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Year-long Bitcoin-laundring stink run by Feds.
By offering cash for bitcoin, HSI agents were able to identify specific drug dealers, ultimately tracing more than $20 million in drug-linked cryptocurrency transactions. In the past, law enforcement efforts have focused on taking down marketplaces in full, most notably Silk Road, Silk Road 2. источник »
Department of Justices Seizes $12M Bitcoin in Slew of Dark Web Busts.
Per the arrests, the agencies confiscated such illicit items as military-grade weapons, drugs and drug manufacturing equipment. They also seized some $3.6 million in hard cash and gold bars, as well as at least 2,000 bitcoin (valued at just over $12 million) and related mining hardware. With these leads, the coalition of federal agencies rooted источник »
EOS Plans to Abolish its Constitution Amidst Mounting Controversies.
The problems plaguing EOS don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. In the latest entry to the ever-expanding saga, reports have emerged of plans to scrap the present EOS constitution. In its place will be a new referendum that severely limits the power of block producers (BPs) and streamlines the responsibilities of arbitrators on… The post EOS Plans to Abolish its Constitution Amidst Mounting Controversies appeared first on UNHASHED. источник »
Apple Founder Wozniak Believes Blockchain Is A Bubble, Not Just Bitcoin.
‘Bitcoin is a bubble’, it’s the phrase that seems to hit more crypto-headlines than anything else and is usually followed by a tepid report regarding some vague tech-expert who is no doubt trying to spread a bit of FUD, in order to look informed, in tune and in order to make a big of money through publicity. источник »
Why Cryptocurrency Is Like A Video Game.
When you think about it, cryptocurrency investment takes hold a similar format to a video game. You begin with an alias, a new focus point (your private key for example) and then take action to achieve an objective in the quickest and most cost-effective way. источник »
Blackmore Group CEO: Bitcoin Headed to $60K This Year.
There are experts in the field who have extremely high expectations of Bitcoin. And with a 8,500% increase in 2013 and a 1,500% gain in 2017, why not? Could a massive uptick happen yet again and send the price of Bitcoin flying all the way to $60K? Bitcoin prices look like they are on their […] источник »
Florida Could Now Have a Cryptocurrency Chief for Regulatory Oversight.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Florida, Jimmy Patronis, announced the creation of a new position in the state called cryptocurrency chief on Tuesday, June 26. The new designee will help develop a regulatory framework in the state for cryptocurrencies and look into the current insurance and securities laws and their application on digital currencies and Initial […] Florida Could Now Have a Cryptocurrency Chief for Regulatory Oversight was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. источник »
Pornhub Now Accepts TRX and ZEN.
The world's leading adult entertainment website quietly included Zencash and Tronix as options for premium subscription payments.
источник »Hits 9-weeks High-Dominance Index risk flight!.
The Dominance Index is an indicator that tracks the percent of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization contributed by the leading cryptocurrency. So, a rising dominance rate essentially means the demand for bitcoin is greater than the demand for other innovations. источник »
Facebook Crypto Ads No Longer off Limit, and May Acquire Coinbase.
Facebook recently announced on June 26, 2018, that it is reversing its ban on cryptocurrency advertisements. The new change has sparked rumors that Facebook may be interested in acquiring the global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. источник »
Tron, ZenCash added as Crypto Payment Options to Pornhub.
The popular adult entertainment website Pornhub has announced that it will accept two other cryptocurrencies – Tron and ZenCash – as payment. The integration marks the latest crypto-play by the site, which added a payment option for the cryptocurrency Verge in April. источник »
‘Crypto-Economy’ released with Kin Token Integration built-in by Chat App Kik.
According to Kik, a limited number of users will be able to earn kin tokens in the Kin Marketplace Beta by taking quizzes, working on tutorials and answering polls, according to a press release. These tokens can, in turn, be used to purchase premium themes for the Kik app. Kik is also rolling out free источник »
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked.
Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org. источник »
Monero (XMR) – Bitcoin (BTC) Atomic Swaps Could Be A Game Changer For Privacy Coins.
Monero (XMR) is hailed as the king of privacy coins and a notable contemporary of Bitcoin (BTC). The cryptocurrency has not been in the news the same way as other cryptocurrencies of its stature, including Bitcoin (BTC). источник »
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Stellar, IOTA, TRX: Price Analysis, June 27.
The markets have failed to react positively to Facebook relaxing its crypto ad ban with some analysts predicting further losses. How low can the prices go? Let’s check the charts
источник »South Korean Financial Regulator to Monitor Bank Accounts that Trade Cryptocurrency.
South Korea's FSC plans to begin monitoring exchange bank accounts and coin transactions via foreign exchanges to look for signs of money laundering.
