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Crypto Mining Scam Uncovered in Thailand
Over 30 people have come forward to the police after being scammed by a supposed crypto mining scheme that promised a 70 percent return on investment, the Bangkok Post reports on February 18, 2019. Mining for Money In the world of blockchain, it seems like it is another day, another scam. дальше »
2019-2-20 16:00 | |
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The German Government Seeks the Blockchain Community’s Input on new Laws
While the German government is preparing for a strategy presentation this summer, they have also sought the consultation of the blockchain community, reported February 18, 2019. Talking Points As time goes on, more and more governments have adopted the use of blockchain in transportation, tax collection, and so on. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:00 | |
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Octogenarian in Line to Grab and Pass the Bitcoin Lightning Network Torch
The Bitcoin Lightning Network Torch experiment is an influential movement that was launched on January 19, 2019, by a Bitcoin enthusiast whose twitter handle is Hodlonaut. Those joining the experiment transfer a small amount of BTC using the Lightning Network to supposed trustworthy community members via an email chain letter. дальше »
2019-2-20 14:00 | |
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Bitmain Announces BM1397 Chip with 28.6 Percent Improvement in Power Consumption
In a blog post published February 18, 2019, the Chinese cryptocurrency mining juggernaut Bitmain announced the launch of their next generation 7nm ASIC chip, named BM1397. The new chip facilitates faster and more economical mining for cryptocurrencies that use the SHA256 algorithm for computation of mathematical problems. дальше »
2019-2-20 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: February 20, 2019
The total crypto market cap is up $10. 5 billion since February 18 and now sits at ~$133. 3 at the time of writing. For the same time period bitcoin (BTC) is up 7. 3 percent to $3,900 while ether (ETH) gained 7. дальше »
2019-2-20 12:00 | |
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Coinmama Suffers Hack as 450,000 Users’ Information Compromised
In yet another high-profile hack of 2019, Coinmama saw the information of 450,000 of its users compromised in an attack that targeted 24 difference sites, according to reports from February 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-20 10:00 | |
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India’s Cybercrime Detection Center Has Cryptocurrency Threats on its Radar
The National Cyber Forensic Lab has been created under the Union Home ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Center. The unit will focus its energy on cryptocurrency-related crimes to help police officers detect cyber fraud. дальше »
2019-2-20 06:00 | |
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The Boom of Swiss Crypto Foundations Has finally Fizzled
Several high-profile scandals and the lack of foresight when it comes to governance have led to the stumble of many Suisse-based cryptocurrency foundations Finews reported on February 18, 2019. Foundations Marked Switzerland’s Economic Climate Foundations, while not the backbone of the Swiss economy, have been an inescapable part of the country’s history. дальше »
2019-2-20 02:00 | |
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Pension and Endowment Adviser: Time for Institutional Investors to Consider Cryptocurrencies
Cambridge Associates is endorsing cryptocurrency investment for institutions. The pension and endowment firm says cryptos are now stable and believes it’s time institutions learned about crypto space to make informed investment decisions. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:00 | |
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Microsoft Finds and Boots Eight Cryptojacking Apps on Microsoft Store
Microsoft has booted eight malevolent apps from its official desktop and app store that have been secretly mining monero (XMR) from unsuspecting computers. Researchers from Symantec discovered the eight malicious apps and informed Microsoft who took the necessary steps. дальше »
2019-2-20 22:00 | |
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Indonesia Legalizes Cryptocurrency as Tradable Asset
Crypto can now be traded legally as a commodity in Indonesia thanks to a new regulation that grants it this new legal status, as reported by KrASIA, February 15, 2019. Let the Trading Begin The crypto community in Indonesia has scored a huge coup as crypto exchanges are now legal in the country. дальше »
2019-2-20 20:00 | |
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Japan Could Soon Realise the Crypto-ETF Dream
Japan is reportedly gathering information about the amount of interest there is among institutional investors for a cryptocurrency ETF which has the potential to lead to the approval of cryptocurrency-based ETFs in Asia’s second-largest economy. дальше »
2019-2-19 18:00 | |
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Recent Crypto Trojans Leave Mac Users on High Alert
It seems that Mac users are no longer immune to malware and viruses, as the latest string of crypto trojan attacks has proven that hackers can gain access and take control of Apple computers, The South African reported on February 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 16:00 | |
