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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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Crypto Task Force Bill Passes House of Representatives, Moves to Senate
A bill that seeks to create a task force to combat the use of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism has just passed the House of Representatives. House Resolution 5036 (H. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:12 | |
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FATF to Set International Standards to Stop Use of Bitcoin for Terrorism Funding
In a bid to deal with the use of Bitcoin to fund terrorist regimes around the world, the United States’ Financial Action Task Force is set to come up with standards that will help to stop the use of the digital asset to fund such activities. дальше »
2018-9-23 19:31 | |
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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed
University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:07 | |
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Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists
One of the main arguments used by cryptocurrency critics is that digital currencies make it easier to finance terrorism. But, as they say, the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. A defense expert recently told the US Congress that it is actually harder to finance terrorists using cryptos after citing that numerous attempts by terrorist […] Cash, Not Crypto, Still King When It Comes to Funding Terrorists was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-12 18:29 | |
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Congressional Hearing Finds Cryptocurrency “Poor Form of Money” For Terrorists
Cryptocurrency–In a bid for the growing acceptance and education of cryptocurrency, a U. S. Congress Subcommittee on Terrorism has recently exonerated the form of digital money in relation to its use by those who would seek to do the country harm. дальше »
2018-9-11 03:06 | |
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Terrorists Not Having Much Luck Raising Money Through Cryptos, Fiat Still The Most Preferred
Remember when crypto skeptics said that cryptos would replace fiat currencies as the preferred funding method for terrorists? It turns out they were wrong, at least for now. According to witnesses who testified before the U. дальше »
2018-9-11 22:00 | |
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US Congress Committee Shares Why Crypto For Terrorism is “Poor Form of Money”
The official press release from the U. S. Congress Subcommittee on Terrorism and Illicit Finance revealed the latest topic of discussion on terrorism funding – cryptocurrency. The release was issued on September 7th, which discussed the best ways to monitor these threats. дальше »
2018-9-10 03:58 | |
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Cryptocurrency Is Not Conducive for Terrorism, Says Defense Expert to U.S. Congress
Despite tired rhetoric that speaks to the contrary, cryptocurrency is an inefficient form of money for terrorist organizations. However, one expert believes the U. S. ought to take steps to prevent its adoption as a sanctuary financial conduit for global terrorist networks. дальше »
2018-9-9 07:00 | |
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Russian Federal Agency Plans to Start Tracking Cryptocurrency Transactions
As BBC Russia reported, Rosfinmonitoring, known by its English name the Federal Financial Monitoring Service, has ordered a specific analytical tool that will give the agency the capability to track crypto transactions, focusing on the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2018-8-31 13:49 | |
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Dark Web Powers the World’s First Jihadi Cryptocurrency Crowdsourcing Effort
Benjamin Strick, a specialist in open-source investigations in international crime, terrorism, and human rights abuses, recently discovered a crowdsourced mujahideen platform that allows anyone in the world to fund Jihadist projects anonymously. дальше »
2018-8-31 06:00 | |
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If Telegram Share Their Encryption Keys, Their App Will Be Available In Russia Once Again
Telegram, the ICO led social messaging app is current banned in Russia, although according to reports, this ban could soon be overturned if the company agree to share their encryption keys with law enforcement authorities in Russia. дальше »
2018-8-29 08:00 | |
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The Celebrities Of XRP, Who’s Who?
