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Ripple Q2: Market share is down, but price is up – here’s what happened
Cryptocurrency and blockchain were built to usurp centralized authorities like governments and banks. And then came Ripple, a corporate and institutional reimagining of what a digital currency should be and do. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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Unsuspecting victims were cryptojacked 52.7 million times in the first half of 2019
Criminals made a staggering 52. 7 million cryptojacking hits during the first six months of the year. According to the latest research from SonicWall, cryptojacking activity rose by 9 percent between January and June 2019 when compared to levels seen in the last six months of 2018. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:01 | |
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UK watchdog warns financial advisors of fake Bitcoin email campaign
Con artists will try anything to make their schemes appear legitimate to unwitting victims. In a recent email doing the rounds to financial advisors, scammers have been impersonating the UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) luring victims into a trap with Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:12 | |
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‘Bitcoin Billionaires’ Author Will Write Crypto for Showtime Hit Drama ‘Billions’
“Bitcoin Billionaires” author Ben Mezrich has joined the hit Showtime TV series “Billions” as a consulting producer. The move will ensure that more crypto story lines will bubble up in forthcoming episodes of the finance-centered show. дальше »
2019-7-22 17:59 | |
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BitMEX Bitcoin Volume Slumps 33% After CFTC Investigation
It was recently revealed that the US Commodity Futures and Trade Commission was beginning a month long investigation of the BitMEX crypto exchange over its high leverage Bitcoin trading options and the legality of allowing US citizens to access the platform. дальше »
2019-7-21 13:15 | |
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Satoshi Nakamoto left Bitcoin because of the CIA, a theory
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency world. Bitcoin‘s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been noticeably absent for most of its existence. дальше »
2019-7-19 17:59 | |
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Report: Bitcoin outperformed all other coins in Q2 2019
Bitcoin’s market prowess grew by 10. 4 percent during Q2 2019. According to CoinGecko’s Quarterly Report for Q2 2019, the world’s most famous cryptocurrency increased its dominance from 54. 6 percent to 65 percent during the specified time period. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:17 | |
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Israeli hacker allegedly stole $1.7M in cryptocurrency from Europeans
A cybercriminal from Israel is facing a long list of felonies associated with the supposed theft of $1. 7 million (6. 1 million NIS) in various cryptocurrencies. The perp, 31-year old Eliyahu Gigi from Tel Aviv, reportedly stole Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dash from various foreigners, including Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, Israeli news reports. дальше »
2019-7-18 11:18 | |
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Find out how long until John McAfee must eat his own dick (cos Bitcoin)
Two years have passed since cybersecurity wild-man John McAfee first told the world he would eat his own dick if his Bitcoin price prediction didn’t come true — and things still aren’t looking good. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:32 | |
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55,000 cryptocurrency users affected in Bitpoint’s $28 million hack
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint has revealed that roughly half of its 110,000 users were affected by last week’s $3. 02 billion yen ($28 million) hack, reports The Mainchi. Speaking at a Tokyo press conference, Bitpoint president Genki Oda noted that of the 3. дальше »
2019-7-16 15:47 | |
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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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Bitpoint exchange loses $32 million worth of cryptocurrency in hot wallet hack
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitpoint has been hacked, resulting in the loss of $32 million worth of various digital currencies, Bloomberg reports. The majority of funds lost (approximately $23 million) belonged to customers, while the rest were owned by the exchange. дальше »
2019-7-12 14:30 | |
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Donald Trump’s critique of Bitcoin is antiquated and irrelevant
US President Donald Trump, known for his complicated relationship with technology and his incessant need to share his ill-advised thoughts with the world, has admitted he’s not a fan of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-12 13:25 | |
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The Legend of Bitcoin
Watch the story of bitcoin told by CCN Tv. How it all started and the rise and fall of our beloved crypto-currency; Bitcoin! Make sure to subscribe CCNMarkets on Youtube: CCN Markets The post The Legend of Bitcoin appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-12 02:46 | |
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Bitmain lost $150,000 because it mined an invalid Bitcoin block
Bitmain-owned mining pool Antpool appears to have squandered at least $150,000 worth of Bitcoin mining rewards, reports BitMEX Research, the analytic arm of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX. At 14:35 UTC, June 10, the Bitcoin network rejected a block after it had been mined, which effectively cancelled the 12. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:19 | |
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Furious Bitcoin scam victims torch alleged Ponzi mastermind’s house
Angry victims have looted and torched the home of a man who reportedly operated an alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scheme in South Africa. Firefighters in Ladysmith, approximately 365 kilometres south of Johannesburg, were called to Sphelele “Sgumza” Mbatha’s house on Wednesday afternoon after several angry citizens set the building on fire. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:23 | |
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Fraudsters fined $360,000 for running bogus Bitcoin trading ring, impersonating CFTC
A Texas federal court has granted a motion for a default judgement against two individuals who solicited money by fraudulently representing the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) in a bid to extract Bitcoin from investors. дальше »
2019-7-11 11:49 | |
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Shitposters are using sophisticated Bitcoin satellites to troll each other
Since December, a sophisticated set of satellites has beamed the entire Bitcoin blockchain to Earth to enable use of the network without an internet connection — but cryptocurrency fans are now harnessing its power to viciously troll each other. дальше »
2019-7-11 16:32 | |
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Who’s the Bitcoin Bag-Carrying Man Leaving Deutsche Bank?
