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Hong Kong VC Firm Invests $160 Million in World’s First Security Token Exchange
A Hong Kong venture capital firm has reportedly agreed to invest $160 million in Chinese security token exchange tZero. As reported by China Money Network, Hong Kong-based GSR Capital has entered into a $160 million purchasing agreement with the security token exchange tO. дальше »
2018-7-2 16:30 | |
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Union Square Ventures: ‘Blockchain Might Be Worth Trillions’
Despite market sentiment falling, major financial firms are joining the cryptocurrency sector at a greater pace than ever before. Reported on June 29, 2018, Union Square Ventures intends to invest in blockchain and cryptocurrency-related businesses over the next 10 years. дальше »
2018-7-2 10:00 | |
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Korean Messaging App Kakao to Raise Funds for Crypto Move
The company behind Kakao, the most popular messaging app in South Korea, has suggested it will do a private placement next month to raise money for a crypto platform. The platform will be separate from the messaging app due to concerns over the lack of ICO regulations, Bloomberg reported on June 28. дальше »
2018-7-2 05:30 | |
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China Province Sichuan Sees Damaged Crypto Mining Operation Due to Floods
Cryptocurrency mining activities have been growing all over the world during the last years. China has became one of the main hubs for virtual currency operations in the world. But due to heavy floods in the Sichuan province, a major cryptocurrency mining operation has been heavily damaged by the water. The information has been reported […] дальше »
2018-7-2 23:57 | |
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FBI Has 130 Cryptocurrency-Related Cases, Reveals Agent
The cryptocurrency industry is linked to several illegal activities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently investigating 130 cases. Kyle Armstrong, a supervisory special agent, revealed info while speaking at a cryptocurrency conference titled “Crypto Evolved” in New York on Wednesday, June 27, reported Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-7-1 14:14 | |
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DeadCoins Brings Attention to 800 Lifeless Cryptos
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) were the talk of the town last year, drawing the eyes and ears of worldwide investors. However, DeadCoins has reported that over 800 cryptocurrencies now lay lifeless, with many of these projects enlisting business practices reminiscent of scams. дальше »
2018-7-1 00:30 | |
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How Line, Japan’s Biggest Messaging App, is Going All Out on Crypto
Line, the most widely utilized messaging application in Japan with over 200 million active monthly users, is attempting to establish dominance over the blockchain and crypto sector with various ventures including a cryptocurrency exchange and a decentralized application (dapp) platform. дальше »
2018-6-30 16:00 | |
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John McAfee to talk about Blockchain, thumbs up to the recovery
The founder of McAfee Inc, and BitFi, John McAfee is one of the major online influencers of the crypto-world. The trendsetter is a nominated speaker at the Blockchain World Conference. Blockchain World Conference is a global brand focused on creating the most elevated quality of crypto-conferences. дальше »
2018-6-30 15:23 | |
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Forex Broker Alpari Adds 4 Crypto CFDs to Its Platform (XRP, ETH, LTC, BCH)
Russia’s largest native forex broker, Alpari, just announced plans to launch four new altcoins on its platform. Alpari first made headlines in the crypto community for adding bitcoin contracts for difference (CFDs) in April 2017, and now they’re expanding their offerings after increased demand. дальше »
2018-6-30 01:53 | |
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Bithumb Hack News: 45% of Stolen Coins Recovered by Crypto Exhcange
Bithumb has managed to recover roughly 45 percent of the cryptocurrencies stolen during the June 20 hack. The company also acknowledged the support of other exchange platforms in its efforts to recover the stolen funds. дальше »
2018-6-29 21:08 | |
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Indian Banks Chooses Ripple Over Other Cryptocurrencies
A recent analysis shows an increase of Ripple products; RippleNet, xCurrent and xRapid, being used among commercial banks in India since the city of Mumbai became home to the Ripple Inc. where they could service the needs of their customers to ensure smooth operations. дальше »
2018-6-29 19:55 | |
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Bithumb Hack Update: Cryptocurrency Exchange Recovers 45% of Stolen Coins
