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What Is Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital form of currency. It uses cryptography for security. Transactions occur on a decentralised network called blockchain. This technology ensures transparency and prevents fraud. Cryptocurrencies are not controlled by any central authority. They can be used for various purposes, including investment and online purchases. Popular examples include Bitcoin and Ethereum. Their value can be highly volatile.

Virtual Digital Assets

Leading international organizations, including the UNCTAD and the Financial Stability Board of the World Bank, have recently published...

 September 6, 2023

Worldcoin project

In the fast-paced world of technology and cryptocurrency, the Worldcoin project has emerged as a revolutionary concept, spearheaded...

 July 26, 2023

BlueNoroff

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actor BlueNoroff, a member of the Lazarus cybercrime group, has expanded its malware arsenal...

 January 9, 2023

Bitcoin City

El Salvador, the only country that recognizes Bitcoin as fiat currency, plans to build an entire city based...

 December 2, 2021

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum is a decentralized and open-source blockchain (blocks) platform, which is a growing list of cryptographic blocks. Ether...

 December 2, 2020

Crypto-Currency Mining Malware

Cryptocurrency mining malware is also called Crypto-mining malware or Crypto-jacking. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency (not in actual...

 December 2, 2020

Libra Cryptocurrency

Libra is a blockchain-based payment system and blockchain-based digital cryptocurrency, proposed by the leading Social media company Facebook....

 November 27, 2020

India’s Committee Proposes Cryptocurrency Ban, Digital Rupee Regulation

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Virtual Currency, which operates under the chairmanship of Subhash Chandra Garg, has recently presented...

 July 22, 2019

Facebook Launches Cryptocurrency ‘Libra’ and Digital Wallet ‘Calibra’

The social media giant, Facebook, has broadened its horizons by stepping into the world of digital currency. Unveiling...

 June 18, 2019

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