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Facebook’s Libra Triggers US & UK Alarm Bells; Will Bitcoin Take a Beating?
On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and a senior official within the government of the U. K. , said that Libra, a crypto asset developed by a consortium of companies including Facebook, poses a risk to the global financial system. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:33 | |
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Ransomware Thugs Extort Indiana County for Over $130,000 in Bitcoin
Days after the U. S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution opposing the payment of ransoms by cities following a ransomware attack La Porte County’s government has done the opposite after its files were encrypted. дальше »
2019-7-13 12:55 | |
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Mnuchin Warns US Debt Ceiling Near, Wants Spending Spigot Open
U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warns the United States might max out its credit limit in September. If that happens, the federal government will not be able to pay some of its bills. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. дальше »
2019-7-13 00:50 | |
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Ripple Shills Twist Into XRP-Shaped Pretzels to Spin Trump Bitcoin Tweets
The importance of the government's blessing for supposedly regulator-friendly cryptocurrencies like Ripple (XRP) and its horde of social media shills cannot be overstated. Donald Trump is not a fan of crypto. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:51 | |
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Zimbabwe's US Dollar Ban Ignites Massive Bitcoin Fever
Bitcoin trading is booming in Zimbabwe. The government introduced a law banning the use of the U. S. dollar, forcing citizens to adopt a national currency instead. Zimbabwe's national currency stopped circulating in 2009 as part of an effort to stabilize the economy. дальше »
2019-7-11 00:45 | |
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Facebook Cancels Calibra Launch in India, Thanks to Govt's Crypto Loathing
Days after an Indian government official expressed discomfort with Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans, the social media giant has indicated that it has ‘no plans to offer’ Libra, or its digital wallet Calibra, in its largest market. дальше »
2019-7-10 16:23 | |
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‘Uncomfortable’ Indian Government Looks to Slap Down Facebook’s Crypto Libra
More than three years after India rejected a Facebook initiative to offer free internet service to its citizens terming the gesture ‘digital colonialism’, the social media giant’s cryptocurrency project Libra might meet the same fate in Asia’s third-largest economy. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:06 | |
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China Fast-Tracks Central Bank Cryptocurrency to Fight Facebook’s Libra
The announcement of Libra marked the beginning of the strategic pulse involving players from the world of crypto and fintech while attracting the attention and alarms of important actors in global geopolitics such as the U. дальше »
2019-7-9 09:29 | |
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Inflation-Plagued Zimbabwe Is So Poor It Can’t Even Issue Passports
Zimbabwe’s woes continue as the cash-strapped southern African nation is now so poor it cannot even issue its own passports. President Emmerson Mnangagwa told reporters that the issuing company is refusing to do any further business with the government until it has settled its debts. дальше »
2019-7-5 02:32 | |
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Florida Inmates Used Bitcoin to Bankroll Crazy Money Laundering Scheme
Authorities at the Pasco County jail in Florida recently caught inmates in an elaborate money laundering scheme involving Bitcoin and the dark web. Florida Inmates Find The Best Money Laundering Counterparty: The Government The scheme reportedly involved buying stolen credit card information on the dark web with Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-5 00:00 | |
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John McAfee Over the Moon, Offers His Services to Cuba on Crypto
The nation of Cuba has formally announced plans to utilize cryptocurrency on an international scale, and one resident couldn’t be happier. John McAfee, who is currently hiding out somewhere in Havana, praised the decision by the Cuban government and offered his help. дальше »
2019-7-4 03:30 | |
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U.S. Can’t Ban Bitcoin Because It’s Free Speech: Abra CEO
The United States government can’t ban bitcoin because the original cryptocurrency is free speech that’s protected under the Constitution. That’s the opinion of Bill Barhydt, the CEO of crypto wallet and exchange Abra. дальше »
2019-7-3 21:10 | |
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Congress Demands Facebook Halt Work on the Libra Cryptocurrency
High-ranking legislators in Congress have issued a thundering rebuke to Facebook’s cryptocurrency ambitions, demanding that the Mark Zucker-berg led firm “immediately cease” work on Libra until the government says otherwise. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:31 | |
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Renewed Ransomware Menace Hits Georgia Court System
Ransomware, which recently totally disrupted the government in Baltimore, has now overtaken a court system in Georgia . Ransomware Making A Comeback? After receiving a ransom note, officials in Georgia decided to take a system offline to be safe. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:54 | |
