2020-6-13 11:00 |
If you were to ask a Bitcoiner in the early 2010s their vision for the world come the end of the decade, an answer involving Bitcoin close to $10,000 and a burning central bank would not be far off. origin »
|
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been in the news for all the wrong reasons several times over the years, after its use for a range of nefarious and illegal activities. The Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that was closed down by the FBI and DEA, is the most popular example of the same.
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
|
|
Craig Wright’s long drawn out one-sided claim of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin looks to have finally hit the wall. In a recent update in the court case involving the Bitcoin SV [BSV] leadman and Dave Klieman’s estate and family, the Florida court granted a motion to compel Wright to prove his BTC […] The post Craig Wright will have to prove he’s Satoshi Nakamoto by Monday appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-6-16 11:00 | |
|
|
It has been at least a few months since the last condemning report involving Bitcoin mining was published. A new report published in Joule claims the emission of Bitcoin miners is getting out of hand rather quickly.
2019-6-13 12:00 | |
|
|
Authorities in India have unearthed another cryptocurrency scam that seems to be tied up to the alleged chief of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji. This, according to a report by The Next Web, June 4, 2019.
2019-6-4 19:00 | |
|
|
In the last few weeks, we have seen the Crypto leader by market cap, Bitcoin, get up from the over 80% fall in the first quarter of 2018 and start running up again. This being a positive price movement has made the exuberance and excitement involving Bitcoin and all other Cryptos to also grow in […] The post Bitcoin is Up 60% This Month, Will This Bull Run Surpass That Of 2017? appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2019-5-31 22:43 | |
|
|
By CCN: The governor Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has warned that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender and should not be used in place of the legal fiat currency, the Malawi Kwacha. According to local media, Dr.
2019-5-30 11:40 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrencies made another leap towards mainstream adoption this week as a Football friendly match involving Spanish club side Atletico Madrid and Beitar Jerusalem FC displayed the CoinMarketCap logo.
2019-5-24 13:27 | |
|
|
Japan is tightening their anti-money laundering efforts to go after Bitcoin exchanges. Russian and Dutch governments are also becoming restrictive in their cryptocurrency regulations, particularly involving money laundering efforts.
2019-5-23 17:06 | |
|
|
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer.
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
|
|
By CCN: The Ethereum Foundation announced it is committing $30 million over 12 months as it continues to build Ethereum 2. 0. The nonprofit is spreading the funds “on key projects across the ecosystem” with a focus on Ethereum 2.
2019-5-22 07:20 | |
|
|
Police Arrest Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur After Allegedly Conducting Fraudulent Activities According to a recent report released by De Gelderlander, Dutch police have arrested a former entrepreneur after allegedly conducting fraudulent activities.
2019-5-21 21:28 | |
|
|
An alleged bitcoin mining fraud scheme involving $110 million sees an arrest in the Netherlands
2019-5-21 14:48 | |
|
|
An alleged bitcoin mining fraud scheme involving $110 million sees an arrest in the Netherlands
2019-5-21 14:48 | |
|
|
The dark web is a filthy and dangerous place, which is only further perpetuated by a recent case involving a man in the United States. The man used Bitcoin on the dark web to purchase child abuse imagery, which he downloaded and concealed after that purchase. According to an article from TNW, the criminal has […]
2019-5-18 02:58 | |
|
|
By CCN: For whatever reason, people believe that Amazon’s acceptance of Bitcoin or lack thereof will be a significant milestone for cryptocurrency. The company has never accepted it, which has given rise to several business models, including Purse.
2019-5-17 08:48 | |
|
|
On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies.
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
|
|
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCEN] recently released guidance for money transmitter using digital currencies. Along with this, it also released a document titled ‘Advisory on Illicit Activity Involving Convertible Virtual Currency’ guiding institutions on how to identify and report “suspicious activity concerning how criminals and other bad actors exploit convertible virtual currencies”.
2019-5-10 18:45 | |
|
|
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network [FinCen] issued its guidance on the ‘Application of FinCEN’s Regulations to Certain Business Models Involving Convertible Virtual Currencies’ on May 9, 2019.
2019-5-10 17:00 | |
|
|
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao caused a major crypto-panic after officially admitting a large scale security breach on May 7, 2019, involving a hack of 7000 BTCs from the exchange. As Zhao took the breach update to Twitter, prominent figures including John McAfee and Vitalik Buterin showed their support for the exchange and condemned the act.
2019-5-10 20:00 | |
|
|
By CCN: In the two years leading up to 2018, a spate of ransomware attacks were analyzed in a report by a team of researchers hailing mostly from leading U. S. universities and Google. Results showed a conservative estimate of total funds stolen to be $16 million, with bitcoin providing a way for malicious actors to take payment from anywhere in the world.
