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AT&T sued for $240 million over stolen Cryptocurrency
Tech entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is suing AT&T for $240 million over cryptocurrency that was stolen from his account. Terpin is well known in the cryptocurrency community as is the founder and CEO of Transform Group, a blockchain and ICO public relations and strategic advisory firm. дальше »
2018-8-17 03:33 | |
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U.S. Crypto Investment Firm Attracts $22M in Series A, Looks to Expand Services
Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency investment firm SFOX has raked in roughly $22. 7 million in its Series A funding. The round was headed by venture platforms Social Capital and Tribe Capital and earned the participation of other firms like DCG, SV Angel, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:31 | |
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Japan’s Biggest Chat App Line Expands Cryptocurrency Offering
Line Corporation, a Japanese Internet firm and the operator of the country’s most popular messaging app, has added Tron (TRX) to its cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitbox. Tron is the first crypto-token to pass the review process by the Bitbox open-listing committee and joins other cryptocurrencies already available in the platform including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, […] The post Japan’s Biggest Chat App Line Expands Cryptocurrency Offering appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-8-17 00:24 | |
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Mining startup dumps unprofitable users, blames it on Bitcoin price drop
Popular cloud based cryptocurrency mining service, Genesis Mining, is calling it time on lower tier Bitcoin mining contracts after claiming they’ve become a pointless endeavor. In a Genesis Mining blog post (spotted by Cryptovibes), the cloud mining firm stated that it will no longer continue to support its lower tier Bitcoin contracts. дальше »
2018-8-16 16:34 | |
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Oil-backed Petro Cryptocurrency Set to Officially Become Venezuela’s Second Unit of Account
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced on August 14, 2018 that with effect from August 20, 2018, the petro cryptocurrency would officially become the second unit of account in the nation, as the central bank issued altcoin will be used extensively by state-owned oil firm, PDVSA and may also be used to pay workers’ salaries. дальше »
2018-8-16 16:00 | |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC) Surges After Coinbase Consumer Confirms Listing
Over the past few weeks, Ethereum Classic (ETC) hit crypto headlines, as multiple exchanges finally announced fiat-to-crypto support for the popular cryptocurrency. Coinbase Consumer Meet Ethereum Classic Coinbase’s support for Ethereum Classic has been in the works for a while now, originally announcing that the firm’s engineering team had begun testing implementation in early-June. дальше »
2018-8-16 11:30 | |
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Bitangels Co-Founder Sues AT&T for $224 Million Over Cryptocurrency Hack
The cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin is suing the large telecom firm AT&T because his mobile phone was compromised by hackers who stole $24M USD worth of digital assets. Terpin says he was hacked twice in less than a year and employees at AT&T participated in a SIM swap fraud. дальше »
2018-8-16 07:25 | |
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Crypto Scammers Stole $2.3 Million In Q2 2018 According to Kaspersky
New Report By Kaspersky Reveals That Crypto Scammers Stole $2. 3 Million In 2018 Q2 After doing a thorough research on cyber crimes, Kaspersky Lab reported that hackers earned more than $2. 3 million from cryptocurrency scams during the second quarter of 2018. дальше »
2018-8-16 04:28 | |
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US Investor Files Lawsuit Against AT&T Over Cryptocurrency Theft
A U. S. -based cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against telecommunications firm AT&T. Michael Terpin believes that he became the victim of a theft in which a large amount of digital currency was taken from him due to the company’s negligence. дальше »
2018-8-16 01:00 | |
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Vietnamese Government Bans Mining Hardware Imports
Following a high-level proposal in July to ban the importation of all cryptocurrency mining equipment into Vietnam, the Vietnamese Customs Department has announced a total ban on all mining rig imports, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-8-16 21:58 | |
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Most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies don’t actually have a working product
It might sound shocking, but it appears 60 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market share are yet to actually release a working product to the public – despite raising millions of dollars in funding. дальше »
2018-8-15 15:08 | |
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Playboy Sues Wallet Developer for Failing to Integrate Crypto Across Its Platforms
Playboy is reportedly suing a Canadian cryptocurrency firm for allegedly failing to integrate a “wallet that would support a range of cryptocurrencies across the company’s online media, digital and casual gaming businesses. дальше »
2018-8-15 14:53 | |
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These 5 ICO Exit Scams Cost Investors $100 Million
ICO exit scams over the last two years have left people $96. 8 million out of pocket, according to data compiled by blockchain intelligence firm Diar. However, this is only a drop in the ocean with regards to the influx of investment the cryptocurrency space is receiving. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: Weighing In on Privacy Implications
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-15 22:02 | |
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Distributed Dialogues: David Chaum, Patrick Byrne and Blockchain Privacy
At the recent Distributed 2018 conference in San Francisco, Rick Lewis and Dave Hollerith from the Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network interviewed a host of different personalities in the blockchain space about digital privacy. дальше »
2018-8-16 22:02 | |