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Dow Posts Surprising Rally as U.S. Treasury Yields Resume Plunge
The Dow and broader U. S. stock market pulled ahead on Tuesday, even as fears of an economic downturn pushed investors into in the safety of government bonds, sending U. S. Treasury yields to their lowest level since 2016. дальше »
2019-7-3 22:13 | |
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Hong Kong Stock Market Recoils as Protesters Invade Government HQ
Protesters in Hong Kong have reportedly taken over at least one government building, with tensions escalating over the weekend and preventing the local stock market from taking part in an otherwise-global rally. дальше »
2019-7-2 20:33 | |
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IMF Says Central Bank-Backed Crypto ‘Could Become Reality’
In its latest report entitled “Five Facts on Fintech,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that based on its research, countries generally foresee the emergence of crypto assets backed by central banks. дальше »
2019-6-30 21:00 | |
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Broke Iran Seizes 1,000 Crypto Rigs, Skips Bitcoin Mining Mosques
As sanctions imposed by the United States continue to bite reducing government revenues and widening the budget deficit, Iran has turned its ire to Bitcoin mining operations in the country that are mooching off the country’s heavily subsidized power. дальше »
2019-6-29 14:35 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-27 15:21 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-28 15:21 | |
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What a bit! US Government VS Cryptonites
With the rise of cryptocurrency, it makes sense bitcoin investors are in the crosshairs of not one but two government agencies, DOJ and IRS. Let’s watch my take on this Make sure to subscribe CCNMarkets on Youtube: https://bit. дальше »
2019-6-27 20:10 | |
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‘Nuke it From Space!’: National Review Pundit Slams FB's Cryptocurrency
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project has long been one of Silicon Valley’s worst-kept secrets. Even so, Libra’s formal announcement elicited a number of incendiary reactions from chattering heads across the political spectrum. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:39 | |
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John McAfee Interview: Magic, Money, 2020 Presidential Fugitive
By CCN Markets: International man of mystery, wanted fugitive, 2020 presidential candidate. What do all of these have in common? John McAfee. In an exclusive interview, CCN talked to McAfee about his new trading portal ‘McAfee Magic,’ his views on money, and his troubles with the government. дальше »
2019-6-24 08:45 | |
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US Justice Department & IRS Are in Hot Pursuit of Bitcoin Tax Evaders
By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price rocketed past $10,000 for the first time since 2018, and crypto fans are celebrating. But they’re not the only ones noticing the budding cryptocurrency bull market. дальше »
2019-6-24 18:45 | |
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Tesla Suffers Blow After Analyst Warns Demand ‘Likely Not Sustainable’
By CCN Markets: Goldman Sachs analyst David Tamberrino delivered some ugly thoughts about Tesla’s stock, and it relates the sustainability of demand. There is a lot of that going around. Tesla’s annual revenue: 2019: $25. дальше »
2019-6-22 21:45 | |
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Chinese Tech Moguls Cite Regulation as Chief Crypto Concern
By CCN Markets: The China Ledger quoted Pony Ma (Ma Huateng) as saying that blockchain technology is mature, but regulation needs to allow for it. Binance CEO Changepeng Zhao took the opportunity to expand on the idea including the government’s role in crypto. дальше »
2019-6-19 20:35 | |
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Global Policy Makers Are Up in Arms About Facebook’s Libra Coin
By CCN Markets: Facebook is already under fire from regulators less than a day after officially revealing its cryptocurrency whitepaper. Based on three separate talks, it’s clear top government and bank officials from around the world are preparing to regulate Facebook Libra. дальше »
2019-6-19 03:30 | |
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John McAfee Pledges to Expose Corruption in the US Government
By CCN Markets: In a somewhat bizarre video tweet around lunch on Friday, cryptocurrency aficionado and repetitive presidential candidate John McAfee said he’s launching a website dedicated to exposing corruption in the U. дальше »
2019-6-15 03:00 | |
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Indian Government in Dizzying Reversal Sponsors Free Crypto Course
By CCN Markets: The Indian government continues to project a deep level of hypocrisy as it turns its attention to sponsoring a blockchain and cryptocurrency course. As CCN recently reported, the government is simultaneously proposing an insane anti-crypto bill with hard jail-time for bitcoin users. дальше »
2019-6-15 00:00 | |
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Italian Retail Deposits Reach All-Time Highs and is Screaming for Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: The Italian government is reportedly trying to be lenient on some forms of hard-to-tax savings, such as that held in safe deposit boxes. Bitcoin could be a viable investment for these retail investors. дальше »
2019-6-14 07:35 | |