Celebrities like cryptocurrency. Though many of them don’t really talk about it in the public sphere, why is this? Well, it’s pretty obvious isn’t it, a public association with a cryptocurrency and a celebrity will no doubt leads to that same celebrity being associated with crime lords, fraud, money laundering, drugs and terrorism. дальше »
2018-7-31 15:30 | |
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Augur: ‘Inevitable’ Assassination, Terrorism Markets Worry Community
Decentralized prediction market Augur is attracting criticism following its launch as potentially illegal markets begin to surface on its platform. ‘This Was Inevitable’ Augur, which finally launched in full July 9 after a beta phase lasting two years, currently has almost $2 million in open interest on its Ethereum DApp. дальше »
2018-7-24 21:00 | |
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G20 Sets October 2018 Timeline For Crypto Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Efforts With FATF Help
Back in a March 2018, the members of the G20 countries have decided that it was necessary to look into anti-money laundering policies that can be applied to cryptocurrencies. This decision comes from the multiple cases that previously arose in terms of money laundering, terrorism financing and several of its likes. As per a released […] дальше »
2018-7-24 16:50 | |
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G20 Adopts FSB Recommendation on Cryptocurrencies, Cryptocurrency is Not a Threat to Global Financial System
The G20, yesterday, adopted the recommendation of the Financial Services Board (FSB) by declaring that cryptocurrency posed no threat to the stability of the global financial system. The G20 also reiterated the need for better monitoring of the market to prevent the use of virtual assets in financial crimes and sponsorship of terrorism. G20 Adopts […] дальше »
2018-7-24 09:28 | |
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G20 Adopts FSB Recommendation on Cryptocurrencies, Cryptocurrency is Not a Threat to Global Financial System
The G20, yesterday, adopted the recommendation of the Financial Services Board (FSB) by declaring that cryptocurrency posed no threat to the stability of the global financial system. The G20 also reiterated the need for better monitoring of the market to prevent the use of virtual assets in financial crimes and sponsorship of terrorism. дальше »
2018-7-24 23:40 | |
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ICYMI: US Congressman Seeks “Ban” On Cryptocurrency And Mining
There are two sides to every coin. On Wednesday US Congressman Brad Sherman sought to ’ban’ cryptocoins in the US, as they are misused for funding criminal activities, terrorism and money laundering, and hoarding. дальше »
2018-7-21 08:53 | |
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EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive Enters into Force
Strengthened EU rules to prevent money laundering and fight terrorism financing entered into force on July 9, 2018. What is this Directive exactly? The rules, gathered under the title the “Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive,” were first published in the EU’s Official Journal. дальше »
2018-7-13 21:00 | |
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Crypto Investors Are Not Left Untouched By The New EU Laws Meant To Stem Money Laundering
For long, money laundering has been linked to terrorism and other numerous criminal activities. This time around, the European Union is taking steps to introduce stricter measures to stem the vice. дальше »
2018-7-13 22:27 | |
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Congressional hearing speakers warn of crypto useage in foreign political meddling
Witnesses in the U. S. Congress voiced their concerns about the potential for using cryptocurrencies to make illegal campaign donations during a hearing of the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism held today, June 26. дальше »
2018-6-27 05:03 | |
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Gramatik Lays Down Funky Crypto, Netflix Sucks
Electronic music futurist, Gramatik, released a groundbreaking song and accompanying video, highlighting the development of money. With all the trash in popular culture when it comes to cryptocurrency (drugs, terrorism, etc. дальше »
2018-6-26 13:25 | |
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Artist Gramatik Lays Down Correct Crypto, While Netflix Fails To Explain Even Basics
Electronic music futurist, Gramatik, released a groundbreaking song and accompanying video, highlighting the development of money. With all the trash in popular culture when it comes to cryptocurrency (drugs, terrorism, etc. дальше »
2018-6-26 13:25 | |
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Crypto’s Influence on Elections to be review by US Senate
The U.S. Senate is looking to assess the impact of cryptocurrencies on American elections. The Senate’s Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism will host a hearing titled “Protecting Our Elections: Examining Shell Companies and Virtual Currencies as Avenues for Foreign Interference” on June 26, according to a scheduled posted on the U.S. Senate Committee on the дальше »
2018-6-23 23:42 | |
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World Refugee Day: How Digital Identities Can Help a Population in Crisis
According to statistics from the United Nations Refugee Agency, there are 25. 4 million refugees in the world and some 3. 1 million asylum seekers. On this year’s World Refugee Day, we’re reminded of the perpetual crises that plague our international communities and the displaced individuals they create. дальше »
2018-6-21 02:28 | |
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Financial Action Task Force to Prepare Binding Rules for coin Exchanges
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international group that combats money laundering and terrorism financing, will start developing binding rules for crypto exchanges in June, a Japanese official familiar with the matter told Reuters June 12. дальше »
2018-6-13 08:58 | |
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