Bithumb has managed to recover roughly 45 percent of the cryptocurrencies stolen during the June 20 hack. The platform announced the news in an update published on June 28 — while also providing full disclosure of the digital currencies taken in the attack. дальше »
2018-6-29 19:00 | |
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Bithumb Recovers Half of Stolen Funds From $31 Million Hack
Last week, Bithumb – one of South Korea’s largest digital currency exchanges – was hacked for $31 million in various cryptocurrencies. Announced on June 28, 2018, Bithumb confirmed the recovery of nearly half the stolen funds. дальше »
2018-6-29 10:57 | |
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Aikin for Africa? I believe Singer coins the coin, civil collide collide
It’s an undertaking that can’t be exaggerated: Akon – the American-Senegalese R&B singer, songwriter and producer – is creating a new cryptocurrency called “Akoin. ” As Akon tells it, the forthcoming coin will serve as the currency for a yet-to-be-developed city in the country of Senegal. дальше »
2018-6-29 09:41 | |
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BoE: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘Reputational Risks’
The Bank of England has reportedly cautioned City bosses away from implementing cryptocurrencies into their business plans — citing all the usual reasons one has probably come to expect. ‘Reputational Risks’ “In their short history, crypto-assets have exhibited high price volatility and relative illiquidity,” wrote Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods in a letter to the chief executives of banks, insurers, and fund managers — as reported by The Telegraph, adding: Crypto-assets also raise concerns Read More The post BoE: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘Reputational Risks’ appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-6-29 05:00 | |
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Trustless Bitcoin Cash Betting is Coming — Chainbet Reveals Working Prototype
Just recently, news. Bitcoin. com reported on the trustless betting concept called Chainbet designed by the Electron Cash lead developer Jonald Fyookball. Since then, Chris Pacia performed the first atomic bet on the Bitcoin Cash network and now the project is seeing contributions from other developers as well. дальше »
2018-6-29 22:55 | |
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Launches Cryptocurrency Charity Fund
On June 27, 2018, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced his new cryptocurrency charity fund, GiveCrypto. Armstrong established the philanthropic venture to financially empower people with direct cryptocurrency distributions. дальше »
2018-6-29 22:17 | |
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31 mln to 17mln is what crypto bithumb reduces hack loss estimation to!
Hacked South Korea crypto exchange Bithumb has lowered the estimated amount of money lost in the hack from 35 billion won (about $31 million) to 19 billion won (about $17 million), according to a support announcement Thursday, June 28. дальше »
2018-6-28 18:23 | |
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How to retrieved $14 million hacked cryptos
As previously reported by CoinDesk, Bithumb, one of the largest crypto exchanges in South Korea and the world by trading volume, was hacked on June 20 – an event that saw 35 billion Korean won ($31 million) in various cryptocurrencies stolen. дальше »
2018-6-28 16:50 | |
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Crypto Exchange Bithumb Reduces Hack Loss Estimation From $31 Mln to $17 Mln
Bithumb announces less crypto stolen than originally reported, due to crypto exchange, foundation support and quickly moving holdings into a cold wallet
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Japanese social messaging app LINE will launch a cryptocurrency exchange for 30 coins next month, it revealed Thursday, June 28. In a press release, the company, which counts around 200 million monthly users, confirmed it would offer crypto-to-crypto
Japanese social messaging app LINE will launch a cryptocurrency exchange for 30 coins next month, it revealed Thursday, June 28. As Cointelegraph reported in January, LINE had been in talks with Japanese regulators over launching an exchange. дальше »
2018-6-28 16:00 | |
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Swiss Still Bullish on Blockchain – Banks to Ensure Easy Access to Services for Blockchain Companies
Heinz Tannler, the Financial Director of Zug, the crypto valley of Switzerland, has called on the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) to bring blockchain companies into the traditional banking sector. дальше »
2018-6-28 12:29 | |
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The FBI Agent estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Annaye
