Dutch police arrest suspected Bitcoin thief by tracing transactions on blockchain

The Dutch police arrested a 39-year-old man in the Netherlands on September 6 for allegedly stealing Bitcoin worth tens of millions of dollars, according to a statement by Dutch authorities. The post Dutch police arrest suspected Bitcoin thief by tracing transactions on blockchain appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban even as Central America is adopting the asset

An official of the Central Planning Bureau (CPB), an independent, publicly financed policy arm that advises the government of the Netherlands, said today that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be banned in the country.

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The Netherlands Must Now Ban Bitcoin: Dutch Central Planning Bureau Chief

Head of the Dutch CPB urges the Netherlands to prohibit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

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Elon Musk And The Dutch Central Bank's Misinformation Campaign

The two environmental FUDsters could potentially mislead bitcoin investors as they utilize incorrect analysis.

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Immensus Group, a Dutch Domino’s franchise starts paying salaries in BTC

Immensus Group, the largest Domino’s franchise in the Netherlands, has introduced a crypto salary option for its staff. A report unveiled this news on May 22 (Bitcoin Pizza day), noting that this move will see the company pay its employees part of their salaries in BTC.

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Dutch Central Bank Forced To Backpedal On Bitcoin Address Verification Procedures After Court Ruling

The Dutch Central Bank has lost a legal battle over its uninformed and bureaucratic bitcoin address verification requirements.

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Dutch Bitcoin exchange fends off Central Bank’s verification demands for crypto users

Netherlands-based crypto exchange Bitonic today announced that a recent court order has convinced the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) to withdraw its demands for “unlawful and onerous” user verification requirements such as mandatory wallet screenshots.

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Dutch central bank revokes wallet-verification requirement for bitcoin exchange Bitonic

CryptoNinjas » Dutch central bank revokes wallet-verification requirement for bitcoin exchange Bitonic Bitonic, a Netherlands-based bitcoin exchange company, announced that De Nederlandsche Bank NV (DNB), the central bank of the country, has acknowledged a recent objection made by Bitonic with regard to the so-called wallet verification requirement.

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Dutch Central Bank Defeated by Bitcoin Exchange in Major Court Case

Bitcoin exchange Bitonic has scored a legal victory against the Dutch central bank in a landmark case over wallet verification requirements

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Is Bitcoin’s Parabolic Bull Market Over? Quant Analyst PlanB Says No

Bitcoin has been on a steady incline for a couple of months now. The bulls, however, seem to be taking a breather after the cryptocurrency attained $61,000 all-time highs earlier this month. Nonetheless, a pseudonymous Dutch crypto researcher behind the popularized Stock-to-Flow (S2F) price model, PlanB, suggests that the price may continue upwards on a […]

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Dutch libertarian posts political campaign signs that read 'Bitcoin is the future'

"I wanted to have something that stood out and showed people that we embraced Bitcoin as a solution for a revolution," said the party chairman.

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Dutch Political Candidate Puts up ‘Bitcoin Is the Future’ Billboards With Laser Eyes

Billboards saying “Bitcoin is the future,” featuring laser eyes, can now be seen in the Netherlands. They are part of an election campaign for Robert Valentine, the chairman of the Dutch Libertarian Party and candidate for the upcoming parliamentary election.

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Dutch political candidate uses Bitcoin ‘laser eyes’ for campaign ads

The ‘laser eyes’ meme has picked up in crypto circles on social media, attracting celebrities and Bitcoin proponents alike. The post Dutch political candidate uses Bitcoin ‘laser eyes’ for campaign ads appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Dutch Footballer Says “Don’t Wait to Buy Bitcoin” While Goldman Issues a Warning

In this green week, Bitcoin pushed even higher, going to about $38,750. Starting the week around $32,000, today we are trading around $37,000, still less than 12% away from its all-time high of $42,000 hit on Jan.

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Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Files Preliminary Injunction to Suspend Wallet Verification Rule Enacted by the Netherlands

A Dutch bitcoin (BTC) exchange has filed a preliminary injunction at a court in Rotterdam to suspend the central bank’s additional wallet-verification requirements. Bitonic seeks to challenge the new rules enacted by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Sept.

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Dutch Bitcoin exchange drags central bank to court over wallet KYC rule

One Dutch Bitcoin exchange has taken legal action against the central bank over its controversial crypto wallet verification law.

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If Bitcoin Is Going To Soar, Then One Must Believe The Entire Fiat System Is Going To Ultimately Collapse: Dutch Bank Rabobank

As Bitcoin continues to go higher and higher, everyone wants to jump on this bandwagon. Just today alone, the digital asset broke multiple levels to climb as high as $40,400. But this might be just the beginning as the supply crunch is real and demand for Bitcoin continues to roar higher.

