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Facebook gets away with $5B FTC fine for leaking your data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped a $5 billion fine on Facebook in wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and its other data leaks. In an agreement filed today, the FTC has also ordered the social network to make privacy-related changes to avoid such mishaps in the future. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:08 | |
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Swiss Data Commissioner Awaiting Information Request Response from Facebook’s Libra Project
The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is still awaiting additional requested information from Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra reports Reuters, July 23, 2019. This Time, It’s The Swiss Libra is Facebook’s endeavor into the cryptocurrency industry, which it announced just over a month ago, has been subject to mountains of scrutiny and debate,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:00 | |
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Facebook’s Stock Falters as the DOJ Knives Come Out
Facebook’s stock fell 1. 5 percent in after-hours trading to $199. 27 on two issues that may likely portend the future of the tech giant. Facebook Faces Frustrating Fracas There are a number of different issues facing Facebook right now. дальше »
2019-7-24 05:05 | |
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Judge Won't Dismiss AT&T SIM-Swap Lawsuit
Los Angeles federal judge Otis Wright II ruled that telecom giant AT&T must answer a lawsuit brought on by crypto investor Michael Terpin who claims to have lost $24 million in cryptocurrencies as a result of a SIM-swap hack. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:54 | |
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss $224M lawsuit against AT&T for SIM-swap bungle
A US federal judge has rejected AT&T‘s request to dismiss a $224 million lawsuit over a devastating SIM-swapping incident that led to $24 million in stolen cryptocurrency. A press release confirms the communications giant will face court over allegations it violated the Federal Communications Act, a consumer contract, as well as several other laws, when hackers assumed the identity (and telephone account) of cryptocurrency investor Michael Terpin in 2017. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:05 | |
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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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Just How Badly Will the U.S. Crypto Crackdown Hurt Bitcoin?
Following U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s warning that the federal government will pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing cryptocurrency regulations, various federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations have started to take a step further in tightening oversight on the budding bitcoin industry. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:15 | |
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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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Equifax to Pay Fine, FTC Lets Another Bad Guy Off the Hook
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is coming down on Equifax Inc with the strength of an angry kitten. The credit bureau is reportedly expected to pay around $650 million after they exposed the private information of more than 145 million customers in the summer of 2017. дальше »
2019-7-21 04:45 | |
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Cryptos Are Entering Global Currency Competition Says Fed
James Bullard, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, has stated currencies are intrinsically worthless and fragile days after Donald Trump mentioned they are printed out of thin... The post Cryptos Are Entering Global Currency Competition Says Fed appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-7-21 18:17 | |
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Cryptocurrency is Part of the Global Currency War, Says Federal Reserve Branch Head
Cryptocurrency has found itself on the center stage of the global political sphere over the past several weeks, which first began when Fed Chair Jerome Powell compared Bitcoin to gold. Shortly after this, US President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on BTC, which sparked what appears to be a regulatory crackdown on the nascent markets. дальше »
2019-7-20 03:00 | |
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Pro-Bitcoin Ron Paul Agrees with Trump Over ‘Clueless’ Fed
Ron Paul, the pro-bitcoin retired U. S. Congressman, says President Donald Trump is correct when he says the Federal Reserve is clueless and useless. Moreover, Paul says the Fed should stop manipulating interest rates because that fuels artificial bubbles and stock market crashes. дальше »
2019-7-20 17:50 | |
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Stock Market Reverses Gains After Trump Slams Fed
