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India’s First Cryptocurrency ATM Confiscated by the Police, Unocoin Co-founder in Custody
The local police have confiscated the recently launched Bitcoin ATM in India by Unocoin Technologies on the grounds of it being “illegal” as it was set up without any government approvals, The Times of India reports October 24, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-25 07:00 | |
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A New Australian Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Slated to Launch on Stellar
Utility billing and payment services provider Novatti is launching a new Australian dollar (AUD)-backed stablecoin known as the Novatti AUD Utility Token on the Stellar Network. дальше »
2018-10-25 20:58 | |
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No Connection Required: How One Dev Sent Bitcoin While Off the Grid
Following a partnership between Samourai Wallet and goTenna, which now allows users to send bitcoin transactions offline, one developer in New Zealand is staying ahead of the curve. дальше »
2018-10-18 00:36 | |
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Canadian Blockchain Company Sees Opportunity in Newly Legalized Cannabis
Like Walmart with pork from China and Maersk with shipping containers, DMG Blockchain Solutions (DMG) is hoping to be the first global supply chain company to manage cannabis products on the blockchain, initially in Canada — and then around the world. дальше »
2018-10-18 19:50 | |
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Tether May Be Holding Reserves At Bahamas-based Deltec Bank Amid Controversy
Tether May Be Holding Reserves At Bahamas-based Deltec Bank Just last week BitcoinExchangeGuide had reported that Deltec Financial & Trust Services is reportedly being used by Bitfinex and Tether. дальше »
2018-10-16 19:29 | |
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Adobe Flash Being Used For Cryptojacking
Cybersecurity software company Palo Alto Networks reports that miners looking to use your computer to expand their hashing power are getting sneakier. New fake Adobe updates are circulating that will actually update the plugin on your computer, but also install illicit mining malware. дальше »
2018-10-12 07:52 | |
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Bitfinex Stops USD Deposits To Their Exchange
The popular digital currency exchange, Bitfinex has reportedly stopped its USD deposits to their exchange. This news comes after last weeks, several rumours that the exchange was broke which made management forced to step up and deny the rumours that they were not bankrupt. дальше »
2018-10-11 21:30 | |
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Coinbase Awaits Regulatory Licence Approval in Japan, Calls Japan’s Crypto Crackdown ‘Good for Us’
Leading US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has said that tighter scrutiny on the part of regulators in Japan gives Coinbase an advantage entering into the East-Asian market. Despite being traditionally considered a hotbed for cryptocurrency activity, local news outlet Nikkei Asian Review reports that enthusiasm surrounding cryptocurrency in Japan has fallen off as regulatory oversight has… The post Coinbase Awaits Regulatory Licence Approval in Japan, Calls Japan’s Crypto Crackdown ‘Good for Us’ appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-10-10 20:49 | |
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AUSTRAC Investigates Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Australia’s financial regulator, the Australian Transactions Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), is tightening up surveillance on cryptocurrency exchanges as sophisticated criminals leverage digital currencies to send money internationally. дальше »
2018-10-10 05:00 | |
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Thieves use Bitcoin ATMs to scam Australian immigrants out of $50,000
Being in a new country can be confusing and scary at times. Australian crooks are taking advantage of this and are using Bitcoin ATMs to scam newly-arrived migrants out of their life savings. It seems the crooks managed to scam more than $35,000 USD ($50,000 AUD) out of four Australian immigrants by telling them they needed to pay a tax debt. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:11 | |
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Argentina might be getting 150 Bitcoin ATMs by early 2019
Argentina is being eyed as prime territory for expansion by Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, which appear to be preying on the country’s vulnerable fiat currency. The South American nation could get 30 new fully operational Bitcoin ATMs by the end of this year, with expectations this number will increase to over 1,600 by the end of 2019, reports Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:23 | |
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The WSJ Creates Their Own Cryptocurrency to Better Understand the Market
It’s no secret that mainstream media isn’t the biggest fan of cryptocurrency, often releasing sensationalized reports that demand page views more than they do facts. That being said, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is now a part of the cryptocurrency market after creating their own crypto – called the WSJCoin. дальше »
2018-10-4 23:30 | |
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RIP ICOs: Blockchain startups receive $3.9B funding the old fashioned way
Despite 70 percent of ICOs being worth less than they initially raised, venture capital (VC) firms are still ramping up blockchain investments. Already, traditional investors have sunk $3. 9 billion into new blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses in 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:02 | |
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French security official arrested for selling ‘secrets’ for Bitcoin
