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Andrew O'Shea

Andrew O'Shea
Florida

Andrew O'Shea

Contributor
Florida
By day Andrew O'Shea is a clinical researcher specializing in brain imaging and data analysis. By night he is a freelance writer who likes to write about science, technology, finance, and medicine. Andrew O'Shea is a graduate of the University of Michigan and King's College London.
  • how crypto trading leverage can put you in an uncomfortable position

    Leverage – The Double-Edged Sword Of Crypto Trading

    The spectacular rise in cryptocurrency value in the last year has captured the attention of the mainstream media and many potential novice investors. Leverage as a trading option for Bitcoin is now a reality, providing both risks and opportunities for crypto enthusiasts.

    Analysis

  • After The ICO - Communication, Security & Legal Compliance

    After The ICO: Now What?

    Much attention is given to whether a particular initial coin offering (ICO) may be a good investment prior to crowdfunding or a presale - but what about after the ICO?

    Business

  • Polymath brings ICO compliance to KYC and AML laws

    Resistance Is Futile: ICO Compliance Here To Stay

    U.S. and Chinese wannabe-investors are typically excluded from most high-profile ICOs these days due to a fear of imminent government regulation. Polymath looks to solve KYC and AML issues for ICOs, providing compliance solutions that protect investors and companies alike.

    Business

  • Monero cryptojacking attack shuts down UK ICO

    ICO’s Completely Shutdown By Cryptojacking Attack

    The Information Commissioner's Office website (ICO), a UK data privacy watchdog, was one of thousands of websites across Britain and the USA shut down by a Monero-mining cryptojacking attack on Sunday February 11th.

    Technology

  • Russian nuclear scientists cryptojacking supercomputer to mine Bitcoin

    ICBM: Illegal Cryptojacking Bitcoin Miners

    Several nuclear scientists working at the Federal Nuclear Centre in Sarov, Russia have been arrested for attempting to use the facility’s supercomputer to mine bitcoin. So-called 'cryptojacking' is on the rise worldwide - but this is the first known instance of the nuclear option.

    Technology

  • Facebook Ad Ban for cryptocurrency and ICO companies

    Facebook Ad Ban Increases ICO Pressure

    On January 30th 2018 a Facebook ad ban went into effect which prohibits advertisements for cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. This new policy also bans ads for initial coin offerings (ICOs). Does this indicate a new wave of private companies regulating crypto?

    Business