The Dow Jones and other bellwether stock market indices pared gains on Friday after President Trump slammed the Federal Reserve in a classic morning tweetstorm. Trump Bashes Federal Reserve Trump continued his long streak of Fed-bashing by laying into the central bank for raising interest rates in 2018 amid the stock market’s precipitous downturn. дальше »
2019-7-20 17:07 | |
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Buy Bitcoin? Legendary Investor Dalio Expects “Paradigm Shift” in Finance
Since Bitcoin (BTC) was birthed in the wake of 2008’s Great Recession, the macroeconomy has changed dramatically. Following the brutal collapse of the stock market and the housing bubble, which resulted in mass unemployment and bankruptcy, central banks commenced “easing strategies”. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:00 | |
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Facebook Yet To Contact Swiss Data Protection Group
During the Libra Senate hearing on Tuesday, Libra project lead David Marcus explained that the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) would oversee data and privacy protections for the Libra Association. дальше »
2019-7-17 18:48 | |
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Bitcoin falls below $9,500 as Libra’s Senate hearing has ripple effect on cryptocurrency market
It was less than a month ago that Bitcoin enthusiasts and the larger cryptocurrency market were lauding Libra as a catalyst to the ensuing bull-run. However, good times were never going to last long. дальше »
2019-7-17 06:39 | |
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Facebook Crypto Libra is the ‘World’s Worst Product Launch EVER’, Rips Analyst
The pushback that Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra has faced since it was announced last month is a classic example of a poorly managed product launch. This was the conclusion drawn by Federal Financial Analytics’ managing partner Karen Petrou when she appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell show. дальше »
2019-7-16 17:53 | |
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Will Libra’s example finally persuade U.S. regulators to embrace the digital assets realm?
Libra’s regulatory mess is only getting started. In the past week, United States’ Federal Reserve Chair, Treasury Secretary and even the President have come out in vocal opposition to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:30 | |
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Breaking: Top GOP Congressman Defies Trump, Says ‘I Like Bitcoin’
One of Donald Trump’s top allies in Congress has diverged from the president on what has suddenly become one of the federal government’s top priorities: bitcoin. Kevin McCarthy Is a Bitcoin Fan House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told CNBC that unlike Trump, he is a fan of the flagship cryptocurrency and the security of blockchain […] The post Breaking: Top GOP Congressman Defies Trump, Says ‘I Like Bitcoin’ appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-16 16:01 | |
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Ron Paul: I Am All Up For Cryptocurrencies, I Love Competition
Coinspeaker Ron Paul: I Am All Up For Cryptocurrencies, I Love CompetitionRon Paul, former congressman, and ex. presidential candidate called cryptocurrencies a 'great idea'. He likes competing currencies and is a long-time proponent of winding down the Federal Reserve and radically restructuring how US dollar is issued. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:53 | |
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Treasury Secretary Seals Bitcoin’s Impending Death by a Thousand Cuts
Following Donald Trump’s sudden and mysterious tweets regarding bitcoin last week, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held an unexpected press conference on Monday. He used coded language telegraphing the end of bitcoin and cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-16 04:30 | |
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JPMorgan’s S&P 500 Target Exceeds That of Stock Market Bull Tom Lee
J. PMorgan has increased its S&P 500 forecast for the next half of the year. The firm’s new outlook comes on the back of increased speculation tilting toward an end to the U. S. -China trade war and the Federal Reserve adopting a seemingly softer monetary policy. дальше »
2019-7-16 02:20 | |
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FTC, Facebook Land On $5 Billion Cambridge Analytica Settlement
The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to hand out a $5 billion fine on Facebook regarding its handling of user privacy during the Cambridge Analytica data breach. The Justice Department is now expected to review and approve the settlement. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:43 | |
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Diamonds and the Treasury Debt Ceiling: Why Nothing Has ‘Intrinsic Value’ in Economics
The U. S. Treasury Department has just issued an urgent letter requesting a lift on the debt ceiling, warning Congress of imminent financial collision in September as federal cash is running out. дальше »
2019-7-15 18:00 | |
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Is Bitcoin Quickly Becoming A 2020 Election Issue?
