Why Does Coinbase Have 3 Different Apps?

Crypto exchange Coinbase has three different apps, including two wallets and a trading app.

Japanese Lonely Hearts Warned to Beware Dating App Crypto Scammers

Japanese men aged 30-49 are increasingly finding themselves the target of sophisticated crypto scams that pry on love-hungry users via dating apps – with a national watchdog stepping in with a warning to be mindful of the risks of investing in tokens on the advice of strangers. The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCAC), the state’s biggest consumer

Thousands of Users Flock to Binance Smart Chain's Latest Apps

Dapps built on the Binance Smart Chain are dominating the crypto sector as PancakeSwap races ahead of Uniswap in number of active users.

Blockchain-powered Karaoke Booms in South Korea as Coronavirus Drags on

Coronavirus pandemic-mitigating lockdowns and government-imposed limits on social contact are helping to spur the spectacular growth of blockchain-powered entertainment apps in South Korea – with token-driven karaoke, movie platforms and more. According to Fn News, the blockchain-based app Somesing has surpassed 400,000 users – more than doubling its user

Bitcoin Node Software Umbrel Adds Samourai for Extra Privacy

Umbrel’s latest upgrade offers three brand new apps, boosting privacy and providing further insights into the Bitcoin network.

Federal attorneys are investigating meme-led trading in GME, AMC and silver: WSJ

The Justice Department joins CFTC and SEC probes into wild markets facilitated by Robinhood and other apps for retail traders. The Department of Justice is reportedly the latest to turn up the heat on last month's crazed markets. Citing unnamed sources, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that the DoJ's fraud division and the San Francisco district attorney's office had launched probes into the brokers (read: Robinhood) and social-media platforms (read: Reddit) who were at the center of wild bull markets on stocks like GameStop and AMC weeks ago.  A number of agencies have announced that they are looking into market manipulation concerns.

SingularityNET initiates Phase 2 of migration to Cardano

SingularityNET, a decentralized platform for AI apps, is in the news today after its most significant democratic vote came to an end, with CEO Dr Ben Goertzel announcing the results on YouTube.

Elon Musk Gives One Piece of Advice for Cryptocurrency Holders

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s latest comments imply that you shouldn’t keep cryptocurrency on apps like PayPal and Robinhood.

Ledger Owners Can Now Access DeFi From Ledger’s Mobile App

The Parisian hardware wallet company has integrated WalletConnect, an open-source protocol that links wallets to DeFi apps.

Which Crypto Projects Are Based on Ethereum?

Ethereum dapps are different from everyday apps because they aim to hand users more control over their online lives.

Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Adds DeFi Support to Mobile App

Ledger's mobile app now allows users to connect to decentralized apps via an integration with open-source protocol WalletConnect.

There’s a New Way to Access Ethereum DeFi Apps From Your Phone

My Ether Wallet has added a new dapp browser to its mobile app with help from DappRadar, opening the door for users to more easily access DeFi and NFTs.

DeFi Calls for the Apple of Bitcoin

As more users join the Bitcoin revolution, it’s essential to set the standards of DeFi so that users use safe and secure decentralized finance-based apps and platforms to deposit their Bitcoin holdings.

Kraken Exchange Brings Its Spot Price Data to DeFi Via New Chainlink Node

Kraken's connection to the Chainlink network allows the exchange to broadcast its price data for use in blockchain-based apps.

Is Dogecoin (DOGE) the New GameStop?

As retail Reddit and Twitter investors are being barred from trading GameStop on trading apps like Robinhood, a shift to Dogecoin is pumping the altcoin (Read More)

Galaxy, Coinbase Bet $25M on DeFi Using Terra Stablecoins

The backing will help Terraform Labs build more apps on its Tendermint-based blockchain.

Stellar Development Foundation Invests $5M in Crypto Payments Firm Wyre

A Wyre integration will introduce a variety of APIs that can be used by financial apps on the Stellar network.

