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SIM-swappers face hundreds of years in prison for $2.4M cryptocurrency theft
An Irish man, part of a hacking group called “The Community,” is facing upwards of 100 years in a US prison after allegedly stealing over $2 million worth of cryptocurrencies in a series of SIM-swap attacks. дальше »
2019-5-13 13:04 | |
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Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
Hut 8 Mining (named after Hut 8 in Bletchley Park, where Alan Turing broke the enigma code and accelerated the end of World War II) has just filed its audited financial statements for 2018, detailing a tight but still profitable bitcoin mining business. дальше »
2019-5-10 20:04 | |
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Here’s how the Earth got so wet, according to scientists
Water is essential for life on Earth and is one of our most precious natural resources. But considering how our planet formed, it is quite surprising how much water we still have. The Earth aggregated from a cloud of gas and dust – a protoplanetary disk – and was incandescently hot for the first few million years. дальше »
2019-5-9 14:00 | |
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Ransomware Crooks Cashed Out $16 Million from Defunct Bitcoin Exchange: Google Research
By CCN: In the two years leading up to 2018, a spate of ransomware attacks were analyzed in a report by a team of researchers hailing mostly from leading U. S. universities and Google. Results showed a conservative estimate of total funds stolen to be $16 million, with bitcoin providing a way for malicious actors to take payment from anywhere in the world. дальше »
2019-5-9 11:50 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Dot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Bitcoin extortionists are wiping GitHub repositories – unless you pay up
Good morning. It’s Monday, so you know what that means. It’s time for Moonday Mornings, our wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. 1. Bitcoin extortionists have been wiping GitHub repositories and holding the data to ransom, Bleeping Computer reports. дальше »
2019-5-6 11:32 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Can’t Be Less Than $1M In Two Years: McAfee Doubles Down On Crypto Prediction
John McAfee Doubles-Down On $1 Million Bitcoin Call In late-2017, when BTC was surpassing key levels each and every day, we reported that technology guru John McAfee made a prediction that Bitcoin would hit $1 million. дальше »
2019-5-6 07:00 | |
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Statista Study Shows 36 Million Crypto Wallets Created, Steady on the Rise Regardless of Prices
Statista, a company that publishes market and consumer data on a quarterly level every three years, has released a report on the number of cryptocurrency wallets worldwide. The number has jumped in the last three years from 6. дальше »
2019-5-3 18:45 | |
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1 Billion XRP: Ripple Dips Into Escrow Wallet to Move $300 Million in Crypto
By CCN. com: Ripple Labs moved 1 billion XRP out of escrow yesterday, currently valued at around $300 million. Part of a monthly transfer, Ripple reportedly moves any excess funds back into escrow at a later time, or in the case of last month’s escrow, waits until next time to use any. дальше »
2019-5-2 16:23 | |
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Blockchain Will Revolutionize 300 Years of Stock Trading: London Stock Exchange
By CCN. com: The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is weighing the benefits of using blockchain technology for issuing stock and settling trades. In an interview with CNBC, the LSE chief executive Nikhil Rathi said he was inspired by early blockchain initiatives at other stock exchanges, and sees the benefit of distributed ledger technology: “You can certainly see distributed ledger technology having an application in the issuance process… I can see that technology being used in settlement too. дальше »
2019-5-2 13:53 | |
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Bitcoin whale moved $212 million in cryptocurrency — for just $3.93
An infamous Bitcoin ‘whale’ has moved an enormous cryptocurrency fortune in a single transaction, and the network charged less than $4 in fees. Bitcointalk's famous whale Loaded is moving its 40k BTC stash again. дальше »
2019-5-2 12:55 | |
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Bibox promises 25 percent of net profit into repurchasing and burning BIX tokens every quarter
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has witnessed integration with major technologies since its inception. Despite being in its formative years, the cryptocurrency exchanges have significantly evolved. A promising platform in the cryptocurrency ecosystem is – Bibox. дальше »
2019-4-30 14:30 | |
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Dead Facebook users could outnumber the living by 2069
Within the next 50 years, Facebook could feel more like a place for the dead than the living. According to academics from the University of Oxford, by 2069, the dead could outnumber the living on the social network. дальше »
2019-4-29 16:19 | |
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Wirecard and Softbank to Develop Digital Payments Solutions in Japan and South Korea Markets
Earlier this week, Wirecard AG reached an agreement with the Japan-based Softbank Group Corporation. The deal states that the bank will invest €900 million in Wirecard through a convertible bond mechanism. дальше »
2019-4-27 17:36 | |
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Google’s nifty ‘Endgame’ Easter egg wipes out half your search results with a snap of Thanos’ fingers
Avengers: Endgame is smashing box office records, pulling in more than $60 million yesterday alone. And while the internet loses its collective shit over Endgame, we’re just over here trying to finish out the work week so we can slide into a theater for a peek at the film. дальше »
