Leaked Goldman Sachs Report Leans towards Ethereum Outperforming Bitcoin

The bitcoin price has lost almost 50 percent of its value since reaching its all-time peak of nearly $65,000 per bitcoin in April. Meanwhile, after rising to over $4,000 per Ether, ETH is reduced by more than half earlier this month.

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HSBC reportedly bans customers from trading this Bitcoin-linked stock

UK-based Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), one of the world’s biggest banks by assets under management, has reportedly banned customers from trading the stock of business analytics firm MicroStrategy due to its links to Bitcoin, as per a leaked email circulating on social media.

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Argentina’s Central Bank Begins Mandatory Search for Bank Users Affiliated With Crypto

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) has asked operating banks within its jurisdiction to acquire and supply details of all their clients who have transacted in cryptocurrencies. In a sheet which was leaked by the local Bitcoin community on Twitter, the apex bank mandated banks within the Republic to provide information as regards […]

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Goldman Sachs Joins Morgan Stanley in Offering Bitcoin Services

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3.5 Million Customers KYC Information Leaked in Alleged MobiKwik Hack

Although MobiKwik has denied the hack, other sources appear to have confirmed it. A seller is listing the 8. 2 TB of KYC data on a dark web forum for hackers for sale at 1. 5 bitcoin (BTC). MobiKwik’s KYC Data on the Dark Web MobiKwik was founded in Gurugram, India, in 2009.

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Ledger Offering 10 Bitcoin to Catch Rogue Shopify Employees Who Leaked Data

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Bitcoin Wallet Maker Ledger Woes Worsen With Rogue Shopify Data Theft

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker Ledger has recently put a spotlight on personal financial security after hackers leaked the details of thousands of customers online. Those who sought to protect themselves from criminals instead were pushed into the line of fire.

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Bitcoin's lack of privacy protections is 'puzzling,' says Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is no stranger to controversies, with the former CIA employee and sub-contractor coming into the spotlight a few years ago after he leaked classified National Intelligence Agency documeThe post Bitcoin's lack of privacy protections is 'puzzling,' says Edward Snowden appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Leaked Recordings Suggest Crypto Lender Babel Leveraged Users’ Funds in Longing Bitcoin

Leaked recordings suggest crypto lender Babel Finance leveraged some user funds to long bitcoin and faced potential default risks during this year’s Black Thursday market crash.

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Leaked Data Outs Bitcoin Investment Company as Scam: Founders Deny the Allegations

A South African group calling itself “Anonymous ZA” has published fresh information that seemingly supports long-standing allegations that Mirror Trading International (MTI), an ostensible bitcoin investment company, is running a multi-level marketing scam.

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Biggest Banks Involved in Moving $2 Trillion Illicit Funds, Reveals FinCEN Documents

And they say bitcoin is used for criminal activities. The leaked documents of $2 trillion transactions, a tiny proportion of the SARs submitted over the period, revealed that some of the world’s biggest banks have been allowing criminals to move dirty money around the world.

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Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 17, 2020

With bitcoin slipping with European stocks and a leaked memo about China's blockchain plans, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

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Personal Data of 250,000 People From 20 Countries Leaked by Bitcoin Scam

A global bitcoin scam has reportedly leaked personal data of about 250,000 people from more than 20 countries. The majority of the compromised data were of people in the U. K. , Australia, South Africa, and the U.

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Bitcoin Scam Exposes Thousands to Data Breach

Thousands have their personal data leaked by a crypto-based phishing scam.

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Leaked Pentagon War Game Shows Gen Z Using Bitcoin to Battle the Corrupt State

The United States has been creating military simulations, otherwise known as ‘war games,’ for years now. In fact, the Pentagon and various professional analysts created a permanent war gaming facility for simulations.

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Wasabi, the Bitcoin mixer wallet, is on Europol’s radar for a ‘significant amount’ of dark web transactions

30% of the privacy-focused tool’s deposits come from dark web market, says leaked report... The post Wasabi, the Bitcoin mixer wallet, is on Europol’s radar for a ‘significant amount’ of dark web transactions appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Cryptocurrency News Roundup for May 28, 2020

Bitcoin broke through the major resistance between $9,200-$9,350 on Thursday and made it past $9,500. The mini-rally came barely a day after a leaked document showed that not only does Goldman Sachs advise clients against investing in Bitcoin, but it doesn’t even count cryptocurrencies among legit asset classes.

