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Botnets Are Being Repurposed for Crypto Mining Malware: Kaspersky

A security bulletin released by Kaspersky Labs states that botnets are increasingly being used to distribute illicit crypto mining software.

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South Korea Eyes More Reliable E-Voting With December Blockchain Trial

South Korea's National Election Commission says it is building a blockchain-based voting platform to be trialed in December.

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Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Rolls Out Tech to Spot Market Manipulation

Crypto exchange Bitstamp is upgrading its tech arsenal to better identify suspicious activity and market manipulation.

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Crypto Custodian BitGo Adds New Stablecoins in Bid to Woo Institutions

BitGo now supports over 100 assets, including new stablecoin offerings, as it works to offer a wide spectrum of services for institutional investors.

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Canadian Bank Opens Deposit Box for Cryptocurrency Firms

VersaBank says its VersaVault offers "absolute privacy" when announcing that crypto exchanges and funds can sign up to use the platform on Thursday.

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Blockchain's First Hardware Wallet Will Let You Trade Crypto for Crypto

Blockchain, one of the oldest software wallet providers, is launching its first hardware wallet with a crypto-to-crypto trading feature.

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This College Freshman Is Out to 51% Attack Your Cryptocurrency

A young crypto enthusiast is 51% attacking cryptocurrencies – not to steal coins – but to show people these coins are vulnerable and over-valued.

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Japan's SBI Group Is Building a New Crypto Exchange Wallet

Financial services giant SBI Group has partnered with a blockchain security startup to develop a wallet for its crypto exchange VCTRADE.

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HTC Opens Pre-Orders for Blockchain Phone, Payable Only in Crypto

HTC has announced that its first blockchain phone, the Exodus, is available for pre-order – and must be purchased with crypto.

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North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Stole $571 Million in Cryptos: Report

North Korea's infamous hacking group, dubbed Lazarus, has managed to steal over half a billion dollars in cryptocurrencies, a report indicates.

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