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Extortionists extend bomb threats to campus students, requests Bitcoin [BTC] payment in order to back down
Usually, cryptocurrency scammers and extortionists are often confined to the virtual space, making exchanges and uninformed users their major target. However, the recent events that occurred in the past 24hrs have shown that these fraudsters are stretching their activities to university campuses and random workspaces. дальше »
2018-12-14 16:53 | |
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The Cryptocurrency world Deliberates On The Security Status Of Ripple’s XRP
Charlie Shrem is no stranger to controversy. He is an early Bitcoin investor and entrepreneur who is known for being strongly opinionated on social media and became infamous for having been involved with the notorious Silk Road website which landed the millionaire in prison. дальше »
2018-12-13 22:33 | |
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Prosecutors Seek 10-Year Jail Sentence for Karpeles Over Mt. Gox Embezzlement
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles has run into trouble in the Japanese legal system, and prosecutors are pursuing a 10-year jail sentence for alleged embezzlement during his tenure at Mt. дальше »
2018-12-13 21:15 | |
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South Korea’s Second Largest City to Develop Blockchain-Enabled Virtual Power Plant
The South Korean government will be spending four billion Korean won (KRW) ($3. 500. 000) to create and deploy a “virtual power plant” based on blockchain technology reports local media outlet Yonhap News on December 10, 2018. дальше »
2018-12-12 00:00 | |
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Investment Strategist Merlin Rothfeld Calls Current Bitcoin Market Conditions
Merlin Rothfeld is probably best known as the host of Power Trading Radio. His work on and success with the radio show led to his promotion in 2018 to Director of Content Production. He is also an active trader who has been involved with the financial markets since 1996. He has built financial curricula and […] дальше »
2018-12-10 03:09 | |
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Federal Agents Told This Silk Road Moderator to Fake His Own Death
A former administrator from the now-defunct Silk Road marketplace is recounting his story in a tell-all book and movie deal. After being arrested in 2013, darknet moderator Curtis Green was involved in a bizarre conspiracy with corrupt Silk Road investigators and was later told to fake his own death. дальше »
2018-12-10 00:50 | |
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Wendy McElroy: Avoiding Fraud by Going Crypto-Anarchist
The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations Section 5: Saving the World Through Anarchism Chapter 11, Part 8 Avoiding Fraud By Going Crypto-Anarchist A transfer on the blockchain is a simplistic peer-to-peer contract, which memorializes the terms for those involved and is seen to be valid by the surrounding community through transparency. дальше »
2018-12-8 19:00 | |
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Crypto Master Andreas Antonopoulos Speaks About Bitcoin Mining’s Adjustment Difficulty Metric
Well known Bitcoin evangelist and author, Andreas Antonopoulos, recently spoke with members of the cryptoverse regarding the various difficulties involved in mining BTC. Answering public questions via a Youtube Q&A session a few days back, Antonopoulos spoke about the many issues affecting miners today and why a single BTC block is mined every 10 minutes. […] дальше »
2018-12-8 07:50 | |
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UnitedCorp Alleges Collusion Against Bitmain, Roger Ver, Bitcoin.com and Kraken for Hijacking the BCH Network
UnitedCorp Launches Suit Against Several Companies For Hijacking The BCH Network In a press release published by Nasdaq, UnitedCorp announced that it launched a suit for damages and injunctive relief against several companies in the crypto market. дальше »
2018-12-7 17:30 | |
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Nydia Zhang of the Social Alpha Foundation: Using the Blockchain for Good
As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking. дальше »
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
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New App Offers a Safer Way to Invest in Bitcoin Using Tech Developed for Hedge Funds
Open digital money platform Uphold will now host a new investment strategy via an application designed by Ternary Intelligence which helps users mitigate the risks involved in Bitcoin trading. The new scientifically backed strategy helps in reducing the effects of Bitcoin downturns while maintaining positive upside potential over the long term. дальше »
2018-12-6 17:51 | |
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Man Tortured For His Bitcoin: 4 Ways to Protect Your BTC Funds
A Bitcoin trader from South Africa has reportedly been drugged, kidnapped, and tortured over his Bitcoin holdings. The assault happened after the man followed an invite to an anonymous presentation, highlighting the threats lurking on the internet. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:00 | |
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Report: At Least 77.6% of Bitcoin Mining Powered by Renewable Energy
The latest version of Coinshares’s bi-annual bitcoin mining report is now available, and it includes some fascinating conclusions in terms of the types of energy sources involved in the bitcoin mining process. дальше »
2018-12-3 20:38 | |
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U.S. District Judge Turns Back SEC Request Regarding ICO
A new development has arisen in the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts to regulate ICOs: a District Judge has turned back a request for an injunction. дальше »
2018-11-30 23:08 | |
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Bitcoin Ransomware: The U.S. Indicts Iranians Over $6 Million Cryptocurrency Cyber-crimes
The U. S. Justice Department recently announced the indictment of two Iranians involved in a high-profile Bitcoin ransomware attack. Iranian Hackers Collect Bitcoin as Ransom According to a report by The Washington Post, the Justice Department of the United States on Wednesday (November 28) announced the indictment of two Iranian nationals involved in cryptocurrency ransomware attacks, […] The post Bitcoin Ransomware: The U. дальше »
2018-11-29 12:16 | |
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Bitcoin Interest Grows, Leading to Highest Level of Google Searches in 8 Months
