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Bitcoin escrow firm owner charged over $7M cryptocurrency fraud
The director of Bitcoin escrow service Volantis Market is facing several years in prison if found guilty of cryptocurrency-related fraud. According to the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, Jon Barry Thompson took more than $7 million from two victim companies after making false claims in connection with Bitcoin transactions. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 16:49 | |
3 things the leaked Zuckerberg tapes taught us about Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’
Since it was announced earlier this year, Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra has been dragged over the coals many times. And now it seems staff at the Big F are also apprehensive about its launch. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 16:42 | |
Dark web weed dealers used ‘Craigslist of Bitcoin’ to launder their illicit profits
Two men have pleaded guilty for conspiring to launder money using Bitcoin after selling marijuana on the dark web. Connor Brooke and Aidan Curry, 25 and 23 respectively, gave their plea in federal court yesterday. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 11:38 | |
UTRUST Adds DASH Cryptocurrency Support for Online Gaming Platform, Whow Games
In a bid to bring digital currency payments to the mainstream, UTRUST, a fintech startup, has integrated support for DASH cryptocurrency to provide safe and secure payment options to the nine million registered users of web gaming platform Whow Games. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 21:00 | |
Exchanges form Crypto Rating Council, but pre-emptively admit its ratings mean nothing
A set of cryptocurrency firms have banded together to create a “Crypto Rating Council” to help classify digital assets — but it unlikely to mean much. Founded by prominent exchanges like Coinbase, Bittrex, and Kraken, the group aims to rate digital assets from 1 to 5. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 19:14 | |
Bank of Ireland staff asked to testify in $300M OneCoin fraud case
As the multi-billion dollar OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme continues to tumble, news of witnesses set to testify against the scam’s perpetrators are now coming to light. According to Finance Feeds, employees of the Bank of Ireland have been asked to testify in the case against Mark Scott, one of the alleged figureheads of the $3 billion-plus OneCoin scam. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 17:30 | |
Fusion’s $6.4M cryptocurrency theft could be an inside job, firm says
Thieves have ransacked the Fusion Protocol, a blockchain-powered platform for exchanging “stablecoins” and other tokens, stealing roughly $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency. “[On] September 28th 2019, the Fusion swap wallet was compromised, resulting in theft of 10 million native FSN and 3. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 15:09 | |
The sad and peculiar case of Satowallet’s alleged $1M cryptocurrency exit scam
Nigerian cryptocurrency startup Satowallet has exit-scammed, making off with $1 million of its users’ money, reports International Business Times. According to company CEO Samuel Ben, however, the firm isn’t responsible for those losses. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 15:58 | |
Libra exec promises Facebook’s plan isn’t to replace existing currencies
The Libra Association really wants us to know that Facebook cryptocurrency is not being created to replace existing currencies. Manager Director Bertrand Perez, speaking at a blockchain conference hosted at the United Nation headquarters in Geneva today, said: “We are not in the area of implementing any monetary policy with the (Libra) Reserve. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 14:06 | |
How to think about the future of digital currency
It’s a common trope that cryptocurrency, digital currency, or digital assets are “disrupting the financial industry” and will usher in a new future of financial inclusion. That’s all well and good, but how can we imagine this future? If you’re interested in tackling questions like this, join us next month at Hard Fork Summit, TNW’s dedicated blockchain and cryptocurrency event. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 13:07 | |
Venezuela may have Bitcoin and Ethereum, but it’s unsure how it can use them
The central bank of Venezuela is reportedly looking into whether it can store cryptocurrencies in its coffers, Bloomberg reports citing four anonymous individuals close to the matter. According to the report the bank‘s investigation follows a request by Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PSDV) – the country’s state-owned oil and natural gas company – which is apparently looking to send Bitcoin and Ethereum to the central bank. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 18:52 | |