2019-5-9 11:50 | |
|
|
Cryptocurrency’s best-known figures continue to debate exchange Binance’s handling of its $40 million hack amid claims executives planned to undo past Bitcoin transactions. Binance CEO Rejects Reorg In a lengthy debate still playing out on social media, Binance received mixed reviews after CEO Changpang Zhao appeared to suggest there was a plan to conduct a reorganization (‘reorg’) of the Bitcoin blockchain.
2019-5-9 00:00 | |
|
|
WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions.
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
|
|
Binance, the world’s largest crypto asset exchange in daily volume, has experienced a security breach involving some 7,000 bitcoin valued at around $40 million. In an official update released by, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance better known to the community as CZ, the Binance team said about 2 percent of Binance’s bitcoin holdings were […] The post World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Binance Reports 7,000 Bitcoin Hack appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-5-8 03:32 | |
|
|
The New York Police Department warned the public to be aware of phone scams where callers impersonate government officials and demand payments in bitcoin.
2019-5-3 15:30 | |
|
|
US entrepreneur turned presidential candidate John McAfee has invited infamous Bitcoin SV supporter Calvin Ayre for a face-to-face meeting following accusations he was a “conman. ” Craig Wright To McAfee: ‘I Want You In Court’ The latest episode in the ongoing drama involving Bitcoin SV proponents, McAfee announced on social media that he was staying meters away from Ayre’s Antigua residence.
2019-5-1 22:00 | |
|
|
This week, a scandal involving Bitfinex and Tether parent company iFinex being accused by the New York Attorney General’s office of misappropriating funds has shaken up the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have rallied in recent months, however, the latest negative news surrounding the leading stablecoin on the market has been enough to cut.
2019-4-30 03:01 | |
|
|
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently took legal action against Eric Pinkston, who was accused of promoting a scam involving cryptocurrency, along with Thomas Dluca, Louis Gatto, and Scott Chandler.
2019-4-29 07:03 | |
|
|
By CCN. com: A police investigation involving bitcoin machines at Tampines One Mall in Singapore saved a 32-year-old man from scammers impersonating officials. They also helped a 49-year-old man not to transfer any more of his bitcoin to the alleged lying thieves.
2019-4-28 11:58 | |
|
|
By CCN. com: A notice on the official website for the City of Berkeley police department warns residents of phone scams involving Bitcoin. Calling them “cyber-enabled fraud crime,” the post talks about a woman who scammers attempted to victimize via telephone – even calling her from the number 911.
2019-4-27 19:49 | |
|
|
Bitcoin is the reigning champion of cryptocurrency criminals. That’s the conclusion of blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, which discovered that bitcoin is used in 95% of crypto crimes. This finding isn’t surprising since bitcoin is by far the most popular and widely used of the 2,000 digital currencies around today.
2019-4-26 19:12 | |
|
|
A 13-count indictment was filed in the U.S. charging two men with the theft of 10.88 bitcoin (worth ~$59,000) as part of an allegedly fraudulent scheme involving over 50 bitcoin
2019-4-25 13:07 | |
|
|
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed several instances of frauds and criminal activities in the past, with many either conducted on a cryptocurrency trail or involving digital assets in one way or another.
2019-4-25 00:30 | |
|
|
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments.
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
|
|
A case involving millions of dollars in bitcoin and Western Union payments resulted in New York State's first conviction for crypto money laundering.
2019-4-24 15:00 | |
|
|
Two US men have pleaded guilty to running a steroid and controlled substance business that laundered millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and Western Union payments. Representing the first conviction for money laundering involving cryptocurrency by New York State prosecutors, the defendants sold their products, which they made, marketed, and shipped, on a website they controlled called ‘NextDayGear,’ as well as on the dark web.
2019-4-24 12:58 | |
|
|
An equity battle involving a South Korean gaming giant could end up with Walt Disney Co. owning two major cryptocurrency exchanges. Happy Ending For Disney And Crypto? As local news outlet JoongAng Ilbo reported quoted by Korea Herald April 17, Disney is currently one of the major bidders for a 98.
2019-4-23 18:00 | |
|
|
By CCN. com: CCN reported deeply on a pyramid scheme involving cloud mining and a highly pumped-and-dumped cryptocurrency called B2G (“Bitcoiin2G”). It was one of the longest and deepest reports of this reporter’s life.
2019-4-20 11:47 | |
|
|
Bitcoin hit the headlines in Russia again this week after it emerged the country’s law enforcement had tried to extract a bitcoin bribe worth $1 million. FSB Illegally Sought $1. 02 Million As local cryptocurrency news media outlet Coinspot.
2019-4-20 23:00 | |
|
|
Binance has just announced that starting next week; it will no longer support any transactions involving Bitcoin SV (BSV). The change will come into effect on April 22, 2019, at 10:00 UTC. Binance Officially Dumps BSV In a recent post announcing the move, Binance noted that the exchange periodically reviewed all digital assets listed on […] CZ Binance Follows Through On Warning, Delists “Faketoshi’s” Bitcoin SV was originally found on Cryptocurrency News | Tech, Privacy, Bitcoin & Blockchain | Blokt.