President Trump’s recent Bitcoin tweet might make cryptocurrency a discussion point for the 2020 election and crypto investors think this is a good thing. Let’s Talk About Bitcoin 2020 Thanks to U. дальше »
2019-7-15 23:00 | |
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Fundstrat Analyst Tom Lee Responds to Trump’s Bitcoin Tweet
On July 11 President Donald Trump tweeted that Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra and all other cryptocurrencies are basically rubbish when compared to the US dollar. Now Tom Lee has a response. Bitcoin: A Store of Value or the Choice Asset of Criminals? Earlier this week the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made media waves and rocked crypto Twitter when he suggested that Bitcoin is a speculative store of value that functions similarly to an investment Read More The post Fundstrat Analyst Tom Lee Responds to Trump’s Bitcoin Tweet appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2019-7-14 09:45 | |
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Trump’s Fed Pick Isn’t Just a Gold Bug – She’s Also a Crypto Bull
White House economic adviser Judy Shelton made headlines last week after President Donald Trump nominated her to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The mainstream press and finance industry were surprised to learn Trump’s Fed pick is a “gold bug. дальше »
2019-7-14 00:15 | |
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Future of crypto-assets will be prosperous, with or without Libra
It has been yet another eventful week for “magic internet money. ” Bitcoin, which leads the cryptocurrency bandwagon in the financial market, has been in the headlines recently owing to two key comments. дальше »
2019-7-13 21:30 | |
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FTC Nukes Facebook with Record $5B Fine and Zuck Will Laugh It Off
The Federal Trade Commission has whacked Facebook with a record $5 billion fine stemming from the 2018 scandal in which a political consulting firm improperly accessed Facebook user data. The fine comes as a result of settlement talks between the two entities. дальше »
2019-7-13 03:30 | |
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Mnuchin Warns US Debt Ceiling Near, Wants Spending Spigot Open
U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warns the United States might max out its credit limit in September. If that happens, the federal government will not be able to pay some of its bills. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. дальше »
2019-7-13 00:50 | |
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Dow Smashes New Records as Fed-Speak Dashes Investor Fears
The Dow and broader U. S. stock market forged new highs Friday, building off a multi-session rally that was fueled by affirmations the Federal Reserve will kick-start a new era of monetary easing later this month. дальше »
2019-7-13 22:26 | |
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People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead
Facebook has taken center stage yet again. A month after the announcement of Libra, Facebook’s “GlobalCoin” is trending yet again. With the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raising concerns about Libra with respect to money laundering, privacy, and financial stability, and even the United States President himself calling for Facebook to “seek a new Banking […] The post People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-12 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is A “Store of Value” Like Gold: The US Federal Reserve Chairman
Yesterday has been quite a historic day for the bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as the Fed and President of the US both talked about digital currencies. The Validation Of The Highest Order While answering questions before the Banking Senate Committee on Thursday, Jerome Powell was asked if a cryptocurrency system became prevalent throughout the globe, would […] дальше »
2019-7-12 16:01 | |
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Trump Hates Bitcoin but Nations May Hold Crypto Reserves in 10 Years
Balaji Srinivasan, a former partner at a16z and former CTO at Coinbase, has said that in the future, every nation state may have to hold crypto. Srinivasan, who now operates as an angel investor, said: “Ten years after the launch of Bitcoin, the President of the United States and the Chair of the Federal Reserve […] The post Trump Hates Bitcoin but Nations May Hold Crypto Reserves in 10 Years appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-13 14:36 | |
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Crypto Execs: Trump’s Bitcoin Quip is the “Biggest Bull Signal” for BTC Ever
Thursday was a crazy day for the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto industry. Within that span of 24 hours, some of the world’s most powerful individuals commented on the cryptocurrency asset class, tipping their hand as to how governments may address this budding space. дальше »
2019-7-12 13:00 | |
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President Trump’s Crypto Tweet ‘Wildly Bullish’ For Bitcoin
US President Donald Trump practically lives on Twitter so anything he tweets gets a global audience. Whether positive or negative, his tweets get noticed so a recent comment on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, while not painting them in the best light, does reconfirm that they are now household names. дальше »
2019-7-12 11:45 | |
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Fed Chair Suggests Bitcoin Is Gold's Biggest Competition