источник »Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Others Can Now Be Carried Out Offline.
One of the significant reasons cryptocurrencies haven’t gained that global exposure can be linked to its ability to function independently without using the internet. That’s about to change as Cryptofuse introduces the first offline blockchain that will enable transactions offline and offline. источник »
Stratis announces sidechains alpha release in C# on the .NET framework.
Stratis, the blockchain application platform today announced the Stratis federated sidechains alpha release in C# on the . NET framework. Stratis has focused on developing the sidechains infrastructure to. источник »
Dash [DASH] accessible in 400 Austrian Post Offices!.
Dash’s self-funded, self-governed organizational structure, referred to as the treasury system or decentralized governance by blockchain, makes Dash a decentralized autonomous organization [DAO]. A global network of master nodes vote on proposals for improving Dash’s ecosystem. источник »
Monero Price: Green Territory Where Others Remain in the Shallow Red.
With the day almost coming to a close, it would appear there may be some positive short-term momentum for all cryptocurrencies. A few coins have gone in the green, whereas the others have recovered from the most recent setback. источник »
Rapper The Game Sued for Promoting Cannabis Crypto.
The Game, rapper, has been slapped with a lawsuit for promoting a Cannabis-focused crypto company called Paragon Coin. The Blast, reportedly, obtained court documents related to the case, which mention “unspecified damages” that could likely be worth several million dollars. источник »
The Swiss Alps Holds the Key to Storing Crypto Assets for Investors.
Swiss Alps: A military-grade bunker has opened its vaults to permit wealthy cryptocurrency investors to securely store their coins. Think of the operation as a sort-of Swiss bank account for digital assets. источник »
Market Lows: High Time For Facebook To Buy Coinbase?.
New rumors are circulating that social media giant Facebook has plans to purchase the US’ biggest digital currency exchange, Coinbase, as part of an apparent U-turn on cryptocurrency. Acquisition ‘Not Surprising’ Following initial suspicions in mainstream media earlier this month, UK publication The Independent renewed the likelihood of a buyout Wednesday — quoting a source who said he wouldn’t be “surprised” if a deal occurred. источник »
2018 Thiel Fellows Include Four Blockchain Startup Founders.
Every year, 20 individuals get the prestigious opportunity to have their dreams supported by the Thiel Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by PayPal co-founder and renowned entrepreneur Peter Thiel. источник »
ING Bank: Crypto Uptake Will Multiply.
A prominent bank brought an unexpected boost to the crypto industry. ING Bank released the findings of its latest crypto research report and claimed adoption could increase rapidly in the European region. источник »
EOS CTO Proposes Rehauling Constitution as Disputes Over Governance Continue.
The CTO of recently launched blockchain EOS has suggested rehauling the project’s constitution to limit arbitrators’ powers in an EOS governance chat on Telegram
источник »Bithumb Was Hacked for More Than $30 Million.
On June 19, Bithumb, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea, was hacked. Hackers stole a $30 million cryptocurrencies. The attack on Bithumb had a negative impact on world trade volumes, moving the exchange from 6th to 12th place. источник »
Cryptocurrency Firm Circle Sees Institutional Interest Spike 30%.
This week the cryptocurrency firm Circle revealed it has seen a significant uptick in institutional interest. According to Circle CEO and co-founder, Jeremy Allaire says even though cryptocurrency markets were down in during the month of May the company saw a 30 percent spike from institutional clients last month. источник »
The SEC is Seeking Comment on Yet Another Bitcoin ETF.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is once again seeking comments on potential bitcoin-based exchange traded funds (ETFs). источник »
Bitcoin [BTC] phenomenon is generational and geographical, says Robert Shiller.
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Robert Shiller, a prominent economist, Yale University economics professor and Nobel economics prize winner Robert Shiller said that Bitcoin [BTC] is a generational and geographic phenomenon. источник »
US Specialists Seize Over $20M in Crypto in Gigantic Darknet Crackdown.
News US authorities have revealed that their agents had been operating undercover on the Darknet for the past year. The massive operation uncovered the true identity of over fifty vendors on sites such as Silk Road, Alpha Bay, Hansa, Dream, and more. источник »
Not Anonymous Enough: US Authorities Seize Thousands of BTC in Dark Web Takedown.
Authorities in the United States apprehended over 35 people in a large-scale nationwide sting operation that resulted in the confiscation of over $20 million in Bitcoin.
источник »Facebook Cancels the Blocking of Cryptocurrency Ads.
Facebook has updated its policy on blocking advertising and will again allow advertising related to cryptocurrency, according to a published announcement on June 26. But the ban on the initial offer of coins (ICO) remains in force. источник »
Robinhood Job Posting Confirms Rumors; Trading Platform Could Create Its Own Wallet.