ConsenSys partners with China’s Blockchain-based Service Network

ConsenSys has partnered with China’s Blockchain-based Service Network to accelerate the enterprise adoption of Ethereum apps in China. ConsenSys, one of the world’s largest blockchain software companies, has partnered with the Blockchain-based Service Network, a Chinese government-backed nationwide blockchain project, As part of the partnership, ConsenSys’ Ethereum-based distributed ledger protocol ConsenSys Quorum will be featured on the BSN ecosystem, the firm announced on Jan.

Hackers Are Using Three Fake Crypto-Related Apps to Drain Wallets

While bitcoin (BTC) prices are increasing, crypto-related scams appear on the scene to take advantage of the situation.

Researchers warn 3 apps have been stealing crypto undetected for a year

Three crypto based apps have concealed a nasty surprise for those that have downloaded them.

Trump Signs Order to Ban Ma’s Alipay, Other Chinese Apps

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday banning the Alipay payment platform and seven other apps with links to the Chinese, saying the apps can access private information from their users.

This Elusive Malware Has Been Targeting Crypto Wallets for a Year

With custom domains and apps, advertising and a social media presence, the ElectroRAT malware operation targeting crypto wallets is extensive.

Trump bans Chinese payment apps, including AliPay and WeChat Pay

The trade war with China homes in on the country's thriving digital payments industry.

These Fake Crypto Apps Will Steal Your Bitcoin

The ElectroRAT malware has infected thousands of users over the last year in search of crypto keys.

Cryptoverse Warns: Protect Your Bitcoin From Fake Ledger Apps

A number of people on social media sites have been reporting receiving or knowing people who have received phishing emails, pretending to be from France-based major hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger and attempting to steal people's crypto.

MetaMask Wallet Review (2021): A Simple, Feature-Packed Crypto Wallet

MetaMask is a slick web wallet that provides a gateway to the world of decentralized apps for crypto beginners and experts alike.

Beam announces integration with Chainlink’s oracle network

Privacy-focused blockchain Beam has announced that it will be integrating Chainlink's price feeds to help its developers build DeFi Apps.

This project wants to recreate Ethereum on Polkadot

MoonBeam wants Ethereum developers to feel comfortable on Polkadot. The MoonBeam project is planning on setting up a custom parachain that emulates the Ethereum Virtual Machine environment, effectively recreating Ethereum (ETH) on Polkadot (DOT). Developers on Polkadot and some other interoperability projects usually need to set up an entire blockchain to host their decentralized apps.

CZ and Vitalik agree blockchain based voting is a must

Binance’s CEO and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believe blockchain-based voting apps would significantly improve current voting systems. Binance’s chief executive CZ and Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin are in furious agreement that a new blockchain-based voting system is required to improve democratic processes in the United States.

Cambodia Officially Launches Its State-Backed Digital Currency “Bakong”

The National Bank of Cambodia has announced an official launch of a national digital currency that would operate via smartphone apps.

Protect and serve? The dilemma of reissuing lost or frozen DeFi tokens

DeFi apps attempt to return crypto funds affected by the KuCoin hack to users.

DeFi devs may save months of work with OpenZeppelin’s operations platform

Defender simplifies the task of deploying and administering smart contracts. OpenZeppelin, a blockchain software company known for developing one of the most used implementations of the Ethereum ERC-20 contract, announced on Tuesday the release of a developer suite called Defender. The tool helps automate many of the development operations associated with running Ethereum-based decentralized apps.

Smart Contract 101: MetaMask

MetaMask is a crypto wallet and gateway to blockchain apps.

Blockstack PBC changes its name to 'Hiro'

The name is a reference to the protagonist in Neal Stephenson’s novel, Snowcrash. Blockchain software firm Blockstack PBC announced that it will be changing its name to “Hiro Systems PBC.” Muneeb Ali, co-founder and CEO of Blockstack, told Cointelegraph that the team plans to focus on a narrower set of priorities once the stacks 2.0 mainnet launches — something they believe has the potential to unlock an “immense amount of value and possibility”: "We’ll narrow our focus to building tools for developers that are building apps and smart contracts on Bitcoin.

