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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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Iran: Cryptocurrency Industry now “Official” in the eyes of the Government
Irans Head of Economic Commission has announced to Mehr News Agency that the government now officially acknowledges the cryptocurrency industry. Seemingly, with a primary motivation to alleviate the weight of sanctions imposed by the U. дальше »
2019-7-23 02:18 | |
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Aelf Gets Accredited: Is China Pivoting Back To Crypto?
A Chinese Government agency has provided accreditation to the decentralized cloud-computing network aelf (ELF), marking the first time a project with a cryptocurrency has received official certification by the national government. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:36 | |
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BBC: Russia is working on a Tor de-anonymization project
Hackers have stolen a massive trove of sensitive data and defaced the website of SyTech, a major contractor working for Russian intelligence agency FSB (Federal Security Service). BBC Russia, which reported the breach, said “it’s possible that this is the largest data leak in the history of the work of Russian special services on the Internet. дальше »
2019-7-22 08:36 | |
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Korea alone estimates a loss of $2.3 billion from crypto-related crimes in just two years
Following a data released by the Korean government, Korean news agency, Yonhap reported that crimes associated with cryptocurrencies have caused a financial loss of about 2. 7 trillion won which is nearly $2. дальше »
2019-7-22 23:30 | |
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Tax evasions in Canada are on the rise – cryptos are primary suspects
Reports have been coming in from the Canada Revenue Agency that the country is experiencing a massive surge in the number of tax evasion cases. According to the agency, the cases are not only directed towards individual citizens, but also large corporations hiding their transaction histories using the blockchain technology and violating local regulations in […] The post Tax evasions in Canada are on the rise – cryptos are primary suspects appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »
2019-7-20 16:32 | |
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the matter, the CFTC is looking into whether BitMEX broke the rules by allowing American customers to trade on the platform, which is not registered with the agency. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:06 | |
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Bitcoin Is ‘Virtual Property’ Says Second China Court
China has officially recognized Bitcoin as a valid phenomenon for a second time after a court determined it is “virtual property. ” Bitcoin Is ‘Valuable, Scarce And Disposable’ As reported by Caijing quoting the China Securities Journal, a national newsletter published by the Xinhua News Agency, a court in Hangzhou made the judgement during an ongoing dispute between a cryptocurrency exchange and one of its users. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Japan to Begin Developing SWIFT-like Network for International Cryptocurrency Payments
Coinspeaker Japan to Begin Developing SWIFT-like Network for International Cryptocurrency PaymentsJapanese government to create a network similar to SWIFT, for international cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:44 | |
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Global Blockchain in Healthcare to be Valued at $1.7 Billion by 2026: Report
Coinspeaker Global Blockchain in Healthcare to be Valued at $1. 7 Billion by 2026: ReportAcumen Research and Consulting Agency recently published a report on the overall market capitalization on blockchain in Healthcare to hit an all-time high of $1. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:37 | |
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BLOCKv Announces Partnership With Publicis Groupe, the World’s Third-Largest Media Agency
Jon Knight, the VP of Business Development and Partnerships, officially announced in the BLOCKv community telegram group that the company had signed a “formal partnership agreement with Publicis Groupe. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:09 | |
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How They Will Attack Bitcoin: The Hypocritical Shock Campaign of US Monetary Policy
On July 16, U. S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin gave a short press briefing discussing cryptocurrencies and the pressing need for regulation. A 28-minute slodge of alphabet agency soup, studded with calculated mentions of “terrorism” nearly every minute, casual observers were left confused. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:46 | |
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Facebook Says it Will Use Swiss Agency to Oversee its Cryptocurrency’s Privacy, But is Yet to Even Contact Them
Facebook has been grilled today at a Senate Banking Committee hearing over its cryptocurrency project Libra. As part of the hearing, a representative for the social media giant claims the firm has been in contact with a Swiss agency to oversea data protection and user privacy. дальше »
2019-7-17 02:00 | |
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UK's FCA Looks To Bring In Crypto Specialists
The Financial Conduct Authority, the UK's financial watchdog, has posted two job listings seeking candidates with in-depth crypto knowledge as the agency looks to fill out its Intelligence Services Team. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:09 | |
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Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40 | |
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Bitcoin supported payment firm Uphold expands presence in Portugal
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceUphold, a leading digital money platform, announced today the acquisition of Scytale, a digital agency based in Braga, Portugal. Uphold was an early believer in the technology talent to be found in the Portuguese hub around Porto, and the acquisition comes after deciding to further anchor its technology team in Portugal. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:43 | |
