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  • Judge Rules in Favor of Petitioner in Bitcoin Court Case

    Judge Rules in Favor of Petitioner in Bitcoin Court Case

    Again with the cryptocurrencies.  We are definitely in unchartered territory when it comes to the currency itself, and even the technology in many ways.  Recently, a Dutch court has ruled in favor of a petitioner who was owed 0.591 BTC by a private company.  Significantly, the judge classifies Bitcoin as a “transferable value”.  Which definitely…

  • The First Cryptocurrency Task Force is Launched in the UK

    The First Cryptocurrency Task Force is Launched in the UK

    With cryptocurrency being the phenomenon that it is, it’s not a surprise that Britain has announced a plan to establish a special “task force” for crypto assets.  The initiative is part of a larger fintech (finance-technology) sector strategy.  The goal of that strategy is to “help the UK manage risks around crypto assets” and harness…

  • Tamper-Proof Ledger Crypto-Wallet Isn’t So Tamper-Proof

    Tamper-Proof Ledger Crypto-Wallet Isn’t So Tamper-Proof

    For many years now, Ledger has boasted that their specialized hardware for storing cryptocurrencies is extremely securely designed.  In fact, they say that resellers or others in the supply chain can’t tamper with the devices without it being obvious to consumers.  The reason is what is known as “cryptographic attestation”.  It uses unforgeable digital signatures…