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China is forging ahead with national crypto project: leaked screenshots

If you’ve been in the Bitcoin market for any period of time, you likely know that China has long been a hub for crypto assets as a whole. Yes, the trading of BTC and other cryptocurrencies is vehemently banned and restricted, but the Beijing government has continued to maintain heavy involvement in the broader space, […] The post China is forging ahead with national crypto project: leaked screenshots appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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New List Claims 1.9 Million Bitcoin Held by Centralized Exchanges

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts have been discussing a newly developed exchange ranking developed by the crypto portfolio and trading bot startup Bituniverse. According to a leaked screenshot of Bituniverse’s “Exchange Transparent Balance Rank,” there’s roughly 1.

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BitMEX Twitter ‘Hacked’ as Identities Are Leaked and Bitcoins Are Reportedly Stolen

Some strange happenings have been reported on BitMEX — which are raising concerns over the Bitcoin exchange possibly being compromised. Recent occurrences in relation to BitMEX are raising red flags that the exchange may have possibly been compromised in some way.

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BitMEX leaks users' email addresses; raises privacy concerns

One of the largest Bitcoin derivatives platforms in the world, BitMEX, is caught in a fiasco, resulting in the email addresses of many of its users being leaked. This was first discovered by its custoThe post BitMEX leaks users' email addresses; raises privacy concerns appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Leaked Transcript Details Power Struggle Inside Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain

A transcript of a Bitmain staff meeting reveals an ugly power struggle inside the world's biggest bitcoin miner maker that led to the abrupt ousting of co-founder Micree Ketuan Zhan.

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Leaked Tax Filing: CEO of Under Fire Brazilian Firm Owns 25,000 Bitcoin

Exclusive: CEO of Brazilian crypto firm refusing to pay out customer funds declared owning 25K BTC

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Blockchain and Biometrics: Synergizing Decentralization with Personalized Security

Biometrics has developed into a key frontier of personal security in the last 10 years. Notably, experts believe the industry will grow by 20 percent on a year to year basis for the next five years at least.

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Tim Draper: Bitcoin Ban Will Set India Back 40 Years

American venture capital investor, Tim Draper, has commented on India’s proposed bitcoin and crypto ban stating that it will set the nation back 40 years. Death Knell For Bitcoin and Crypto in India India has clearly taken a leaf out of China’s book with its draconian attitude towards crypto assets.

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Tim Draper: Indian Government Is Pathetic And Corrupt Over Crypto Ban Proposal

Following a leaked bill from the India government proposed a blanket ban on cryptocurrency, Tim Draper, a Bitcoin worshipper and investor in Tezos has come out to condemn the move. Now in a strongly worded message, the outspoken investor who recently advocated Bitcoin to the government of Argentina referred to India’s proposed bill as being […]

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India May Ban Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies Except ‘Digital Rupee’

India is preparing to do the impossible by banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in any form, a newly leaked document revealed this week. Alleged Draft Law ‘Prohibits’ Bitcoin & Crypto Uploaded to sharing site Scribd by local blockchain and tech lawyer, Varun Sethi, the document allegedly shows the preliminary text of a new law designed to “prohibit the use of cryptocurrency.

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Leaked: India’s Bitcoin Ban Bill Aims to Outlaw All Cryptocurrencies

Rumours of a proposed bill in India that bans cryptocurrency may have been confirmed after Indian blockchain lawyer Varun Sethi posted an alleged first draft of the proposed bill. The “Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currencies” bill, which proposes to ban or heavily restrict all cryptocurrency-related activity in India, was leaked this […] The post Leaked: India’s Bitcoin Ban Bill Aims to Outlaw All Cryptocurrencies appeared first on CCN Markets

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Complete Indian Draft Crypto Bill Leaked – Experts Weigh In

A draft cryptocurrency bill for India has been leaked in full, but details of the bill have raised some questions. News. Bitcoin. com talked to a number of experts in the field who shared their analyses of the bill’s content and its implications on the Indian crypto industry.

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Indian Government Shed Light on Proposed Crypto Regulation

Since leaked information regarding India’s cryptocurrency bill emerged, there have been constant discussions about what it entails. Four different government bodies have been asked about their involvement in the drafting of the bill.

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Leaked Details of India’s Supposed New Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed

Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies.

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Leaked Details of India’s Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed

Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies.

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Baltimore didn’t pay Bitcoin ransom so hackers leaked sensitive data on Twitter

Officials investigating the Bitcoin-fueled ransomware attack that hit Baltimore City last month believe the hackers have leaked government documents on Twitter. A Twitter account claiming to be owned by the hackers appears to have been used to leak the sensitive documents, The Baltimore Sun reports.

