Cybersecurity firm Ciphertrace announced today a mobile tool they built that "traces" addresses through the blockchain to identify what coins may have been used in dark market purchase or ransomware attacks.

The rise in street crime coupled with crypto is what sparked the resurgence of a visualization of how money "crypto' is moving.

I haven't had the chance to check it out yet but I think it's wild this all can be done on a app now. What do you guys think?


https://www.coindesk.com/ciphertrace-scout-app-takes-crypto-investigations-mobile

A 19-yaer old in London has been arrested for finding unreleased songs and selling them for digital currency. This is a growing trend according to blockchain security company Ciphertrace.

Granted more large players in the entertainment industry are embracing digital currency. I think the two will be very successful together.


https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-police-arrest-teen-for-hacking-unreleased-music-to-sell-for-crypto

Singapore's top blockchain service agency BitSG partnered with NULS which will foster project incubation, commercial obboarding and token circulation! I've noticed a few threads in here talking about country with the greatest blockchain adoption and I would have to say Singapore is one my top guesses.

https://medium.com/@nuls/nuls-forms-a-strategic-partnership-with-bitsg-blockchain-service-agency-and-exchange-5a12c816f049

I liked this breakdown of the current definition of Proof of Stake and how there are three known problems behind the current definition. See below:

“PoS refers to the entire class of mechanisms whereby the amount of cryptocurrency you hold determines the extent to which you can participate in consensus.”

Problem 1: Very high level and ignores real externalties.
Problem 2: No distinction between systems with different properties.
Problem 3: Systems with similar non-stake mechanisms end up getting unfairly grouped together.

What I liked about this article is that it explains to the reader that just by claiming PoS doesn't give the  platform enough respect and knowledge where due.

https://elixxir.io/blog/on-defining-proof-of-stake?utm_content=95841549&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-1035909837031436291

What  are your thoughts on the current definition and PoS systems?

With the recent Libra news announced it will be interesting to hear the compliance expectations for companies that are moving forward using crypto currency as well as all policies and procedures to spot suspicious transactions.

https://app.ranenetwork.com/events/decrypting-crypto-blockchain-and-financial-crime-compliance/

Ready to use smart contracts for the next wave of Defi? Bytom is providing the use cases and ready to use templates that are said to transform the financials of blockchain

https://medium.com/@sfounisdimitris/bytom-smart-contracts-that-you-can-use-right-now-time-deposits-financial-bonds-on-the-blockchain-3f3a2ad7fe86

Apparently this is the first time law enforcement has taken an action against crypto mixers.
It's funny because I am familiar with Bestmixer was just looking at it last week actually lol

https://www.coindesk.com/eu-authorities-crack-down-on-bitcoin-transaction-mixer

By owning your own blockchain domain name you can create a uncensorable website. Who knew?

https://blocktv.com/watch/2019-05-15/5cdc1fa86a5a7-making-the-internet-uncensorable-through-blockchain-domains

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elixxir-betanet-soars-receives-350-160000423.html

Pretty cool to hear up and coming Elixxir receive 870 submissions in over 80 countries to run a node!!! Spearheaded by cypherpunk and inventor of Digicash (first crypto), David Chaum this project looks promising in my book.

https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/cyber-defenders-2019/?utm_campaign=cyber-defenders_2019-04&utm_content=89154536&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-110171914

CB Insights just released their report on startups that are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Notable projects include CipherTrace that handle crypto forensics, Fortanix for homorphic encryption and a handful of others handling deepfakes, secure firmware and armored email.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X45NmCBpYUw&feature=youtu.be

this guy David Chaum created Digicash in the 80s and it's kinda cool to think about the progression from then until now

We're long overdue for a decentralized messaging app and Elixxir is one of the first I've seen that is planning to be both a messaging and digital payments app. Spearheaded by a crypto legend too so that's saying something.

They're currently in their node selection process before launch but I think we should all be watching this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYGwODG3JGs&app=desktop

Exciting news for fans of Fragments: https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2018/12/06/fragments-rebrands-to-ampleforth-and-introduces-non-collateralized-stablecoin/

Awesome project backed by pantera capital and FBG capital. Team is from google and uber.

I like the position that they bring to the whole stablecoin debacle with "a framework for creating a stablecoin that is inflation-proof, sovereign free and capable of storing both near and long-term value."

The Ampleforth protocol moves volatility from unit price to unit count and achieves price stability by algorithmically expanding and contracting supply among holders based on demand. Previously, Fragments used a smart contract called the reserve that resembled a central bank and would achieve price stability by making high volume trades.

Thoughts on Fragments?

Found this interesting chart posted in another thread. Lately there's been lots of awesome blockchain projects coming out looking to solve scalability and cross chain compatibilities. Thoughts on this chart??

Edit: I can't upload the freaking chart, so go to the link below

Nevermind I figured it out lol:



Link to image: https://www.moac.io/resource_MoacComparison.html

Looks like there's finally going to be a stablecoin that has cross-chain compatibility: https://www.coindesk.com/blockchain-startup-havven-to-launch-stablecoin-on-eos-this-year/?utm_content=buffere260e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

I'm personally pretty bullish on Havven. Anyone else??

Hey guys, I wanted to subscribe to more crypto youtubers so I can stay in the loop. Who are your favorites to watch???

Saw this article on The Merkle: https://themerkle.com/now-you-have-another-way-to-pay-for-apple-products/

Guys it's happening. With all of the recent news, it looks like everyone is starting to embrace crypto. I think doing this through stablecoins is the way. What do you guys think?

What a great read about data privacy and who the real crook is: https://medium.com/algebraix-data/shocking-news-facebook-not-the-worst-data-pirate-4d37d5f8f63d

What do you guys think??

Been looking for signature campaigns. Found a good one here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3173983.msg32852311#msg32852311
Algebraix also has a beta tester airdrop where you can earn 15,000 ALX tokens for downloading their beta and providing feedback. Very interesting project too.

Any other ones??

Hey guys, saw this read today about stablecoins and I'm curious what you think about them. Personally not a fan of tether for obvious reasons lol. Heard about the up and coming havven which isn't backed by fiat or gold. All very interesting projects that can lead to everyday transactions.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shermanlee/2018/03/12/explaining-stable-coins-the-holy-grail-of-crytpocurrency/#71d1bb314fc6