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Bitcoin Funded Silk Road Performance Earns a Residency at Trafalgar Studios
Last December news. Bitcoin. com reported on the theatrical version of people using the deep web in a play called the “Silk Road: How to Buy Drugs Online. ” Since then the play got rave reviews after appearing at the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe and the Vault festival. дальше »
2018-6-24 04:24 | |
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6 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price is Down — (And Some Positive News Too)
As the week comes to a close, let us reflect on and digest all the news — most of which was negative, that happened in the cryptocurrency arena affecting Bitcoin price. Oh Look, Another Exchange Hack Tuesday evening, popular South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb reported a system breach that resulted in approximately $31 million worth of cryptocurrencies being stolen. дальше »
2018-6-24 23:00 | |
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Ukrainian Men Arrested Over The Operation Of Cryptocurrency Scams
The regulatory crackdown on fraudulent and malicious cryptocurrency operations has continued, with more reports showing scams falling to the might of regulators. The BleepingComputer reported that Ukrainian men had been arrested on suspicions of the operation of fraudulent cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:30 | |
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Investment App Robinhood, Which Recently Opened Up Crypto Investing to Users, in Talks With US Officials to Obtain Banking License
According to sources obtained by Bloomberg. com, personal investment app start-up Robinhood (which allows crypto investments also) has begun discussions around obtaining a banking license from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), which would allow the Menlo Park company to expand its offering to customers significantly. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:23 | |
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Quebec electricity price hike: Crypto miners must pay up to 3 times the current rate
Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Price Hike for Crypto Miners Quebec, a province in eastern Canada, offers one of the lowest power rates in North America. Quebec has been trying to attract crypto miners with its inexpensive electricity and cold winters, as news. дальше »
2018-6-23 07:32 | |
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Bahamas Centrak Bank set to unveil cryptocurrency pilot project
The Central Bank of the Bahamas is planning to introduce a government-backed pilot digital currency, Jamaica Observer reported June 22. Speaking at the Bahamas Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference earlier this week, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas, K Peter Turnquest, made the announcement, saying that the development of a fully digital дальше »
2018-6-23 05:52 | |
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Smaller Chinese Crypto Exchanges Could Shut Down Soon, Experts Say
Small exchanges in China are finding it very difficult to attract customers and could likely shut down soon. Local news sources reported that the top 14 exchanges in the country grab over 73% of the total transaction value. дальше »
2018-6-22 23:10 | |
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Congressman Tom Emmer praised the SEC for clarifying that Ether is not a security
Congressman Tom Emmer has praised the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for clarifying that ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, ether, is not a security. As previously reported, the SEC’s director of Corporation Finance, William Hinman, told the audience at the Yahoo! All Markets Summit: Crypto conference last week that “current offers and sales of ether are дальше »
2018-6-23 22:16 | |
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SEC Obtains Order to Freeze Additional Assets of PlexCorps’ Dominic Lacroix
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission revealed in a litigation release dated June 20 another emergency court order for an asset freeze over Dominic Lacroix, who the agency describes as a “recidivist Quebec securities law violator. дальше »
2018-6-22 16:28 | |
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SEC Cracks Down: Fraudulent ICO’s Accounts Frozen