Binance.com Was Down, Apps, APIs 'Worked Fine'

Major crypto exchange Binance confirmed that they were experiencing "temporary difficulties accessing Binance.com" on Tuesday morning (UTC time), however, "Mobile Apps, Desktop Apps, APIs all [worked] fine." "Homepage, Download, Trade, Futures, Accounts, Markets, Launchpad all restored.

Users Unimpressed by China’s Digital Yuan Following a $1.5 Million Giveaway

The weekly trial of China's digital yuan ended with users primarily believing that it hasn't offered them anything different than other online payment apps like Alipay.

Skynet Labs Builds Key Component for Decentralized Web

Sia developer Skynet labs intend on creating an interconnected web of open-source decentralized apps.

Blockchain health apps privatize COVID-19 data but security is a concern

Blockchain-based apps used to store COVID-19 data may not be as private as they seem.

70% of Ethereum Nodes Are Hosted on Centralized Services

Bitcoin figurehead Anthony Pompliano pointed out popular apps on Ethereum run on centralized cloud service providers—stirring a heated debate.

DeFi Pushes Metamask to Break 1 Million Monthly Users

The popular browser-based crypto wallet hit the milestone in September as the demand for DeFi apps grew exponentially.

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum's 'Nearly Unusable' for Many App Types

In its current state Ethereum is practically useless for many types of apps, says Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

SingularityNET cites Ethereum 2.0's 'lack of clarity' to plan port to Cardano

SingularityNET, a decentralized platform for AI apps, has announced its plans to move a significant portion of its network from Ethereum to the IOHK-led Cardano blockchain, in the wake of Cardano’s The post SingularityNET cites Ethereum 2.0's 'lack of clarity' to plan port to Cardano appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Japanese Exchange Operator FISCO Doubles Down on Crypto with New Plans

Japanese financial news service provider and crypto operator FISCO is set to expand its crypto operations, find new uses for its token, begin staking services and start providing software for online shareholder meetings using blockchain-powered voting technology. Per Coin Post, FISCO, which operates the Zaif crypto exchange, wants to issue a set of new apps, with

Coinbase wallet users targeted by new Android malware

This alien doesn't care about taking over the Earth, but it may steal your Bitcoins and dollars. A newly discovered trojan, known as Alien, is attacking crypto apps on Android phones, including Coinbase, Blockchain.com, and Luno.

Chinese E-Commerce Giant JD.com to Build CBDC Digital Wallet to Support China’s DCEP

JD.com has recently partnered with the People’s Bank of China Digital Currency Research Institute to build mobile apps and wallets to support China’s CBDC.

Messaging Giant LINE Launches Token Reward Program

Messaging app company LINK has started a rewards program where people can get LINK tokens by using its remittance and investment mobile apps.

Bitcoin-Ethereum bridge token TBTC is now ready for use 

ERC-20 token, TBTC, which lets Bitcoin holders safely copy BTC over to Ethereum and access yields from DeFi apps on Ethereum, has been launched and is ready for use on the tbtc.network, according to a The post Bitcoin-Ethereum bridge token TBTC is now ready for use  appeared first on AMBCrypto.

JD.com to Build Apps for China’s Digital Yuan Project: Report

The Chinese e-commerce giant has reportedly agreed to help the nation's central bank develop infrastructure including a wallet for its cash-equivalent digital currency.

JD.com's fintech wing partners with PBoC on digital currency projects

China's e-commerce giant will reportedly help develop apps that support the forthcoming digital renminbi. The tech and payments-focused subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce company JD.com has entered into a partnership with the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China. Local media reported on Sept.

