Gareth Jenkinson

Gareth Jenkinson is a journalist and radio presenter based in Durban, South Africa. When he’s not talking about sport on the airwaves - he’s got his eye on the Cryptocurrency market.

Author’s posts

Analysis

Blockstream’s MuSig schemes hopes to develop efficient, secure multisignature transaction capability for Bitcoin in the future.

Unpacking Schnorr Signatures: Blockstream’s MuSig to Improve Bitcoin Transactions?

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-03-07T17:12:00+00:00

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Analysis

Could crypto assets and blockchain technology be the next focus for pension funds and traditional financial institutions?

First Pension Funds Investing in Crypto — a Sign of Things to Come?

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-02-20T15:53:00+00:00

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Analysis

Crime trends in the cryptocurrency space are evolving, as criminals look for innovative ways to steal and launder stolen funds.

Crypto Crime Trends Evolving as Users Wise Up: Exchange Hacks, Darknet and Money Laundering

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-02-18T14:23:00+00:00

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Analysis

SIM swapping has come into the spotlight in recent months after a number of high-profile arrests.

SIM Swappers Swindle Millions — Biggest Criminal Threat in Crypto in 2019?

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-02-12T12:58:00+00:00

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Follow up

Ethereum seems to have been the platform of choice for crypto scams over the past two years, but the trends of these scams have changed, according to research.

From Ponzi Schemes to ICO Exits, Ethereum’s Blockchain Has Been the Platform of Choice for Scammers

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-02-04T12:55:00+00:00

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Follow up

Messaging app Kik intends to take the fight to the SEC if regulatory action is taken against its 2017 token sale.

Under Fire: Kik Is Gearing Up for a Fight With the SEC

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-01-31T15:42:00+00:00

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Follow up

The Bank of International Settlements has released a contentious report on the future of Bitcoin’s use of the proof-of-work consensus.

BIS Report Questions Longevity, Efficacy of Proof-of-Work Based Cryptocurrencies

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-01-27T13:40:00+00:00

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Follow up

The South African Reserve Bank’s latest cryptocurrency report has led to a positive outlook for the sector in the country.

Report by South Africa's Reserve Bank Makes Strides Toward Crypto Clarity in the Country

Gareth Jenkinson

2019-01-22T17:10:00+00:00

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