Attention: this virus can steal your Bitcoins

Ransomware comes in a variety of shapes and forms. Most of the time, it locks your computer, encrypts files and asks for a Bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key. There is, however, a much more dangerous kind of malware. Its purpose is to steal your data. Bitshifter is a brand new ransomware of such kind that steals Bitcoin wallet information. Why hackers do it this way This strategy may...

You’ve bought Bitcoin. What’s next?

You’re a progressive person, you value your time and like to feel the pulse of technology development. You see cryptocurrencies’ price continuously rocketing through the roof and ask yourself “Why not?”. And so you’re buying Bitcoin (or any other digital currency you find appealing). If you read our previous articles, you already know how to purchase Bitcoin using one...

Best Bitcoin brokers, part 3: Bitstamp

As promised, we are continuing to review the best Bitcoin platforms in the marketplace. Today, we will take a look at the popular European broker Bitstamp. The platform is offering brokerage services since 2011 and has earned a reputation as one of the most popular brokers in the U.S. and in Europe. The platform accepts U.S dollar and euro as well as Pound sterling and Swiss franc. General overvi...

Best Bitcoin brokers, part 2: Coinbase

In our previous review we have recommended the simple yet multifunctional online brokerage platform Cubits. Today we’d like to introduce Coinbase, the heavyweight of the Bitcoin brokers. General overview In 2015, the company managed to attract venture investors. Their $75mil funding allowed Coinbase to leave the competitors far behind. The platform positions itself as the leader among Bitcoi...

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