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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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UK's FCA Looks To Bring In Crypto Specialists
The Financial Conduct Authority, the UK's financial watchdog, has posted two job listings seeking candidates with in-depth crypto knowledge as the agency looks to fill out its Intelligence Services Team. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:09 | |
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‘User in yer face’ is an online museum of design horrors
If you think the design of Facebook, Twitter, or any other popular site you use regularly is bad, hold your horses. I’m going to introduce you to a website that’ll make you spill your coffee, pull your hair, scream in agony, and punch the wall. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:14 | |
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Japanese Financial Regulators Warn FISCO Exchange To Improve Business Practices
Japanese crypto exchange, FISCO, based out of Osaka has been asked for an administrative action by Financial Services Agency (FSA). There was an onsite inspection conducted by the watchdogs at the offices of the Exchange in Feb 2019 which revealed a set of law violations by the company pertaining to its business management. An example […] дальше »
2019-6-23 01:43 | |
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Japan holds crypto exchange FISCO on the grounds of anti-social activities
The Financial Service Agency (FSA) took FISCO cryptocurrency exchange to task earlier today for business violation. This development comes as an aftermath of FISCO’s raid that was carried out in February. дальше »
2019-6-22 02:30 | |
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Bitcoin Upgraded To ‘B’ By Weiss Ratings
Weiss Ratings revealed yesterday that it has upgraded Bitcoin from a ‘B-‘ to a ‘B’. However, it still recommends holding out for a price correction before buying. Highest Rated Bitcoin Just Gets Better The, perhaps most respected, independent ratings agency, Weiss rates cryptocurrencies based on four factors, technology, adoption, risk, and reward. дальше »
2019-6-14 16:00 | |
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India will build its own space station in the next decade
Yesterday, Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) announced its ambitious plan to put up a space station in the next decade. The space agency’s chief, K. Sivan, said the idea is to build the space station in the next seven years, and launch it by 2030. дальше »
2019-6-14 10:16 | |
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Hackers steal 100,000 traveler photos from border patrol database
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials on Monday said that one of its subcontractors had been breached in a “malicious cyberattack,” exposing images of travelers coming in and out of the country. дальше »
2019-6-11 09:29 | |
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FBI Brings Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Investigation to the United States
By CCN: The FBI officially expanded the QuadrigaCX case, in which the founder suspiciously died, and more than $100 million in cryptocurrency was lost, to the United States today. The agency took to Twitter to ask for US-based victims of the crime to come forward. дальше »
2019-6-5 09:33 | |
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Facebook Started Discussions with CFTC Over Its GlobalCoin Initiative
Coinspeaker Facebook Started Discussions with CFTC Over Its GlobalCoin InitiativeFacebook is in talks with the U. S CFTC to find out whether its GlobalCoin project will fall under the agency’s regulatory requirements. дальше »
2019-6-3 12:38 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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Report: Australians Lost Over $4 Million to Crypto Scams in 2018
The latest edition of “Targeting scams,” an annual report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that the country saw a 190 percent increase in cryptocurrency scams, with a total of $6. дальше »
2019-4-30 20:07 | |
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This ad agency is creating fake worlds to sell real products
I’m sitting at my laptop. The year is 2019, but the website I’m visiting feels oddly out of this time. It could’ve been built in the early days of the internet – or in a dystopian future where humans are desperately trying to resuscitate our once-thriving digital culture. дальше »
2019-4-24 17:01 | |
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Japan Regulator Surprises Crypto Exchanges with Sudden On-Site Inspections
By CCN. com: Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has reportedly carried out unscheduled onsite inspections at cryptocurrency exchanges Huobi Japan and Fisco Digital Asset Group(FDAG). According to Reuters, the inspection is taking place so that the regulatory body can find out if the exchanges have been taking adequate steps to protect their customers, as well as to check for legal compliance. дальше »
2019-4-24 16:29 | |
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Weiss Ratings claims correlation between Binance Coin and cryptocurrency market’s performance
The crypto-rating giant, Weiss Ratings, has been in the news for quite a while now. However, none of its news-making antics over the past few weeks have reflected positively on Weiss Ratings itself. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:30 | |
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Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection
Bittrex, a United States–based cryptocurrency exchange platform, has issued a response to the recent setback in its plans to expand to New York. Yesterday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers. дальше »
2019-4-12 19:57 | |
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Hacked Bitcoin Exchange Bithumb Tells Traders to Halt Deposits
Bithumb, the exchange recently hacked last week to the tune of around $20 million, sent out an e-mail this morning asking customers to cease making deposits until further notice. The exchange reiterates its claim that no customer funds are lost. дальше »
2019-4-4 18:33 | |
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ICO Promoter of Vanbex Faces Police Probe in Light of Massive $22 Million Blockchain Scandal
As part of their latest investigative efforts, Canadian law enforcement authorities have frozen the assets owned by the founders of blockchain services company Vanbex. These efforts are in line with the probes that have been carried out by the government agency since 2017— when the aforementioned firm was able to raise a whopping $22 million […] дальше »
2019-4-1 18:05 | |
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Dan Berkovitz: CFTC Is Working Hard on the Bakkt Application
U. S. CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz says the futures and options markets regulator is working hard on the Bakkt proposal. While he’s refused to provide an approval deadline, he did say that the agency is not anti-crypto or anti-blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:55 | |
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Canadian Federal Tax Agency Targets Bitcoin Investors
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has apparently been specifically targeting bitcoin and crypto investors as part of its broader tax strategy to keep tabs on their cryptocurrency investments, including how they purchase these assets. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:53 | |
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Australian Police Arrests Bitcoin Exchange Operator for Running a Drug Ring
The Australian Federal Police arrested a 27-year bitcoin exchange operator for running a drug distribution ring. The investigation dates back to 2017 when the AFP had arrested two Victorian men for importing drugs to Australia. дальше »
2019-3-9 14:05 | |
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Crypto Money Laundering Cases in Japan Dramatically Shoots Up 10-Fold
Suspicious financial transactions filed by Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges increased ten times over the previous year, according to the National Police Agency. The central enforcement body said Feb 28 that 7,096 out of the total 417,465 suspected money laundering cases mentioned the use of cryptocurrencies in 2018. дальше »
2019-2-28 16:41 | |
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Indian Supreme Court Gives Government Deadline to Reach Decision on Crypto Regulations
The Supreme Court of India made a decision on February 25, 2019, to present the government with an ultimatum: Develop crypto regulations within the next four weeks or the court will make its own judgement. дальше »
2019-2-26 22:02 | |
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Elections Canada Consults With Political Parties on Crypto Donations
According to Elections Canada, the agency that runs federal elections in Canada, there has been “a growing interest” in cryptocurrency donations. This trend has prompted some political parties to ask for a ruling on how best to manage bitcoin and other cryptocurrency political donations and how to navigate the various reporting systems required by both Elections Canada and the parties so that they comply with the Canada Elections Act. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:28 | |
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The real-life Pinkertons take issue with their inclusion in Red Dead Redemption 2
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Red Dead creator Rockstar Games, is duking it out in court with the Pinkerton Detective Agency — yes, they still exist, apparently. The Pinkerton Detective Agency, who appear in fictional form in Red Dead Redemption 2, issued a cease-and-desist letter to Take-Two, asking for royalties for the use of its name. дальше »
2019-1-15 21:42 | |
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Elections Canada Agency Opens Debate on Handling Bitcoin Donations for Political Fundraising
Elections Canada, the official elections agency in Canada is seeking views on how to go about handling the usage of crypto donations when fundraising for political causes. Political Parties Asked To Provide Input On Cryptocurrencies According to a report published on iPolitics, the elections agency has sent out a formal invitation to political parties to […] дальше »
2019-1-11 18:39 | |
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Despite Bitcoin Futures Being Barred In Japan, Local Regulators Start To Explore Crypto ETFs
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan have recently been contemplating Bitcoin futures and derivatives trading, but they set back investors when they decided to bar these types of instruments. дальше »
2019-1-9 13:54 | |
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Grandma-Friendly Bitcoin Lightning Network Wallet Launches in Australia
A partnership to roll out Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network across Australia went live January 4 with the beta launch of Wallet of Satoshi. 1000 Beta Wallets Launch The product of payment gateway Living Room of Satoshi (LRS) and TravelbyBit, billed as “Australia’s first cryptocurrency travel agency,” the wallet aims to bring Lightning payments to entry-level Bitcoin users. дальше »