With cryptocurrency growing more prevalent in the mainstream, the SEC is taking action to regulate ICOs as securities. On June 18, 2018, the SEC received a court order to freeze the assets of the PlexCoin founders under allegations of false marketing and fraudulent activity. дальше »
2018-6-23 11:53 | |
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Economic Research Institute: Bitcoin is Less Volatile Than Other Cryptos, Sign of Maturity
American Institute For Economic Research (AIER), an independent 501 economic research institute that does not represent any fund or special interests, has reported that Bitcoin, the most dominant cryptocurrency in the global market, has significantly and consistently been less volatile than other digital assets since 2013. дальше »
2018-6-22 10:27 | |
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In Ukraine, four people were detained for handling fraud crypto exchanges
Ukrainian police have arrested a group of four men suspected of running six fake cryptocurrency exchanges, Bleeping Computer reported June 21. Four men between ages 20 and 26 allegedly launched at least six digital currency exchanges, where they deceived users, subsequently stealing money from them. дальше »
2018-6-22 09:02 | |
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Robinhood is having “constructive conversations” to move into banking services
According to reports, Robinhood, a cryptocurrency, stocks and options trading platform is in talks to offer banking services like savings accounts. Sources close to the matter said that they were in early discussions with regulators to offer banking-like products. дальше »
2018-6-22 05:27 | |
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Suspicious BitHumb Hack Connected to BitBlender Dark Web Service
June 21, 2018 Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT): Attorney Jonathan Levy predicts the $32 million in cryptocurrency reported hacked from Bithumb Exchange was laundered through Bitblender. дальше »
2018-6-22 01:50 | |
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Akon Unveils His Own Cryptocurrency In Hope of Bringing ‘Power Back To The People’
Five-time Grammy-nominated artist Akon announced his very own cryptocurrency that is cleverly called “Akoin. ” The 45-year-old songwriter also plans on building a futuristic city in West Africa, where he hopes to utilize his own cryptocurrency as the primary means of transaction. дальше »
2018-6-21 22:58 | |
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Coolwallet S: A Hands On Review
Reviews This week news.Bitcoin.com received the new Coolwallet S — the cryptocurrency hardware wallet shaped like a credit card. As we previously reported, the interesting digital asset storage card started shipping last month so we decided to give the wallet a hands on review. On June 20 our new Coolwallet arrived from Taiwan and when дальше »
2018-6-21 19:00 | |
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Stellar Buys Chain For ‘$500M’ — But Insider Trading Suspicions Remain
News that Stellar is in talks to purchase blockchain finance startup Chain has lent new weight to accusations that investment fund manager Ari Paul conducted insider trading with private information. дальше »
2018-6-21 19:00 | |
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Bloomberg: Fiat Trading App Robinhood “in Talks” to procure US Banking Licence
Stock and crypto trading app Robinhood plans to offer banking services to its 4 mln users, Bloomberg reported June 20, citing anonymous sources. Robinhood, which in February began allowing zero-fee cryptocurrency trading through its Robinhood Crypto tool, is currently in “constructive” talks with the U. дальше »
2018-6-21 18:55 | |
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A Hands On Review of the New Card-Shaped Hardware Device Coolwallet S
This week news. Bitcoin. com received the new Coolwallet S — the cryptocurrency hardware wallet shaped like a credit card. As we previously reported, the interesting digital asset storage card started shipping last month so we decided to give the wallet a hands on review. дальше »
2018-6-21 16:22 | |
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US Congressional Members Ordered to Disclose Crypto Holdings
The House Ethics Committee has informed all US Congress members that they must disclose any investment worth more than $1,000 as of June, 18. All lawmakers on Capitol Hill make an annual financial disclosure but a new memo has informed them that any cryptocurrency purchase or sale that exceeds $1,000 must be reported within 45. дальше »
2018-6-21 12:00 | |
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Crypto Impact on Share Price? Analysts Concerned.