Determined to increase its presence in the crypto space, Robinhood is looking for a crypto engineer to help it develop a crypto wallet.
источник »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. источник »
Hong Kong Financial Watchdog to “Keep a Close Watch” on ICOs and Cryptos.
The SFC in Hong Kong published a report in which it revealed that it is monitoring the market and looking out for ICOs and exchanges that would require some regulatory oversight.
источник »How Businesses Can Maximize the Potential of Their Users’ Data.
Data is a powerful weapon for businesses. It’s been relevant for decades, but it’s now becoming even more important as we head into the age of ‘big data’. If businesses (of all sizes) want to stay ahead of the game, it’s going to be crucial that they understand how to manage data properly and really. источник »
Oracles: Blockchain’s gatekeepers to the real world.
Oracles are the crucial link between the real world and the ethereal digital world, translating the non-deterministic off-chain data into deterministic data on-chain. источник »
Hong Kong Securities Controller Guarantees to Keep ‘Close Watch’ on Crypto Sector.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) says in their 2017-2018 annual report released today, June 27, that they will “keep a close watch” on crypto and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). The SFC notes that since new technologies “come with risks,” they will be looking closely at crypto and ICOs and “intervening when appropriate.” The источник »
Block.One CTO: Arbitrator Controversy Damaged EOS Community.
The CTO of Block.One wants to curtail the controversial EOS arbitrator's role – if not eliminate it entirely. источник »
PR: Byzantium Launches All Star Blockchain Event – Top 10 Point of Trust.
Ten blockchain colossi in one place Barcelona welcomes quite an unusual blockchain event on October 11th this year. Ambitious Top10 Point of Trust conference revolves around ten companies that have shaped the industry. источник »
DOJ, U.S. Agencies Seize Over $12M Bitcoin in a Slew of Dark Web Busts.
The U. S. Department of Justice, in cooperation with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Secret Service (USSS), the Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have apprehended more than 35 dark web drugs and arms dealers in a nation-wide bust. источник »
Japan’s Trades Administrative Turning Point: How and Why Specialists Wrested Control.
Bitcoin businesses were booming in Japan — especially exchanges — but there came a turning point. This prompted Japanese authorities to finally step in and begin a path of strong and rigid regulation on cryptocurrency exchanges across the nation. источник »
Are You Bored With Value Investing? 5 Ideas For More Risk And More Reward.
If you’re new to the investment world, the universally accepted advice is to follow the tenets of value investing. It’s a safe, reliable, stable way to invest in stocks and other assets, and is used by billionaires like Warren Buffet and everyday consumers planning for retirement alike. The basic idea is to look for stocks […] источник »
Eos: cto Dan Larimer Proposes to Scrap Structure and Begin Over.
Just a few short weeks after the long-awaited EOS launch, its Chief Technical Officer (CTO) Dan Larimer now wants to change its fundamental constitution and replace it with a new one. Dan Larimer, founder and CTO at EOS, is proposing the removal of the current constitution of the project and replacing it with a new источник »
World’s Second Largest Crypto Exchange Binance Resumes Operations After ‘Risk Warning’.
Binance “risk warning” ends – exchange resumes full operations following outages since yesterday
источник »EXMO Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Cancels ICO Plans.
EXMO crypto exchange had earlier planned to conduct its ICO in order to raise funds for its project. However, the team has put the TGE on hold for now as they feel there may be unexpected changes in the legal framework, which could lead to high risk for investors. источник »
Blockchain & VR: ImmVRse Determined to Build Millionaires in the VR World.
Presently, there is hardly any virtual reality platform that connects content creators with buyers, in a seamless way like ImmVRse. According to recent research carried out in the UK, quite many young people from the ages of seven to eleven are now choosing more and more carriers in the technology line compared to being police […] The post Blockchain & VR: ImmVRse Determined to Build Millionaires in the VR World appeared first on ZyCrypto. источник »
Focusing In: Zcash Sets 2-Year Course for Superior Crypto Privacy.
Dealing with topics such as increased privacy, security, usability and decentralization, the roadmap was published on the company’s official blog Tuesday. But as research builds toward scalability and transitioning the blockchain into privacy by default, zcash is reaching the stage where it can fully confront these issues. Privacy and usability Toward that end, several presentations источник »
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Drops Another $200.
At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies is hovering just over $6,000, marking a $200 drop from yesterday’s main trading position. The currency has been very up-and-down over the past few days, falling to $6,100, then spiking to $6,300 before incurring its present losses. It is unclear when – or even if – the present […] источник »
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