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India’s ambitious Chandrayaan-2 launch delayed due to “technical snag”
After the scintillating finals of Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup over the weekend, people watching at home were eagerly waiting for the next spectacle – India‘s Chandrayaan-2 launch. However, they will have to wait at least a few more days, as the country’s space agency, ISRO, has delayed the launch due to a “technical snag. дальше »
2019-7-15 09:19 | |
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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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JP Morgan Chase Ship Busted: Cocaine, Banks and the Failed Drug War
A ship seized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency in June carrying over 15,000 kilos of cocaine has now been tied to JP Morgan Chase’s asset management unit. Officially the company does not exercise any operational control of the vessel, but some serious questions are raised when such large scale transport is used […] The post JP Morgan Chase Ship Busted: Cocaine, Banks and the Failed Drug War appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-7-11 11:30 | |
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Crypto Exchanges Flock To Japan Following Regulatory Clarity
In May, Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) passed a new cryptocurrency bill that gave clarity to the transfer of crypto assets, income taxes, and income-related transactions using digital currencies. дальше »
2019-7-11 19:15 | |
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Maxine Waters Grills Fed Chair Powell on Trump - And Crypto
After grilling Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Capitol Hill about his agency’s response to Facebook's Libra "cryptocurrency," US Representative Maxine Waters finished her questioning by asking the central banker what he would do if Donald Trump “fired” him. дальше »
2019-7-10 18:35 | |
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The IRS May Be Interested In Your 'Crypto Activity'
A recent presentation given to US Internal Revenue Service agents in the Criminal Investigation Division reportedly shows the agency considering the use of grand jury subpoenas on firms such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft to check taxpayers’ download history for crypto-related apps. дальше »
2019-7-10 00:11 | |
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Iran Central Bank Deputy Chief Tells Citizens Trading Bitcoin Is Illegal
The deputy governor of the Iranian central bank told media outlets that trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies within the country is illegal. Iranian residents took to the pioneer cryptocurrency as a means of securing their wealth as the Iranian Rial depreciated over the past three years, as reported by Tasnim News Agency on July 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 01:00 | |
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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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Latest Maryland Cybersecurity Attack Could Usher In the State’s Need for a Blockchain Governance System
Recently, the Maryland Department of Labor released a statement announcing that due to a certain security flaw in their native database ecosystem, they “might” have accidentally released the personal information of more than 78,000 people living within the state’s borders. дальше »
2019-7-8 20:18 | |
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Iranian IT minister urges government to regulate bitcoin mining
Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the country’s Information and Communication Technology Minister announced the need for a regulation on Bitcoin mining activities in the country. The news was reported by a local news agency, which highlighted a surge in the country’s power consumption due to increased mining activities in recent times. дальше »
2019-7-7 14:00 | |
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Cybersecurity Breach at Maryland Agency Spotlights Need for Blockchain
The Maryland Department of Labor announced that a security flaw in its databases may have exposed the sensitive and personal data of around 78,000 people. The agency commented that the breach occurred earlier this year after nine employees fell victim to what cybersecurity experts call a phishing attack. дальше »
2019-7-7 20:30 | |
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At 0%, Bitcoin Yield Is Greater Than The ‘Safest Bonds’ Of Many Countries
France Issues First 10-year Bonds At A Negative Interest Rate France has issued its first-ever 10-year bond at a negative borrowing rate, later this week. These negative yield banks mean instead of receiving, investors will pay interest for owning French sovereign debt. дальше »
2019-7-6 19:29 | |
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SEC Launches Search for Blockchain Data Service to Help ‘Monitor Risk’
The U. S. SEC has taken some steps to provide clarity to blockchain companies, but it’s widely believed that the agency has not been active enough with respect to providing regulation. Now the securities regulator is apparently interested in engaging an “enterprise-wide data subscription for blockchain ledger data. дальше »
2019-7-6 04:00 | |
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‘User in yer face’ is an online museum of design horrors
If you think the design of Facebook, Twitter, or any other popular site you use regularly is bad, hold your horses. I’m going to introduce you to a website that’ll make you spill your coffee, pull your hair, scream in agony, and punch the wall. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:14 | |
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Chinese Media Is All Praises For Bitcoin
Prominent Chinese media houses love Bitcoin and believe that the number one cryptocurrency is a safe haven asset given rising tensions in the socio-political relations among global economic powerhouses. дальше »
