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Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Used on the Dark Web to Buy Stolen Facebook Accounts
The Independent, a media news site, reported Sept. 29 that Facebook, the world’s largest social media network, discovered another embarrassing hack in mid-September, just a few months after the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. дальше »
2018-10-8 17:59 | |
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Crypto Incentivizes the Capture Data for the Global Seafood Industry
When your food has traveled from half a world away, how can full supply chain traceability from source to the table be provided? The volume of imports and exports surrounding what is — in the 21st century — a thoroughly international seafood industry, is widely reported to be continually expanding at an exponential rate. дальше »
2018-10-8 16:23 | |
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UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange ousts most of its staff, blames bearish market
The cryptocurrency market’s growth has been stagnant for too long now — and businesses seem to be losing hope. The UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange desk Coinfloor is ousting most of its 40 employees, London-based Financial News reported today. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:13 | |
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No, SEC isn’t Approving a Bitcoin ETF This Month, Don’t Get Too Excited
Many investors and traders have started to anticipate the next deadline of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But, it is highly unlikely for the SEC to approve the first Bitcoin ETF in US markets within the next two months. дальше »
2018-10-8 06:00 | |
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Malta’s Rise to Crypto Prominence, E.U. Proximity Helps Island-State Lead Blockchain Revolution
Malta is emerging as a prominent force in the world of cryptocurrencies. The European island-state has surprised many this year with its continual positioning as a “blockchain economy,” and is now edging over Gibraltar, another economy banking on blockchain for a resurgence, due to the latter’s shaky relationship with the European Union. дальше »
2018-10-7 01:12 | |
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U.S. Justice Department Accuses Russia of Funding Cyberattacks With Bitcoin
A Justice Department indictment against seven Russian military officers filed in July 2018 contains new allegations that Russia used bitcoin to fund its cyber attacks, MarketWatch reported on October 4. дальше »
2018-10-7 23:00 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Taps HSBC For Banking Services
Bitfinex Seeks (And Gets) Banking Services From The World’s 7th Largest Bank Earlier this week, as originally reported by Bloomberg, Puerto Rico’s Noble Bank was found to be on the verge of collapse, with sources claiming that the financial institution was looking to be bought out. дальше »
2018-10-7 22:55 | |
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Scammers Flee After Selling fake Crypto Tokens Amounting $300,000+ to Investors In India
Six Persons Accused of Cryptocurrency Scam in India An employee of Brio Hydrophonics, an Ahmedabad-based company, was arrested on Friday in connection with an alleged crypto scam in Gujurat India. дальше »
2018-10-7 22:22 | |
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Yale Endowment Fund Invests in Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin-Focussed Venture Funds
David Swensen, whose investing success with Yale’s endowment has earned him the nickname of Yale’s Warren Buffet, has made his first big bets on cryptocurrency by investing in two venture funds, CNBC reported on October 5. дальше »
2018-10-7 22:00 | |
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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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U.S. Court Alleges Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund Illegal Activities
A U. S. Justice Department indictment against seven Russian officers on Oct. 5, 2018, revealed the country allegedly used Bitcoin to fund illegal interests in the States, reported MarketWatch. As per the indictment, several shell companies and individuals in the U. дальше »
2018-10-6 10:00 | |
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South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb to Purportedly Set up Decentralized Subsidy
South Korea’s crypto exchange heavyweight Bithumb has announced that it was all set to launch a decentralized exchange in a bid to cater to its overseas expanding base in the coming few months, reported Business Korea on October 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-6 05:00 | |
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Institutional Investors Bullish About Cryptocurrency Prospects During Economic Recession
A recent survey by Fundstrat Global Advisors has revealed bullish sentiments among institutional investors in regards to the prospects of cryptocurrency performance during an economic recession. Investors Say a Recession Will Boost Cryptocurrency Prices According to the results from the survey, as reported by MarketWatch, more than 70 percent of institutional investors believe that prices of cryptocurrencies will increase during a recession. дальше »
2018-10-6 02:00 | |
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Famed Endowment Manager Invests Yale’s Money in Crypto Funds.