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Firm Behind Japanese Cryptocurrency ‘Spindle’ to Relocate to London Amid Investigation
The Japanese cryptocurrency Spindle, known for being promoted by the Japanese popular singer, actor and talent Gakuto Oshiro (45), aka GACKT, has announced it’s withdrawing from Tokyo to relocate its headquarters in London, amidst rumors that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police is investigating unregistered sales of cryptocurrencies made by the company. дальше »
2018-8-15 16:05 | |
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Asia’s Tokyo Stock Exchange Is Troubled By Noah Ark (Noah Coin) Crypto Firm
According to local Japanese media outlets, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is concerned about the acquisition of a company listed on the stock exchange by a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is generally receptive and welcoming to new companies, but that does not seem to be the case with crypto companies. The […] дальше »
2018-8-14 02:22 | |
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Cryptocurrency exit scams have conned people out of almost $100M
Almost $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen by exit scammers, as ICO tokens continue to plummet in value. Indeed, the figures suggest that ICO scams over the last two years total at least $96. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:40 | |
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I Have Bitcoin, The Elephant In The Room
Have you ever told someone you own bitcoin or any cryptocurrency for that matter and had them look at you like you were crazy? I tell them don’t worry about bitcoin, just worry about the technology behind it. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:00 | |
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Singapore VC Firm Launches $10 Million Fund for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups
A Singapore-based venture capital firm, Golden Gate Ventures, made an announcement via Reuters on August 10, 2018, that the company is primed to establish a $10 million fund to invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mining Firm Soluna to Build a 900-Megawatt Wind Farm in Saharan Desert
Soluna, a blockchain company began plans to create a 900-megawatt wind farm with the aim of generating power for a computer center in Dakhla in the Morocco-administered Western Sahara Desert. Initial work on the facility will begin in 2019. дальше »
2018-8-11 17:00 | |
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Singapore VC Unveils New Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Fund
LuneX Ventures, a partnership between Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm Golden Gate Ventures and its former head of growth Kenrick Drijkoningen, is looking to invest US$10 million into five to ten blockchain and cryptocurrency startups by the end of the year, the company said on Friday. дальше »
2018-8-11 02:24 | |
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New Survey Finds 50% of Americans ‘Willing to Try Out’ Bitcoin
A new poll conducted by analytics firm Harris Insights and cryptocurrency startup Gem revealed that 50 percent of the respondents are inclined to try out the asset class. The survey also revealed that those with lower incomes are more likely to buy Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-11 02:00 | |
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Researchers Identify 15,000-Strong Botnet Scamming Crypto Twitter
Cybersecurity firm Duo Security has released an analysis of the botnets of Twitter. During a lengthy paper on the topic, the team behind the research identified over 15,000 bots devoted to scamming users out of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:10 | |
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Finance Software Firm Intuit Gets Patent for Bitcoin Transactions via Text Messages
As the world is opening up to the possibilities of blockchain and Bitcoin, several companies are jumping on the opportunity to innovate. California-based financial software company Intuit couldn’t distance itself from the technology for long. дальше »
2018-8-10 21:15 | |
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Iranian Ransomware Threat May Increase for Cryptocurrencies, According to Accenture
A new report by global management consulting firm Accenture is sending shockwaves in the world of technology. Titled “Cyber Threatscape Report 2018,” the document focuses on the rise of Iranian ransomware that demands cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-8-10 20:30 | |
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Shapeshift Acquires Bitfract to Simplify Cryptocurrency Portfolio Diversification
In an attempt to quicken and simplify the process of buying of cryptocurrencies, Shapeshift AG, the Swiss trading platform, announced its acquisition of Austin-based cryptocurrency converter company, Bitfract on August 7, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-10 18:30 | |
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Ethereum Classic Is Inspiring Institutional Investment
Grayscale Investments have reported a $90 million investment in Ethereum Classic holdings. Grayscale are a digital asset investment firm that help investors get into the world of cryptocurrency and digital investment. дальше »
2018-8-10 11:00 | |
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Surge in Overstock Share Price As Their Blockchain Technology Subsidiary Attracts $270m Private Equity Investment
Overstock, the e-commerce company which has invested a lot of development effort into integrating with cryptocurrency, announced that their blockchain research division tZero would see $270m of investment from Hong Kong private equity firm GSR Ventures over the coming years. дальше »
2018-8-10 01:39 | |
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GMO Cryptocurrency Mining and Exchange Business Nets $2.3 Million in Q2
GMO's Q2 Profits for Crypto Business Totaled $2. 3M Recently, Japan-based IT company GMO cryptocurrency miner and exchange announced that it had made an operating profit worth 255 million yen (approximately $2. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:24 | |
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Blockchain Startup, Libra, Earns $15 Million in Series B Funding
