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City Manager Of Lodi City Of California Confirms Being Hit By Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
It has become increasingly evident that targeted ransomware attacks on local US government entities are on the rise, costing localities millions as some pay off the perpetrators in an effort to untangle themselves and restore vital systems. дальше »
2019-8-2 16:48 | |
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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Startups Funded by LongHash After Incubation Progam
LongHash, a blockchain incubator backed by the government of Singapore, has reported that the five startups had raised $9. 7 million after a 12-week stint in their accelerator. The startups are tackling a variety of issues from biometric key management to a wallet that allows companies to build and launch applications around a tokenized asset, asRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-2 15:00 | |
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Bithumb Brings Korea Into EOS Government
Bithumb, one of Korea’s largest exchanges by reported volume, has decided that Koreans are not adequately represented in the EOS network. Korea Gets a Voice In EOS Governance The exchange claims that as much as 10% of all EOS belongs to Koreans. дальше »
2019-8-2 14:02 | |
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Facebook removes campaign with ties to Saudi Arabian government
Facebook has removed hundreds of fake accounts and pages associated with individuals connected to the Saudi Arabian government as part of its ongoing fight to curtail coordinated inauthentic behavior on the platform. дальше »
2019-8-2 11:43 | |
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US Regulator Plans to Outsource Running Cryptocurrency Nodes
A recently published document reveals that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has plans to hire contractors to run specific cryptocurrency full nodes for the government agency. According to the SEC documentation, the regulator wants third-party contractors to run nodes for Bitcoin Core (BTC), Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum (ETH) in order to monitor compliance […] The post US Regulator Plans to Outsource Running Cryptocurrency Nodes appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-8-2 04:35 | |
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Activists created a free font made from gerrymandered US voting districts
Ugly Gerry is a new, free font created by a pair of activists apparently fed up with the US government’s practice of gerrymandering voting districts. Every letter in the font is composed of images of gerrymandered US voting districts. дальше »
2019-8-2 02:54 | |
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John McAfee Makes Desperate Plea to Keep WhatsApp Encrypted
Somewhere in the world, seated in a makeshift faraday cage, the godfather of tech security John McAfee continues to passionately advocate for internet privacy. His latest comments focus on Facebook’s encrypted messaging app, WhatsApp, and his fears that the U. дальше »
2019-8-2 00:15 | |
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Malta Government Official Announced Use Of Blockchain Tech For National Business Registry
Malta is one of the most crypto-friendly and blockchain-friendly regions in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the national business registry (MBR) is making changes in favor of these industries. дальше »
2019-8-2 23:29 | |
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Boris Majority on the Verge of Collapse as Britain Awaits By-election Results
A Brexit bus goes around a town where Libdems have given it all they’ve got with the fate of the Boris government itself to be decided as a whiffer thin... The post Boris Majority on the Verge of Collapse as Britain Awaits By-election Results appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-8-1 18:14 | |
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Indian Government Updates Parliament on Crypto Plans
The Indian parliament has repeatedly asked the finance minister about the government’s plans for cryptocurrency. In July alone, the Ministry of Finance answered three sets of questions: two in Rajya Sabha, the upper house, and one in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament. дальше »
2019-8-1 16:01 | |
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Largest Healthcare Blockchain Project signed between BP Batam, Indonesia and dClinic: USD 140mil
Batam is well placed to be the centre of excellence for Blockchain and in particular for Medical Technology service advancements. This is very much in line with the Indonesian government’s plan to create Medical and Digital Economic Zones in Batam. дальше »
2019-8-1 07:05 | |
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First Physical Bitcoin Future Hits U.S. Market as Institutional Bakkt Hype Swells
Although the crypto industry has been closely watching to see when the highly anticipated physically settled Bitcoin (BTC) futures platform Bakkt officially launches, they have now been beaten by their competitor – LedgerX – who officially launched today. дальше »
2019-8-1 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin Still Ranks Lower Than EOS And Tron, Chinese Gov’t Says
Bitcoin remains outside the top ten cryptocurrencies according to the Chinese government, which produced fresh industry rankings July 31. CCID: Bitcoin Not A Top 10 Cryptocurrency According to the latest instalment of the rankings, which the CCID Research Institute of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China publishes regularly, Bitcoin came in 11th place. дальше »
2019-7-31 17:00 | |
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India: NASSCOM Condemns Government’s Intentions to Prohibit Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), a non-profit trade association made up of firms in India’s information technology and business process outsourcing industry, has kicked against the government’s move to make bitcoin trading as well as transactions involving other blockchain-based digital assets illegal, reports LiveMint on July 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-31 11:00 | |
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Indian Finance Minister Addresses Crypto Proposal – Industry Responds
India’s finance minister has broken silence and talked about the crypto draft bill and report her department is examining which propose to ban cryptocurrencies. While she views the report as “very futuristic and well-thought-out,” the crypto industry sees it as flawed and incomplete. дальше »
2019-7-31 10:15 | |
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Taiwan Grants Virtual Banking Licenses To Three Companies to Make a Push for Digital Banking
Three companies have recently acquired virtual banking licenses from the government of Taiwan. This the first time that the government does this, as Taiwan is starting to follow other regulators in Asia which are on the move to regulate their markets properly. дальше »
2019-7-31 00:17 | |
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Bitcoin And Its Future Outlook: Heading The Bullish Or Bearish Path?
