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Fraudsters Steal $50,000 in BTC from Melbourne Bitcoin ATM
Fraudsters posing as debt collectors convinced four victims to deposit over $50,000 into a Bitcoin ATM in Australia’s southern county of Victoria, reported Sydney Morning Herald on Oct.5. Police authorities stated that all victims were migrants and were bullied into paying up a hefty amount into the ATM, with the attackers warning of severe legal […] The post Fraudsters Steal $50,000 in BTC from Melbourne Bitcoin ATM appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-10-6 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Flourishes on Whatsapp Following African Exchange Closures
Governments in Africa simply cannot stop an idea whose time has come. In Zimbabwe, financial regulators banned cryptocurrency trading, and shut down two exchanges, thinking to have killed the ecosystem, only for Bitcoin to find a new life on Whatsapp. дальше »
2018-10-6 22:05 | |
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Israeli Authorities Adopts Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for Cybersecurity
In a bid to ensure secure information transmission, verify the authenticity of messages, and prevent fraud in the capital market, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has integrated blockchain technology into its systems, reported The Times of Israel on October 3, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-5 07:00 | |
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Philippines to deport fugitives to South Korea for $33M Bitcoin scam
Filipino authorities have advanced on international criminals suspected of running a large-scale Bitcoin pyramid scheme. Authorities have detained two of the six individuals thought to have defrauded South Korean investors for over $33 million, while the others remain on the run. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:35 | |
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This Peruvian app is the Waze of preventing street crime
Unfortunately, in Latin America and many other places around the world, robberies are aThis app allows all citizens to connect with each other and share information so that we can prevent crimes and find alternatives to help the people we connect with or authorities using the… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-10-4 14:02 | |
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Ugandan Authorities to Develop Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Economy
After helping Ugandans to become their banks and seamlessly carry out daily financial transactions like purchasing mobile airtime, paying electricity bills and more, without having to pay exorbitant banking fees, the creators of DALA, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, are now partnering with the Ugandan government and other local firms to develop a blockchain-powered renewable energy economy, reported TechCrunch on October. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:00 | |
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Why Indonesia’s tsunamis are so deadly, as explained by science
The magnitude 7. 5 earthquake, and subsequent tsunami, that struck Indonesia days ago has resulted in at least 1,200 deaths. Authorities are still gauging the extent of the damage, but it’s clear the earthquake and tsunami had a devastating effect on the Sulawesi region, particularly the city of Palu. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:55 | |
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South Korea Excludes Crypto Exchanges from Venture Firm Certification, Tax Rate Increases 100 Percent
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea faced the dreaded government hammer last week, as the authorities decided to exclude the burgeoning business type from the country’s “Venture Company” certification, reported Business Korea on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-1 19:00 | |
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China’s Crypto Market is Thriving: Ethereum Hotel, Exchanges, and OTC Trading
The government of China and its central bank the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) enforced a strict crypto trading ban in September 2017. Yet, the local cryptocurrency market of the country remains active, with hotels, exchanges, and over-the-counter (OTC) trading platforms supporting digital assets. дальше »
2018-9-30 10:00 | |
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WSJ Investigation: ShapeShift Is Being Used by Criminals, Illogical Comparison
An investigative report has been published regarding the popular crypto exchange ShapeShift AG, a firm that is registered in Switzerland. Money laundering is the problem at hand, and the report highlights a potentially worrying theme: that ShapeShift enables anonymous users to convert Bitcoin–which authorities can’t track–into other digital currencies that allow for much more anonymity. дальше »
2018-9-29 09:02 | |
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1Broker.com Domain Seized by the FBI
U. S. authorities, including the FBI, have come down against securities dealer 1Broker for allegedly coming into conflict with federal law. through a Bitcoin-based security swap scheme. Governmental authorities in the United States have levied allegations and charges against a Marshall Islands-registered securities dealer, 1Broker (1pool Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-28 19:00 | |
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The Zaif Hack Story Isn’t Over Yet: Further Investigations Lead to More Questions
The hack of Japan-licensed cryptocurrency exchange Zaif took the crypto community by surprise last week. It’s recently emerged that the perpetrators of the crime are trading the stolen wealth on Binance and other exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-28 09:00 | |
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Former UBS Bankers Are Building a Crypto Bank in Switzerland
Seba Crypto AG (SEBA) has raised 100 million Swiss francs ($103 million) for the creation of a regulated bank that lets customers trade fiat for digital currency. The Zug-based startup is headed by former UBS managers Guido Buehler, who serves as CEO, and Andreas Amschwand, who serves as chairman. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:14 | |
