vs Oil and Gold: There Is a Difference
It’s an easy comparison to make: Bitcoin mining versus gold and oil extraction. All – in the abstract sense for bitcoin – involve unearthing resources, all have had bumpy price histories, and all have been labeled as disruptive in their time. Also read: Crypto Exchanges Charging Up To $3 Million To List Tokens Gold vs Oil vs Bitcoin There are crucial differences between the three assets, especially when it comes to...
Fox Networks Obtains Piracy Blocking Injunction Against Rojadirecta
Twelve years ago this October, a court in Denmark ordered a local ISP to begin blocking unlicensed Russian music site AllofMP3. It was a landmark moment that opened the floodgates. Although most countries took a few years to follow, blocking is now commonplace across Europe and if industry lobbyists have their way, it will soon head to North America. Meanwhile, other regions are getting their efforts underway, with Uruguay the latest...
PrimeWire Becomes Unusable After Malicious Ad ‘Takeover’
With millions of visitors per month, Primewire is one of the best-known pirate linking sites on the Internet. The site originally started as LetMeWatchThis and later became 1Channel. After several of its domains were hijacked the operator eventually landed at Primewire.ag. That was five years ago and nothing significant has changed since then. At least, nothing that was noticeable to the public at large. Despite a few ISP blockades...
Men Who Sold Pirate IPTV Service to Pubs Jailed for 4.5 Years
For owners and landlords of pubs and clubs in the UK, providing top-tier sports on TV can be the key to bringing in plenty of thirsty customers. That being said, the costs of doing so is viewed by many as extortionate, with companies including Sky and BT Sport demanding huge fees for the privilege. As a result, there is a growing opportunity for people to step in to provide cheaper alternatives. With satellite-type piracy now on the...
