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Samsung Mulling Developing Blockchain Network; Could Launch Samsung Coin
Leading tech company Samsung is said to be developing an Ethereum-based blockchain network with plans to issue its digital token down the line, Coindesk Korea reports April 23, 2019. Samsung Coin Could Be a Reality Citing a person “familiar with Samsung’s internal situation,” Coindesk Korea reported that the tech giant’s blockchain task force is developingRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:00 | |
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John McAfee no Longer Interested in Unmasking Satoshi Nakamoto
John McAfee, the eccentric British-American cryptocurrency evangelist and computer programmer that founded McAfee Associates, one of the earliest software firms in the world, has suspended his plans of unmasking the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, reports Bloomberg on April 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 22:11 | |
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Three Scientists Dismissed from MD Ander Cancer Center Amid “Academic Espionage” Allegations
Three senior researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, are reported to have been ousted from their positions due to allegations of what can be described as “academic espionage” in connection with China. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:00 | |
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SoftBank CEO Lost $130M On Bitcoin Investment Reportedly Made During All-time Highs
The Wall Street Journal reports that the founder of Japanese conglomerate Softbank has lost $130 million in bitcoin investments… The post SoftBank CEO Lost $130M On Bitcoin Investment Reportedly Made During All-time Highs appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-24 09:05 | |
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Asia Pacific Spending in Blockchain Solutions Will Reach $2.4 Billion USD By 2022, IDC Reports
The U. S. -based market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) has recently revealed that the blockchain solutions spending in the region of Asia and the Pacific will reach $2. 4 billion by 2022. дальше »
2019-4-24 01:38 | |
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Top Israeli University Sues Professor for Unlawful Practices
The Israel Institute of Technology, the Technion, which functions as a public research university in the region, has filed a lawsuit against professor Eli Ben-Sasson, a senior lecturer at the Technion’s Faculty of Computer Science, for allegedly using the institution’s intellectual property to establish his blockchain startup, reports local news source, Calcalist on April 22,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Just In: Russia Considers Crypto To Bypass US Sanctions
Russian news agency, TASS, reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisor has suggested the state of Crimea adopt a digital… The post Just In: Russia Considers Crypto To Bypass US Sanctions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:56 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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Belarus President Wants To Mine Bitcoin Using Country’s Nuclear Power
Bitcoin.com reports that Belarusian governmental figures are looking to mine cryptocurrency – with the aid of nuclear power. Meeting… The post Belarus President Wants To Mine Bitcoin Using Country’s Nuclear Power appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:32 | |
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Multi-Millionaire Frank Timis Exposed as Part-Owner of Argo Blockchain Mining Operation
Mining is a critical part of the crypto industry, and the participation of various companies has made it a competitive field. However, when someone who is worth millions of dollars gets involved, there is much more at stake. дальше »
2019-4-22 18:02 | |
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Central Bank Of Afghanistan Wants To Issue Bitcoin Bond To Raise $5.8B – Are Country-Scale ICOs Coming?
Hong Kong based media outlet Asia Times reports that the authorities of Afghanistan and Tunisia are looking to issue… The post Central Bank Of Afghanistan Wants To Issue Bitcoin Bond To Raise $5. дальше »
2019-4-22 12:09 | |
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Former Colleague of QuadrigaCX CEO Believes Customers Will Likely Not Recover their Funds
According to Adam O’ Brien, a former colleague and friend of the late QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotton, customers are unlikely to recover their funds locked inside the exchange’s cold-storage crypto wallets, reports Global News, April 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-21 09:00 | |
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Australia Grants A$170K To Crypto SA To Launch Country’s First Blockchain Incubator
The Australian government has awarded A$170,000 to blockchain advisory firm Crypto SA to open the country’s first blockchain incubator, reports the Lead South Australia. Crypto SA was granted the funding as part of the Incubator Support program, which provides business incubators with grants of up to A$500,000 to assist Australian startups in gaining the capabilities […] The post Australia Grants A$170K To Crypto SA To Launch Country’s First Blockchain Incubator appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2019-4-21 00:28 | |
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Austria Mulls Elimination of Internet Anonymity; Offenders Could Be Fined Millions of Euros
Internet users in Austria could soon find it impossible to comment on online forums anonymously as the country’s government looks to do away with internet anonymity, reports local media outlet Der Standard, April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-21 21:00 | |
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Binance Unveils Fiat-to-Crypto Bitcoin Exchange in Singapore
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange with more than $890 million in 24-hour trading volume, has announced the impending launch of its crypto-to-fiat exchange platform in Singapore, reports FXStreet on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-19 13:15 | |
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FSA to Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Improve Your Cold Wallet Security Protocols
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is mandating cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to enhance security features on their cold wallet storage, Reuters reports, April 16, 2019. This directive comes as security experts warn that internally-orchestrated exchange hacks are becoming a clear and present danger. дальше »