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NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has denied that any of its hacking tools were used by cybercriminals to propagate an attack on Baltimore’s government systems.   The attack has… The post NSA Denies Leaked Hacker Tool Was Used to Create Bitcoin Ransomware appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Last Week in Crypto – May 20-27: Binance’s Big News, Bitcoin Pumps Again, Mining Makes a Comeback, & More

This week in crypto has been one of the most eventful so far in 2019, as rumors of HitBTC’s potential insolvency begin to spread, Binance confirms a move into margin trading, and Bitcoin bulls turn it up yet again with another huge pump.

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Bitcoin scammers net nearly $1M by telling people they can see them masturbate

A new kind of scam has accrued almost $1 million in bitcoin from frightened porn viewers, says a new report — and they’re staining the good names of Shakespeare and Austen to do it. According to the report, from cybersecurity firm Area 1, this scam involves a threatening email, in which the victim is told videos or pictures of them watching pornography will be leaked to their contacts, along with whatever they were watching, unless they pay a ransom in Bitcoin.

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eBay Confirms Leaked Bitcoin Images

eBay has confirmed the veracity of some crypto related leaked images that came out of Consensus. However, it’s not quite what anyone might have speculated. An eBay spokesperson, Candace, told...

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This Latest ‘Who Created Bitcoin’ Theory is The Craziest One Yet

Bitcoin was the creation of a programmer and drug lord who wanted to launder money, and Craig Wright is trying to steal his private keys. Bitcoin Creator, Solotshi Nakamoto? That was the latest wild conclusion to emerge in the debate over who the ‘real’ inventor of Bitcoin is – the entity behind the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym – as Wright’s multibillion-dollar court case continues.

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На eBay может появиться поддержка криптовалют

Американская площадка онлайн-торговли eBay предположительно собирается добавить поддержку виртуальных валют на своей платформе. Об этом свидетельствуют фото рекламного баннера со стартовавшей сегодня конференции Consensus 2019.

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Consensus 2019: eBay может добавить поддержку криптовалют

Американская площадка онлайн-торговли eBay предположительно собирается добавить поддержку виртуальных валют на своей платформе. Об этом свидетельствуют фото рекламного баннера со стартовавшей сегодня конференции Consensus 2019.

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eBay to Start Accepting Crypto? Community Stirred by Twitter Rumours

Photos have leaked from preparations for the coming Consensus 2019 conference that eBay, one of the sponsors, might hint that the company plans to start accepting crypto soon and it will not be Bitcoin eBay.

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The GitHub extortion victims are outsmarting their Bitcoin scammers

Blackmailers have been wiping GitHub repositories and withholding code to extort Bitcoin from their victims. Over 390 respos have been affected, but so far, the attackers haven’t made enough to even buy a coffee.

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Revolut Attempts to Wash the Sins amidst Increasing Controversy

Backed by leaked internal messages, Revolut’s senior staff has been accused of attacking critics for speaking against them while job applicants complained about the company demanding them to fulfill requirements such as getting ten users to sign-up on their platform to qualify for the job, WIRED reported April 29, 2019.

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New Cryptojacking Campaign Infects Asia Using More Profitable Tactics

Cryptojacking — the process of infecting computers with malware to mine cryptocurrency — has declined alongside prices during cryptowinter. But like any dextrous organism facing extinction, the virus and its propagators are adapting.

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Mark Zuckerberg Rewarded His Allies With Access to Facebook User Data, Leaked Documents Show

Thousands of leaked documents reveal that Facebook chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, shared private user data with his app developer friends. The shared data served as a reward to app developers and third-party companies that either spend enormous amounts on ads or have a good relationship with the company heads.

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HTC Exec: Facebook Coin is like the Intranet, Bitcoin is like the Internet

As the Bitcoin bear market ran its course through 2018 and early-2019, Facebook quietly entered the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. While the details of the venture were kept under lock and key at first, more and more has leaked about what pundits call “FBCoin,” a crypto asset from the social media giant that could bring.

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Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested in London, Site’s Bitcoin Donations Spike

Julian Assange, co-founder of Wikileaks and early Bitcoin supporter, was arrested at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and faces extradition to the U. S. on conspiracy charges.

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Breez Wants to Make the Lightning Network More User Friendly

New announcements around Bitcoin’s Lightning Network have been coming almost nonstop lately, with new exchanges, wallets and other services popping up seemingly every day.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Wallet Supports Ether, CryptoKitties — But Not Bitcoin

When leaked pictures of Samsung’s latest smartphone went viral, the crypto sphere lost its mind over a singular feature: a built-in cryptocurrency wallet. Samsung would quickly deny rumors that the S10 contained a baked-in hardware wallet.

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