Zcash network urged to update nodes immediately to push ‘important security fix’
The company behind niche cryptocurrency Zcash is urging the network to upgrade node software to the latest version immediately, as it contains an “important security fix. ” “Users should upgrade their nodes to [version 2. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 17:47 | |
Bitcoin Code, Bitcoin Profit – the most impertinent scam
A cryptocurrency pyramid with the name of either Bitcoin Code or Bitcoin Profit is distributed on the Web with shameless impudence, evoking Dr. Goebbels’s tricks. British The Mirror has published an “exclusive interview” with Kate Winslet, the world-famous screen star. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 17:31 | |
Facebook needs to delay Libra’s launch — if it really wants to work with regulators
Facebook, the American tech behemoth known for its “move fast and break things” motto, the mishandling of customer data, and interference in democracy, may not launch its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra in time after all. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 15:10 | |
Justin Sun seeks Andrew Yang’s attention with another cryptocurrency UBI pitch
Justin Sun, the founder of blockchain platform TRON, and current CEO of BitTorrent, is appearing a little desperate for the attention of US Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Sun reinforced his desire to work with Yang to make Universal Basic Income (UBI) a reality during a livestream on Tuesday, just after promising to reschedule his $4. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 13:12 | |
Bitcoin scammers are already impersonating Bakkt just days after its launch
Cryptocurrency giveaway scams are nothing new. Fraudsters have been known in the past to impersonate the likes of Elon Musk or Vitalik Buterin to con unwitting victims. And now, just days after its launch, we are seeing crypto con artists impersonate Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 10:43 | |
Dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether is now the world’s 4th biggest cryptocurrency
Controversial USD-backed stablecoin Tether is now the world’s fourth biggest cryptocurrency, only surpassed by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. Tether, which is actually only 74-percent backed by cash and other assets, garnered a higher share of the market after a major sell-off. äàëüøå »
2019-9-25 18:29 | |
Court rules Bitfinex’ info on $850M Tether black hole unnecessary – for now
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex can now stop sharing documents about its use of Tether with the New York Attorney General (NYSAG) after winning a motion in the appellate division of the New York Supreme Court over an alleged $850 million cover-up. äàëüøå »
2019-9-25 12:57 | |
Adult content marketplace Fantasy Market charged with running fraudulent ICO
The founder of now defunct Fantasy Market, a purported online adult entertainment marketplace, has been charged with running a fraudulent initial coin offering (ICO) after raising $63,000 in cryptocurrency from over 100 investors. äàëüøå »
2019-9-25 16:05 | |
Japan doesn’t want to fight Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra on its own
Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra is facing yet more scrutiny after the governor of Japan’s central bank called for international cooperation to regulate it. According to Reuters, Haruhiko Kuroda, the Bank of Japan‘s governor, told business leaders in Osaka that a joint, international effort was crucial. äàëüøå »
2019-9-24 14:27 | |
Kim Dotcom pushes token sale to build a blockchain content network… but why?
Controversial internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is back, and he’s selling tokens to build a blockchain-powered content network. Dotcom’s proposed platform, K. IM, is pitched “secure and dynamic ecosystem” where consumers and publishers of digital content can easily transact (without the middleman). äàëüøå »
2019-9-24 14:02 | |
Kik fires staff and shuts down messaging app but won’t stop fighting the SEC over its ICO
Following an embroiled relationship with the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its cryptocurrency come security token Kin, it appears that messaging app Kik‘s days are numbered. Kik‘s CEO, Ted Livingston, said in a blog post this morning that the ongoing fight with the SEC has left the company with no other decision but to shut down its messaging app. äàëüøå »
2019-9-24 13:01 | |
UK police to auction $662,000 worth of seized Bitcoin — with no minimum bids
UK police are set to auction around $662,000 (dly seized the stash from a criminal who had illegally sold personal data and provided hacking services in exchange for cryptocurrency. Other assets to be auctioned include Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), and other unnamed tokens. äàëüøå »
