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US Judge Orders Alleged Hacker to Pay Bail in Cryptocurrency
A US federal judge has ordered an alleged hacker to pay the equivalent of $750,000 in cryptocurrency for bail. The man was charged with hacking video game company Electronic Arts (EA), obtaining in-game currency used to buy and sell in-game items, and selling access to online games though black-market websites. дальше »
2018-8-18 05:35 | |
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San Francisco judge orders bail payment in Bitcoin
A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered a cyber-criminal to pay their bail charges in Bitcoin, inadvertently stimulating cryptocurrency mainstream adoption. The Daily Post – a local Palo Alto newspaper – reports Martin Marisch has been charged with hacking the well-known video games company Electronic Arts, responsible for popular titles like FIFA, The Sims, and Battlefield. дальше »
2018-8-17 15:20 | |
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U.S. Investors Can Now Buy a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note
American investors can now invest in bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) through an Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) called Bitcoin Tracker One on the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange in Sweden, per a Bloomberg report. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:09 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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How Bitcoin Mining Could Become An Activity For The Crypto Bourgeois
Bitcoin mining was once an activity for techies. An activity that made the most of powerful computing rigs in order to mine and develop a currency which could be used to hide away from the ruling class. дальше »
2018-8-16 23:00 | |
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Coinbase Unveils Coinbase Wallet, Cryptocurrency Wallet and Browser
Coinbase has outlined on their blog that they will be discontinuing the Toshi app that is currently used for trading and purchasing cryptocurrency on their platform. It is to be replaced with the Coinbase Wallet app. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:39 | |
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Wyre Adds MakerDAO Stablecoin Pairing for Global Money Transfers
Blockchain money transfer company Wyre has announced a partnership with MakerDAO, creator of the Dai stablecoin, to offer Dai as part of a fiat-crypto trading pair in more than 30 countries across the world including the U. дальше »
2018-8-15 00:54 | |
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Bitcoin Can Stabilise Britain After Brexit
With news of the Turkish Lira seemingly hot, talks of how Bitcoin could rescue the countries economy are sprawled across headlines at present, leading to the opening of many debates surrounding Bitcoin as a rescue method for a number of other future and potential financial crises. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:30 | |
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Square’s Cash App Can Now be Used to Operate Bitcoin in All US States
Square App is expanding its geography. Now users from all the 50 U.S. states can use the app for trading operations with Bitcoin. The post Square’s Cash App Can Now be Used to Operate Bitcoin in All US States appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-8-14 16:19 | |
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Earning BTC By Shopping Online
You’ve heard of paying for products online using Bitcoin, but have you heard of being PAID in BITCOIN for buying products online? You may have used a cashback service before, one that rewards customers for choosing to shop with a particular brand, by refunding them a percentage of the overall price. дальше »
2018-8-14 08:00 | |
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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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It’s Finished For This Finnish Bitcoin Scam
It is rare that Finland and Bitcoin scams are mentioned in the same sentence, according to reports from today though, this certainly seems to be the case, in an event that has seen a famous Thai actor by the name of Jiratpisit Jaravijit, scam 22-year-old Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of a large amount of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:30 | |
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What The 3D Printed Guns Battle Means For Bitcoin and DApps
Guilt or innocence used to be a binary equation. That’s not to say determining it was easy for our predecessors. Without the forensic and DNA evidence available to us now, it was undoubtedly more difficult for them to come to a conclusion they could be confident in. дальше »
2018-8-13 11:46 | |
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Bitcoin Core Developer Could Have Wiped Bitcoin Cash From Existence
According to reports out last week, a lone Bitcoin Core developer found a huge vulnerability on the Bitcoin Cash network back in April, one that could have been used to cause some serious damage to Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-8-13 08:00 | |
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An In-Depth Look at the Cryptocurrency Economy’s ‘Stablecoin’ Trend
Back in the early days, cryptocurrency enthusiasts used to laugh at the thought of a stable cryptocurrency pegged to a specific fiat currency like the US dollar. Although nowadays things have changed and the digital currency tether (USDT) captures more cryptocurrency trade volume than most of the leading nation-state issued fiat currencies like the USD […] The post An In-Depth Look at the Cryptocurrency Economy’s ‘Stablecoin’ Trend appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-13 03:10 | |
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Most Popular Website Hosting Companies That Accept Bitcoin Payments
The anonymity and privacy that is offered by Bitcoin transactions are appealing to a wide variety of web hosting customers. Bypassing financial institutions and government regulations, Bitcoin transactions typically require little or no processing fees and can be used by companies and customers in all countries that have access to the Internet, including countries that […] дальше »
2018-8-13 01:06 | |
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Is Google Influencing The Price Of Bitcoin?