How Web 3.0 Creates Value for Users, Not Platforms

There has been a Cambrian explosion of Web 3.0 apps.

Coinbase announces the listing of YRF and LRC tokens 

San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase announced today that it would now support Loopring (LRC) and yearn.finance (YFI) at Coinbase.com and in the Coinbase Android and iOS apps.

Apple forces Coinbase to change its crypto products, says CEO

Brian Armstrong has taken Apple to task over its allegedly exclusionary policies towards crypto app developers. Brian Armstrong, the CEO of United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, alleges that Apple is stifling innovation in crypto and sidelining DeFi to protect itself from competition. In a Twitter thread published on Sept.

Apple will not feature Dapps on AppStore, forbids crypto transactions: Coinbase CEO

Co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong recently shared, in a twitter thread his thoughts on Apple’s App Store restrictions that do not allow iOS users to earn money using cryptocurrency.

Criminals Target Privacy Coins: How To Avoid Downloading Fake Wallet Apps

Reports in the past few weeks detail that bad actors are targeting two privacy coin projects, Monero and Zcash, adding to concerns about the growing rate of security incidents involving blockchain networks.

Privacy Bug Found in Apple, Google COVID-Tracing Framework

European apps using the code can be attacked to “continuously trace” users, which probably isn’t what people wanted to opt into.

Europe’s Revolut app now offers crypto trading for Aussie users

Australian crypto traders can now use one of the largest financial apps in Europe. After opening its doors to Australians last month, one of the largest brokerage firms in Europe is now offering crypto trading services. UK-based money app Revolut announced on Sept.

Crypto wallet MetaMask will now be available on iOS, android

Crypto wallet and gateway to blockchain apps, MetaMask has announced in a tweet that it will soon launch its mobile apps on the App Store as well as Google Play. https://twitter.com/metamask_io/sta The post Crypto wallet MetaMask will now be available on iOS, android appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Torus Announces Beta Chrome Extension for Decentralized Apps

The Chrome extension provides 2-factor authentication to dapps from within the Chrome browser.

Crypto apps hit all-time-high last month as bull market roars

The top ten crypto wallet applications hit all-time-highs last month, according to a report by Apptopia published on Thursday.

A new way to earn interest on Bitcoin, Ethereum from crypto apps

The payments API firm Wyre just added the ability to create savings sub-wallets.

The Linux Foundation Wants Open-Source Tech to Address Future Pandemics

The Linux Foundation hopes open-source apps will play a key role in tracing exposure to diseases like COVID-19 while being fully transparent.

Bison Trails Now Supports ‘Flow’ Blockchain From CryptoKitties Maker Dapper Labs

Bison Trails users can now build apps, games and more on Dapper Labs' scalable blockchain.

Facebook Launches Fintech Product Group F2 to Run Payments Across All its Apps

Facebook has expanded its fintech horizons and announced the launch of a new product group dedicated to payments purposes.

South Korean Beachgoers Can Now Use Bitcoin to Pay for Services

The Haeundae Beach System in Busan is part of a pilot project that aims to offer crypto payment solutions to beachgoers in the summertime. A pilot project run by Bitbeat-affiliate company CIC Enterprise wants to provide crypto payment solutions at two of the busiest beaches of the country for tourists to use. According to ZDNet Korea, the firm partnered with card and cash payments provider Innotech for the token-powered payments solution in the Haeundae Beach System on the beaches of Busan in South Korea famous with tourists. The program will allow people to pay for water sports-related activities, life jackets, and even parasol rentals, among others, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), along with MCI and WAY ERC20 tokens through a smartphone-based application. A faster payment solution for tourists Bitbeat said that such payments could be processed in less than 10 seconds by relying on the use of QR codes for any wallet in the world, making it different from similar projects that often require customers to download separate apps to complete all the process. The company adds: “We hope that the virtual currency used in the Haeundae-gu beach system will be more widely used in real life.