On October 5, 2018, an article published by Bloomberg stated that Yale University’s Investment Office, under the stewardship of famed manager David Swensen, has put an allocation toward Paradigm, a new cryptocurrency fund that has raised $400 million dollars. дальше »
2018-10-6 01:52 | |
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Crypto-jacking epidemic spreads to 30K routers across India
The spate of crypto-jacking plaguing the internet shows no sign of slowing down. After infesting hundreds of thousands of routers in Brasil with cryptocurrency mining malware, reports indicate hackers have compromized a further 30,000 routers across India. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:44 | |
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TD Ameritrade “Just Went Full Crypto” with New Cryptocurrency Exchange
TD Ameritrade “Just Went Full Crypto” by Partnering with ErisX Crypto Exchange US brokerage firm TD Ameritrade just made a huge bet on cryptocurrency by partnering with ErisX, a new crypto startup that will offer bitcoin spot and futures trading. дальше »
2018-10-5 16:38 | |
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South Korean Lawmakers Call out Country’s Delay in Regulating Token Issuances and Cryptocurrencies
Pointing out the government’s delay in regulating initial coin offerings (ICOs) since a year, South Korean lawmakers called for swift regulatory action in a parliamentary forum on Oct. 2, reported Business Korea. дальше »
2018-10-5 10:00 | |
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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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Thailand: Popular SuperRich International Currency Exchange Plans to Add Support for Cryptocurrencies
SuperRich International Exchange will become the first Thailand-based currency exchange to offer cryptocurrency exchange services for foreign currency if its plans are successful. Bangkok Post reported on Sept. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:29 | |
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New Zealand Academics Call for Amenable Cryptocurrency and DLT Regulations
Professors at the University of Auckland have written a new report urging the New Zealand government to regulate the local distributed ledger technology (DLT) and cryptocurrency ecosystem to make the country a hotbed for related businesses, reported the New Zealand Law Society on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 15:00 | |
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Internal French Police Officer Apprehended for Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A security officer belonging to the French Intelligence Agency – General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) was arrested last week for selling state secrets on the Dark Web in exchange for bitcoin, reported Le Parisien on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:00 | |
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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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Bitcoin Reliability to Improve through Child Pays for Parent, Says Coinbase
Sending and receiving cryptos such as Bitcoin today is increasingly becoming difficult. As transaction fees remain unstable and volatile, it does take a long time for transactions to be confirmed. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:15 | |
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How World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Quadrupled its Valuation to $8 Billion in 1 Year
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange, brokerage, and custodian solution provider in the global market, is on the verge of securing a $500 million funding round at a valuation of $8 billion. Recode exclusively reported that the exchange is finalizing a deal with Tiger Global, a major New York-based investment firm that has historically focused on […] The post How World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Quadrupled its Valuation to $8 Billion in 1 Year appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:00 | |
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Major Wall Street Institutions are Finally Launching an Ethereum Futures Market
Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), $29 billion brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, and several other large investment firms are supporting the launch of ErisX, a futures market that will integrate Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin along with Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-3 18:11 | |
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Some Crypto Exchanges Might Be Reporting Inflated Transaction Volumes
Are the transaction volumes reported by various digital currency exchanges really that reliable? This question must have crossed the minds of some crypto investors, especially those who observed that some little-known exchanges are reporting huge trading volumes that even surpassed well-established names in the business. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:39 | |
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FXCM Forex Trading Company now Offers Clients Bitcoin CFDs
Forex Capital Markets (FXCM), a London-based global foreign exchange brokerage has joined the bitcoin bandwagon just like some of its competitors in the forex and financial services industry including Admiral Markets, ICM Capital and others, reported Finance Magnates on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:00 | |
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Ripple Releases Anticipated xRapid Platform, but XRP Price Struggles
xRapid, Ripple’s blockchain-based XRP-utilizing cross-border transaction platform has launched, and it’s a big deal for blockchain and cryptocurrency. The price of XRP, however, hasn’t risen, surprising many considering the xRapid development. дальше »
2018-10-3 04:14 | |
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Hong Kong: Crypto Exchange BitMEX Hires Prominent Regulator
BitMEX To Hire Regulatory Veteran Amid Talent Migration As reported by the South China Morning Post, who recently began to cover Asia’s crypto and blockchain scene, the Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, known as BitMEX to most traders in this industry, has just hired one of Hong Kong’s leading regulatory veterans in a surprising turn of events. дальше »
2018-10-3 03:33 | |
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Fidelity Further Hints at Blockchain Products in the Works
After heralding plans to debut cryptocurrency products within the coming months, asset-management monolith Fidelity Investments may be revealing the sheer depth of its intentions with blockchain, has described a series of covert experiments occurring behind the closed doors of its working group. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:00 | |
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Indian Government Websites Keep Getting Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrencies
With more than 100 government websites hacked in September alone, security experts in India are in a race against time to identify more websites hosting malware that allows the unauthorized mining of cryptocurrencies, India Today reported on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees Refutes WSJ Dirty Money Accusations
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has published a new blog post refuting accusations from the Wall Street Journal surrounding a multi-million dollar money laundering network operating through the ShapeShift exchange. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:34 | |
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Crypto Platform 1Broker Seeks Much-Needed Legal Support After SEC, FBI Shutdown
Marshall Islands-based 1Broker has been in a flurry as of late, as the crypto-focused investment services provider came under heavy fire from the top guns of the free world, American regulators and their closest compatriots. дальше »
2018-10-2 14:00 | |
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Oh my god this leak of a Harry Potter RPG has blown my tiny muggle mind
Thank you lord for this leaked footage of a Harry Potter RPG. It has brought purpose to my insignificant life. The footage was found on Reddit and reported on by Press Start. The video itself was posted to r/gaming by a user called VapeThisBro (sigh). дальше »
2018-10-2 13:44 | |
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Blockchain Startups Hiring Nobel Laureates as Advisors
The latest emerging trend in the blockchain space seems to be hiring Nobel Prize winners, with Alvin Roth, who shared the economics Nobel in 2012, becoming the newest laureate to join such a startup, Bloomberg reported on September 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 11:00 | |
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Netflix will let Black Mirror fans choose their own ending next season
British TV series Black Mirror is known for the mindbending twists and turns that feature in every episode. It’s about to get a lot more interesting: Netflix is reportedly planning to add a choose-your-own-adventure feature to the show, which will let you pick the ending for upcoming episodes. дальше »
2018-10-2 09:59 | |
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Facebook Hacked – What Information Was Compromised?