Could it be possible that a rise in the trend of Bitcoin related search terms, could be helping change the price of Bitcoin? Bear with me because this isn’t suggesting Google searches have a direct manipulative impact on the value of the markets, but new research does show that Google Search trends could be used to help investors predict what might happen next. дальше »
2018-8-13 23:00 | |
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US DEA Says Only 10% of Bitcoin Transactions Related to Illegal Activities
Critics have always warned anyone willing to listen that cryptocurrency could be used for illegal activities. Thanks to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) data, the public now has an idea just how much of Bitcoin’s transactions are connected to criminal activity. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:00 | |
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The Vast Majority of Bitcoin Transactions are Used for Legal Activities Reports the DEA
The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has found that cryptocurrency use is now dominated by Bitcoin speculators, and the ratio of legal to illegal activity surrounding Bitcoin has reversed. дальше »
2018-8-10 22:51 | |
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On-Chain BCH Used in a Submarine Swap for Off-Chain BTC
This week an individual revealed he had completed the first trustless swap by trading on-chain bitcoin cash (BCH) for off-chain bitcoin core (BTC) using Alex Bosworth’s submarine swap protocol. Also read: Illegal Activity No Longer Dominant Use of Bitcoin: DEA Agent On-Chain Bitcoin Cash Submarine Swapped for Off-Chain BTC The decentralized cryptocurrency bitcoin cash (BCH) was […] The post On-Chain BCH Used in a Submarine Swap for Off-Chain BTC appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-10 21:25 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Blockchain’s Better Side
The fact that great responsibility accompanies great power has become crystal clear in the blockchain world. While blockchains are most commonly connected with commerce, the potential impact of distributed ledgers is being discovered in fresh sectors daily. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:51 | |
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Lightning Network Payment System “SparkSwap” Makes Its Official Debut
A new way to trade bitcoin and digital currencies is now in the books. SparkSwap is the first crypto exchange to be built on the Lightning Network. It allows users to trade both bitcoin and altcoins in seconds without depositing assets with a third party. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:32 | |
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Telegram Outdone by Dissatisfied Crypto Enthusiast: Bettergram is Born
Bettergram is a new app, launched to improve upon the UI of the Telegram messaging service app and tailor to crypto enthusiasts. Bettergram features include the ability to pin more chats to the top of a user’s chat feed, chat groups, and in-app crypto price monitoring. дальше »
2018-8-10 22:59 | |
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ShapeShift to Add Multi-Crypto Swapping Tool to Its Exchange Platform
On August 8, 2018, ShapeShiftAG, the parent company of ShapeShift. io, one of the world's largest decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, announced its acquisition of Bitfract, a blockchain software startup based in Austin, Texas. дальше »
2018-8-10 19:33 | |
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Here’s Why VanEck SolidX Bitcoin ETF Delay by the SEC is a GOOD News
Why SEC's Decision to Extend the Deadline For First-Ever Bitcoin ETF Approval is a GOOD Thing Take a deep breathe for all of those who sold in the past 24 hours due to this ‘soft' news. The age old adage “gone but never forgotten” could be used here in the same light as “delayed not […] дальше »
2018-8-9 06:00 | |
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Stormy Markets — Volume Picks Up As Bitcoin (BTC) Drops To $6,200
The cryptocurrency market has had it tough over the past days, with market leaders like Bitcoin and Ethereum posting near-20% losses over the past 7 days. Bitcoin Breaks Through Support at $6,800, Hits Low of $6,175 “Stormy” could be a word used to describe the state of the market, but to some this description of […] The post Stormy Markets — Volume Picks Up As Bitcoin (BTC) Drops To $6,200 appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-9 21:36 | |
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DJ Who “Turned Down Wall St.” Is On a Quest to Decentralize Music Festivals
Independent DJ Justin Blau (known on stage as 3LAU) didn’t exactly stumble into the cryptocurrency industry — to say so would misrepresent how much thought he’s put into his blockchain-based event network, Our Music Festival (OMF). дальше »
2018-8-8 19:23 | |
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DEA: Criminal Activity Drops 80% in Bitcoin Transactions
Since Bitcoin’s inception, many crypto aficionados have worked to dissociate their favorite digital coin from the notion that it may be used for illegal activity, and new data from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proving that criminal activity in the space is massively shrinking. дальше »
2018-8-8 18:00 | |
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Global Bitcoin ATM Count Reaches 3,500 Milestone
These days Bitcoin ATMs can be seen in many cities across the world. They aren’t as widely used as the mainstream cash machines, but cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe that one day they will become a vital cog in the emerging virtual currency industry. дальше »
2018-8-8 14:34 | |
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Opera Browser Opens Its Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet to Desktop Users
Opera Ltd (NASDAQ: OPRA), the Norway-headquartered company behind the browser used by 322 million people, has decided to open up its desktop browser to its recently released mobile crypto wallet. The developers say this is due to the “overwhelmingly positive response of the crypto-community and users to the crypto wallet in Opera for Android. дальше »
2018-8-8 10:10 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] criminal activities fall down to 10% from an inflated 90%
Recently, Lilita Infante of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] made a statement regarding the relation between Bitcoin and illegal activities. She stated that the transaction volume of Bitcoin used for illegal or criminal activities has increased since 2013, but the ratio of its usage in criminal activities has come down to 10% from an […] дальше »
2018-8-8 09:37 | |
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Finally, Proof That Bitcoin Isn’t For Criminals
It is rare to see a large government agency speak kindly about Bitcoin, yet today for the first time (ever, I think), the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have spoken out about Bitcoin stating that now, within the DEA’s remit, instances of Bitcoin being used within criminal activity have dropped. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:00 | |
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Global Bitcoin ATM Count Reaches 3,500 Milestone
These days Bitcoin ATMs can be seen in many cities across the world. They aren’t as widely used as the mainstream cash machines, but cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe that one day they will become a vital cog in the emerging virtual currency industry. дальше »
2018-8-7 21:37 | |
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Only 10% of Bitcoin Transactions Used For Criminal Activity Says U.S. Drug Enforcement Admin
While in 2013 some 90% of bitcoin transactions were utilized for criminal activity, now that has dropped to just 10% according to analysis by Lilita Infante, a U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration. дальше »
2018-8-7 17:50 | |
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Find Out The Plan To DESTROY Fake News With Blockchain
A plan which aims to destroy fake news by using blockchain technology, similar to that used by Bitcoin, is set to be released in a bid to cut down on sending out mis-leading information. The term, ‘fake news’ has been around for decades however, it only became popular after Donald Trump frequently used the term after he was successfully elected in the 2016 U. дальше »
2018-8-6 16:00 | |
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Bears Battle Bulls at $7000: Where Will Bitcoin Price Go From Here?
