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Bitcoin’s Volatility Renders it Useless as a Payment Method, Says Former PayPal CEO

Bill Harris has made clear his view on cryptos several times. The former PayPal CEO has in the past described Bitcoin as the ‘greatest scam in history’ and a massive ‘pump and dump scheme.’ Harris recently reiterated his stand, further claiming that all the praise that Bitcoin has been receiving as an efficient payment method […] дальше »

2018-8-18 17:00


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Ex-Paypal CEO Labels Cryptocurrency ‘A Cult’ That’s ‘Headed Straight to Zero’

Today, PayPal CEO Bill Harris debuted on CNBC’s Fast Money where he provided a no holds barred lambast of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is a “Cult” The world hasn’t heard much from Bill Harris since April 24th, when his inflammatory claims of Bitcoin being “the greatest scam in history” and “a colossal pump-and-dump scheme, the likes of which the world has never seen. дальше »

2018-8-15 15:00


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How a Finnish millionaire lost $35M worth of Bitcoin in a gambling scam

Is your cryptocurrency portfolio looking a little light lately? That’s nothing compared to one Finnish investor, who lost 5,500 Bitcoin ($35 million) to an investment scam this year. Bangkok Post reports that businessman Aarni Otava Saarimaa was approached by a group who sought to link him up with some hot investments: shares in a few high-profile companies and a cryptocurrency called Dragon Coin. дальше »

2018-8-13 13:05


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Rich Dad Poor Dad Bullish on Bitcoin, Calls Fiat ‘Scam’

Bitcoin (BTC)–Despite the sinking valuation of the cryptomarkets, Bitcoin continues to find advocates from various sectors of society. Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best selling financial advice book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, came out in a recent podcast with strong support for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, in addition to describing the US-backed dollar as a “scam” […] The post Rich Dad Poor Dad Bullish on Bitcoin, Calls Fiat ‘Scam’ appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »

2018-8-13 22:06


CabbageTech’s Patrick McDonnell $11 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Details

The $11 million scam: How Patrick McDonnell's one-man crypto scam will cost him dearly Patrick McDonnell, the one-man band behind CabbageTech, must have believed himself to be the cryptocurrency world's Frank Abagnale after setting up the company which scammed a large number of investors out of their Bitcoin in exchange trading advice. While McDonnell must […] дальше »

2018-7-31 09:05


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Latest Extraction Request Obfuscates Investigation of Bitcoin Scam Suspect Alexander Vinnik

A Greek court has accepted a Russian request to extradite Bitcoin (BTC) fraud suspect Alexander Vinnik, complicating subsequent international litigation, the Associated Press reported July 30. A panel of senior judges in the city of Thessaloniki ruled in favor of a new extradition request from Russia for the accused computer expert. The court’s decision complicates дальше »

2018-7-31 05:21


Omicrex Exchange: Is Omicron Trust A Crypto Scam Or Legit?

What Is Omicrex? The new exchange is for trading Bitcoin, Ethereum and other significant altcoins. It’s an online exchange platform to help you exchange, buy or sell cryptocurrency tokens. Another purpose of the platform is to monitor personal crypto-holdings in a convenient place without real-time price watches. Before I get into this, it’s important to […] дальше »

2018-7-24 14:30


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Justin Sun Bids to Become Tron Super Representative; Reddit All Fired Up for His Election

Tron, China’s very own cryptocurrency, has been shrouded in an air of mystery. Called a scam by some and a genuine token by others, there is no doubt that the project is unique in many ways. Highlighting one of Tron’s most distinctive characteristics — the Super Representative program — founder Justin Sun has announced his […] Justin Sun Bids to Become Tron Super Representative; Reddit All Fired Up for His Election was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

2018-7-19 19:34


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SEC Stops Kodak-Branded “KashMiner” Bitcoin Mining Scheme

The U. S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put a stop to a Kodak-branded cryptocurrency mining scheme including a Kodak KashMiner device, the company confirmed on July 16, 2018. The KashMiner “Scam” Spotlite USA, the company behind the product, first put the bitcoin mining computer named Kodak KashMiner on display at the Kodak booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). дальше »

2018-7-19 20:00


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SEC shuts down a Bitcoin Miner Scam originating from a Kodak Licensee

Unrealistic Promises and Incorrect Math In January, a Bitcoin mining computer called the Kodak KashMiner was unveiled at the CES technology show held in Las Vegas. The Kodak miner was, however, put under scrutiny and dismissed outright as a scam by people like The Bitcoin Standard author Saifedean Ammous. Mikail explained that the United States’ Securities дальше »

2018-7-18 09:42


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Elon Musk’s Ethereum Scambot Tweet Highlights Twitter’s Inadequate Response

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, had to grudgingly admit there were brains behind these persistent inescapable Ethereum scambots. The scam, which uses fake accounts to impersonate famous tech figures, has been running for months now, suggesting that even Twitter is unable to stop it at the moment. дальше »

2018-7-13 16:24


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Youtube Dragged Into Bitconnect Class Action Lawsuit for Failure to Protect Victims

Youtube has been dragged into a class action lawsuit against Bitconnect for failure to protect its users from being exposed to the scam’s videos. This case might be used by Google and others to justify their bans on crypto ads, arguing that their algorithms can not distinguish between legitimate projects and frauds. дальше »

2018-7-9 02:15


Indian Congress Demands Probe Into Bitcoin Scam Involving Top Officials

Another day, another crypto-related scam. This time it’s in India, where members of the nation’s congress have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into a “mega Bitcoin scam.” Calls for the probe are led by senior congressional leader Shaktisinh Gohil, who accuses the top leadership of the country’s largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, of […] дальше »

2018-7-8 19:00