SecureWorld News

MARCH 15, 2023

Alright, how many of you saw a cryptocurrency ad on TV in 2022? Now the important question: how many of you got scammed in some sort of way by cryptocurrency or another type of investment? Real Estate Professionals: the scammer contacts a real estate agent, usually offering to buy a very expensive property for cash or cryptocurrency.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 18, 2024

But instead of fumbling with traditional cash or credit cards, they complete purchases using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Through the magic of a Bitcoin & cryptocurrency payment gateway. Payment processing: Once the customer selects the cryptocurrency payment option, the payment gateway processes the transaction.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

PayPal will now let all users in the US buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies right from their PayPal account. For me, there’s a banner about the ability to buy cryptocurrency right at the top of the main screen, and if I tap that, I can choose to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most CIOs and IT staffers remain, at heart, technologists, with many proclaiming their interest in shiny new tech toys. They may publicly preach “No technology for technology’s sake,” but they still frequently share their fascination with the latest tech gadgets. They’re not the only ones enthralled by tech.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Saying they are pieces of digital art that use the same blockchain tech as cryptocurrency transactions so buyers have proof of ownership (and the artists get paid) usually results in the person asking, "but can't they. Explaining what NFTs are to those who know little about the technology isn't simple.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This isn’t just a scene from a sci-fi movie; it’s what happens on cryptocurrency exchanges every day. Just as traditional stock exchanges influence global economies, crypto exchanges are fast becoming a powerhouse in the data-driven tech world. One might wonder how these platforms impact the value of digital currencies.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

News over the past week underscored the very interesting dynamics of cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. One of the great tech champions from Silicon Valley recently summed this dynamic up very well. Peter Thiel said it this way: "Crypto is decentralizing, AI is centralizing.

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Vox

JANUARY 26, 2022

Some politicians, athletes, and celebrities have announced that they’ll start to take their salaries in cryptocurrencies. This is bad news for anyone who has invested in crypto, including a motley group of politicians, celebrities, and athletes who’ve recently announced that they’ll accept their paychecks in cryptocurrency.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase consistently paid women and people of color less than other employees performing similar jobs, new data from the New York Times has found, exposing a glaring pay gap that’s large even by the tech industry’s miserable standards. Read more.

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The Verge

AUGUST 6, 2021

Ongoing efforts to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill could reshape the cryptocurrency world, as lawmakers debate new tax-reporting requirements on various parts of the blockchain system. A broad new requirement on cryptocurrency brokers. This is no way to make policy.”. This is no way to make policy.”.

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GeekWire

JULY 8, 2021

TaxBit , a Utah-based cryptocurrency tax and accounting firm, is opening a second headquarters in Seattle. TaxBit is the latest tech company to open additional offices in the Seattle region. TaxBit is the latest tech company to open additional offices in the Seattle region. To date, the company has raised $105 million.

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GeekWire

MARCH 30, 2021

The news: Seattle cryptocurrency startup Strix Leviathan has spun out a new robo-advisor company called Makara. The tech: Makara aims to make it more simple to invest in digital assets by creating “thematic baskets” that can meet various goals and interests such as the largest coins or emerging trends. Jesse Proudman.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

PayPal on Wednesday announced it would begin supporting cryptocurrencies for the first time, allowing any PayPal account holder to store, buy, and sell popular virtual currencies starting later this year. The announcement makes PayPal arguably the most significant company in the financial tech sector to adopt support for virtual currencies.

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Vox

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Cryptocurrency was first created as an alternative to traditional financial institutions. Banks and financial institutions that offer Mastercard credit and debit cards can now enable customers to pay down their balance and earn loyalty points with bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that the Bakkt platform supports.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

More than $15 million has been donated so far More than $15 million in cryptocurrency has been donated to Ukrainian groups since Russia attacked the country on February 24th, according to research firm Elliptic. Now accepting cryptocurrency donations. That makes Ukraine a natural place for cryptocurrency adoption.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 22, 2021

RadioShack, the venerable retailer relaunched as an online-focused brand in 2020, now wants to chart a future as a cryptocurrency exchange. RadioShack’s argument is basically that as a very old brand, it’s primed to sell old CEOs on cryptocurrency.

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Network World

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The new Apple Card, the battle for cryptocurrency dominance, cybersecurity skills shortage – just a few of the stories that made headlines in 2019. Watch as IDG TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp discuss the top tech stories of the year.

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GeekWire

APRIL 15, 2021

Coinbase is the talk of tech world this week as the cryptocurrency startup went public and its valuation soared to $85 billion. That’s what happened to Version One Ventures, which typically invests in early-stage startups but veered off course to make a bet on a fast-growing cryptocurrency company four years ago.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

(GeekWire Photos / Taylor Soper) The hype around generative AI is persisting among tech leaders despite uncertainty about its value and impact on the bottom line. Companies of all sizes are trying to figure out how much time and money to sink into the new tech. “As “With AI, I feel very differently.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These stolen internal documents, which are part of Microsoft’s ongoing legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), have both gaming and cryptocurrency aficionados buzzing with excitement. According to recent disclosures, Microsoft has ambitious plans to integrate bitcoin wallets into its Xbox gaming device.