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The Bitcoin Family Cashes in on Branding & BTC’s Latest Rally

Didi Taihuttu, his wife, and three children spoke with Dutch news from the Algarve in Portugal, the latest stop in his worldwide adventure. The Dutchman accumulated the bulk of his bitcoin in early 2017 around $900, a move that paid off handsomely in retrospect.

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Crypto exchange company Bitonic now registered with the Dutch Central Bank

Last month, Netherlands-based bitcoin exchange company Bitonic (also operator of BL3P) became officially listed in the crypto-register of the Dutch Central Bank (DNB). The Bitonic team implemented all required measures and has continued services to its customers.

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Dutch family that sold everything for BTC in 2017 is still buying

Known as the Bitcoin family, the Taihuttus made news back in 2017 when they liquidated all of their assets for Bitcoin. The post Dutch family that sold everything for BTC in 2017 is still buying appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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New Dutch Law: Clients Must Explain Why They Want To Buy Bitcoin

Netherlands-based crypto exchanges are now required by law to get additional information from clients regarding their bitcoin addresses. As part of the new requirements, which went into effect on Nov.

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Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC

Bitcoin exchanges in The Netherlands are taking additional verification measures regarding BTC addresses in reference to the Dutch Central Bank (DNB)’s Sanction Act. One such exchange Bitonic announced on Monday that it is now “forced” by the DNB to provide additional details regarding the intention behind BTC purchases and the kind of wallet you are […] The post Dutch Crypto Exchanges Want a Screenshot of Your Wallet to Prove the Legitimate Ownership of BTC first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Dutch Crypto Traders Forced to Explain Why They’re Buying Bitcoin

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Dutch Bitcoin firm reluctantly tightens rules at central bank’s behest

Unique in Europe, the Dutch central bank now requires Bitcoin exchanges to prove that their users actually control their withdrawal addresses.

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39 Firms Have Applied to Offer Crypto Services Under New Regulation, Says Dutch Central Bank

Thirty-nine companies have applied for registration with the Dutch central bank to provide cryptocurrency services, the regulator told news. Bitcoin. com. They include crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers.

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Dutch Police impounds $30 million worth of Bitcoin from perpetrators

A fraudulent couple met an unexpected end to their dubious business when the Dutch police caught them with over 2500 Bitcoin worth $33 million. The Rotterdam District Court has sentenced the couple to two years’ imprisonment for money laundering.

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Dutch Police Seize $33 Million in Bitcoin from Couple Accused of Money Laundering

Prosecutors from the Netherlands have seized 2,532 bitcoins worth $33 million after a couple was convicted of money laundering by the Rotterdam District Court. The man and his wife were sentenced to two years for illegal money transmission and the court claims the couple’s bitcoin stash was used on the deep web.

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$29 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Dutch Dark Web Money Launderers

The Rotterdam District Court in the Netherlands has seized 2,532 bitcoins (~$29 million) from a couple convicted of money laundering on dark web platforms. According to a court statement, the man and his wife from the city of Hilversum, located in North Holland, were also sentenced to two years and two and a half years […] The post $29 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Dutch Dark Web Money Launderers appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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PlanB Likens Bitcoin to a Fast-Growing ‘Country in Cyberspace’

On Sept 7, pseudo-anonymous Dutch investor PlanB (@100trillionUSD) tweeted out a chart that shows Bitcoin user growth over the last decade, illustrating the number of Bitcoin addresses with more than .

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Dutch NGO is Sending Bitcoin Aid to Protestors in Belarus

A Netherlands-based non-profit organization aptly named the Belarusian Solidarity Fund has started paying compensation in Bitcoin to protestors in Belarus. The aid is for those facing economic hardship due to participation in protests against the government of Alexander Lukashenko, “Europe’s last dictator.

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Second Red Dot Flashes On The Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model, Confirming $100K Bull Rally By Year-End

The stock-to-flow model designed by pseudonymous Dutch quantitative analyst PlanB has become widely accepted by the crypto community as an accurate model to project the price of BTC. The analyst has released a new update to the S2F flow which suggests that bitcoin is still on track for a mega rally to $100k by the […]

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Dutch Bitcoin Exchange to Shut Down Citing Harsh DNB Registration Demands

One bitcoin (BTC) exchange in the Netherlands is set to close business following demand for registration and ridiculous fees put in place by the Dutch central bank. Dutch Bitcoin exchange BitKassa has confirmed it will be shutting down its operations in the country this month.

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Dutch Bitcoin Companies Face Millions in “Unusual” AML Fees

As each member of the European Union turns the fifth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD5) into law, some member states are going above and beyond what has been recommended. In Holland,...The post Dutch Bitcoin Companies Face Millions in “Unusual” AML Fees appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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‘Dire’ State of Economy Could See Fewer Europeans Buying Bitcoin

With the second quarter of 2020 starting, Dutch multinational banking institution ING has warned that the state of the eurozone economy could get worse before it gets better. The economic downturn could see fewer individuals invest in Bitcoin as they tighten their purse strings.