2019-9-23 14:48 | |
NASA to hire data scientist with blockchain and cryptocurrency skills
According to a job advertisement posted three days ago, NASA is looking for a candidate with a wide range of skills, but notes that “experience with cryptocurrency and blockchain is considered a plus. äàëüøå »
2019-9-23 12:30 | |
Ripple Labs wants the US to forget it’s being sued for selling Ripple (XRP) illegally
Ripple Labs, the company behind the Ripple (XRP) cryptocurrency, has formally requested a US federal court dismiss a class action lawsuit that alleges it illegally sold unregistered securities, Fortune reports. äàëüøå »
2019-9-20 15:09 | |
North Korea’s cryptocurrency is most likely bullshit — just like its conference
North Korea is supposedly preparing to develop its own cryptocurrency to dodge the strict international sanctions crippling its economy, VICE News reports. The project was announced by Alejandro Cao de Benos, the head of “Korean Friendship Association,” a group that seeks to promote international relations with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). äàëüøå »
2019-9-19 15:56 | |
Man charged with running Bitcoin–powered fake ID cartel gets a year in US prison
A man charged with creating fake IDs in a major Bitcoin-powered distribution ring has been sentenced to one year and one day in US federal prison. Aaron Kuns, from Toledo (Ohio), who pleaded guilty in June, will also be subject to three years on supervised release and will have to forfeit his cryptocurrency holdings — valued at around $9,675 in April. äàëüøå »
2019-9-19 14:28 | |
Ethereum ‘ICO architect’ arrested over alleged $12M cryptocurrency extortion
Two individuals in the US, including a former advisor to various blockchain projects including Ethereum, have been arrested for their alleged role in a series of multi-million dollar cryptocurrency extortion. äàëüøå »
2019-9-19 13:57 | |
Meet Panda, an illicit cryptocurrency mining crew terrorizing organizations worldwide
Cybersecurity researchers have profiled a hacking crew named “Panda” believed to have amassed roughly $90,000 worth of cryptocurrency via remote access tools (RATs) and illicit mining malware. The Cisco Talos Intelligence Group noted that while Panda isn’t exactly sophisticated, it has persisted as one of the internet’s most active attackers in recent years. äàëüøå »
2019-9-18 15:12 | |
ING: People who know the least about cryptocurrencies are the most excited about them
Were you thinking that cryptocurrency mass adoption was just around the corner? Well, perhaps think again. A recent study from Dutch bank ING has found that cash still reigns supreme. ING says in its report that general sentiments towards cryptocurrencies and their usefulness “have not changed drastically” since the bank conducted a similar survey a year ago. äàëüøå »
2019-9-18 11:37 | |
Canada’s Revenue Agency is now curious about defunct crypto exchange QuadrigaCX’s tax returns
Canada’s Revenue Agency is now looking into the corporate tax returns submitted by QuadrigaCX, the troubled cryptocurrency which collapsed earlier this year, taking approximately $134 million of users’ funds with it. äàëüøå »
2019-9-17 14:35 | |
Former pro ice hockey player detained for $700,000 Bitcoin fraud
It’s a slippery slope dealing with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Igor Musatov, former professional ice hockey player from Russia, has been detained in Moscow for swindling 45 million Rubles ($700,000) from the CEO of an IT company, Crime Russia reports. äàëüøå »
2019-9-17 11:38 | |
Kraken bug apparently let users buy Bitcoin for $8,000 and instantly sell it for $12,000
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken – one of the world’s oldest – has disclosed a bug that apparently allowed certain customers to purchase Bitcoin at $8,000 and sell it for $12,000. Taking to Twitter, the exchange said “a test of an unreleased advanced order type encountered a bug, which resulted in the order’s prices being matched against the wrong side of the book. äàëüøå »
2019-9-16 18:31 | |
New Linux malware mines crypto after installing backdoor with secret master password
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new strain of Linux malware that not only mines cryptocurrency illicitly, but provides the attackers with universal access to an infected system via a “secret master password. äàëüøå »
2019-9-16 17:42 | |
This CoinMarketCap parody site tracks Bitcoin’s market cap, plus 99 shitcoins
The cryptocurrency market is a confusing place at the best of times. All that complicated technology and all those names of coins that aren’t Bitcoin. There’s a lot to take in, but worry no more. äàëüøå »
2019-9-16 15:48 | |
$800 in Bitcoin are Worth More Than $10k on the Dark Web
