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The Blockchain Simulation – For Business Professionals in Rotterdam

The Blockchain Simulation – For Business Professionals in Rotterdam
Aimed at: Business professionals, such as executives, lawyers, accountants, and marketers interested in understanding how this new technology will impact their sector. An engaging 2-hour workshop teaching non-technical business leaders how Blockchain works, in a hands-on, business focused and practical way.  The session will be delivered in Dutch, unless some participants are non-Dutch speakers in which case it will be delivered in English. Past participants include (this is a small fraction of the many more that have taken part in this one-of-a-kind learning experience!): I absolutely recommend this bitcoin [BTC] workshop for new learners. Congratulations for the wonderful work!— Avogado Fernandes, DCS – Sociedade de Advogados RL After successfully delivering this learning experience in Amsterdam, London, Lisbon, Jersey, and Malta, we are now bringing the Blockchain Simulation to Rotterdam over a very limited number of days. Check out the explainer video here. Blockchain is transforming the way in which organisations operate. It is creating greater transparency, enhanced security, improved traceability, faster transactions and increased efficiency. It is revolutionising practically every sector by streamlining and removing third parties, and has the potential to disrupt the way in which your business operates. Through learning the mechanics of Blockchain by playing a paper-based role play game, the benefits of the technology will suddenly become very clear. The session is targeted at non-technical business professionals, who wish to learn what Blockchain is and how it could revolutionise the way they work. At the workshop you'll also receive a special offer for our interactive eLearning course.  This will give you the opportunity to build on, and deepen, your knowledge about this technology and how to apply it to you organisation's processes.  AIMED AT: Those working in the legal sector, interested in learning how Blockchain actually works, through interactive game-play. Those who are totally new to the technology with NO technical knowledge or experience who want a practical, interactive explanation about Blockchain. Anyone who is already up to speed on the high-level concepts of Blockchain, but wants to see how it actually works. Those looking for inspiration on how Blockchain might work for their business. LEARNING OUTCOMES: How Blockchain actually works. How to confidently communicate the impact of Blockchain to colleagues. How privacy and confidentiality are addressed in the Blockchain. How to practically apply the concepts to your own business. Check out the explainer video here. About the facilitators Jeroen Perquin, owner Perquin Blockchain Strategies/Blockchain for Financials (www.blockchainforfinancials.com/) (English, below) Jeroen Perquin is een zeer ervaren Finance Executive en eigenaar van Perquin Blockchain Strategies/Blockchain for Financials. Hij houdt zich bezig met het geven van Blockchain trainingen, workshops, advisering en consultancy opdrachten. Zo geeft hij in samenwerking met collega's van de Weconomics Foundation, Blockchain trainingen bij de Verenging van Register Controllers (VRC), Alex van Groningen en 3Masters. De evaluatiescores van de recent gedane Blockchain Simulatie workshops door Jeroen Perquin liggen tussen de 85 en 90 (van 100). =========ENGLISH======= Jeroen Perquin is a very experienced Finance Executive and owner of Perquin Blockchain Strategies / Blockchain for Financials. He is engaged in providing Blockchain training, workshops, consultancy and consultancy assignments. For example, in collaboration with colleagues from the Weconomics Foundation, Blockchain, he provides training courses for the Association of Register Controllers (VRC), Alex van Groningen and 3Masters. The evaluation scores of the recently completed Blockchain Simulation workshops by Jeroen Perquin are between 85 and 90 (out of 100).
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North Korea Trying to Hack Bitcoin Exchanges

In a desperate bid for financial resources, North Korea and Kim Jong-un are unleashing hackers against bitcoin exchanges.


The continuing rise in bitcoin value has had a lot of positive effects. People have made a lot of money on the cryptocurrency’s rise, and the accompanying headlines have brought more people into the crypto world. However, there is a downside to bitcoin skyrocketing in value, which is having unsavory characters trying to get their hands on it through illegal means. One of the more notable black hats in this regard is Kim Jong-un and North Korea, who security experts say are targeting Bitcoin exchanges due to the digital currency’s increased demand.

Targeting bitcoin

North Korea used to focus their cyber espionage on traditional state activities. That all began to change in 2016, when the cyber security company FireEye began to note that North Korea began to target banks and the global financial system. 2017 has seen several attacks against South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges, and this activity has since spread to banking groups in Europe and South Korea, bitcoin exchanges, and even an ATM company.

Independent security expert Ashley Shen notes:

We assume one of the reasons why bitcoin is being attacked is because the price keeps increasing and we think it’s reasonable for hackers (to target). Digital currency might be easier to gain than physical currency. So I think it’s reasonable.

Security experts have followed attacks by various hacking groups, such as Andariel, Lazarus, and Bluenoroff, and these groups are suspected to be front groups for North Korea.

Shen adds:

Before when we tracked nation-state attackers, they usually perform cyber attacks which are aimed at confidential data and intelligence. However recently we’ve discovered that some of the APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) groups are trying to hack financial institutions like banks and bitcoin exchanges to gain financial profit.

North Korea Needs Money

While North Korea always seems to be up to some mischief, these ongoing attacks against bitcoin exchanges is likely a sign of desperation. The country has been isolated due to crippling sanctions, and those sanctions were recently further enhanced by the Trump administration.

In late November, the US government targeted 13 companies, 20 vessels, and 1 individual for engaging in trade with North Korea, At that time, US Treasure Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated:

As North Korea continues to threaten international peace and security, we are steadfast in our determination to maximize economic pressure to isolate it from outside sources of trade and revenue while exposing its evasive tactics.

Overall, the already meager North Korean economy has been crippled by economic sanctions. So it comes as no surprise that they wish to hack into bitcoin exchanges in an effort to steal bitcoins as the cryptocurrency surges in value. Ashley Shen believes that such attacks are not going away any time soon, saying:

My own opinion is they will probably keep doing the Bitcoins because the price keeps increasing and it’s a good investment… So I assume they will do more bitcoin attacks and of course they will keep targeting banks because that’s what they did before.

Are you worried about North Korea hacking into bitcoin exchanges? Let us know in the comments below.


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