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Dutch Red Cross Accepting Bitcoin Donations to Fight COVID-19

The Dutch branch of Red Cross is now accepting cryptocurrencies to raise money in the fight against COVID-19. Red Cross is trying to boost donations and is now accepting cryptocurrencies. On the Dutch website for Red Cross, one can now donate cryptocurrencies to aid in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Can Still Reach $100,000, Stock-to-Flow Model Remains Valid: Analyst

Dutch crypto analyst PlanB explains why his stock-to-flow model still holds after everyone decided that it was toast

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US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site

U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.

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Netherlands Shares Bitcoin Mixer Probe Report With J5 Nations

The Dutch Government is sharing intelligence data, including that gathered during last year’s takedown of a Bitcoin mixing service, with four other countries. The Netherlands, US, UK, Canada and Australia formed the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, or J5 group, in 2018.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Payment Demands Found in Exploded Letter Bombs

A Dutch extortionist follows in the footsteps of the infamous "Jumbo bomber" by sending mail bombs and demanding Bitcoin (BTC) payments

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ING Bank to Offer Cryptoassets Custodial Services by 2020

ING Bank, a Dutch multinational financial services corporation with total assets of $1. 1 trillion, has announced that it’s actively working on its blockchain-based virtual currency custodial platform, to enable its clients to store their bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins securely.

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Israeli hacker allegedly stole $1.7M in cryptocurrency from Europeans

A cybercriminal from Israel is facing a long list of felonies associated with the supposed theft of $1. 7 million (6. 1 million NIS) in various cryptocurrencies. The perp, 31-year old Eliyahu Gigi from Tel Aviv, reportedly stole Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dash from various foreigners, including Belgians, Dutch, and Germans, Israeli news reports.

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Dutch Authorities Set to Draft Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Laws

In a bid to make it harder for drug traffickers, fraudsters, and other bad actors to launder money both in the form of cryptocurrency and fiat, the Netherlands’ Minister of Finance, Wopke Hoekstra, and Minister of Justice, Joseph Grapperhaus, have submitted new anti-money laundering (AML) proposals to the nation’s Lower House of Parliament, according toRead MoreRead More.

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UK and Dutch Authorities Arrest Six in €24 Million Crypto Exchange Scam

English and Dutch authorities have arrested six people who created a fake crypto exchange website that managed to steal around €24 million worth of crypto from more than 4000 victims in over 12 countries according to a Europol press release, June 25, 2018.

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Europol Arrests Six in $27 Million Cryptocurrency Phishing Scheme

Six people have been arrested in the UK and Netherlands for running a phishing scheme that targeted cryptocurrency users through a method called typosquatting. In a press release issued June 25, 2019, Europol revealed the arrests were made based on intelligence and cooperation between English and Dutch authorities.

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Buy Airline Vouchers With BCH From Flightgiftcard

It’s the season of travel and if you want to surprise someone with a trip, you can now do it using cryptocurrencies like bitcoin cash (BCH). Flightgiftcard. com is a Dutch website that allows you to order airline vouchers and send them to your friends and family with a personal message.

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Dutch Billionaire Entrepreneur Drags Facebook to Court Over Scam Bitcoin Ads 

John de Mol, a Dutch media tycoon and creator of the “Big Brother” reality TV show, has slapped Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook with a lawsuit on June 5, 2019, claiming that the social media network allowed his name and image to be used in advertisements promoting a bitcoin (BTC) scam scheme, according to a Reuters reportRead MoreRead More.

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Billionaire Entrepreneur Sues Facebook Over Bitcoin Scam Advertisements

The inventor of the reality television programme “Big Brother”, John de Mol, has sued Facebook over its negligence in policing the advertisements it allows on its platform. The Dutch billionaire has been the face of a fake advertising campaign for a Bitcoin investment platform.

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Facebook Sued By Dutch Media Tycoon Over Scam Bitcoin Ads

Facebook is being sued by Dutch media tycoon, John de Mol, for posting fraudulent Bitcoin ads that listed him as an investor.  Billionaire Claims Facebook Turns a Blind Eye to Scams On Wednesday, Reuters reported that John de Mol, the billionaire businessman behind the popular reality TV show ‘ Big Brother’ was suing Facebook for publishing false advertisements which used his name to carry out Bitcoin-related investment fraud.

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Reality TV’s Big Brother Creator Targets Facebook for Fake Bitcoin Ads

By CCN: John de Mol, who is behind the reality television hit show “Big Brother,” blames Facebook for scammers using his likeness on fraudulent bitcoin-fueled ads that stole nearly $2 million from investors.

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