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Dataconomy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Google, the tech giant we all know, has just made a big move in the world of cryptocurrency. Remember how, back in 2018, Google, along with Facebook, put a stop to all cryptocurrency ads? can promote cryptocurrency coin trusts, but they have to make sure their ads follow the local laws wherever they’re shown.

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Vox

MARCH 11, 2022

She’s already amassed an impressive assortment of cryptocurrency and NFTs, and she even has a Lazy Lion, an NFT illustration of a lion that’s probably worth at least a few thousand dollars on its own. If you don’t own cryptocurrency yourself, odds are you’re related to someone who does. . | Angel Garcia/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The FBI is warning people of a new breed of scam involving cryptocurrency ATMs. A con artist convinces a person to put cash into a cryptocurrency ATM and send the purchased coins to the scammer using an address stored in a QR code ( via CoinDesk ). Scammers are using tech to upgrade old tricks.

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GeekWire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

His new firm, Horsehoe Capital , is focusing on early stage startups in cryptocurrency, blockchain and related applications, commonly known as Web3 apps, that run on decentralized networks. “Unlike many industries, tech has always been skewed towards younger founders. Atul Ajoy founded his own startup as a teenager.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

These are some of the hottest trends in tech. Some say Seattle — given its clout as a tech hub and cloud computing mecca — should play a bigger role in this burgeoning new world, especially compared to cities such as Miami where lawmakers are trying to make easier for crypto and blockchain startups to succeed. (Bigstock Photo).

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

(Bigstock Image) Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex laid off employees Wednesday. Many other tech companies are slashing headcount in a bid to lower expenses amid economic uncertainty. The Bellevue, Wash.-based based company slashed 83 positions, according to a Washington state filing. Coinbase, a leading U.S.

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 8, 2023

The pioneering cryptocurrency has captivated the financial world since its inception in 2009. However, as its benefits became evident, it garnered attention from tech enthusiasts and libertarians who recognized its potential to disrupt traditional financial systems.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 17, 2024

In a recent statement on Monday, Google’s AI head emphasized the significant investment in AI technology, likening the financial commitment to the enthusiasm once seen in the cryptocurrency sector, Bloomberg reported. He confirmed that Google plans to allocate upwards of $100 billion to this initiative over the coming years.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 18, 2021

A non-fungible token (NFT) is a supposedly unique digital token generated by the same type of blockchain tech that powers cryptocurrencies like Ether and Bitcoin and serves as a trading card signifying ownership of a data asset, which can be anything from music and paintings to a photo of a cat or literally anything… Read more.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Two longtime Seattle-area tech leaders are teaming up on a new startup that sells NFT-based customer engagement tech to consumer-facing companies. Through its tech platform, Forum3 plans to work with brands to remove the normal frictions that come with blockchain tech, such as having a crypto wallet or owning cryptocurrency.

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Gizmodo

MAY 9, 2021

One of the most anticipated and hyped moments of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend was the possible, and highly probable , mention of Dogecoin, the meme cryptocurrency the tech billionaire has helped inflate to record highs. Never one to disappoint his adoring fanboys, Musk… Read more.

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The Verge

JANUARY 31, 2022

After multiple rebrands, congressional hearings, and several high-profile staff departures, the Meta-backed cryptocurrency known as Diem is calling it quits. And Barron’s recently reported that the White House is planning to direct federal agencies to regulate cryptocurrencies as a matter of national security.

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Vox

MAY 12, 2021

A cryptocurrency billionaire seems to have made one of the largest contributions to save lives in India from the coronavirus pandemic : Over $1 billion. But as there so often is in the world of cryptocurrency, there is a massive catch. The saga highlights just how uncharted the territory is in the world of crypto philanthropy.

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GeekWire

MAY 24, 2021

Facing explosive growth in NFTs and cryptocurrencies coupled with vague regulations for the wave of new financial technology and investment startups in Washington, the state recently announced a new Center for FinTech Information to warehouse in one place licensing guidelines and regulations. . Flickr Photo via Tom Sparks ). ” . .

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Brave has announced that its web browser now includes a native cryptocurrency wallet, replacing the previous one that was based on the MetaMask wallet extension. It also recently added support for the decentralized tech that some hope will prevent NFTs from disappearing if an image-hosting site goes down.

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GeekWire

MAY 26, 2023

Michael Smyers , a software engineer and startup entrepreneur who played a formative role in Seattle tech companies Zipwhip and Coinme, died April 30 , seven months after learning he had colon cancer. Smyers was an early adopter of cryptocurrency who remained faithful in its future despite its recent struggles. He was 39 years old.

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The Verge

MARCH 29, 2022

This photo taken on April 1, 2021 shows a worker adjusting cryptocurrency mining rigs at a cryptocurrency farm in Dujiangyan in China’s southwestern Sichuan province. Other cryptocurrencies use just a fraction of the energy Bitcoin requires because they use a different system to verify transactions.

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