Cryptocurrency News From Japan: August 2 - August 8 in Review

Coincheck's CEO expressed optimism toward the company's upcoming shareholder meeting app, GMO Coin announced negative leverage trading fees and more headlined news from Japan this past week. This week’s headlines from Japan included Coincheck readying its digital shareholder meeting solution, GMO Coin announcing negative leverage trading fees, Decurret testing transactions with a power company, Japanese authorities proposing tax changes, and Japanese finance company FISCO developing apps for shareholder voting and staking.  Check out some of this week’s crypto and blockchain headlines, originally reported by Cointelegraph Japan. Coincheck setting up for digital shareholder service  As Tokyo-based crypto exchange Coincheck readies its new digital meeting avenue, the exchange's co-founder expressed confidence in the project.

Trump Signs TikTok Executive Order and Seeks to Clean the Free World's Networks of China State Tech Espionage

United States President Trump has issued two executive orders against Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat, which are suspected of sharing US citizens’ data with the Chinese Communist Party.

Newly Discovered Ledger Wallet Vulnerability Could Be Disastrous if Not Fully Patched

Ledger has failed to fully fix a major vulnerability that allows for a “Bitcoin Fork” attack. A recent report contends that Ledger App has failed to fix a major vulnerability that allows for a “Bitcoin Fork” attack. Mo Nokhbeh claims Ledger’s wallet fails to properly isolate the apps responsible for authorizing the transactions of different assets.

Ethereum 2.0 and EOS Crossing Swords Over Scalability Supremacy

EOS has long been the most legitimate competitor to Ethereum, so what does the upcoming ETH 2.0 implementation hold? When the EOS network launched in 2018, it looked to be one of the biggest contenders to Ethereum (ETH) — not just in terms of providing a scalable development platform for decentralized apps, or DApps, but also in terms of a well-funded project with great support, and one that could rival Ethereum as the second-ranked cryptocurrency. So far, while EDApps OS is definitely a worthy competitor, it’s hard to argue that it has toppled Ethereum, which houses almost nine times more DApps on its platform than EOS, according to State of the DApps.

'Coca-Cola Bottling Harbor' To Use Baseline Protocol & Ethereum Mainnet

CONA (Coke One North America), builder of apps on blockchain Provide and enterprise blockchain solutions developer Unibright have launched a project which uses the Baseline Protocol and the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet.

Can a Microsoft Takeover of TikTok Ease Trump’s Concerns? App Ban could See Bitcoin Price Boom

Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok from China’s ByteDance Ltd, promising to address privacy concerns that have President Trump calling for the social video apps ban.

Cryptojacking Attacks Are Seriously Underestimated, Says BlackBerry VP

BlackBerry exec believes that many businesses don’t have a great visibility about the combination of crypto mining apps with malware. Cryptojacking attacks are both an internal and external threat, as the hacking groups are getting more organized in attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in the networks.

Decentralized Apps May Solve SIM Swapping Woes

FIX Network is partnering with NEM to provide a solution that prevents SIM swapping. In the US alone, over $55m has been stolen through SIM swapping attacks since 2018.

Crypto collectibles are coming to the $60M Avalanche blockchain

Polyient Games will collaborate with Ava Labs to establish an NFT DEX for games and apps on Avalanche, and help improve its bridge to Ethereum.

Marine Corps Bans Crypto Mining Apps From Government-Issued Mobile Devices

The Tuesday memo does not give a specific reason for the bitcoin mining ban but broadly cited security concerns.

Credits Blockchain Released Two Mobile Apps: CS Crypto Wallet & Neobank

In this week Credits team launched two new products for iOS and Android at once.  The company provides unique technology to all interested users, especially of the European market.

As TikTok ‘Spyware’ Rumor Swirls, Crypto Apps Safety in the Spotlight

As data becomes the main commodity for social media giants, can you trust crypto apps with your personal info? Over the past few weeks, TikTok has found itself in hot water over security issues.