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Kyle Armstrong told the Crypto Evolved conference in New York that the agency is investigating a variety of crimes, including human trafficking, drug transactions, kidnapping and ransomware, which have a cryptocurrency component, according to дальше »
2018-6-28 12:04 | |
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130 Crypto Related
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Kyle Armstrong told the Crypto Evolved conference in New York that the agency is investigating a variety of crimes, including human trafficking, drug transactions, kidnapping and ransomware, which have a cryptocurrency component, according to дальше »
2018-6-28 08:32 | |
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FBI Agent Estimates 130 Crypto Investigations Underway
The FBI is currently running 130 different cryptocurrency-related investigations, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. дальше »
2018-6-28 05:05 | |
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200 Computers Used to Mine Cryptos Seized by Chinese Police
Crypto mining has been grabbing headlines in recent weeks, whether it’s the proposed moratorium in Missouri or the hiked power prices in Quebec. Most recently, a crypto miner who attempted to ‘steal’ power for his mining operations was arrested and his equipment confiscated. дальше »
2018-6-27 21:00 | |
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Alibaba’s cryptic relationship with Wikipedia and Blackwater
Amazon may well be getting into the blockchain game, albeit slowly, and not with Bitcoin. Blockchain remittances Recently, it was reported that Alibaba subsidiary Ant Financial has trialled its first blockchain remittances, sending a transaction in three seconds. дальше »
2018-6-27 14:34 | |
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Can Cryptocurrency be Weaponized to Derail US Electoral Process
A US Senate committee was convened yesterday to hear out the issue of cryptocurrency potentially being used to influence future elections as primaries were being held in several states. Bitcoin is a Weapon As Bloomberg reported, the senators were gathered to hear about how cryptocurrency is a tool, almost tailor-made, that bad actors can use. дальше »
2018-6-27 12:00 | |
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US Federal Economic Database Adds Crypto Data, Brings More Legitimacy to the Market
The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, a governmental database, is reported to have added four cryptocurrencies to it. FRED Introduces Coinbase Data to Its Database On June 19th, a FRED publication noted that cryptocurrency data compiled from Coinbase, with data originating from 2014 to the current day, will be added to the U. дальше »
2018-6-27 01:00 | |
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What Koreas Crypto scene is saying
At the time, the popular South Korean cryptocurrency exchange tentatively announced a “cyber intrusion” that saw the loss of $40 million worth of cryptocurrencies. If that wasn’t enough, on June 20, Bithumb – South Korea’s largest by trade volume – also announced a major security breach in which $31 million was reported to be lost. No strangers to дальше »
2018-6-27 00:48 | |
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Overwinter Is Here: Zcash Claims ‘Successful’ To begin with Difficult Fork
Privacy-focused cryptocurrency zcash executed its first and long-awaited hard fork on Tuesday morning. Called Overwinter, the upgrade was activated at 00:42 UTC on June 26 – the moment the network mined block 347,500, as previously reported by CoinDesk. дальше »
2018-6-26 20:39 | |
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A Character Called Bitpico Thinks He Can Stress-Test the BCH Network
This Sunday news. Bitcoin. com reported on a community-driven Bitcoin Cash network stress test taking place this September. However, allegedly another stress test is in the works with malicious intent, according to a lesser known developer named Bitpico. дальше »
2018-6-26 08:35 | |
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Ukrainian officials are not planning to manage the Crypto mine
The State Service for Special Communication and Information Protection of Ukraine has said that it is not planning to regulate cryptocurrency mining, news portal cryptorussia.ru reported June 25. BRDO official Igor Samokhodski said that miners are trying to avoid publicity due to the uncertain status of cryptocurrency and unpredictable reaction of the authorities. According to дальше »
2018-6-26 08:19 | |
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BIS says crypto currency should be treated as a security
The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) economic adviser and head of research Hyun Song Shin has said that cryptocurrencies should be treated the same as stocks and bonds, Business Times reported June 25. дальше »
2018-6-26 06:52 | |
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Extange and Wallets partners with Security Firm to Stop use of Stolen Crypto