While Advanced Micro Devices Inc. ’s (AMD) shares have seen substantial growth in the past month due to a cryptocurrency mining boom, two analysts warn that investors could be disappointed should mining die down, MarketWatch reported June 20. дальше »
2018-6-21 11:40 | |
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New Blockchain ETF to be launched on Toronto Stock Exchange
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) will list a new blockchain exchange traded fund (ETF) starting Thursday, Bloomberg reported June 20. ETFs experience price changes throughout the day as they are purchased or sold on a stock exchange. дальше »
2018-6-21 08:53 | |
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Akon Launches Akoin to Be ‘Savior of Africa’
US singer-songwriter Akon has become the latest celebrity to launch a cryptocurrency — as he proclaims his belief the underlying technology “could be the savior of Africa. ” Akoin ‘Will Be Center Of Transactional Life’ Originally reported by Page Six, Akon — who is originally from Senegal — revealed at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity that he wants to use Akoin as part of a giant 2000-acre development called Akon Crypto City. дальше »
2018-6-21 07:00 | |
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US: Fradulent ICO Assets are Obtained by SEC
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an additional emergency court order to freeze the assets of Dominic Lacroix, owner of PlexCorps, in an ongoing enforcement action, Crowdfund Insider reported June 20. дальше »
2018-6-21 06:57 | |
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Politicians Now Responsible for Disclosing Crypto Investments Over $1,000, House Rules
Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U. S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000. The guidance was laid out in a June 18 memo drafted by the House Ethics Committee. дальше »
2018-6-21 01:11 | |
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Korean gaming giant chairman thinks blockchain will be used in the future
The chairman of Netmarble, one of the largest South Korean gaming companies, believes that blockchain technology will soon be applied across all industries, local news outlet EDaily reports June 20. Netmarble reported revenue of 1. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:32 | |
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Siacoin [SC] malware allows internet cafes to mine $800k, 16 suspects arrested
Police in Rui’An city in Zhejiang province arrested 16 suspects for colluding with Chinese computer maintenance firms to mine cryptocurrency by means of malware designed specifically to mine Siacoin from the affected device. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:28 | |
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Akon creates cryptocurrency to use in segals city
Rapper and singer Akon of twelve Billboard Top Ten Hits, including the famous “Smack That,” has announced the creation of his own cryptocurrency for use in his new African “Akon Crypto City,” Page Six reported yesterday, June 19. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:17 | |
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Two of the Largest Russian Banks Testing Crypto-based Investments for Retail Investors
Local media outlet Kommersant reported last week about two of the largest Russian banks and their plans to offer crypto-based investment options. Alfa-Bank and Sberbank have begun experimenting with new products based on “digital financial assets” or CFA after a meeting last Wednesday. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:51 | |
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Privacy applications to combine relationship with Intel cryptographic code
Intel is working with blockchain startup Enigma to help secure its privacy-enhancing smart contracts. As previously reported by CoinDesk, secret contracts are a type of smart contract for public blockchains that use cryptographic tricks to keep transaction data hidden from view. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:46 | |
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South Korean Bithumb Exchange Loses $30M in Latest Cryptocurrency Hack
Hackers have reportedly made away with cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from Bithumb, South Korea's leading exchange, according to reports from a blog update. The exchange states that due to the hack, deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended until further notice. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:25 | |
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EOS Locks 7 Accounts, everyone in Crypto Feels Implciations
As the migration from the ethereum blockchain to EOS own blockchain took place, EOS holders had to register their new EOS wallet addresses. Within the EOS rules, all but 10 of users’ EOS tokens were staked when the blockchain went live. дальше »
2018-6-20 13:18 | |
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EOS Plagued with More Constitutional Crisis Following Mainnet Freeze
The initial excitement that came with the launch of the EOS blockchain has now turned into controversy and confusion. On June 16, 2018, ZyCrypto reported that the EOS Mainnet had suddenly frozen after just two days of its launch. дальше »
2018-6-20 11:17 | |
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Hackers have breached the sixth largest exchange in the world Bithumb
Hackers have stolen cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from South Korea’s leading virtual currency exchange Bithumb, Cointelegraph Japan reported June 19. According to CoinMarketCap, Bithumb’s 24-hour trade volume at press time is over $374 million, the world’s sixth largest. дальше »
2018-6-20 08:48 | |
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Bbva Bank Ceo Calls Blockchain ‘Immature’
Carlos Torres, CEO of Spanish bank BBVA, said blockchain technology is “not mature” and faces major challenges, el Economista reported June 18. According to Torres, the main challenges for blockchain are the “volatility of underlying currencies” and possible compatibility issues with tax authorities and financial regulators. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) is a northern Spanish дальше »
2018-6-20 05:34 | |
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Turcoin Ponzi Schemers Escape With Millions
News Turkey’s so called “national” crypto, Turcoin, has turned out to be a classical example of a Ponzi scheme, local media reported. The founders of the “alternative” digital currency are believed to have fled the country with millions of dollars collected from defrauded investors. дальше »
2018-6-20 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC] listed on Japan’s SBI: After Ripple [XRP] & Bitcoin cash [BCH]
Japan’s Strategic Business Innovator Group [SBI Group] had unveiled its new plans for its newly launched cryptocurrency exchange. The company intended to kickstart the best cryptocurrency service for the country. дальше »
2018-6-20 01:55 | |
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Turcoin Ponzi Scheme Exposed, Founders Flee with Millions
Turkey’s so called “national” crypto, Turcoin, has turned out to be a classical example of a Ponzi scheme, local media reported. The founders of the “alternative” digital currency are believed to have fled the country with millions of dollars collected from defrauded investors. дальше »
2018-6-20 01:50 | |
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Malaysian Government Teams Up With Korean Lab to Develop Sharia-Compliant Blockchain
South Korean blockchain lab IncuBlock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Malaysian government advisory committee for blockchain tech development permissible under Sharia law, local news outlet IT World reported yesterday, June 18. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:22 | |
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The Hiltons into Blockchain, ancient house on auction!