The Famous Bitcoin Bagholder Yesterday, the Financial Times published a surprising image: a Bitcoin bag-carrying, nice suit-clad man purportedly leaving the London Deutsche Bank building. While the story that accompanied was focused on the collapse. дальше »
2019-7-10 10:27 | |
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The story behind the iconic Deutsche Bank ‘Bitcoin Bag Man’ photo
A photograph showing two men walking next to a Deutsche Bank sign-carrying tote bags with “Bitcoins” written on them went viral on social media, leading many to believe they were one of the thousands that were laid off in the bank’s recent staff cuts. дальше »
2019-7-10 00:44 | |
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‘Bitcoin is digital gold’ meme becomes real as BTC and gold markets align
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold,” pitched as an alternative to the real thing. In 2019, the meme is actually real, as the two assets have performed almost identically over the past 30 days. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:27 | |
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This site shows how much your favorite athletes make… but in Bitcoin
Are you tired of checking the price of your cryptocurrency fortune every hour or so? We might have the perfect distraction for you: a website that shows the salaries of some of the world’s most popular athletes… but in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-9 12:15 | |
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Binance Turns Two: A Look Back at The Young Crypto Unicorn
On July 14, 2019, Binance will turn two years old. The story of the young crypto exchange’s rise to stardom since its inception has been nothing short of inspirational, seconded to only maybe Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in terms of sheer dominance of the industry itself. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:00 | |
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Binance hackers suddenly move $8 million worth of stolen Bitcoin
More than $8 million worth of Bitcoin stolen from cryptocurrency exchange Binance has suddenly moved. Earlier today, a combined 707.1 BTC was sent from one of the hacker… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Bitcoin дальше »
2019-7-9 18:49 | |
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Here’s why Satoshi Nakamoto set Bitcoin’s supply limit to 21 million
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and info to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. When Satoshi Nakamoto built Bitcoin, design choices were made that effectively limits the number of Bitcoins that will ever exist to (roughly) 21 million. дальше »
2019-7-8 15:42 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin hash rate pumps while Iran says trading is illegal
Hello and welcome to another Monday and with that, another Moonday Morning – where we take a look at the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain news. Here’s Hard Fork’s selection of last weekend’s top stories: 1. дальше »
2019-7-8 12:27 | |
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You can now buy shares in this brewery using cryptocurrency
Paying for coffee with Bitcoin is a common trope in the cryptocurrency industry, but what about beer? More specifically, what about buying shares of a beer company with Bitcoin? The edgy Scotland-based brewery BrewDog announced yesterday that it’s extending its current round of crowdfunding – what it calls, “Equity for Punks” – until April 2020, and is accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in exchange for shares of its business. дальше »
2019-7-5 10:45 | |
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Schiff: Don’t Believe Golden Asteroid Story, Bitcoin (BTC) Inferior
Bitcoin, The Best Store of Value? For the longest time, Bitcoin pioneers have been pushing the cryptocurrency as an alternative to the United States Dollar and other fiat monies. While many technologists and prominent investors, even Elon. дальше »
2019-7-5 03:00 | |
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This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison
Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:46 | |
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Meet the blockchain developer building 12 Lightning apps in 12 months
Devs love a challenge, and there’s a mountain of opportunity in Bitcoin and blockchain. One of the fastest growing areas of blockchain development is Bitcoin sidechain, the Lightning Network. To learn more about the possibilities that the Lightning Network offers, Hard Fork spoke to someone deep in the trenches: a developer who’s set himself the challenge to make 12 Lightning apps in 12 months. дальше »
2019-7-4 14:56 | |
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7 months after Hash Wars, Bitmain’s BTC.com appears to mine Bitcoin SV
BTC. com, the flagship mining pool of cryptocurrency firm Bitmain Technologies, appears to have started mining the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) blockchain once again – a likely controversial move. дальше »
2019-7-3 14:17 | |
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Third person accused in Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring case pleads guilty
A woman accused of running a Bitcoin-powered fake ID ring pleaded guilty on Tuesday after authorities busted the operation last year. Among other charges, Sarah Alberts, 35, who is due to be sentenced on October 8, admitted to money laundering, reports say. дальше »
2019-7-3 13:24 | |
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Chuck E. Cheese Coins Are More Valuable Than Bitcoin
The venerable Chuck E. Cheese himself responded to a Twitter post regarding bitcoin. It may seem odd at first blush that Chuck E. Cheese and bitcoin have anything to do with one another, but it makes sense as the story unfolds. дальше »
2019-7-3 04:00 | |
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Florida city that paid $500,000 Bitcoin ransom, fires IT director
Lake City, the Florida city that paid a $500,000 Bitcoin ransom last week, has fired an employee following the debacle. In an interview with local television, the city manager of Lake City, Joe Helfenberg, said the city’s director of information technology has been fired. дальше »
2019-7-2 11:52 | |
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60% of Bitcoin hasn’t moved in a year — despite a 220% price bump in 2019