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Indian Crypto Scammers Make $17 Million from Fake Coin Scam
The individuals behind “cashcoin,” a fake cryptocurrency, have been arrested for duping investors of over $17 million in Mumbai, India according to reports February 17, 2019. Crypto and the Gang As the general public and world government are becoming more aware of cryptocurrency and how it works, the prosecution of crypto criminals is becoming more effective. дальше »
2019-2-19 15:00 | |
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Indonesian Student Nabbed for Illegal Bitcoin Mining with School Computers
Despite the gloomy cryptocurrency market outlook, bad actors are still interested in illegally amassing bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets. In the latest development, a 22-year-old student has been arrested by the Indonesian police for illegally setting up a virtual currency mining operation with college computers, reported The Jakarta Post on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:09 | |
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Canadian Authorities Seize Alleged Drug Dealer’s Bitcoin Holdings
Canadian authorities have reportedly seized 288 BTC from a suspected drug dealer. Matthew Phan, a university dropout, is lobbying for access to at least half of his bitcoin holdings, claiming that not all of the seized bitcoin was used in illegal activities. дальше »
2019-2-19 14:00 | |
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South Australian Government to Use Blockchain Technology to Conduct Elections
According to Micky News, an Australian News outlet, a blockchain-based voting system will be used by the South Australian Government in an official election conducted soon. Integrating a blockchain-based voting system On February 18, 2019, Horizon State CEO Nimo Naamani confirmed that the South Australian Government would be using the company’s blockchain-based voting system technology toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-19 13:00 | |
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Bitcoin Remains Stable as First Pension Funds Enter Crypto and JP Morgan Launches Stablecoin: BTCManager’s Week in Review February 18, 2019
The two biggest headlines of the week have been investment management firm Morgan Creek receiving pension fund money for its new digital asset fund and JP Morgan launching a blockchain-based stablecoin called JPM Coin. дальше »
2019-2-19 12:00 | |
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Argo Blockchain PLC Announces Business Refocus Amid Bear Market Conditions
Argo Blockchain plc, a UK-based, global data centre management firm that allows people to mine a vast array of digital currencies via its platform, has announced plans to refocus its business strategy, citing “severe price pressure and volatility” of the crypto markets, reported Investigate on February 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-18 14:00 | |
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Blockchain Might Not Be the Appropriate Answer to Iot Security
Blockchain has been pointed out as the technology capable of providing security to the Industrial IoT (IIoT), but contrary to this belief, IoT project owners, chipmakers and OEMs may be better suited with security solutions capable of addressing low-level, device and data-centered hardware as the emerging technology may be an expensive solution that might notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-19 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Might Not Be the Appropriate Answer to IIot Security
Blockchain has been pointed out as the technology capable of providing security to the Industrial IoT (IIoT), but contrary to this belief, IoT project owners, chipmakers and OEMs may be better suited with security solutions capable of addressing low-level, device and data-centered hardware as the emerging technology may be an expensive solution that might notRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-18 12:00 | |
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Binance Ceases Trade of Cryptocurrencies CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB, and WINGS
On February 15, 2019, Binance announced that it has decided to cease tradings and transactions with five tokens – CLOAK, MOD, SALT, SUB and WINGS. Reasons for the Delisting In their press release, Binance argues that according to their standards and performance criteria these five coins and tokens are no longer suitable for trade. дальше »
2019-2-18 10:00 | |
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Blockchain Technology Helps HSBC Save 25 Percent on Forex Trade Settlements
HSBC has reported a successful trial of their blockchain-based “FX Everywhere” platform which has saved 25 percent of costs associated with forex trade settlements, Reuters reported on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-18 06:00 | |
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Ripple Unveils XRP Ledger Version 1.2.0 with a Slew of New Features
Ripple has unveiled its latest XRP Ledger version 1. 2. 0 upgrade on February 13, 2019, while also urging users to upgrade before February 27, 2019. A New Version in Town Ripple has announced a new upgrade in the form of its XRP Ledger version 1. дальше »
2019-2-18 02:00 | |
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NVIDIA’s Earnings Report For Q4 2019 Beats All Expectations
