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Think your crypto is secure?
Nomad is the latest cryptocurrency trading firm to be hit with a significant theft of its crypto assets. Last week they announced a $190 million theft of their digital assets.
Blockchain in Accounting – Hype or not?
Not that long ago it seemed that blockchain was everywhere. The hype of blockchain as a cure-all was quite prevalent, including a commentary in the Wall Street Journal commenting how blockhain can end poverty. See article. However, it seems that much of the hype has died for the moment as practitioners find ways to utilize …
Think Cryptocurrency is safe? Think again.
“In 2019 alone, an estimated $4.26 billion in cryptocurrencies was lost due to hacks, cybertheft, scams, misappropriation or insider fraud, up about 250% from 2018.” Fraudsters have upped efforts to attack cryptocurrencies in recent years. Fraudsters are using schemes such as: embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, phishing and ransomware. Currency Exchange Rates Unlike other frauds, if a …
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Are you teaching Blockchain?
For those of us discussing blockchain in our accounting courses, it can sometimes be difficult for students to visualize how the blockchain works. I recently used this game in my business analytics and emerging technologies course for upper level accounting students. The feedback was great! Students commented that it helped them visualize the blockchain even …
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