Hackers infect over 1.65 million computers with cryptocurrency miners, reaping up to $30,000 a month
Monero and ZCash are the two most popular virtual currencies as the 'anonymity of transactions' is attractive to hackers.
World Economic Forum Bitcoin Discussions Validate the Movement
The World Economic Forum WEF has long been a lightning rod of global discussion on economic, social and political trends. This years gathering in Davos, Switzerland, was no exception.Blockchain technology emerged center stage last week as a key discussion theme, receiving praise from attendees for its cutting-edge potential. Bitcoin and the future of cryptocurrencies, too, were highly discussed topics at the forum, not just casually but also in an official session and a few panel discussions.