A French security official has earned themselves a fast-track ticket to the Bastille after being arrested for allegedly selling “state secrets” on the dark web in exchange for Bitcoin. The unidentified agent, who worked for the General Directorate for internal security (GDIS), was arrested on September 26, Le Parisien reports. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:51 | |
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WSJ: Investigation Finds $88 Million in Laundered Money Using Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency, Exchanges–A recent investigation published by The Wall Street Journal on Friday reports finding close to $100 million in illicit funds being funneled through cryptocurrency via crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-9-29 05:02 | |
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Study Reveals Growing Sophistication in Malicious Mining of Cryptocurrency
Several Chinese researchers from Fudan University, Tsinghua University and the University of California Riverside have produced the first systematic study of the malicious mining of cryptocurrencies, known as cryptojacking, unveiling increasing complexity over time. дальше »
2018-9-25 23:59 | |
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Europe’s central bank wants nothing to do with cryptocurrency (for now)
Europe’s central bank (ECB) won’t be touching cryptocurrency any time soon. Its president Mario Draghi shot down hopes of an EU-sanctioned digital currency, criticising blockchain tech for being too young and fragile to be useful. дальше »
2018-9-15 17:34 | |
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OKEx Founder Walks Free After 24 Hours in Police Custody for an Alleged Crypto Scam
Star Xu, the founder of the world’s second largest crypto exchange OKEx and exchange service provider OKCoin, has been reportedly released from custody after being arrested by the Shanghai police on the evening of Sept. дальше »
2018-9-12 17:29 | |
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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud
The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »
2018-9-12 23:42 | |
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OKEx founder in talks with authorities over fraud allegations
Xu Mingxing, founder of OKEx, is under heavy scrutiny from Chinese authorities. He is reportedly in talks with police over accusations of fraud, which relate to an alleged involvement with a little-known cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-11 18:40 | |
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Goldman Sachs Puts Plans for a Crypto Trading Desk on Backburner (Updated)
Update (September 7): Goldman Sach’s CFO Martin Chavez has since called reports of dropping the bitcoin trading desk “fake news. ” (The original Business Insider report quoted unnamed sources as the basis of the information. дальше »
2018-9-8 21:57 | |
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Japan is experimenting with a blockchain-powered voting system
Japan is the latest country to consider using blockchain for voting. Tsukuba is set to become the country’s first city to trial blockchain-powered digital voting. The system will rely on the Japanese equivalent of social security cards to verify voter identity. дальше »
2018-9-3 12:27 | |
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Microsoft is using blockchain to curb spam calls in India
If you thought blockchain was completely useless as a technology, Microsoft is out to prove you wrong. The technology giant has partnered with Tech Mahindra, a leading IT solutions provider, to tackle spam calls using blockchain technology in India, Hindustan Times reports. дальше »
2018-8-27 17:46 | |
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US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men
A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »
2018-8-23 01:27 | |
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SoftBank Denies Reports of Bitmain Deal; Bitmain Still Silent
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:03 | |
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Hardly Anyone is Using Bitcoin Cash as 67 Wallets Control 56% of Supply
Bitcoin Cash just celebrated its first birthday at the beginning of August. However, recent reports of low commercial use coupled with an 85% drop in market cap from its all-time high are putting a damper on the party. дальше »
2018-8-21 14:30 | |
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Bitcoin Millionaire Tricked Into Exchanging $2.3 Million BTC For Forged Bank Notes
Being fooled into investing in a scam ICO, or in a broken cryptocurrency is heartbreaking, but being fooled into swapping your Bitcoin millions for fake banknotes takes it to a new level. According to new reports, one South Korean businessman has fallen victim of just that, a scam that involved his millions being swapped for €2 million worth of fake banknotes. дальше »
2018-8-20 16:00 | |
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SEC AND SECURITY TOKEN MANAGEMENT
In a few words, the relationship between the SEC and the ICO market could be defined as “legal uncertainty. ” In official reports, the SEC has repeatedly indicated that tokens can lean toward or away from being a security, as the final result depends on individual facts and circumstances, including the economic nature of the transactions. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:44 | |
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Kuwait Finance House Now Using Ripple xRapid For Cross Border Transactions
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is one of the major banks of Kuwait, most famous for being one of the first banks to open, operating under Sharia law. KFH are a major firm within Kuwait, trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of $8. дальше »
2018-8-17 12:00 | |
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Apple says teen who hacked its network didn’t compromise customer data
