Swiss Federal Assembly Approves Instructions on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Switzerland’s Federal Assembly has approved proposals to instruct lawmakers on cryptocurrency regulation. The legislative body of the Swiss government, the Federal Assembly, has approved a motion to instruct the Federal…
Big Game Hunting with Ryuk: Another Lucrative Targeted Ransomware
WIZARD SPIDER is a sophisticated eCrime group that has been operating the Ryuk ransomware since August 2018, targeting large organizations for a high-ransom return. This methodology, known as “big game…
New bipartisan legislation defines digital tokens and paves the way for pro-innovation policy.
Today the bipartisan Token Taxonomy Act (H.R. 7356) was introduced by Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Darren Soto (D-FL). The Blockchain Association applauds this pro-innovation legislation, providing much-needed regulatory certainty…
Why digital tokens are the foundation for a new Internet
The US has always been and must continue to be, at the forefront of digital innovation. However, regulatory uncertainty is standing in the way of innovation regarding public blockchain technology…
Requirements Analysis – Understanding the Process & Techniques
This post covers various aspects of Requirements Analysis, such as requirements analysis definition, its process, and various requirements analysis techniques. What is Requirements Analysis? Requirements Analysis is the process of…
What are browser hijackers?
A browser hijacker is a “form of unwanted software that modifies a web browser’s settings without the user’s permission.” The idea is to make users visit certain websites whether they…
Comcast and Charter dominate US telcos – “abandoned rural America.”
AT&T and Verizon have generally built fiber only where they face competition. You already knew that home broadband competition is sorely lacking in much of the US, but a new…
Grand Jury Indicts 12 Russian Intelligence Officers for Hacking Offenses Related to the 2016 Election
The Department of Justice today announced that a grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment presented by the Special Counsel’s Office. The indictment charges twelve Russian nationals…
Russian Gov’t Blocks 20 Mln IP Addresses To Ban Telegram, App Still Operational
The Russian government has blocked about 20 mln IP addresses to ban Telegram: dozens of unrelated services have suffered network failures, and Telegram still works. After announcing the ban on…
Telegram Attracts $850 Mln In Second Round Of ICO.
Telegram and TON raised $850 mln in the second round of their ICO; investment is slated to support Telegram app development and the TON network. Pavel and Nikolai Durov reported…