In the most recent crypto manor auction, Hilton and Hyland, the land firm led by Rick Hilton, the father of unscripted television superstar Paris Hilton, has reported that the offer of a sixteenth-century Roman house will be directed on the blockchain of Propy. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:55 | |
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Asian Blockchain Investment Accelerates as Crypto Hedge Funds Falter
The Financial Times has reported that profits for cryptocurrency hedge funds have taken a sharp decline, in direct correlation with the negative price action seen with the overall cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-6-19 15:30 | |
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Chainbet Protocol Adds Trustless Multiplayer Bets, Auctions, and Dice Rolls
Just recently news. Bitcoin. com reported on the Chainbet protocol created by the developer Jonald Fyookball, designed to add trustless betting features to the Bitcoin Cash network. Following the launch of this concept, the Openbazaar developer Chris Pacia messed around with the idea and completed the first on-chain atomic bet. дальше »
2018-6-19 04:10 | |
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South Indian State of Kerala Uses Blockchian Technology in Food Supply and Distribution
The government of the South Indian state of Kerala will use blockchain for food supply and distribution, local news outlet Business Standard reported June 17. Chairman of K-DISC, KM Abraham, told Business Standard that each component of the supply network would have a separate ID number, through which its source, production, quality, and distribution could дальше »
2018-6-19 23:19 | |
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Pedalling Into The Future Of Crypto Mining
Innovative solutions for cryptocurrency mining seem to be cropping up more and more. A few months ago, we actually reported on a cryptocurrency mining heater that used the heat generated from GPU’s in order to heat an element which in turn would be used to provide heat to your home. дальше »
2018-6-18 17:00 | |
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, the bank claims that using a blockchain to process the volume of retail payments made daily “could bring the internet to a halt.”.
As previously reported, the release precedes the organization’s full annual economic report, which will be published next week. In addition, the bank claims that using a blockchain to process the volume of retail payments made daily “could bring the internet to a halt. дальше »
2018-6-18 13:58 | |
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Staffs Of Fraudulent Crypto Exchanges Arrested For Illicit Activities In Ukraine
Four individuals have been arrested by the Ukrainian cyberpolice who have of recent been involved operating illegal cryptocurrency exchange platforms. A report showed these young men had managed six platforms, closing each after they had raised a substantial amount of money from the unsuspecting members of the public. дальше »
2018-6-18 13:24 | |
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Russia’s Largest Banks are building Bitcoin and Crypto Portfolios
Two of Russia’s largest banks are piloting cryptocurrency portfolios for their private clients, the Kommersant newspaper reported Friday. Sberbank, the main state-owned bank responsible for processing government employee paychecks, and Alfa Bank, the largest private bank in the nation, plan to enter crypto trading with the help of the AddCapital investment fund, the National Settlement дальше »
2018-6-18 10:31 | |
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