The largest graphics chip manufacturer in the world, NVIDIA, reported better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of its 2019 fiscal year which led to its shares rising as much as 8 percent, the company announced in a press release on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-18 22:00 | |
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SEC Gains Injunction Against Blockvest LLC in Fraudulent Securities Case
In a sudden turn of events, the US SEC has been given an injunction against Blockvest, a digital asset firm accused of selling unregistered securities in a February 14, 2019, press release. New Developments The SEC has gained a small victory in their case agonists Blockvest, a blockchain-based asset exchange, by getting an injunction against them onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-17 18:00 | |
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Canadian Exchange Coinsquare Acquires StellarX Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
StellarX, a user-friendly decentralized cryptocurrency exchange and peer-to-peer marketplace, has been acquired by Coinsquare, a leading Canadian cryptocurrency trading venue, to develop the former into a world-class DEX, according to a Medium blog post on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-17 14:00 | |
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South Korea: City of Gimpo to Get Its Own Cryptocurrency
The South Korean city of Gimpo will be the latest to have its own native cryptocurrency, as reported by ZDNet on February 14, 2019, that the KT Corporation will develop a token for the city. A New Coin in Town Cryptocurrencies that are attached to a specific location have been around for some time now. дальше »
2019-2-17 10:00 | |
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Nasdaq Set to Debut Bitcoin and Ethereum Indices for Real-time Spot Price Discovery
On February 11, 2019, Nasdaq, in partnership with New Zealand-based blockchain startup Brave New Coin (BNC), announced the introduction Bitcoin and Ethereum indices as part of its global index service (GIDS). дальше »
2019-2-17 06:00 | |
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Stranger Than Fiction: Bitcoin Sent Successfully via Radio Connection Without the Internet or Satellite
The idea behind Bitcoin was to have a cryptocurrency that government or any authorities can’t interfere with, but the government controls the internet. Thinking about the possibility of sending Bitcoin while offline, according to a Medium post published February 14, 2019, a crypto enthusiast successfully sent Bitcoin via high-frequency shortwave radio, opening a new worldRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-17 02:00 | |
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Australia: Regulators Slap AUD 33k Fine on Byte Power Cryptocurrency Exchange for Irregularities
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the region’s securities regulator, has issued an infringement notice to Byte Power Group Limited, an Australia-based digital assets exchange, alleging that the crypto trading venue failed to comply with its continuous disclosure duties and the regulated exchange has now paid a penalty of AUD 33,000 reports ZDNet on FebruaryRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-16 22:00 | |
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Digital Currency Group CEO Bullish About Bitcoin but Prophesies Doom for other Cryptocurrencies
There are currently over 2096 cryptocurrencies listed on CoinMarketCap. The founder, and CEO of DCG, however, has said he believes in Bitcoin and believes it could replace gold someday, saying he is bullish about BTC. дальше »
2019-2-16 18:00 | |
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Kaspersky Study Shows 700% Increase in Bitcoin Adoption; 13% Online Buyers use Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are experiencing a bearish experience, but that hasn’t dampened the experience of this phenomenon. Russian cybersecurity titan Kaspersky and Coinmap have conducted a study that proves critics wrong. дальше »
2019-2-16 14:00 | |
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Dutch Company Announces IOTA-based Smart Grid
ElaadNL, a Dutch tech company has revealed the PoC for a new smart grid that self-balances and rewards Smart vehicles with IOTA tokens on February 14, 2019. A Smart Solution While blockchain technology is known to consume a lot of energy in the process of creating cryptocurrencies, it is now being used to distribute andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-16 06:00 | |
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Baidu Launches Blockchain Engine for dApp Developers
China’s search engine giant, Baidu, has launched the Baidu Blockchain Engine (BBE), an operating system based on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Cloud Computing, which will enable developers to design decentralized mobile applications in an easier and faster way, according to a press release published February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-16 02:00 | |
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Indonesia’s New Futures Trading Law Cause Controversy
Traders in Indonesia have criticized a new regulation that requires $70 million in capital to trade in crypto futures, as per reports from The Jakarta Post, February 14, 2019. Unexpected Hurdles While the growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry has been impressive, it certainly has not been evenly spread around the world. дальше »
2019-2-16 00:00 | |
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Intel Launches Commercial Blockchain for Businesses