In a remarkable admission during his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell admitted that bitcoin is used as an alternative to gold, conceding that BTC is a store of value. He said before the Senate: "Really, almost no one uses bitcoin for payment, they use it more as an alternative to gold really. дальше »
2019-7-12 01:20 | |
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Fed Chairman Powell: Bitcoin Is A Store of Value Like Gold
Cryptocurrencies took the center stage again during Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s second day of testimony before the U. S. Senate. Today, lawmakers expressed their concerns about the threat that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies pose to the financial system, including the possible challenge of bitcoin replacing the U. дальше »
2019-7-12 01:02 | |
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Texas Court Fines Schemers Nearly $400,000 for Impersonating the CFTC and Fake BTC Mining Gig
In a development in Texas, the federal court has fined two convicts a total of $360,000 USD in respect to solicitation of funds from the public over a fraudulent scheme. The amount raised from the public investors since January 2017 is yet to be revealed. дальше »
2019-7-12 00:50 | |
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Dow Goes Berserk as Core Inflation Growth Spikes to 17-Month High
The Dow Jones Industrial Average diverged from the broader U. S. stock market Thursday after consumer inflation posted its biggest monthly gain in almost one-and-a-half years, challenging the narrative that the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates aggressively to boost the economy. дальше »
2019-7-12 22:32 | |
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Gold Beats Bitcoin as Fed Chair Powell Finalizes Dovish Pivot
Monetary policy may or may not have a direct impact on bitcoin, but the US Federal Reserve's dovish pivot is helping gold regain a bit of shine from its digital counterpart. The precious metal popped to its weekly high today, extending gains from the previous session after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appeared to set […] The post Gold Beats Bitcoin as Fed Chair Powell Finalizes Dovish Pivot appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-12 21:02 | |
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Facebook’s Libra crossed the Atlantic to Switzerland for regulatory certainty, claims US Congressman
Facebook crossed the Atlantic, leaving US Congressmen pointing fingers. Libra, the cryptocurrency project launched by Facebook could be left in the docks before it sets sail for Switzerland. After running into harsh winds at the hands of Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair during his hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, the prospects for Facebook […] The post Facebook’s Libra crossed the Atlantic to Switzerland for regulatory certainty, claims US Congressman appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-11 18:30 | |
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Will Bitcoin (BTC) grow up to $ 14 K before the collapse?
Growing bitcoin causes opposing judgments. Besides the fact that it will definitely be tothemoon by 2021, many people would like to know a closer perspective. And it is foggy, especially after the loud statements of Jerome Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. дальше »
2019-7-12 17:30 | |
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U.S. Federal Reserve Puts Facebook’s Project Libra in the Hot Seat
The United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has joined the growing list of authorities calling for the head of Mark Zuckerberg and Project Libra. Powell says Libra’s global cryptocurrency poses serious concerns regarding money laundering, privacy, and a host of others reports CNBC on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:00 | |
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Dow Zooms Higher While Trump Flirts With ANOTHER Trade War
The Dow prepared to zoom higher for a second consecutive day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell all-but-confirmed that at least one interest rate cut waits just over the horizon. However, with the US stock market trading racing toward new record highs, investors must now grapple with yet another front in President Trump’s international trade […] The post Dow Zooms Higher While Trump Flirts With ANOTHER Trade War appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-12 16:19 | |
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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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Altcoins fall below key support levels
The cryptocurrency market crashed by a strong margin with many altcoins falling below key levels. At press time, the collective market cap stood at $311 billion. The latest bearish trend came right after the US Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell’s latest comment before the US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, where he warned that Facebook’s Libra […] The post Altcoins fall below key support levels appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-11 11:00 | |
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FED Chairman: Facebook’s Libra Cannot Go Forward!
Coinspeaker FED Chairman: Facebook’s Libra Cannot Go Forward!Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that Libra raises serious concerns regarding privacy, money laundering, consumer protection, financial stability, adding that the project “cannot go forward” until Facebook’s answers to regulators’ questions. дальше »
2019-7-11 10:01 | |
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