2019-4-16 20:14 | |
|
|
Bitcoin price may have surged and held above $5000, but the Bitcoin network has passed milestones of its own this week – one involving a much higher number. 400 Million Quietly Ticks Over As Bitcoin price rose rapidly last week, so did network activity, with volume spiking as traders rushed to take advantage of the new volatility.
2019-4-9 20:00 | |
|
|
A California court case involving a LocalBitcoins trader has ended in a two-year jail sentence
2019-4-9 11:51 | |
|
|
There is rarely a single reason why Bitcoin suddenly rallies, but analysts have entertained several theories about the past week’s rally. Speculators and pundits have suggested a myriad of catalysts involving short squeezes, April Fool’s articles and various technical indicators.
2019-4-9 00:08 | |
|
|
The issue of fake data in the cryptocurrency space has been prevalent for a long time now and many proponents and luminaries in the space are trying hard to combat it. Bitcoin [BTC], the largest cryptocurrency in the space, has been at the center of many controversies involving fake trading volumes and exchanges manipulating the […] The post Binance CEO CZ attacks exchanges with fake trading volume; claims ‘credibility’ is most important appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-4-6 17:30 | |
|
|
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced April 1 that it has set up a new over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for large-scale Bitcoin investors. The new service will enable Coincheck clients to directly trade large volumes of Bitcoin with one-another without affecting the broader market.
2019-4-2 14:59 | |
|
|
Coin Center, an advocacy group that works to protect open blockchain networks, has gained attention recently due to one of its own testimony before the U. S. Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”).
2019-3-31 17:14 | |
|
|
In another twisted plot involving greed and cryptocurrencies, a seven-member gang based in Lahore, Pakistan, kidnapped the IT Professor Shahid Naseer and demanded an Rs20 million ($140,000) ransom be paid in Bitcoin, according to a report by Dawn of March 27.
2019-3-29 14:59 | |
|
|
By CCN. com: In recent years, government agencies across the world have vamped up their efforts to crackdown on money laundering involving cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Yet, money laundering scandals involving some of the largest banks in the world dwarf any cryptocurrency-related incidents.
2019-3-29 17:05 | |
|
|
It’s not just blockchains that have to reach consensus: the people using them also need to be in agreement. Otherwise, chain splits occur, as has happened to Bitcoin 47 times and counting. Blockchain governance has traditionally been dull, involving primitive voting systems and low participation.
2019-3-26 17:05 | |
|
|
Not too long ago, Bitcoin Exchange Guide (BEG) covered news involving the Lightning Torch campaign, a Bitcoin imitation for Bitcoin Cash [BCH]. Its level of success is shocking, especially considering the fact that big names within the industry such as Jack Dorsey, Charlie Lee and many others took part in it. However, as per an […]
2019-3-15 21:27 | |
|
|
BTC has declined by 1.18% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin's retail investors' deposits on Binance surged to 6k BTC, surpassing whale inflows. Since reaching a new ATH of $109k, nearly two weThe post Analyzing Bitcoin's retail vs whale dynamics and their effect on the price appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin's social sentiment metrics show declining commentary around price targets despite stability at $104,250. Price maintains support above key Moving Averages at $99,326 and $77,536 despiteThe post Bitcoin: What social sentiment says about BTC's next move appeared first on AMBCrypto.
BTC remained in a tight price range ahead of U.S. inflation data. Tether will begin minting USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning Network, while Kraken has re-launched U.S. staking services. BitThe post Here’s what happened in crypto today - BTC, inflation data, SEC and more appeared first on AMBCrypto.
USDT’s monthly market cap turned positive after contracting by -2% while USDC surged by 20% Growing liquidity impulse usually sparks a rally Stablecoin market cap growth, alongside BitcoinThe post Here's how stablecoins, ETFs can fuel another Bitcoin rally appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin’s price growth may slow down, but key indicators seemed to point to future market expansion Institutional interest and reduced sell-side pressure can underline potential for sustainedThe post Bitcoin mirrors 2015-2018 cycle - Is another bull run coming soon? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Trump's crypto executive order may disrupt the traditional four-year market cycle Bitcoin's price could surpass $200,000 in 2025, driven by ETFs and institutional adoption Bitwise's Chief InThe post Trump’s crypto order could 'break Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle' - Bitwise predicts trillions in new capital appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Bitcoin Combined Books at 1-5% spot order-book depth showed shallow order-books. Retail investors began to take excessive risks in derivative market on slight recovery. AMBCrypto's analysis The post Bitcoin retail investors taking excessive risk - Why they could be right? appeared first on AMBCrypto.