2019-4-17 21:00 | |
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Facebook Messenger no Longer Supports P2P Payments
Facebook has announced plans to discontinue its peer-to-peer payments service which enabled users of its Messenger app resident in the UK and France to send money to friends and family seamlessly. The discontinuation of the service is in line with its plans to launch its blockchain-based stablecoin called Facebook Coin, reports U. дальше »
2019-4-17 09:00 | |
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French Finance Minister to Propose Uniform Crypto Regulation to EU Partners
France looks determined to push for regulation of cryptocurrencies in Europe as its Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire said on April 15, 2019, that he will urge his European Union partners to set up a uniform crypto regulatory infrastructure, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-4-16 21:00 | |
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Research: Autonomous Trading Bots Could Be Manipulating Billions of Dollars on Centralized Exchanges
A research paper published by Cornell Tech and several other universities states that “flash boys” trading bots are likely behind cryptocurrency trading manipulation on a number of exchange platforms, reports Bloomberg, April 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:00 | |
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Sirin Labs cuts 25% of its workforce as CEO faces $50M lawsuit
Bitcoin‘s price might have risen lately, but blockchain startups are still reeling from the bite of the bear market. Sirin Labs, the firm behind the “world’s first blockchain phone” has confirmed 25 percent of its workforce has been let go. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:41 | |
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SEC Cracks Down on Misleading Crypto and Data Sharing ETF Monikers
Due to the saturation of the ETF market and misleading filing monikers, the SEC has asked several firms to change their filing names, Bloomberg reports on April 12, 2019. Crack Down It is no secret that a good number of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ‘(SEC) interaction with the crypto community have been through theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-16 12:00 | |
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SEC Cracks Whip, Drops ‘Blockchain’ from ETFs for Misleading Investors
By CCN: Crypto winter or not, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on products that could mislead investors eager to gain exposure to bitcoin – or at least the technology behind it. дальше »
2019-4-16 08:45 | |
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Bithumb’s Operator BXA Secures $200 Million USD From Japan’s ST Blockchain Fund
Bithumb’s Operator Secures $200 Million USD From Japanese Blockchain Fund The Blockchain Exchange Alliance (BXA), which operates the high-profile crypto exchange Bithumb, has recently received an investment of $200 million USD from the Japanese ST Blockchain Fund. дальше »
2019-4-16 22:01 | |
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Fintech First: Stock Tokens Debut On London Stock Exchange
One of the world’s oldest stock exchanges will now trade in security tokens. The London Stock Exchange, founded in 1571, has just approved trading in tokenized equity shares of 20|30 a fintech startup. дальше »
2019-4-16 19:29 | |
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Real Madrid Sign a Deal with Blockchain-Based Collectibles Platform
Spanish football club Real Madrid has signed a business deal with Fantastec SWAP, a blockchain-based football collectibles app, reports SportsPro, April 12, 2019. Hala Blockchain Blockchain-powered businesses are slowly making their presence felt on the football pitch as it was reported that one of the world’s most commercially successful football clubs, Real Madrid has enteredRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-14 09:00 | |
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Binance Labs Awards $15,000 Each To Ironbelly, HOPR And Kitsune Wallet Crypto Projects
Investment Arm Of Binance Awards Grants To Three Startups Working On Open-Source Blockchain Tech Binance created the Binance Labs investment arm as a way for the company to invest in other projects. According to recent reports from CoinDesk, Binance Labs has found three startups working on open-source blockchain technologies – Ironbelly, HOPR, and Kitsune Wallet. […] дальше »
2019-4-12 21:31 | |
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Chainalysis: Requiring KYC Reports From Crypto Exchanges Actually Bad For Transparency
The Financial Action Task Force suggests requiring exchanges to store information about where each transaction made on their platform came from and where the money went. But blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says that could send some exchanges into the shadows. дальше »
2019-4-13 17:33 | |
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South Korea Crypto-Exchange Bithumb Reports $180 Million 2018 Losses
South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb suffered a mammoth loss of $180 million (205 billion Korean won) in 2018, reports The Korea Times, April 10, 2019. A Series of Unfortunate Events Although the current sentiment in the crypto market has a slightly positive shade to it, things were not so hunky-dory in 2018 and, the financial results reportedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-12 13:00 | |
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U.S Bitcoin Trader Bags Two Years Imprisonment for Illegal Transactions
A United States court has sentenced Jacob Burrell Campos to two years imprisonment for operating a Bitcoin exchange business that sold hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin without registering with the relevant financial authorities as a money transmitter. дальше »
2019-4-11 18:00 | |
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OneCoin Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scam Suspects Arrested in Singapore
The police in Singapore has arrested two men in connection with the OneCoin cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, The Business Times reports. News of the arrest is the latest installment in the OneCoin saga that has seen the controversial project banned by numerous countries. дальше »
2019-4-10 19:19 | |
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Is The New China’s Bitcoin Ban Yet Another FUD or Should We Start Shorting Bitcoin Again?