As Bitcoin price (BTC) continues to trade in the red, losing roughly around 15 percent of its value over the last week, two econometric models forecast either a very bright future or particularly hard times ahead. дальше »
2018-8-5 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] can soon be used to buy coffee at Starbucks
Ever since the boom of cryptocurrency, all investors and traders have been waiting for the day they could buy coffee at Starbucks with Bitcoin [BTC]. Now, the dream seems to be realized with the new partnership between Starbucks, Microsoft and Intercontinental Exchange. дальше »
2018-8-6 12:07 | |
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Breeze Wallet with Breeze Privacy Protocol Mainnet Now Available for Download
The Breeze Wallet with the Breeze Privacy Protocol public mainnet has been released and is now open to the public. The wallet showcases Stratis technology — a platform built for visual basic apps and blockchain solutions — and places heavy emphasis on both privacy and security for businesses seeking to implement business-to-business (B2B) transactions on the Stratis and Bitcoin blockchain networks. дальше »
2018-8-4 00:02 | |
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Why Major Crypto Exchange OKEx Controversially Used User Funds to Liquidate Bitcoin Contract
OKEx, the second biggest crypto exchange by daily trading volume, officially announced the decision to engage in a forced liquidation to settle a massive long contract. On July 31, 2018, a user with the ID 2051247, the largest individual holder of Bitcoin and Ethereum on the platform, entered a long position worth $460 million. дальше »
2018-8-4 00:00 | |
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There is lack of stability among the factors preventing global bitcoin breakout
Swiss-based investment bank and financial services company the Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) said that Bitcoin’s (BTC) scalability and volatility are still too high for the cryptocurrency to be used as “money,” CNBC reported August 2. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:35 | |
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SIM Hijacking Spree Ravages 40 Cryptocurrency Investors, Over $5M Stolen
A brief series of cyber attacks recently led to the theft of an astoundingly large amount of cryptocurrency. The perpetrator, Joel Ortiz, broke into his victims’ cryptocurrency accounts and withdrew funds. дальше »
2018-8-3 04:47 | |
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Audits and Quality Assurance: Patching the Holes in Smart Contract Security
On July 10, 2018, news broke that cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized exchange Bancor was hit with a hack. A wallet the Bancor team used to update the protocol’s smart contracts was infiltrated, and the $23. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:24 | |
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Use of Bitcoin for Payments Declines Despite Its Bigger Stability - Report
The use of Bitcoin as a means of payments is declining, according to a report by Chainalysis which found that the coin is not suitable for micropayments but is still used by entities to pay vendors, especially freelancers. дальше »
2018-8-3 15:52 | |
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University of Massachusetts Boston Student Accused of Stealing $5 Million in Cryptocurrency
Joel Ortiz 20 has been accused of using dubious means to take over people social media accounts and selling them in Bitcoin. According to the report, the young man made a total of $5 million in cryptocurrency from this illegal operation. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:26 | |
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Btc/Bch Payment Service Bitpay Reports Developing Application for $ 1.2 Billion Dollars
Also Read: Swissquote Reports 44% Increase in Profit After Adding Cryptocurrency Services It Does Not Matter To Bitpay Whether It’s ”Crashing” Sonny Singh, the chief operating officer of Bitpay, recently discussed the use of bitcoin as a means of payment. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:38 | |
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BTC/BCH Payment Service Bitpay Reports Growing Usage Processing $1.2 billion USD
Bitpay’s chief operating officer, Sonny Singh, recently attested to the efficacy of bitcoin as a means of payment, stating that “bitcoin is being used all around the world for things other than speculation and trading. дальше »
2018-8-2 04:50 | |
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Report: Use of Bitcoin in Commerce Hit Low in May After Peaking at $411 Mln Last Year
The volume of Bitcoin used for commerce fell from a high of $411 million last September to a low of $60 million in May 2018
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