Cryptocurrency has been getting a lot more attention with each passing day and there is increased attention from retail and institutional players as well as the government. Facebook announced its Libra and the head of the project, David Marcus, recently endured hours of questioning from the Congress. дальше »
2019-7-30 22:25 | |
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India set to ban cryptocurrency and launch the digital rupee
India is moving closer to a ban on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies that would criminalize users. The Indian government remains open to distributed ledger technology, however, and a new report recommends the launch of the digital rupee. дальше »
2019-7-30 22:00 | |
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Banking Expert Tells Congress: Government Reform Can Kill Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies only exist because of failures in the traditional financial system, according to a leading banking scholar. In a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Mehrsa Baradaran said that financial reforms could cause cryptocurrencies to fade into obscurity, effectively killing Bitcoin (BTC). дальше »
2019-7-30 17:47 | |
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U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is Looking to Use Blockchain Tech for Cybersecurity Purposes
The US Military has been experimenting with blockchain tech. for more than a year now. Earlier this year, a spokesperson for DARPA revealed that the government body was in the process of exploring blockchain in relation to data storage and privacy. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:58 | |
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Powerful Indian Tech Lobby Blasts Government’s Proposed Cryptocurrency Ban
India’s trade association for the information technology sector has criticized a proposal by a government committee to ban cryptocurrencies, Business Standard reports. According to the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom), regulations for the cryptocurrency sector are preferable to a ban. дальше »
2019-7-30 16:07 | |
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Kenya’s Blockchain Task Force Advises Government to Consider Initial Coin Offerings
The blockchain and cryptocurrency task force established by the Kenyan government is requesting that the authorities enable the development of initial coin offerings (ICOs). According to a report on iTWeb Africa on July 29, 2019, the country’s task force believes that ICOs would help local startups fund projects. дальше »
2019-7-30 11:00 | |
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Government Restrictions on Cash Transactions Show Why Bitcoin is Important
The government of Australia wants to ban cash payments for goods and services exceeding 10,000 AUD ($6,900). Interestingly, it excludes digital currency, such as Bitcoin, from the restrictions, arguing that if the regulations cover crypto assets, they would also limit innovation. дальше »
2019-7-30 02:00 | |
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Ripple CEO to Congress: Don’t paint all Crypto Firms with a Broad Brush
In a recently published open letter to the United States Congress, the CEO of Ripple – Brad Garlinghouse – has expressed that Ripple has a desire to be “responsible” and comply with the government for a properly regulated cryptocurrency sector. дальше »
2019-7-30 00:56 | |
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Top expert: Those who ban crypto, send country 40 years in the past!
For several months now, India’s crypto market has been experiencing great difficulties with regulation. Obviously, in support of its centralized instant payment system (Unified Payments Interface, UPI), developed by the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), the authorities are preparing a bill to completely prohibit cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-29 20:01 | |
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Tron-backed BTFS could fill the void left by GitHub’s geo-blocking
In what seems like a recurring theme, the crypto-ecosystem is finding itself at home within restricted geographies and business verticals by leveraging its “uncontrollable decentralized and private” nature to the fullest. дальше »
2019-7-29 20:00 | |
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Are ICOs all Set to Make a Comeback in the Near Future? Regulated Token Sales Making a Return
The Russian government recently passed a law that seeks to allow startups to raise funds for their envisioned projects in a seamless manner. Bafin — Germany’s FSA — recently gave its seal of approval to a token sale event touted to worth $287 million. дальше »
2019-7-29 18:40 | |
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Bitcoin Might Keep Lights on For Paper Causing a Stir in Austria
High politics, bitcoin, drugs, parties, Europe’s youngest leader, allegations or defamation, an election and a collapsed government. It has it all, beginning with a “paper,” Zoom Institute, that seemingly came. дальше »
2019-7-29 18:12 | |
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Decentralized Custodial Private Key Solution Launched by Austrian Security Agency
An Austrian high-security company with experience in e-governance solutions for the Australian government has launched Chainlock, a new decentralized private key management solution that mostly aims to target the B2B market. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:00 | |
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Iran Authorizes “Haram” Bitcoin as US Sanctions Choke Economy
The Iranian government has authorized the mining of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin as an industrial activity on the sidelines of a gloomy economic outlook. Mehr News reported today that miners would need to obtain required licenses from the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade. дальше »
2019-7-29 16:00 | |
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Australia Spares Crypto in AUD $10,000 Cash Limit Draft Squeeze
A draft legislation in Australia is seeking to prohibit the use of cash in making transactions for amounts exceeding $AUD10,000 ($6,900) has spared cryptocurrencies. The goal of imposing the cash payment limit is to prevent tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:59 | |