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SBI Ripple Asia Gets Green Light From Japanese Regulators For New App
SBI Holdings, a Japanese company with major banking subsidiaries including SBI Securities, SBI FXTRADE, and SBI Virtual Currencies, has received the green light from Japanese regulatory authorities to move forward with their partnership with US-based Ripple in order to launch a new joint venture called SBI Ripple Asia. дальше »
2018-9-27 12:30 | |
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Kenyan Blockchain Task Force Advise Authorities to Tokenize the Economy
Chairman of the Kenyan blockchain technology task force, Bitange Ndemo has urged the country’s financial authority to replace the current fiat system with tokens, to reduce corruption and economic hardship, reported local news source, The Star on September 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-27 11:00 | |
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US Crypto Industry, Wall Street Urge Congress for Regulatory Clarity
The US could find itself falling behind if the authorities do not take action to end the legal uncertainty around cryptocurrency, financial industry executives stated during a roundtable in Washington this week. дальше »
2018-9-26 18:32 | |
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Boomstarter.Network Shares Insights From Top Asian Crypto Markets
A New Blockchain Hub in South Korea Boomstarter. Network team is back from a big roadshow in Asia which included South Korea and Hong Kong and featured private meetups with funds, blockchain influencers and crypto-community. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:15 | |
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U.S. and Russian Authorities Both Looking at Crypto Regulations and Adoption
Bankers in Russia are now claiming that there is a strong demand for cryptocurrencies in the country. At the same time, Washington is looking into new regulations for the cryptocurrency segment. дальше »
2018-9-26 12:49 | |
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The Bank For International Settlements On Why Regulation Is Good News For Bitcoin
We always discuss Bitcoin regulation as a good thing. Generally, like many others within the community, Bitcoin regulation is seen as the next step towards adoption. Whilst many would like Bitcoin to remain as a channel for investment and as a product that can offer huge returns, many more do believe that the future for Bitcoin is within adoption and that adoption can only come through regulation. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:30 | |
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Japan’s Crypto Theft Rose Sharply in First 6 Months, Most Cases Due to Inadequate Password Strength
A recent study revealed that hackers are now increasingly targeting users of digital exchange platforms and the crypto exchanges themselves. But while the noted increase in crypto-related cyberattacks is global in trend, one of the hardest hit markets is probably Japan. дальше »
2018-9-25 15:14 | |
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California’s Political Candidates Banned From Accepting Bitcoin Donations
Political candidates in California will no longer be allowed to accept donations from supporters that have been made in cryptocurrencies as a result of new rules set out by the states political watchdog, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). дальше »
2018-9-21 13:30 | |
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In First Half of 2018, Japan Counts $540 Million Lost to Crypto Thefts
When Tokyo-based Mt. Gox got hacked to the tune of 650,000 bitcoin in 2014, Japan learned early on the tough lessons of cryptocurrency theft. Yet, to this day, despite the country’s ongoing efforts to educate investors and ramp up oversight of crypto exchanges, it still feels the sting of hackers. дальше »
2018-9-21 23:45 | |
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Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Falls Victim to Hack, Loses $60 Million Worth Bitcoins
The hacked cryptocurrency exchange has immediately suspended all deposits and withdrawals while filing a criminal case with the local investigative authorities. The post Japanese Crypto Exchange Zaif Falls Victim to Hack, Loses $60 Million Worth Bitcoins appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-20 11:12 | |
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Dubai Police Warns the Community of Crypto Risks, Authorities Discuss Regulation
On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Dubai Police warned the community that several risks could arise from large-scale unmonitored digital currency transactions. Some of these transactions could expose users to fraud and piracy and could even be used to facilitate money laundering. дальше »
2018-9-20 21:29 | |
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France Introduces New ICO Framework to Become Europe’s ICO Hub
The French authorities have accepted the legal ICO framework drafted in early 2018. The framework is an important part of a push to turn the country into an ICO hub. The post France Introduces New ICO Framework to Become Europe’s ICO Hub appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-9-19 11:50 | |
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Woman Accepts 21-Day Bitcoin Survival Challenge in Post-Ban China
Do you think you could travel and survive for 21 days on just 0. 21 Bitcoin? How about in a country where the authorities have banned it? A Chinese documentary is following a young woman attempting to do just this in some of China’s major cities. дальше »
2018-9-19 02:00 | |
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Bitcoin Stabilizes above Important $6,000 Resistance as Bulls Manage to Fight Off Bears: Week in Review September 17
The price of bitcoin closed the week three percent higher, around the $6,500 mark, as bulls managed to regain the upper hand to allow bitcoin to remain above its most recent $6,000 resistance. In the past seven days, blockchain media was filled with stories of regulators cracking down on fraudulent cryptocurrency business and their operators, which shows that authorities are...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-18 18:00 | |
