Android Ransomware Has Picked Up Some Ominous New Tricks
While it’s still far more common on PCs, mobile ransomware has undergone a worrying evolution, new research shows. Powered by...
Behind Anduril’s Effort to Create an Operating System for War
The company, launched by Oculus cofounder Palmer Luckey, is building software to connect multiple Air Force systems—allowing officers to act more quickly. Powered by WPeMatico
Hit Record Producer Murda Beatz Tells Fans He Purchased Bitcoin
Another hip hop artist has joined the cryptocurrency community, as the Canadian record producer, DJ, and songwriter ‘Murda Beatz’ (Shane Lee Lindstrom) said he bought some bitcoin on Tuesday. The music producer joins a slew of other recording artists that have joined the crypto ecosystem like 50 Cent, Talib Kweli, Snoop Dogg, and Nas. On October 6, 2020, the Canadian record producer Murda Beatz revealed to his 283,000 Twitter...
Bitcoin Defi: Smart Contract Platform RSK Integrates ETH-Based Stablecoin DAI
On October 6, 2020, the RIF (RSK Infrastructure Framework) development team announced that the Makerdao project’s DAI stablecoin is now available via the smart contract protocol RSK. According to the software engineers, RIF developers leveraged the RSK-Ethereum token bridge and individuals can now utilize the Ethereum-based stablecoin across a myriad of decentralized applications (dapps). The Bitcoin (BTC)-backed smart contract...
SEC Commissioner Peirce Weighs in Defi Token Regulation Debate: Panel Predicts Defi Will Self Correct in Twelve Months
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner, Hester Peirce says while defi tokens carry some equity-like benefits, she believes that giving something away is distinct from selling something. As a result of this lack of clarity, Peirce says questions about the regulatory structure and how these tokens could affect corporate governance will continue to linger. Speaking at the LA Blockchain Summit, the Commissioner’s remarks, which...
