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Cryptocurrency risks and rewards
Cryptocurrency might be the future of all global commerce, or a complete scam, depending on who you ask. That said, the cryptocurrency market reached $1.7 billion ...
Aston University cyber expert to appear at FinTech event in Birmingham
'FinTech Secured – Next Generation' will showcase the work of leading stakeholders in the research and development of financial technology (FinTech) and security Professor Vladlena Benson ...
Crypto and regulation expert on rise in cryptocurrency and NFTs
Joshua White, assistant professor of finance, is available for commentary on the rise in popularity and regulation concerns of cryptocurrency and NFTs. Josh is a ...
The rise and fall of cryptocurrency—again
2021 saw a meteoric rise in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In addition, a reported 16 percent of Americans say they have invested in, traded ...
Is This Bitcoin's Time to Shine?
Bitcoin was invented in 2008 and launched in 2009, but after years of skepticism it’s becoming a part of mainstream conversation. The value has continued to ...
What are the top cybersecurity threats and trends you should watch out for in 2020?
Joseph Dalessandro, an expert and professor in information technology in Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement, breaks down the top cybersecurity threats and trends ...
All about trust – are lawmakers right when it comes to Libra and Facebook’s entry into cryptocurrency?
It’s not the first time Facebook has faced Congress. This time, the social media giant came to Washington to discuss its new Libra cryptocurrency. ...
Experts in the media - Will Facebook, Google take over blockchain?
Banking and big tech are going ‘all-in’ on blockchain initiatives – and it is getting a lot of attention from investors, regulators and the industry. In ...
Ban on Cryptocurrency Ads Not Good for Consumers
Starting in June, Google will no longer allow any advertising about cryptocurrency-related content. It’s a hard move, but the online giant is following in ...
Virtual Currency - Digital Wallets, Real Philanthropy
From Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Dash, Ripple, and Monero to hundreds more you have probably never heard of, virtual currencies (also nicknamed cryptocurrencies) are making ...