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Central Bank Of China Issues Anti Cryptocurrency Warning
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have issued a public warning in order to mediate the risks of cryptocurrency trading and initial coin offerings. This comes after authorities in China have taken significant steps to reduce the cryptocurrency community to very little in China. дальше »
2018-9-18 15:30 | |
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Two South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges to suspend fiat withdrawals for unverified traders
Attempts of South Korean authorities to fight anonymous trading in the cryptocurrency market have not yet been crowned with success. But the new initiative of the largest crypto exchanges can force traders to pass verification. дальше »
2018-9-19 15:16 | |
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Dubai Police Chief Believes Electronic Money Will Soon Replace Cash, Considering Legal Framework
Lt-Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim of the Dubai Police predicted at a recent panel discussion that electronic money will soon replace cash in the United Arab Emirates. There remains a growing concern among authorities in the region that a lack of community awareness exposes digital currency users to fraud, piracy and ties to money laundering. дальше »
2018-9-18 01:56 | |
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Netherlands’ Largest Bank ING Group Fined $900M for Money Laundering
This week Dutch authorities revealed to the public that the Netherlands’ largest financial services provider, ING, had violated numerous money laundering laws because they didn’t scrutinize unusual transactions and certain accounts. дальше »
2018-9-16 21:28 | |
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The Black Cryptocurrency Market is Booming in Russia
While Russian authorities struggle to define cryptocurrency and decide whether to ban it, regulate it or just ignore it, people buy and sell Bitcoins and other digital money on the black cryptocurrency market to the tune of millions of dollars on дальше »
2018-9-12 20:31 | |
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China Turns to Blockchain to Leverage the Existing Charity Tracking System
The Chinese continue to march forward in their mission to imbibe the blockchain technology into their economy, with the latest development being a Chinese government agency’s plan to utilize distributed ledger technology(DLT) for social services. дальше »
2018-9-12 11:00 | |
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US Authorities Ask India to Seize Property of Bitconnect Promoters
The authorities of two U. S. states have reportedly asked Indian officials to seize the property of the promoters of Bitconnect. One promoter has already been arrested and the investigators are tracking down another who supposedly handled the worldwide operations of the company and may have a large amount of BTC belonging to investors. дальше »
2018-9-12 00:35 | |
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International Monetary Fund Warns Against Marshall Islands Cryptocurrency
A recent report from the IMF warns the small island nation that its planned national digital currency poses more risks than it offers benefits. Marshallese authorities seem to disagree.
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Did Traders Throw Caution to the Wind in China Amid Crypto Ban?
Enthusiastic traders are mocking the crypto ban in China. Despite the authorities launching several attacks on the cryptocurrency sector, digital currencies still survive in the country. A South China Morning Post report suggests that trade is not just active in the country but also thriving right beneath the rule of law. дальше »
2018-9-12 19:10 | |
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Blockchain-Verified Evidence Now Admissible in Chinese Courts Following Supreme Court Decision
The South China Morning Post on September 10, 2018, reported that where China has traditionally been dependent on third-party notary organizations for authenticating evidence, blockchain records are now admissible in Chinese courts as authorities set up one of the world’s most advanced resolution systems for internet-related disputes. дальше »
2018-9-11 19:00 | |
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OKEx founder in talks with authorities over fraud allegations
Xu Mingxing, founder of OKEx, is under heavy scrutiny from Chinese authorities. He is reportedly in talks with police over accusations of fraud, which relate to an alleged involvement with a little-known cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:40 | |
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Chinese Crypto Investors Circumventing Increased Government Regulations
Despite increasing state regulations surrounding the year-long cryptocurrency ban in China, investors are still finding ways to get involved with the market. On August 23rd, the Shanghai Securities Times reported that Chinese authorities are increasing their regulation by preventing investors’ access to 124 non-native exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-11 17:48 | |
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Malta’s Push to Become a Global ‘Blockchain Island’ Seems to Be Working
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat classified Malta’s efforts to become a crypto and blockchain-friendly jurisdiction as a “calculated risk. ” So far, work by authorities to turn Malta into a world leader for both industries looks to be paying off. дальше »
2018-9-11 13:00 | |
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Cryptic Labs Adds Two Nobel Prize-Winning Economists to Advisory Board
Blockchain research institute and accelerator Cryptic Labs is adding two Nobel Laureates to its team of advisors. The additions, economists Dr. Eric S. Maskin and Sir Christopher Pissarides, are professors at Harvard University and the London School of Economics, respectively. дальше »
2018-9-11 00:18 | |
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