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Fortnite players are being targeted by malware again, but this time with a new twist: code that seeks to steal data, including bitcoin wallet details. Detected by Malwarebytes researcher Christopher Boyd and publicized Tuesday, the malware is being distributed via links and enticements on …
TD Ameritrade invests in new digital asset exchange ErisX
Brokerage firm TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. has become a strategic investor in the newly announced digital assets exchange ErisX. The exchange, unheard of before the announcement, is seeking to establish a regulated derivatives exchange and clearing organization that will include digital asset futures …
As ICOs fall by the wayside, blockchain venture capital surges
Despite a decline in initial coin offerings and the price of cryptocurrencies, the broader investment market for blockchain and cryptocurrency startups has never been stronger. That’s according to figures published this week by blockchain research group Diar Ltd. The firm said blockchain and cryptocurrency startups …
Rise in BitTorrent traffic credited to streaming service exclusive shows
After years of declining use, BitTorrent is growing again thanks to the rise of streaming service exclusive shows. The claim comes from broadband networks provider Sandvine Corp. in its October Global Internet Phenomena Report. It notes that despite years of decline as services such as …
In apparent acquihire, Google acquires automation platform startup Onward
Google LLC has acquired Onward, a small San Francisco-based startup that was building a customer service automation platform, in what appears to be essentially a talent buy. The price of the acquisition is not known, but VentureBeat reported Tuesday that co-founders Rémi Cossart …
Report: Coinbase in talks to raise $500M on $8B valuation
Coinbase Inc., the first cryptocurrency exchange to become a unicorn, is reported to be raising even more money on an $8 billion valuation. Citing people familiar with the matter, Recode claimed Tuesday that the company is in talks with Tiger Global and existing shareholders for a round of …
Microsoft gets busy with a new range of Surface computing devices
Microsoft Corp. today debuted a new range of Surface products that are being hailed by even skeptical observers as “great upgrades.” As expected, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 6, a two-in-one laptop/tablet hybrid with eighth-generation quad-core Intel Core i5 processors, a 12.3-inch display, up …
Telegram desktop apps discovered to be leaking user IP addresses
Messaging app Telegram has long been favored for its security, including encryption deployed as standard. But a recently discovered flaw in desktop versions of Telegram has been found to be exposing IP addresses. Discovered by security researcher Dhiraj Mishra, the flaw in the Windows …
Cryptocurrency exchanges accused of colluding to take control of EOS Blockchain
There’s yet more drama with the EOS Blockchain amid new accusations that Chinese cryptocurrency exchanges have been colluding to take control of the platform. The EOS blockchain is an “operating system” platform that can be compared to a cloud computing service such as …
Google is testing serious game streaming via a new Chrome service
Google LLC is moving forward with its game streaming project with a new partnership with Ubisoft Entertainment SA and a trial of a blockbuster game to go with it. Previously known internally as “Yeti,” the service, now known as Project Stream, is …