2019-4-27 02:59 | |
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Bitfinex Faces Legal Action From NY Attorney General: Here’s What This Means
The New York Office of the Attorney General (AG) wants to take a closer look into the business operations of Bitfinex and related stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT). According to a legal petition filed with the Supreme Court of New York, the NY Attorney General Office of Letitia James is applying for a court order to investigate Bitfinex’s suite of interrelated companies (including its umbrella firm iFinex and Tether Holdings Limited) for “ongoing fraud” to the tune of $850 million. дальше »
2019-4-27 01:30 | |
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Binance’s Tether [USDT] worth $782 million belongs to its customers, not the exchange, says CZ
Over the years, Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies have grabbed the attention of several institutions and regulatory bodies, mainly due to price swings and its underlying technology, the blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-27 23:30 | |
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California: 21-Year Old Sim Swapping Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $7.5m in Crypto
Joel Ortiz, a 21-year student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge Edward Lee of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Ortiz was convicted of stealing $7. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:59 | |
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Bitcoin Laundering: Two NY’ers Convicted in $3 Million Drug-Infused Scam
By CCN: Callaway Crain and Mark Sanchez recently pleaded guilty to money laundering in New York. Investigators allege the pair earned close to $3 million selling steroids and controlled substances, mostly in bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-25 23:15 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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A Putin-opposing politician has raised more than $3M in Bitcoin
Despite a recent survey showing that most Russians actually know very little about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, it appears that one politician is a little more au fait with the technology. The man who is thought to be Vladimir Putin‘s main opponent, Alexei Navalny, has received over $3 million (591 BTC) worth of donations in Bitcoin over the last three years, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-4-24 11:56 | |
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21 Year Old Hacker Faces a Decade in the Slammer for SIM Swapping and Stealing $7.5 Million USD
Student Goes To Jail For 10 Years After Siphoning $7.5 Million USD Worth in With SIM Swapping Scenario SIM swapping has become a huge problem in the United States. People clone the SIM cards of the victims and then use it to hack their phones. The practice is known as SIM swapping and it is […] дальше »
2019-4-24 00:27 | |
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Bitcoin Sim Swap Thief Nets 10-Year Jail Term
Joel Ortiz, the principal suspect in a Bitcoin theft case, has been sentenced to years in prison according to a release from the office of the District Attorney of Santa Clara County, April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 23:00 | |
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21-Year-Old Joel Ortiz Bags 10 Years Jail Time For Stealing Over $7.5 Million In Cryptocurrency
A high school valedictorian is in many cases seen as a model for what any high schooler should aspire to become. But 21-year-old Joel Ortiz who was once a valedictorian in his former high school may not meet this image anymore after he was sentenced to 10 years jail time in the United States for […] The post 21-Year-Old Joel Ortiz Bags 10 Years Jail Time For Stealing Over $7.5 Million In Cryptocurrency appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-24 21:47 | |
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How Crypto Investor Stupidity Helped One Hacker Swipe $7 Million
By CCN: Years ago, a thief had a simple idea: figure out a way to guess Ethereum private keys and write software to sweep the crypto funds from the blockchain. Guessing the 72-character private key is no small feat – your odds are about 1 in 115 quattuorvigintillion. дальше »
2019-4-23 20:30 | |
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Elon Musk’s roadmap for Tesla robo-taxis in 2020 is riddled with potholes
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no stranger to grandiose claims. For more than 15 years, Musk has made it a habit to make outlandish predictions and seemingly impossible proclamations about his company’s capabilities, at times to the detriment of their customers. дальше »
2019-4-23 16:12 | |
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21-Year-Old SIM-Swapping Mastermind Is Jailed for 10 Years
Joel Ortiz, the 21-year-old student who was accused of stealing over $7. 5 million in digital assets via a SIM swapping operation, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:27 | |
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California Jails Student for 10 Years for $7.5 Million SIM-Swap Bitcoin Hack
By CCN. com: A 21-year-old Boston man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for stealing $7. 5 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by hacking his victims’ cell phones through a practice called “SIM swapping. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:36 | |
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California Jails Student to 10 Years for $7.5 Million SIM-Swap Bitcoin Hack
By CCN. com: A 21-year-old Boston man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for stealing $7. 5 million in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by hacking his victims’ cell phones through a practice called “SIM swapping. дальше »
2019-4-23 14:36 | |
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Prolific sim-swapper gets 10 years for stealing $7.5M worth of Bitcoin