Commercial blockchain services has a new player as Intel announced on February 12, 2019, the launch of the Intel Select solution for blockchain which allows businesses to build their own blockchain based on the Hyperledger fabric. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:00 | |
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Phishing Scammers: Trezor Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Action
Trezor, a hardware wallet for storing a vast array of digital assets including bitcoin (BTC) and litecoin (LTC) has released an official statement concerning the recent phishing attacks on its electronic shops, products, as well as websites of its affiliated partners, according to a Medium blog post on February 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 20:00 | |
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CFTC Releases Examination Priorities for Cryptocurrency Control
On February 12, 2019, the US Commodity Features Trading Commission (CFTC) released a new set of examination priorities for several departments. One such arm, the Division of Market Oversight (DMO), will be monitoring as well as analysing cryptocurrencies and block trading via surveillance practices. дальше »
2019-2-15 18:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance Still Profitable Despite Bear Market
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is still profitable despite last year’s market meltdown, its chief financial officer Wei Zhou said, CNBC reported on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 16:00 | |
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Samsung SDS Launches Nexledger Accelerator to Speed up Blockchain Transactions
Samsung SDS, the information technology arm of Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its Nexledger Accelerator, a solution that the firm says can significantly speed up transactions on blockchain networks, according to a press release on February 14, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 14:00 | |
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Ripple, Mastercard, Barclays Raise $1.7 Million for SendFriend, Remittance Startup Using XRP
According to February 11, 2019, press release, Remittance Company SendFriend raised some $1. 7 million following a recent round of funding. The funding was obtained from Mastercard Foundation, Barclays, MIT Media Lab, TechStars, Ripple, 8 Decimal Capital, 2020 Ventures and Mahindra Finance. дальше »
2019-2-15 12:00 | |
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Coinbase Pays $30k Bounty for a Critical Vulnerability on its Platform
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency trading exchanges, submitted a $30k bounty on HackerOne for a fix to a critical issue found on its platform. This, according to a report by The Next Web, published February 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 10:00 | |
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Turkey: 24 Arrested in Connection with $2.47 Million Crypto Exchange Hack
Turkish Police have successfully arrested 24 people in connection with the hack of an unnamed crypto exchange after simultaneous sting operations across eight provinces, as reported on February 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 08:00 | |
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XBT Provider Suspends Launch of Altcoins ETN Due to Crypto Market Uncertainty
XBT Provider AB, the issuer of Bitcoin and Ether exchange traded products listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in Sweden, has announced it’s putting plans to launch altcoin products on hold, citing the current market volatility and uncertainties, reports Bloomberg on February 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 08:00 | |
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Australian Digital Transformation Agency Publishes a Blockchain Overview Guide
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) of the Australian Government has released an overview of blockchain technology, February 12, 2019. It aims to serve as a guide for government representatives. дальше »
2019-2-15 06:00 | |
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Coinbase Launches iCloud and Google Drive Backup Feature to Store Private Keys
Coinbase, a leading U. S. -based cryptocurrency exchange on February 12, 2019, announced the launch of its cloud backup feature that will enable users to store an encrypted recovery phrase on iCloud or Google drive in order to retain their funds even if their private keys or smartphone gets misplaced. дальше »
2019-2-15 04:00 | |
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IBM Partners with Boehringer Ingelheim to Leverage Blockchain Technology For Clinical Testing
After dominating several industries, blockchain technology is now headed to the medical world as IBM and Boehringer Ingelheim announced on February 12, 2019, a partnership that will see the latter make use of the emerging tech in their clinical trials. дальше »
2019-2-15 02:00 | |
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Hodl Rally Embarks on an Eight-Day Cryptocurrency Rally Around Europe
HODL RALLY, a blockchain inspired supercar rally has inaugurated an eight-day event around Europe which aims to create a unique network of cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts, investors as well as entrepreneurs, according to a press release on February 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:00 | |
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