China has decided to entirely ban cryptocurrency mining in the nation, Bloomberg reports. The National Department and Reform Commission… The post Is The New China’s Bitcoin Ban Yet Another FUD or Should We Start Shorting Bitcoin Again? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-10 08:39 | |
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Blockchain Technology Could Be the Solution to Facebook’s Data Woes
Over the past day, there have been several reports talking about ‘FBCoin’. ‘FBCoin’ is the nickname that has been given to Facebook’s alleged impending cryptocurrency launch. The report was broken by New York Times writer, Nathaniel Popper in a series of tweets on April 8th, 2019: Update on Facebook's cryptocurrency: Sources tell me that Facebook […] дальше »
2019-4-10 05:16 | |
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Facebook Targets $1 Billion Investment in Cryptocurrency Project
Social media behemoth, Facebook, is looking to attract venture capital (VC) investment into its proposed cryptocurrency project, reports New York Times (NYT) contributor Nathaniel Popper. The company is reportedly looking to raise as much as $1 billion for its digital token project. дальше »
2019-4-10 21:00 | |
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China Bitcoin Mining Ban Could Take Years to Implement
The reports of China looking to ban Bitcoin mining could take many years to implement. However, the proposed plan is further proof of Beijing’s anti-cryptocurrency stance as the country appears to eliminate all forms of crypto-related activities. дальше »
2019-4-9 14:20 | |
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China wants to destroy ‘wasteful’ Bitcoin mining
China, one of the world’s most prominent blockchain and cryptocurrency forces, wants to put an end to “wasteful” Bitcoin mining. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has added cryptocurrency mining to its latest list of industries it wants to restrict, or eliminate, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-4-9 11:17 | |
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EU Commissioner Calls for Clear Cut Decision on Digital Tax
Margrethe Vestager, the EU Competition Commissioner, believes Europe need not wait for global consensus before deciding on a digital tax, Reuters reports. Vestager wants the EU to take the lead on imposing heavier taxes on U. дальше »
2019-4-9 11:00 | |
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Nigeria: Users Accuse Paxful Bitcoin Exchange of Fraud and Illegal Account Closures
Aggrieved Nigerians are demanding that the country’s banking and financial regulators, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry (NIIA), look into allegations of fraud leveled against Paxful – a bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange platform, reports The Guardian, April 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 05:00 | |
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South Korea: AI Helps in Arresting Scammers Involved in $18.7 Million Ponzi Scheme
A scam group has been arrested in Seoul for stealing over $18 million from victims after being caught by an artificial intelligence (AI) program, Korea JoongAng Daily reports on April 8, 2019. Big Crime, Big Time Crypto-related crimes are quite wide and varied. дальше »
2019-4-9 20:00 | |
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Coineal chosen as CoinBene’s replacement for facilitating IEO amidst reports of suspicious activity
RedFOX Labs, a Vietnam-based blockchain Venture Builder, has replaced Coinbene with Coineal to run an IEO [Initial Exchange Offering]. The Komodo-backed project announced, “We are pleased to announce that RedFOX Labs will be launching the RFOX Initial Exchange Offering with Coineal Launchpad starting on 14:00 April, 12 (UTC) and ending on 14:00 April, 19. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Cryptocurrency market at 5-month high, Paxful under fire, and more
It’s Monday which means it’s time for a wrap-up of the weekends top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Here’s Moonday Mornings for you. 1. The United Global Resolve For Peace is petitioning the Central Bank of Nigeria after thousands of the country’s residents claim to have been “defrauded” out of millions of dollars earned from trading cryptocurrencies on exchange service Paxful, The Guardian, a local Nigerian outlet reports. дальше »
2019-4-8 11:17 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Lays Off More Employees