2019-7-3 22:08 | |
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to outlaw crypto-linked derivatives and ETNs
In another blow to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, British regulatory watchdogs have now resorted to the clampdown of the sale, marketing and distribution of crypto-based derivatives and exchange-traded notes [ETNs] to retail customers. дальше »
2019-7-3 19:30 | |
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FCA Plans Possible UK Ban Of Crypto-Based Derivatives
The Financial Conduct Authority, a UK financial watchdog, has issued a press release stating the agency is consulting over a ban on the “sale, marketing and distribution to all retail consumers” of crypto-based derivatives including options and futures, as well as “unregulated transferable cryptoassets." дальше »
2019-7-3 19:09 | |
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Bitflyer Will Let Customers Open Accounts Again After One Year Of Voluntary Suspension
A cryptocurrency exchange based in Tokyo called Bitflyer has recently decided to let its customers open up accounts again after around a year in which the company voluntarily decided to shut down new registrations after receiving an operational improvement order from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the watchdog that takes care of crypto exchanges in […] дальше »
2019-7-3 03:03 | |
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ErisX awarded DCO license for bitcoin and digital asset futures
ErisX, a digital asset spot, and futures market, today announced that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the US regulatory agency with jurisdiction over futures markets, has granted Eris Clearing a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) license under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). дальше »
2019-7-2 03:23 | |
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NASA is prepping a 2026 mission to Titan to find the origins of life
NASA yesterday announced details about its next major mission called Dragonfly, which aims to take a trip to Titan. The space agency said that it wants to launch a spaceship to Saturn’s moon by 2026, that’ll reach the moon’s surface by 2034. дальше »
2019-6-28 09:20 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears ‘Very High’ Scrutiny Against Facebook’s Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-27 15:21 | |
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Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said his agency – as well as the rest of the federal government – will be looking carefully at Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. The Unspoken Advantage of Large Companies Entering Crypto He promised that Facebook would be held to very “high” standards, implying that the social media giant should be able […] The post Fed Chairman Swears 'Very High' Scrutiny Against Facebook's Crypto Libra appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-6-28 15:21 | |
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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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Node40 Executive Explains What to Expect When the IRS Issues Its New Crypto Policy
Last May, the U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) revealed it would be issuing new tax guidance and rules about the tax treatment of digital assets and forks. IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told congressional leaders that the agency has made it a priority to issue crypto-related tax guidance. дальше »
2019-6-27 01:10 | |
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Europol Nabs Crypto Thieves Behind International $27 Million Heist
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) executed six arrests in connection with an investigation into an international $27 million heist that scammed victims into depositing funds at a fake crypto exchange. дальше »
2019-6-27 19:44 | |
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Lame 'Old' SEC Should've Approved a Bitcoin ETF Already, Scolds Crypto Mom
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce ("Crypto Mom") says the Securities and Exchange Commission should've approved a bitcoin ETF already and slammed the agency for being a backward relic. Hester Peirce to SEC: Wake Up to the Future Moreover, Peirce is concerned that the murky regulatory framework in the United States will chase crypto businesses offshore. дальше »
2019-6-26 15:59 | |
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Major Credit Rating Agency Fitch Drums Up Support for Facebook’s Fiat-Backed Libra
Coinspeaker Major Credit Rating Agency Fitch Drums Up Support for Facebook’s Fiat-Backed LibraFacebook’s Libra cryptocurrency gets backing from a high-ranking entity, Fitch, with the credit rating agency stating that Libra is more secure compared to the other existing virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-6-25 15:38 | |
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Big Three Credit Rating Agency Fitch Touts Facebook's Fiat-Backed Libra
As the wave of interest in Facebook's stablecoin Libra continues around the world, it appears that Mark Zuckerberg's foray into digital currencies has a new and powerful ally. Fitch, one of the big three credit rating agencies, gave it a thumbs up in a recent report. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:20 | |
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US National Cancer Institute all set to use blockchain technology for data sharing
The collaborative exchange of healthcare and blockchain has the potential to remodel the entire healthcare system by enabling faster and accurate access to medical data. An agency within the U. S. дальше »
2019-6-25 02:30 | |
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The Importance Of Russian Ministry Of Finance Legalizing Bitcoin Trading Activities
The Russian Ministry of Finance is working in order to add new legislation to a bill related to virtual currencies. Apparently, this legislation would legalize cryptocurrency trading activities. This is according to a report from the Russian news outlet Interfax. дальше »
2019-6-24 20:25 | |
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