The price of Bitcoin has risen over 220 percent since January — but long-term holders are keeping their cool. Instead, Bitcoin‘s stellar second quarter actually attracted a steady stream of new sellers to the market, reports independent research firm Delphi Digital. дальше »
2019-7-2 15:39 | |
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Bitcoin “Creator” Craig Wright Fails To Impress In Court
Self-proclaimed Bitcoin ‘inventor’, Craig Wright, was giving a testimony yesterday to explain why he can’t produce the public addresses of the bitcoin he has mined. Fortunately, law reporter, Carolina Bolado, was there to tweet progress as it happened. дальше »
2019-6-29 15:00 | |
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Space Holds The Key to The Bitcoin (BTC) Moon Mission: Flipping Gold
Space might be the final frontier, but it also might end up being the final showdown between crypto asset Bitcoin and the precious metal and chemical element known as gold. In a wild story that sounds like it was ripped from the pages of science fiction novels, NASA is planning a space mission to an. дальше »
2019-6-29 04:00 | |
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Silk Road weed dealer fights Vancouver police over $2.6M in seized Bitcoin
Vancouver police have been accused of misleading a justice of the peace in a plot to seize $2. 6 million (CAD$3. 5 million) in Bitcoin owned by a dark web marijuana trafficker, CBC reports. Authorities believe the Bitcoin, found on hard drives seized in 2013, to be the proceeds of illegal activity — specifically the selling of large amounts of cannabis via seminal dark web marketplace Silk Road. дальше »
2019-6-29 17:07 | |
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German police raid another Bitcoin-powered dark web marketplace
German police have busted Chemical Revolution, a dark web marketplace, which allowed consumers to buy narcotics with Bitcoin. According to a press release issued by Germany‘s Federal Criminal Police Office, officers have made 11 arrests in connection with the operation. дальше »
2019-6-29 16:32 | |
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Bitcoin dark web drug ring busted after dealer doxes himself buying stamps
US law enforcers have busted a Bitcon-fuelled dark web drug ring after one of the alleged dealers messed up and bought pre-printed postage online using his real identity. The dealers, which sold almost $9 million worth of counterfeit Adderall, leveraged the anonymity afforded by the dark web and received payments in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:44 | |
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Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin miners, says mining with state electricity is a no-no
Authorities in Iran have seized around 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines from two abandoned factories, according to Reuters. The report hasn’t stated what cryptocurrency was being mined, or for how long the farm had been operating. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:41 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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Edward Snowden used Bitcoin to buy servers for 2013 mass surveillance leak
Edward Snowden, the notorious American whistleblower, has confirmed he relied on the censorship resistance of Bitcoin to help leak data to journalists in 2013. Snowden made headlines across the globe after leaking highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) when he was a CIA employee and subcontractor. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:16 | |
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Indian scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency using inspirational Bill Gates quotes
In spite of repeated warnings by the country’s central bank, people in India continue to fall for cryptocurrency scams. In the latest, the anti-terrorist squad (ATS) of Rajasthan police has unearthed a Bitcoin scam worth INR 150 million ($2 million). дальше »
2019-6-27 12:55 | |
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Bitcoin ransomers claim second victory as Florida town pays $500,000
A second town in Florida has paid over $500,000 in Bitcoin to hackers following a ransomware attack. Officials in Lake City paid the hackers after their computer systems were down for two weeks. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:13 | |
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Meth-smoking football coach who blew $2.1M on Bitcoin: ‘I’m still a believer’
Disgraced football coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson has admitted to abusing crystal meth and obsessively trading cryptocurrency for 12 hours a day in the lead-up to his arrest, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. дальше »
2019-6-26 15:04 | |
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Mt. Gox founder facing lawsuit for losing 80,000 BTC
Serial entrepreneur Jed McCaleb, and creator of the now-defunct Mt. Gox, is facing a lawsuit over his handling of the failed cryptocurrency exchange. Former Mt. Gox traders Joseph Jones and Peter Steinmetz allege McCaleb was “fraudulent” and “negligent” in his representation of the exchange, partly leading to the loss of their Bitcoin when it was hacked in the notorious hacking incident from 2014, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-6-26 14:47 | |
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Cyber criminals steal $27M in Bitcoin by impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchange
Police agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have arrested six people in connection with the theft of €24 million ($27 million) worth of cryptocurrency. According to a statement, the gang stole Bitcoin from at least 4,000 victims across 12 countries. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:21 | |
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Hackers target major UK supermarket’s Twitter with phoney Bill Gates Bitcoin scam
Hackers took control of British multinational retailer Tesco’s Twitter account yesterday, urging followers to send Bitcoin to a wallet address and promising to return twice the value received. Luckily, though, Tesco’s followers did not fall for the Bitcoin scheme as no funds were deposited in the wallet address shared by the hackers. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:32 | |
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