New York-based blockchain startup, Libra, has raised $15 million from its recently concluded Series B funding round. The firm aims to provide full spectrum audit, tax, and fund administration services to cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-8-9 11:03 | |
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Opera Introduces Built-In Crypto Wallet For Desktop Version
The popular Opera Browser has pushed forward on its quest to gain traction in the cryptocurrency community, recently announcing that it was extending its built-in wallet to users of the Opera Desktop Browser. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:54 | |
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ShapeShift acquires multi-output from single transaction bitcoin tool Bitfract
Cryptocurrency and blockchain asset exchanger ShapeShift has announced the acquisition of Bitfract, an Austin-based software firm that built the only tool in the world that allows users to trade bitcoin into dozens of digital. дальше »
2018-8-9 20:27 | |
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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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Coinbase Commences Ethereum Classic Support, Ups Purchase Limits
Coinbase has long held a highly coveted spot as one of the most well-established cryptocurrency platforms in the world. Following a series of recent announcements, it has become apparent that the California-based firm intends to hold this position for years to come. дальше »
2018-8-8 10:00 | |
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South Korea’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Exchange ‘UPbit’ comes out clean in audit
According to reports from a Korean accounting firm, the biggest South Korean crypto exchange UPbit is cleared of charges from the allegations that were made against it last May. The exchange was blamed to have manipulated its balance sheet which resulted in a rise in its trading values. Soon after unknown sources claimed that the firm […] дальше »
2018-8-8 02:57 | |
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Goldman Sachs May Start Offering Custodial Services for Cryptocurrency this Year
Investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs, is looking to launch custodial services for cryptocurrency soon, according to a Bloomberg report on August 6, 2018. Goldman Sachs Vault? According to sources close to the matter, Goldman Sachs Inc. дальше »
2018-8-8 02:00 | |
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Group-IB Study Reveals Majority of Cryptocurrency Crimes Happen in US
Cryptocurrency crimes (i.e. money laundering, hacking, terrorist financing, etc.) have become a growing concern for the market, leaving many consumers and investors concerned about its future. As an effort to see whether such activities have a common trend on a geographical basis, software firm devoted to preventing and investigating online crime, Group-IB recently conducted a […] дальше »
2018-8-8 00:57 | |
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Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto
Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:23 | |
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Millennials, Gen Z Look to Diversify Investment Options with Cryptocurrency
An inordinate number of Millennials are looking to line their pockets, or rather their investment portfolios, with cryptocurrencies, according to a recent study conducted by blockchain technology investment firm, Sustany Capital. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:00 | |
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Goldman Sachs Considers Offering Cryptocurrency Custody Services
New York-based multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs is making another step forward in its bet on the cryptocurrency market. The firm, led by chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein, is reportedly considering a plan to offer custody for cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-8-7 12:00 | |
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Markets Tech Firm to Launch Crypto Derivatives Exchange
LevelTradingField is launching a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange with the help of the ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-7 00:00 | |
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Bad News For Bitcoin For British Investors
London firm, IW Capital have carried out some research into Bitcoin perceptions across the UK. Their findings dictate that within the UK, investors still aren’t fully on the Bitcoin train, citing that overall the research finds the majority of investors within the UK aren’t knowledgeable enough about Bitcoin to be confident enough to invest. дальше »
2018-8-6 16:30 | |
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Research: More than 56% of all cryptocurrency crime happens in the US
The rate of cryptocurrency hacks is rapidly increasing. 720 accounts across every major exchange have been compromised — and a lot of it has to do with poor security setups, especially the lack of two-factor authentication (2FA). дальше »
2018-8-6 14:02 | |
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XRP-Centric SBI Holdings, Invested in These Two Companies in North America to Further Crypto Products
Less than 24 hours ago, Ethereum World News ran a story about how the SBI Holdings company aims at conquering the cryptocurrency trading arena with its VCTRADE crypto exchange. In the article, we mentioned that it would do so by acquiring a 12% stake at the U. дальше »
2018-8-6 12:25 | |
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Neufund Joins Forces with BitBay Cryptocurrency Exchange
Neufund, a Berlin-based, blockchain-powered equity fundraising startup, has formed a strategic partnership with BitBay cryptocurrency exchange, to enable investors to buy and sell equity tokens with fiat money seamlessly, according to a press release by the firm on August 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-6 19:00 | |
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Investors Petition for the Extradition of Sky Mining CEO Accused of Crypto Mining Scam
Nearly a thousand people have signed a petition for the extradition of Leh Minh Tam, the CEO of Sky Mining, a cryptocurrency mining firm based in Ho Chi Minh City. The signatories are calling for Tam’s deportation from the United States following allegations that he fled after defrauding investors of $36 million. дальше »
2018-8-5 17:00 | |
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