North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

Unpatched Ethereum Clients Pose 51% Attack Risk, Says Report

Ethereum clients that still haven't patched known vulnerabilities pose a security risk to the entire network, according to new research.

Just 376 Individuals Hold 33% of All Ether Cryptocurrency: Chainalysis

A third of all ether is owned by just 376 whales, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says. Yet that number is down from some previous years.

US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks

A U.S. Department of Energy lab is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants.

73% of UK Consumers Say They Don’t Know What Cryptocurrency Is

Three-quarters of U.K. consumers don't know what a cryptocurrency is or can't define it, according to a survey by the nation's financial regulator.

How SABRE Tech Can Stop Hackers From Splitting Bitcoin Into Two

Hackers could attack bitcoin with a flood of data, but researchers say they have a solution in the form of a relay network called SABRE.

Bitcoin Is Becoming More Decentralized, Indicates New Research

Bitcoin has become more decentralized by several measures, according to a research report from Canaccord Genuity Group.

New Malware Targets Apple Mac Computers to Steal and Mine Cryptos

A recently discovered form of malware steals browser cookies and other information on Apple Mac computers to steal cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work Algorithm Needs Replacing, Argues BIS Study

The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank of International Settlements study.