A 21-year-old man in the US, who is credited with being one of the first people in the country to be convicted of stealing cryptocurrency by hacking a victim’s mobile phone, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:24 | |
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Bitcoin’s Path to Retake $20,000 Could Be Slow and Painful: Analyst
By CCN: John McAfee continues to trumpet a bitcoin price that will hit $1 million by the end of the decade. He isn’t even afraid of betting his manhood on the same. Nonetheless, crypto bears keep coming back to spoil the party. дальше »
2019-4-20 02:59 | |
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FinCEN Issues First-Ever Civil Penalty Against Bitcoin Exchange
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U. S. Department of the Treasury, has imposed its first-ever penalty on a peer-to-peer crypto exchange for violating AML regulations, among other violations. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:38 | |
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HTC-Backed $50 Million Proof of Capital Blockchain Venture Fund Launched
There are many cryptocurrencies – including bitcoin – that have grown tremendously in value over the years. As a result, there are blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused funds and firms that have emerged from the United States, or their respective countries. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:00 | |
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Uber IPO Could Make CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Into the $100 Million Man
By CCN: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi could laugh all the way to the bank if the ride-sharing pioneer’s valuation hits $120 billion, or if he manages to find a buyer for that amount. Uber’s IPO Could Make Khosrowshahi Very, Very Rich According to Uber’s IPO filing, Khosrowshahi will be granted 1. дальше »
2019-4-18 00:16 | |
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Malwarebytes Labs Report: Electrum Wallet Bitcoin Phishing Attacks Account for $4 Million in Theft
The cryptocurrency market has had their share of scams through the years, with hackers attacking at every single weak point they can find. Hackers have plagued this nascent industry frequently, and a recent report from Malwarebytes Labs says that one of the recent groups of victims is that of the users of the Electrum Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-4-17 23:56 | |
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Tiffany Hayden Claims XRP Price Will Eventually Catch Up With Development!
In a heated debate on Twitter, Financial advisor and XRP enthusiast Tiffany Hayden was embroiled in a discussion around the price of XRP. CCN News initially tweeted an article regarding PayPal Director Xapo CEO Wences Casares stating ‘One Bitcoin Could Exceed $1 Million in 7-10 years” The tweet caught the attention of many followers quite […] The post Tiffany Hayden Claims XRP Price Will Eventually Catch Up With Development! appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-16 09:50 | |
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Satoshi’s Treasure: The Chase Is on for a $1 Million Bitcoin Prize
A treasure hunt for $1 million worth of bitcoin is officially underway. In a cryptic, rambling message broadcasted to the Blockstream Satellite on April 13, 2019, an anonymous user challenged the rest of the Bitcoin community to a million dollar hunt for what they called “Satoshi’s Treasure,” a contest which will “test the resolve, courage, intelligence, and savvy [sic] of would-be hunters,” the game master claimed. дальше »
2019-4-16 23:28 | |
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Bitcoin Mining: Key Stat Exposes Ridiculous Energy Consumption FUD
By CCN: Antoine Le Calvez, a researcher for CoinMetrics, set out to determine how Bitcoin’s environmental impact compares to that of the auto industry. His striking conclusion? US vehicles consume roughly the same amount of energy in three days as Bitcoin has consumed in its entire existence. дальше »
2019-4-15 22:00 | |
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Tiger Woods’ Stunning Masters Victory Sparks Nike Stock Rally
By CCN: Tiger Woods is officially back! Aside from the good news for the emabattled superstar himself, Tiger’s fifth triumph at the Masters represents a huge corporate success story for the sponsors who have stood by him, particularly Nike. дальше »
2019-4-15 20:34 | |
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Executive: Everyone Should Own Some Bitcoin, $1 Million Likely in 7 Years
To many crypto enthusiasts, Bitcoin (BTC) is their entire world. To the world, however, the cryptocurrency is nothing but a blip on the global radar of finance, hence why so few have purchased BTC and other digital assets. дальше »
2019-4-15 15:04 | |
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BTC Could Hit $98 Million (Yes… 98M USD) in 10-20 Years, Analyst Says
The crypto market has remained bullish on the last weeks, prompting a recent wave of optimism and euphoria among traders, analysts and enthusiasts in general. The 5k zone has supported the BTC, allowing the token. дальше »
2019-4-15 00:18 | |
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One Bitcoin Could Exceed $1 Million in 7 -10 Years: PayPal Director
In an essay published on Kana and Katana last month, a research platform run by Ikigai Asset Management, Xapo CEO Wences Casares said that bitcoin may be worth more than $1 million in 7 to 10 years. дальше »
2019-4-14 18:41 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Sentiment is Bullish But is $98 Million Even Possible?
Bitcoin prices trading above $5,000 as bulls reject lower lows A Bitcoin holder projects BTC to hit $98 million in 20 years Although prices are down, sliding from $5,500 after peaking mid this week, candlesticks, as well as fundamental factors, favor Bitcoin (BTC) bulls. дальше »
2019-4-13 21:00 | |
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