Industry Report: Bitcoin Expansion, Ransomware, Dark Web Drudgery

Industry Report: Bitcoin Expansion, Ransomware, Dark Web Drudgery

A bitcoin market announces plans for expansion; a long-thought-dead form of ransomware makes another appearance, and it’s Silk Road all over again as Norway shuts down a dark web string. These are only some of the stories you might have missed in this week’s cryptocurrency news, so take a gander at the details below. Bitcoin market OpenBazaar has announced future development plans. Among its present goals include the release of a mobile app and Tor support, and fans from around the world are showing their excitement. The company laid out their mission via blog post: “Today we’re releasing....


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