According to news published by Forbes on September 13, 2019, Armor’s Threat Resistance Unit (TRU) research team has been studying the dark markets and spotted a new possibility to pay a seller $800 in bitcoin and have $10,000 transferred to a bank account via Western Union, PayPal or similar. äàëüøå »
2019-9-14 21:00 | |
Cindicator Launches Edge Web App To Track 150 Crypto Assets Using Hybrid Intelligence indicators
Cindicator, the hybrid intelligence company recently introduced Edge, a new web-based application that can be used to receive and track indicators for more than one hundred and fifty cryptocurrency assets. äàëüøå »
2019-9-13 20:10 | |
France calls for EU-wide cryptocurrency rules amid Libra concerns
The European Union needs to establish a common set of rules for cryptocurrencies to counteract risks posed by Facebook’s Libra, France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said today. According to Reuters, Libra could pose risks to consumers, financial stability and even “the sovereignty of European states,” Le Maire said. äàëüøå »
2019-9-13 13:34 | |
France doesn’t want Facebook to operate Libra in Europe
Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project, Libra, has been facing a lot of heat in Europe since its announcement in June. Now, according to Reuters, the French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, doesn’t want it to operate in the EU, as he feels it’s unclear exactly how the digital currency will function. äàëüøå »
2019-9-12 13:47 | |
Bitcoin transferred to the wallet of known sextortion scam
The transfer of Bitcoin to a well-known sextortion scam’s wallet resulted in a complaint being filed against the wallet address 1MPtCfynYQjJSCzzXC5t9JEsrsacPMF28H. This was 49th report filed. äàëüøå »
2019-9-12 11:30 | |
100% SSD Web Host GeeksHosted.com Integrates Bitcoin
Coinspeaker 100% SSD Web Host GeeksHosted. com Integrates BitcoinExpert web hosting services provider GeeksHosted has recently accepted Bitcoin hosting and entered the list of few web hosting companies open to cryptocurrency payment. äàëüøå »
2019-9-11 13:21 | |
Bitcoin analysts show ‘apparent relationship’ between exchange flow and price
There’s less Bitcoin flowing in and out of cryptocurrency exchanges lately, which indicates calm from those who’ve been keen to profit from its price movements — especially when compared to levels recorded in June and July. äàëüøå »
2019-9-9 19:26 | |
BTC whales move over $20 million from Bitstamp and Coinbase in different transactions
With Bitcoin valued a little over the $10,000 mark, the market saw a continuous exchange of the coin between wallets over the past few days. These transfers were carried out parallel to the digital gold’s steady movement. äàëüøå »
2019-9-9 15:00 | |
Moonday Mornings: Justin Sun reportedly invited Donald Trump to Warren Buffett lunch
Every Monday, we round up important cryptocurrency and blockchain news that you might’ve missed while you’ve been out socializing/spending time with your loved ones/inhaling macaroni and cheese while you binge-watch some Netflix bullshit. äàëüøå »
2019-9-9 13:34 | |
Binance Launchpad announces Band Protocol IEO, airdrop
Binance Launchpad, Binance’s token launch platform for blockchain projects, has announced its ninth project this year: Band Protocol. Following its trend of continuously offering new cryptocurrency projects for retail investors, Binance will be holding a token sale for data governance and Web 3. äàëüøå »
2019-9-7 02:30 | |
The Hard Fork Summit official schedule is out – don’t miss these experts speak
At Hard Fork, we report on the latest blockchain and cryptocurrency news. Over the past year, we’ve seen more legitimate companies and banks launching blockchain projects than ever before. With its potential on the rise, it’s an interesting time to find out what’s next. äàëüøå »
2019-9-6 17:31 | |
China is following Facebook’s playbook to issue a centralized digital currency
China‘s upcoming state-controlled digital currency is to be similar to Facebook‘s proposed coin, which makes total sense, because Libra isn’t really a cryptocurrency. Mu Changchun, deputy director of payments at China‘s central bank, explained the country was issuing its digital currency “to protect our monetary sovereignty and legal currency status,” Reuters reports. äàëüøå »
2019-9-6 15:44 | |
Bitcoin whale moves gooch-tingling ONE BILLION DOLLARS
A cryptocurrency whale has moved a ball-twisting 94,504 BTC (worth over one billion dollars) — paying just $700 in Bitcoin network fees. 94,504 #BTC (1,018,147,922 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallet Tx: https://t. äàëüøå »
2019-9-6 11:22 | |
Meet the brave devs trying to take Dogecoin beyond the meme
If you don’t get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you think about Dogecoin, you probably have a heart of stone. The truth is, though, that the developers of the world’s cutest cryptocurrency want it to be more than just a Bitcoin-like token featuring the Shiba Inu mascot. äàëüøå »
2019-9-6 19:00 | |