Hut 8, a Canadian Bitcoin mining firm has laid off more employees, citing poor revenue figures due to the prolonged cryptocurrency bear market of 2018. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reports that it is the second round of staff cuts, following layoffs earlier in January 2019, as the company reportedly attempts to streamline its operationsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-7 15:00 | |
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Tunisia Aims To Be A Pioneer In Blockchain Technology
Tunisia is looking to be a pioneer in implementing blockchain as the country’s central bank explores the use of the technology for a national digital dinar, reports the Asia Times. The Banque Centrale Tunisienne (BCT) and its newly appointed governor Marouane El Abassi are currently working with Walid Driss, the Tunis-based founder and CEO of […] The post Tunisia Aims To Be A Pioneer In Blockchain Technology appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2019-4-7 14:16 | |
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Barclays, RBS, and Others Form Consortium to Trial Blockchain in Real Estate
Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Clifford Chance LLP are three of the 40 companies that have formed a consortium to trial blockchain technology in the real estate industry for greater efficiency, speed, and transparency, reports Bloomberg, April 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-7 21:00 | |
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Finland: Report Finds Basic Income Recipients Happier Than Their Counterparts
Unemployed people derive considerable psychological benefits from receiving a minimum fixed amount of financial aid from the state, reports Bloomberg on April 4, 2019. Finland Pilots a Basic Income Experiment Minimum income for the unemployed has become one of the most talked about issues of the 21st century. дальше »
2019-4-7 21:00 | |
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Russia’s Gazprom Integrates Blockchain Technology for Gas Supply
Gazprom, a leading oil and gas company run by the Russian government, has announced the completion of a blockchain pilot that would enable the firm to use the nascent technology for recording gas contract details, reports local news source, Vestifinance on April 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-6 15:00 | |
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North Korean Hackers Pivot Towards Cryptocurrency to Fund Country’s Nuclear Program
North Korean hackers with the backing of Pyongyang are targeting cryptocurrency exchange platforms as part of efforts to raise funding for the country’s nuclear weapons program. Wired reports that several international cybersecurity experts believe a hacking syndicate based in the country is also responsible for attacks against banks across the globe. дальше »
2019-4-5 13:00 | |
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Canadian Drug Dealer Forced to Forfeit $1.4 Million in Bitcoin
Matthew Phan, the Mississauga resident at the center of a drug trafficking case facilitated via bitcoin, has been ordered to forfeit 281. 41 BTC by a Toronto Court, reports The Star. The ruling is reportedly the largest bitcoin forfeiture recorded by authorities in Canada. дальше »
2019-4-5 23:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Liquid Attains Unicorn Status after Series C Funding Round
Liquid, a Japanese cryptocurrency platform, has become only the second company in the industry to attain unicorn status, the firm reports in a recent press statement. Founded in 2014, Liquid is now worth north of $1 billion after its latest funding round. дальше »
2019-4-4 20:00 | |
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Quadriga CX Victims May Get Refunds Sooner than Later
Creditors of the now defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX may get compensated sooner than later, as Ernst & Young (EY), the court-appointed monitor investigating the case, has advised the firm to commence bankruptcy proceedings as soon as possible, to cut costs and expedite the creditors’ refunds process, reports Bloomberg on April 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-4 09:00 | |
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Lucid Sight Blockchain Gaming Platform Raises $6M from Notable Investors
In a bid to expand its distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered MLB Champions and Crypto Space Commander games and make them available on traditional platforms, Lucid Sight, the developer of innovative games for blockchain technologies, has raised $6 million from several investors, including Digital Currency Group, Galaxy EOS VC Fund and others, reports VentureBeat onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-4 01:00 | |
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