Seeking to reassure customers after the news of repeated breaches of its network broke yesterday, Apple said that no user data was compromised in the attacks, reports Reuters. The statement follows the 16-year-old Melbourne-based student’s appearance in court: according to statements by his lawyer, he had broken into Apple’s mainframe multiple times over the course of a year, and downloaded 90GB of files. дальше »
2018-8-17 09:19 | |
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Blockchain can’t fix everything, consulting giant BCG reports
The gloss is starting to wear off blockchain technology. Blockchain tech and distributed ledgers are rapidly being adopted by stock exchanges, banks, and the commodities industry, but one group of experts has warned there are significant drawbacks in doing so. дальше »
2018-8-16 13:34 | |
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Bitcoin Can Stabilise Britain After Brexit
With news of the Turkish Lira seemingly hot, talks of how Bitcoin could rescue the countries economy are sprawled across headlines at present, leading to the opening of many debates surrounding Bitcoin as a rescue method for a number of other future and potential financial crises. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:30 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Still Predicting Wall Street Adoption of Cryptocurrency in Wake of Bitcoin ETF Denial
Despite being denied for a second time by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed Bitcoin ETF, Gemini cryptocurrency exchange founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss continue to express optimism for the future of cryptocurrency adoption on Wall Street. дальше »
2018-8-14 22:56 | |
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Bitcoin Core Developer Could Have Wiped Bitcoin Cash From Existence
According to reports out last week, a lone Bitcoin Core developer found a huge vulnerability on the Bitcoin Cash network back in April, one that could have been used to cause some serious damage to Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-8-13 08:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is a Safe-Haven Asset That Will Improve Finance, New Research Suggests
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will dramatically increase the effectiveness of the financial industry. Bitcoin is an efficient alternative in countries with unstable economies, according to a study recently published by Infiniti Research. дальше »
2018-8-11 07:00 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Now In The Thousands Around the World
Coinatmradar. com reports a milestone of the 3,500 threshold being crossed for bitcoin ATMs (BATM) installed across the globe. One of the goals behind bitcoin automated teller machines is ease of onboarding to the world of crypto. дальше »
2018-8-7 15:35 | |
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United States is Number One in Cryptocurrency Crime, Data Shows
With the increasing popularity of digital assets, more sophisticated means are being developed to obtain ownership of these highly sought-after coins illegally. A recent study has put the United States at the heart of global cryptocurrency crime. дальше »
2018-8-7 10:00 | |
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Crypto Might Be Banned In India, But It’s Not Stopping Ripple From Taking Over
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have established regulations that mean cryptocurrency trading in India is essentially banned. This ban is now a part of a larger case that is currently being passed around the courts. дальше »
2018-8-3 13:30 | |
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Japan’s Mizuho Bank Faces Lawsuit From Now-Defunct Mt. Gox Exchange User
Japan’s Mizuho Bank is Facing a Lawsuit from a Mt. Gox Customer Japanese financial giant Mizuho Bank is being sued by a former Mt. Gox customer. According to Japanese reports and Bitcoin. com, Mizuho Bank is being accused of causing difficulties for Mt. дальше »
2018-8-3 00:04 | |
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$5 Million Lost Through SIM Card Bitcoin Scam
Reports out today suggest that a 20 year old student from Boston in the United States has been arrested after being accused of involvement in a cryptocurrency scam that is alleged to have seen the theft of $5 million worth of Bitcoin after hacking the phone numbers of more than 40 cryptocurrency traders and investors. дальше »
2018-8-2 16:00 | |
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BTC/BCH Payment Service Bitpay Reports Growing Usage Processing $1.2 billion USD
Bitpay’s chief operating officer, Sonny Singh, recently attested to the efficacy of bitcoin as a means of payment, stating that “bitcoin is being used all around the world for things other than speculation and trading. дальше »
2018-8-2 04:50 | |
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Steam removes controversial game accused of mining cryptocurrency
Steam has removed “trivial platformer” game Abstractism from its store following accusations that the game is surreptitiously stealing users’ computing power to mine cryptocurrency. “We have removed Abstractism and banned its developer from Steam for shipping unauthorized code, trolling with content, and scamming customers with deceptive in-game items,” Doug Lombardi, VP of Marketing at Steam, told Hard Fork in an email. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:50 | |
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Knownsec Security Company Reports Fomo3D Ethereum Game: Untrusted
Fomo3D has gone viral recently and has been drawing a lot of attention towards it. They have received a range of criticism and praises, from being called ‘highly addictive’ to be compared to a ‘Ponzi scheme. дальше »
2018-7-29 09:35 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Might Not Be Over, Just Yet
News of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF being rejected by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (again) has shook the markets and breached the headlines today. If you’re not up to date, check out our coverage of this story, here. дальше »
2018-7-28 23:00 | |
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