This Friday the Guardian reported that nearly 50 million users’ accounts were compromised. According to Facebook the breach was discovered on September 25th and patched two days later. However, the vulnerability allowed hackers to gain sensitive information about users’ accounts, such as photos, private conversations, and the ability to log into any other apps using […] The post Facebook Hacked – What Information Was Compromised? appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-10-2 07:41 | |
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Zcash (ZEC) Network Set to Launch Sapling Protocol Upgrade, Sees Doube Digit Percent Rise
A crypto news outlet reported that Zcash’s hash rate has increased by 13 percent just one day before the most awaited, Sapling Protocol launch. The concept behind the protocol was first announced by the Zcash team back in May 2018, where it was revealed that the protocol would function in two phases: The Powers of […] дальше »
2018-10-2 01:09 | |
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China: Oldest Tech Publication to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Premium Subscriptions
China’s oldest technology publication, the Beijing SciTech Report (BSTR), will accept Bitcoin payments for its 2019 subscriptions, reported Asia Times on Oct. 1, 2018. Also called “Technology Life” in the country, BSTR has a readership of millions and publishes both original and permission content on technology, big data, and life sciences. дальше »
2018-10-2 01:00 | |
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Less Than 1 Percent of Subscribers Use PornHub’s Cryptocurrency Payment Option
While Pornhub may have generated a lot of excitement as one of the first adult entertainment companies to accept cryptocurrencies, their subscribers do not share the same level of enthusiasm. Hard Fork reported on September 28, 2018, that despite offering multiple cryptocurrency payment options such as Verge (XVG), Tron (TRX), and Horizen/ZenCash (ZEN), less than 1 percent of users opt. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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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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Fraud, Fake Partnerships and a Past Revealed: The Shopin Story
The pilot program that Shopin claimed to have with Bed, Bath and Beyond appears to have never existed. We reported on an alleged syndicate hack of the Shopin ICO last month. In that article we questioned why Shopin was being less than transparent about the situation but for the most part assumed that the hack […] The post Fraud, Fake Partnerships and a Past Revealed: The Shopin Story appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-10-1 18:52 | |
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Danske Bank’s $235B Money Laundering Tops Entire Cryptocurrency Market Cap
Danske Bank, the Danish lender at the center of a giant Russian money laundering scandal, illegitimately processed more cash than the entire cryptocurrency market cap combined. One Bank, $235 Billion The astonishing figure, noted on social media by Morgan Creek Digital founder and partner Anthony Pompliano this weekend, comes as the true extent of the banking sector’s latest revelation remains unknown. дальше »
2018-10-1 16:00 | |
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Chinese Investors Keen on Cryptocurrencies Despite Government Ban
Although the Chinese government is clamping down on cryptocurrencies, Chinese investors remain keen on owning digital assets and tokens. The Asia Times reported on Sept. 28 that the Chinese people have grown accustomed to the strongly interventionist communist government and have looked to peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading approaches to gain access to these digital assets. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:49 | |
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The world’s oldest active torrent file is still going strong after 15 years
Torrent files have been a top choice of users across the internet to share files for almost two decades. This weekend, TorrentFreak reported that the world’s oldest active torrent file has just turned 15. дальше »
2018-10-1 08:08 | |
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Monero Launches Malware Response Workgroup Website
Tenth-largest cryptocurrency Monero has announced the launch of a malware response workgroup website intended to address the platform’s rampant digital crime. Monero’s privacy, security, decentralization, and fungibility have long made it a favorite among digital currency users, but, as previously reported by Unhashed, recent analysis has revealed that more than 5 percent of Monero tokens… The post Monero Launches Malware Response Workgroup Website appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-10-1 07:15 | |
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In Japan, Exchange Operators Shore up Investor Protections After Thefts
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association says it will tighten investor protection stipulations after a wave of hacks on digital currency exchanges. Citing informed sources, the Japan Times reported the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has agreed to revise certain self-imposed rules to keep investors safe in the wake of hacks. дальше »
2018-10-1 07:00 | |
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Trade War Between China and USA Affects GPU Tariffs, Cryptocurrency Mining to be Affected
President Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to an increase of graphics cards from both AMD and NVIDIA in the following months, reported CNBC on September 27, 2018. In a competitive mining scene where profit margins are slim, even the slightest increase in costs could mean the difference from being in the black and being in the red. дальше »
2018-9-30 18:00 | |
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