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Kenyan Government to Adopt Blockchain for Tracking Food
In a bid to ensure food security and quickly detect unsafe food products before they get to the consumers, the Kenyan government is looking to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies into its food supply chain ecosystem, reports IOL, July 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-29 14:51 | |
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Bitcoin (BTC) Set For Huge Boost As FED Prepares To Announce Interest Rates Cut This Week
Bitcoin has been struggling for the last few weeks. One major concern for its drag has been its weakened technicals. Bitcoin has lost in dominance as well as trading volume. With the asset currently below 10K, it is in dire need of a positive trigger. дальше »
2019-7-29 13:23 | |
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Calls Intensify for Indian Government to Regulate Cryptocurrency
Since the Indian government unveiled a draft bill to ban cryptocurrency, the crypto community has ramped up its efforts to influence the government’s final decision. The community has plans to reach out to parliament members to show them how flawed the crypto recommendations the government is examining are. дальше »
2019-7-29 12:15 | |
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Iran’s Government Officially Legitimizes Cryptocurrency Mining
Cryptocurrency mining in Iran is now legal, Mehr News Agency reports. This follows a Sunday decision by the country’s cabinet to authorize the mining of cryptocurrencies. Now classified as an industrial activity, cryptocurrency miners will be required to acquire licenses from Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade. дальше »
2019-7-29 09:52 | |
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What’s the Plan, Busan? South Korea Introduces “Regulation-Free Blockchain Zone”
The government of South Korea has given its approval for the city of Busan to be designated as a “regulation-free blockchain zone. ” It comes after Busan was selected as the preferred bidder for the designation by the Korean Ministry of Startups and SMEs in April of this year. дальше »
2019-7-29 19:00 | |
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Are Tron & Justin Sun Playing a Sneaky Game of 4-D Chess?
According to CNBC Africa’s Ran NeuNer, TRON CEO Justin Sun was forbidden to take part in the Warren Buffett lunch due to the ongoing trade tensions between China and the United States. The unnamed source claims the Chinese government found Sun’s promotion of the lunch “provocative” and suggests it won’t take place at all. дальше »
2019-7-28 18:51 | |
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Ripple CEO Fears Regulation Fallout from Facebook’s Libra
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc, is concerned about the U. S. government’s recent jump into action after the announcement of Libra. In an interview with Fortune, July 25, 2019, Garlinghouse speaks about his discontent with Trump’s bunching of cryptocurrencies, and the potential regulatory conundrum that Libra has awoken. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:51 | |
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Indian Government Official Resigns After Drafting ‘Flawed’ Crypto Bill
The Indian government official who headed the committee which drafted the bill to ban cryptocurrencies has applied for voluntary retirement after releasing the report and draft bill which the crypto community calls “flawed. дальше »
2019-7-26 13:05 | |
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India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook
Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:40 | |
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How Government Agencies Make Criminals of Crypto Traders
A New Jersey man has been indicted this week for converting over $2 million to bitcoin and operating a private exchange business not registered with the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury. According to a July 24 press release by the U. дальше »
2019-7-26 07:45 | |
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Trump Administration Hates Bitcoin but Fine with Off-Shore Tax Havens?
For all the damning rhetoric about Bitcoin and its use in enabling money laundering spewed from the Trump administration of late, you would think that those closest to the President have never dreamed of exploiting loopholes to avoid paying tax. дальше »
2019-7-26 00:00 | |
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Venezuelan Government Accused of Using Bitcoin to Bypass US Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela have been accused of circumventing financial blockades imposed by the U. S. government. According to local reports, Maduro’s regime evades sanctions with cryptocurrency alongside an airline application called Jetman Pay. дальше »
2019-7-26 23:15 | |
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Special Committee Calls For Complete Crypto Ban In India As Supreme Court Continues To Delay Crypto Hearing
The tussle between the Indian crypto community and the government is still ongoing as the government aims to completely ban cryptocurrencies from the country. The government also seeks to establish its own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:39 | |
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India’s Proposed Crypto Ban Could Maroon Investors from Cashing $100 Million+
Besides preventing citizens and residents of India from participating in the crypto markets going forward, the proposed crypto ban by the Indian government could also negatively impact investors who have already put their money in digital assets. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:08 | |
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China-based Crypto P2P Lender Raises $21 in Four Hours of Its RRB Tokens
Chinese crypto-based Peer-to-Peer lending startup, RenrenBit, has reportedly raised $21 million from a token sale. The platform, selling each dollar-pegged, Tether-issued token for $1, only needed four hours to complete the sale. дальше »
2019-7-24 19:06 | |
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