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Vertcoin Network Sabotaged by Another 51% Attack
2.12.2019
The Vertcoin (VTC) blockchain was 51% attacked on Sunday, December 1, which saw 603 VTC blocks replaced by 553 blocks from the attacker. This is the second time the ASIC resistant Vertcoin chain was ambushed, as the network suffered a 300-block reorg a year ago. Also read: Cryptocurrency Projects...
Bitcoin’s Software Has Been Rolled Back Before
9.5.2019
When Binance lost $40 million to hackers this week, the crypto community discussed reorganizing the chain after it was suggested by a developer from MIT. Many people were upset by this proposition, declaring that there was no way a coordinated effort with miners could be pulled off. However, most...
Funds Are SAFU, but Reorg Is Not: What We Know About the Binance Hack So Far
9.5.2019
Hackers stole 7,000 BTC in a highly advanced attack on Binance. All withdrawals and deposits are frozen for a week, but all funds are safe, the exchange says. Learn more about the attack in our follow-up