A Singapore-based IT security company offers a potential blockchain-based solution to help protect individual crypto users and block the use of stolen cryptocurrencies on crypto wallets and exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-26 06:45 | |
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Chinese Crypto Miner Trying to Defraud Electricity Company Busted
Chinese police, recently, seized over 200 computers used to mine the digital currencies Bitcoin and Ethereum after a miner tried to defraud an electricity company over his power bills. The Xinhua News reported that the man stole 150,000kW hours of electricity in just one month. дальше »
2018-6-26 22:32 | |
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Within 10 months, 44 Bitcoin forks emerged but crypto investors not convinced
Bitcoin Private, Bitcoin Diamond, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Atom, Bitcoin Candy, and Bitcoin Pizza are some of the 44 bitcoin forks that have emerged since the initial Bitcoin Cash hard fork in August of last year, as TNW reported. дальше »
2018-6-25 20:46 | |
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Billionaire Novogratz Is Investing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin and Crypto Startups
Mike Novogratz, a billionaire investor who formerly managed Fortress Investment Group and Goldman Sachs, is said to be investing hundreds of millions of dollars in emerging Bitcoin and crypto startups. дальше »
2018-6-25 17:00 | |
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AliPay CEO Jack Ma Confirms Successful 3-Second Blockchain Remittance
Jack Ma’s Ant Financial (AliPay) has revealed it has successfully trialled a new Blockchain remittance service which it plans to expand throughout the world. Ma: Blockchain Remittances Will Go Global As online news resource cnLedger reported on Twitter June 25 quoting Chinese cryptocurrency news media, the company formerly known as AliPay developed and piloted its “first blockchain-based electronic wallet cross border remittance service” between Hong Kong and the Philippines. дальше »
2018-6-25 13:00 | |
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44 Bitcoin Forks Have Emerged Within 10 Months, Crypto Investors Not Convinced
Bitcoin Private, Bitcoin Diamond, Bitcoin Gold, Bitcoin Atom, Bitcoin Candy, and Bitcoin Pizza are some of the 44 bitcoin forks that have emerged since the initial Bitcoin Cash hard fork in August of last year, as TNW reported. дальше »
2018-6-25 11:00 | |
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Ride-hailing Company Chexianglian Receives Funding From Grand Shores Blockchain Fund
A former Alibaba employee founded the new investment firm called Grand Shores Global Blockchain Ten-Billion Innovation Fund. The fund, recently, announced its investment into a ride-hailing project called Chexianglian. дальше »
2018-6-24 22:46 | |
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China’s government recently backed Crypto Currency Ratings Put EOS in the top spot and BTC at 17th
The second round of China’s state-backed monthly ratings of cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects has been released, Cena News reported June 21. Dubbed the “Global Public Chain Technology Evaluation Index,” this latest round was announced at the Shanghai Science Hall on June 20, and ranks EOS 1st, Ethereum (ETH) 2nd, and Bitcoin (BTC) 17th, out of дальше »
2018-6-24 20:34 | |
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This Week in Bitcoin: McAfee Backs Off, Crypto World Cup and the Mystery of 21e8
In this week’s daily Bitcoin in Brief editions we reported about McAfee’s decision to stop shilling ICOs, crypto businesses’ involvement in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and much more. We also explored, in this week’s most commented-on article, a secret mathematical code that tantalizes the imagination of many bitcoiners. дальше »
2018-6-24 13:28 | |
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Swiss National Bank is Skeptical of National State-Issued Crypto
Business Insider reported that Thomas Moser, a key member of management at the National Swiss Bank, believes that governments have lost interest in state-issued crypto or digital currencies. Thomas Moser: “Enthusiasm Has Slowed” For National Crypto While at a cryptocurrency conference in Zug, Switzerland, the representative of the bank gave a Business Insider journalist an. дальше »
2018-6-24 06:17 | |
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PeerTube: A ‘Censorship’ Resistent YouTube Alternative
On Tuesday we reported that several YouTube channels had all their videos blocked worldwide. This included those belonging to MIT OpenCourseWare,’ the ‘Blender Foundation,’ and many others. The error message that was displayed typically appears for copyright reasons. дальше »
2018-6-24 04:44 | |
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