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Twitter says the Bitcoin scam wave came from third-party app

Twitter has confirmed the series of cryptocurrency-related hackings on its platform originated from a third-party software provider – and not its own system. In an email to Hard Fork, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed attackers exploited a third-party marketing solution to blast fake Bitcoin giveaway links from a slew of verified accounts, including Google and Target. дальше »

2018-11-16 19:44


Target Crypto Giveaway Scam Plot Thickens as Retail Giant Blames Third-Party App vs Twitter

Twitter has been a hotbed for fraudulent activity in the last few weeks. Scammers have been getting into verified accounts, posting as some kind of giveaway for Bitcoin. Those hackers seem to be careful to not get caught, leaving different Bitcoin awards available with each one. Google and Target were some of the most recent […] дальше »

2018-11-15 23:20


Target blames Bitcoin scam tweet on third-party app, not Twitter

American retail behemoth Target has come out to clarify that a tweet it posted, containing a link to a Bitcoin giveaway scam, came from a third-party software provider – not Twitter. In an email to Hard Fork, a company spokesperson said – contrary to what it suggested previously – Target’s Twitter account was never inappropriately accessed. дальше »

2018-11-15 14:12


Austrian FMA Advises Retail Investors To Stay Away From Bitcoin Profit Trading

A new press release came from the Austrian Financial Market Authority to let retail investors know that trading with Bitcoin Profit could put them at risk. Based on information from the FMA, Bitcoin Profit doesn’t have the proper requisite licenses to function in the area. Right now, services are down on the website, so it […] дальше »

2018-11-10 08:47


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U.S. SEC Investigates Nevada-based Company Over False Regulatory Claims

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a suspension of trading in the Securities of Nevada-based American Retail Group, also known as Simex Inc. According to a press release published October 22, 2018, the company falsely claimed that they partnered with an SEC-qualified custodian and had registered their token offering in accordance to SEC requirements and regulations. дальше »

2018-10-24 11:00


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Do Wages Need to be Paid in Bitcoin for Retail Adoption to Happen?

Is this a case of chicken and egg? If more retailers accepted Bitcoin, would more employees expect their wages paid in Bitcoin? Or, does Bitcoin need to be viewed more widely as a replacement for fiat first? A recent tweet by Francis Pouliot, CEO of Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) payments startup Bylls began a discussion as to whether retailer adoption of Bitcoin payments is being stalled by the lack of wages paid in Bitcoin. дальше »

2018-10-22 02:00


Word on the Street: Chinese stock market rout may have added to Tether crash

The notorious "October effect" in stock markets (expected higher volatility and market crashes) has not disappointed, with the US and Chinese indices continuing their tumultuous run. This volatility has at times coincided with large sell-offs in cryptocurrencies and the panic selling in Chinese markets this week may have spilled over to the bitcoin and tether market this week - both of which share a large base of retail Chinese investors. дальше »

2018-10-20 23:00


Word on the Street: Chinese stock market rout may have added to USDT crash

The notorious "October effect" in stock markets (expected higher volatility and market crashes) has not disappointed, with the US and Chinese indices continuing their tumultuous run. This volatility in the stock market has at times coincided with large sell-offs in cryptocurrencies and the panic selling in Chinese markets this week may have had a spill-over to the bitcoin and tether market this week - both of which share a large base of retail Chinese investors. дальше »

2018-10-19 23:00


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CME Report: Bitcoin Futures Trading 41 Percent Up from Q3 2018

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), one of two major providers of Bitcoin Futures in the U.S., revealed trade volumes increased 41 percent in Q3 2018 with interest rates up by 19 percent. Booming Bitcoin Futures Market While the retail cryptocurrency market has taken a downturn in 2018, the institutional-focussed Bitcoin futures market seems to be […] The post CME Report: Bitcoin Futures Trading 41 Percent Up from Q3 2018 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2018-10-19 13:00


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Nobel Prize Winners Hop on the Blockchain Wagon

While the term blockchain was previously enough to gain interest from retail investors, blockchain-related start-ups have had to look for other creative means to capture the same attention. According to Bloomberg, these creative means now include Nobel Laureates who are joining and partnering with a number of blockchain-related start-ups. дальше »

2018-10-2 14:39


Industry Insiders: Institutional Money is Steadily Trickling into Crypto

According to multiple sources, there is already much more institutional money in the $220 billion strong cryptocurrency market that people might be aware of. Growth in OTC Trading Highlights Shift from the Retail to the Institutional The largest buyers of crypto were high-net-worth individuals who willing to take a risk on Bitcoin and other digital. дальше »

2018-10-1 23:00