Blockchain Debuts Android Bitcoin Wallet with Merchant Directory
Bitcoin wallet and block explorer provider Blockchain has unveiled its latest Android wallet update, announcing the news at The North American Bitcoin Conference (NABC), an ongoing two-day industry event taking place in downtown Chicago. The official launch follows the release of early previews provided by the company in June, a leak that coincided with Blockchain's debut of its new customer onboarding tool, Bitcoin.com. Blockchain CEO Nicolas Cary framed the announcement as part of a broader update to the company's wallet service that will find it issuing more news through the summer.....
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A critical security vulnerability has been found in Android which renders bitcoins stored in Android Bitcoin wallets vulnerable to theft, and the exploit is currently being used in the wild to steal people's bitcoins. Several people have reported that their Android wallets were cleared out and the funds sent to 1HKywxiL4JziqXrzLKhmB6a74ma6kxbSDj, an address which currently contains 55.8 BTC. Because the bug is a flaw in Android itself, all Android Bitcoin wallets are vulnerable. Bitcoin Wallet for Android, Bitcoin Spinner, the mobile version of blockchain.info and Mycelium Wallet are all....
AirBitz is a unique Bitcoin wallet service with a catch. It offers high quality security and a business directory for those looking to spend their digital money. The San Diego startup launched in 2014 with over 3,200 listings when it started its database. That list is growing and so is the popularity of this wallet providing great service and top notch....