2019-1-4 16:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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Finland Tip-Off Sends Denmark Tax Agency After 2,700 Individuals For Bitcoin (BTC) Tax Debts
A Tip-Off From Finland Sends Denmark Tax Agency After 2,700 Individuals For Tax Debts Against Bitcoin Regulatory concerns have been part of the crypto industry more commonly for the last few years, and multiple countries are looking to figure out how to integrate these assets into their economy. One of the biggest issues for Denmark […] дальше »
2018-12-12 22:15 | |
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U.S. SEC Delays Decision on VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Until February 2019
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision to approve or disapprove the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Per an official document published by the agency, the new deadline to review the VanEck proposal has been shifted to February 27, 2019, which the regulator claims would afford it the time needed to review the potential rule change further. дальше »
2018-12-7 19:56 | |
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South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means
South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »
2018-12-4 21:41 | |
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“Guidance by Enforcement”: How the SEC Is Slowly Shaping ICO Regulation
On November 27, 2018, a California judge turned back the SEC’s request for an injunction against token company BlockVest, a company the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pursuing for allegedly conducting an unregistered securities offering. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:36 | |
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In Cautionary Speech, Chairman Clayton Parrots SEC’s Bitcoin ETF Concerns
Speaking at the ongoing CoinDesk's Consensus Invest conference in New York, U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton spoke on why his agency hasn’t yet approved a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). дальше »
2018-11-29 21:56 | |
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This company promises to recover files from your locked iPhone – but it won’t help the FBI
DriveSavers, a company known for its data recovery services, announced that it can offer “passcode lockout recovery service,” which means it can unlock your secured iPhone. That’s notable because it’s damn near impossible to unlock an iOS device without the passcode or access to the owners’ biometric signatures for authentication. дальше »
2018-11-28 16:50 | |
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VanEck Subsidiary MVIS Launches Bitcoin OTC Index
MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U. дальше »
2018-11-22 17:35 | |
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Bloomberg Crypto Forecasts Bitcoin Price to Fall Below $2,000, Cites New Excitement Finally Coming
Bloomberg’s Intelligence Agency came out with an interesting prediction this week, reporting that Bitcoin “has further to fail.” According to analysts, Bitcoin is not boring anymore and the price could continue falling to a point as low as $1,500, which would be a 70 percent drop from the current price. According to Travis Kiling, a […] дальше »
2018-11-19 17:53 | |
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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
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Korean Crypto Exchange Earns Key Government Cybersecurity Certification
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX has become the first blockchain company to attain K-ISMS certification, the official standard in Korea for information security management systems. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:51 | |
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SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
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Rating Firm Say Ripple Use “Centralized Institutions”, Gives BBB Rating
The verdict is out. Token Insight, a ratings agency which describes itself as a platform that offer accurate research and analytics contributing to intelligent financial decision and market transparency, says Ripple relies on “centralized institutions and token distribution is currently relatively centralized”. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:53 | |
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How Silent Technology Is Realizing the Goal of Clean Energy with Methanol
Climate change due to out-of-control carbon dioxide emissions has been a tangible threat for several years now. A study by the International Energy Agency in 2018 showed that CO2 levels around the world had increased by roughly 1. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:00 | |
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United Nations Refugee Agency Looks To Blockchain For Mitigating Global Immigration Policy Faults
As per the latest report from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the death rate for refugees trying to enter Europe has risen. This is despite the reduction in the overall number of people trying to make the crossing. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:42 | |
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“Someone’s Got to Be the Voice of Reason” — Kraken Responds to NY AG Report
The New York Attorney General’s office has pointed a finger at cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for “potential” violation of state regulations. Now, the San Francisco–based exchange is firing back, saying it does not appreciate what it sees as implications of illegality. дальше »
2018-9-21 18:10 | |
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