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Become Satoshi, Shill with Skill: Job Post Seeks Inventor of Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: An online job post seeks a suitable candidate to impersonate anonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. According to an ad on a crypto-based job site, the desired employee must be willing to maintain the ruse indefinitely. дальше »
2019-6-14 17:31 | |
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Italy’s Terrifying Currency Scheme is Insanely Bullish for Bitcoin
By CCN Markets: The Italian government is mulling the decision to issue a “parallel currency” in a move that could plunge the eurozone into crisis – and provide the best case yet for mass bitcoin adoption. дальше »
2019-6-14 16:15 | |
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A Boon for Bitcoin? Italian Government Proposes Tax on Savings in Held in Bank Safes
The Deputy Prime Minister of Italy has proposed a new tax on cash and other valuables held by citizens at banks. If actually imposed, the measure could drive people towards Bitcoin as a way to keep their savings safe from cash-strapped government ministers. дальше »
2019-6-13 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin Agitator John McAfee Runs Afoul of Bahamas Anti-Corruption Czar
By CCN Markets: After vowing to “f**king bury” the U. S. government over the weekend, Bitcoin firebrand John McAfee has now ruffled the feathers of the Bahamas’ anti-corruption czar, according to Tribune 242. дальше »
2019-6-13 17:56 | |
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What a bit! 5G Race and How to Prevent Yourself from Being Spied
In this latest episode of What a bit!, watch William Grant discussing 5G race and his 3 step program that he uses to save himself from being spied by Government. 5G is a mobile data speed and will be the 5th generation of wireless technology. дальше »
2019-6-12 13:52 | |
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Is Ripple’s testnet being used for running Thailand-based DeeMoney’s services?
While strong opposition from government bodies has crippled cryptocurrency’s adoption in the past, the recent involvement of non-financial companies leveraging crypto has been a differentiator for future users. дальше »
2019-6-10 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin Bull John McAfee Warns US Government: ‘I Will Bury You’
By CCN Markets: Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee — who’s a fugitive from the law for tax evasion — derisively taunted the U. S. government on Twitter. McAfee warned them to leave him alone or he will “f***ing bury” them. дальше »
2019-6-10 05:30 | |
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Russia’s Largest Bank Scraps Crypto Plans Even with Pro-Bitcoin CEO
By CCN: Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, is scrapping its crypto plans, citing the anti-bitcoin sentiments of government regulators. Ironically, the CEO of Sberbank, Herman Gref, is a bitcoin proponent. дальше »
2019-5-31 00:30 | |
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Moments Of Clarity: Owning Bitcoin Is Not Illegal In China After All
China is currently one of the countries with heavily regulated markets, and most especially the crypto market. In fact, the Chinese government seems to be heavily anti-cryptos and mining, although it does encourage the propagation of blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:45 | |
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High-Profile Indian Government Official Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are Ponzi scheme and deserve to be banned to protect investors, at least according to Anurag Agarwal. The joint secretary for India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs accused bitcoin of simplifying financial frauds in the Indian markets. дальше »
2019-5-4 14:00 | |
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Major Darknet Marketplace Wall Street Market Shuttered by Law Enforcement
Wall Street Market, the second-largest darknet market in the world in recent months, has been shut down by international law enforcement agencies, including Europol as well as U. дальше »
2019-5-4 22:03 | |
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Five Years in the Making, Bisq Exchange Launches Its Bitcoin DAO
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are one of crypto's more novel and ambitious applications — one that Bitcoin, until recently, has had nothing to do with. дальше »
2019-4-19 18:33 | |
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Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners
They’re doing it in British Columbia, Quebec, Manitoba, Alberta and Labrador — bitcoin miners in Canadian provinces are taking advantage of the country’s cool climate and abundant supplies of hydroelectric power. дальше »
2019-4-17 20:52 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is Turning Left vs. Right Into Big Data vs. Privacy
The political spectrum is usually divided into four main categories: libertarian left, authoritarian left, libertarian right and authoritarian right. Those on the left prefer a more controlled economy, while those on the right have a preference for free markets. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:26 | |
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Britain’s ‘Competition Watchdog’ is Examining Visa’s Recent Acquisition of Earthport Plc.
As per an all-new report released by Reuters a couple of days back, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has released a statement saying that it will be “looking closely” at Visa Inc’s latest acquisition plans associated with payments provider ‘Earthport Plc’. дальше »
2019-4-8 13:15 | |
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