Interest Grows In Bitcoin, Leading To Highest Level Of Google Searches In 8 Months The cryptocurrency industry thrives on popularity and interest in the industry. However, one of the biggest problems that crypto has faced is the lack of public knowledge. дальше »
2018-11-29 04:49 | |
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Colorado Securities Regulators Crack Down on 18 ‘Fraudulent’ ICOs, With More on the Way
The Colorado State Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has filed cessation orders against four ICOs that were allegedly involved in ‘fraudulent and illicit’ practices, bringing the total number of ICOs stopped by the state’s bodies to 18 this month, Denver Business Journal reported on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-25 14:00 | |
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Your Thanksgiving Turkey’s Provenance Might Be on a Blockchain (Seriously)
Honeysuckle White is giving family and friends gathering for Thanksgiving dinner this year the opportunity to talk turkey with a traceable blockchain code on more than 200,000 turkeys sold through 3,500 retailers around the U. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:52 | |
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Amended Lawsuit Filed Against Coinbase for BCH Manipulation – Plaintiff Claims FBI May Be Involved
An amended lawsuit against Coinbase was filed on November 20, with the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in respect to the exchange’s alleged Bitcoin Cash (BCH) market manipulation last year. дальше »
2018-11-22 18:49 | |
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Zero-Confirmation Forfeits: Adding Security to Unconfirmed BCH Transactions
On Nov. 20, the Bitcoin Cash developer Awemany announced the first code proposal for a concept called Zero-Confirmation Forfeits (ZCF), a protocol that adds a layer of security to zero-confirmation transactions. дальше »
2018-11-22 22:50 | |
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Google Takes Action As Fake Crypto Apps Caught On Play Store By Stefanko
Google Takes Action As Fake Crypto Apps Caught On Play Store By Stefanko In a previous Bitcoin Exchange Guide post, news surrounding four fake crypto related apps on Google’s Play Store was reported, in which Lukas Stefanko was given complete credit for having caught the suspicious apps. In particular, there were four apps involved, in […] дальше »
2018-11-20 01:53 | |
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“We Did This With Gold”: Could VanEck Be Bitcoin’s Best Bet for an ETF?
Gabor Gurbacs is confident that the approval of a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. And he’s optimistic that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Strategy will be the first to deliver one to the world. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:42 | |
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ICO Issuers Settle Registration Charges With SEC
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to settle charges with two startups that sold tokens through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in 2017. The companies were charged by the SEC for running their ICOs after the regulator clearly defined such offerings as unlicensed securities in its DAO Report of Investigation. дальше »
2018-11-17 00:07 | |
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“Craig Wright lashes out at me, thank God” John McAfee excited to be included in feud with Bitcoin SV Proponent
When Nchain’s Australian developer Craig Wright, who is also the top man behind the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) calls out an individual, the row is certain to draw a battle line between himself and the involved individual, as was the case with Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, Bitmain’s Jihan Wu and his highly pronounced opponent Roger Ver. дальше »
2018-11-17 22:24 | |
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Taxman could collect millions within 48 hours of Bitcoin Cash fork
CryptoNinjas One of the least talked about but most significant consequences of the Bitcoin Cash fork will be the tax authorities collecting millions from the individuals involved, according to cryptocurrency taxation experts NODE40. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:43 | |
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Germany’s Bitcoin Group SE All Set to Procure 100% Share in Tremmel Investment Bank
As per various trusted media outlets, Bitcoin Group SE has recently acquired a 100% share in German investment institution ‘Tremmel’. With that being said, it is still not clear as to how much money was involved in this deal or when the official paperwork was actually signed. About The Firm Bitcoin Group SE is based […] дальше »
2018-11-14 19:04 | |
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Paraguay’s Economic Debt Crisis Could End with Bitcoin Mining as a Big Boost to the Bottom Line
Paraguay has had several hydroelectric towns that many had associated them with the drug cartels, ammunition and also smuggling. But now it has become the new home for the crypto miners in the market who have been connected to a very sophisticated network involved with mining crypto coins for their owners. It is finally giving […] дальше »
2018-11-14 02:43 | |
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BitMEX Opts to Use Bitcoin Cash ABC to Settle Contracts Ahead of the BCH Hard Fork
Divorces and breakups are always hard, they are hard for the parties directly involved and can be equally so for those not directly involved. Finance and business is no exception to this rule. As the hard fork date, November 15 approaches for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) many cryptocurrency enthusiasts waiting with bated breath. The anxious anticipation […] дальше »
2018-11-12 22:51 | |
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Investor Lawsuit Brought Against AT&T, T-Mobile for SIM Swapping Hacks
Leading cryptocurrency investor law firm Silver Miller Law has filed suit against cell phone giants AT&T and T-Mobile on behalf of several digital asset investors who were victims of the identity-theft tactic known as “SIM swapping. дальше »
2018-11-10 01:35 | |
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Crypto’s first felon Charlie Shrem says “Getting involved in Bitcoin is exhausting”
Bitcoin’s “ first millionaire” and “first felon” Charlie Shrem has been facing troubled waters since the new month began. The 28-year-old who bagged a court case with the Winklevoss twins for supposedly stealing from them back in 2012 has revealed that his status in the crypto world has been rather “exhausting”. дальше »
2018-11-8 20:11 | |
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Revolutions and Counter Revolutions: Andreas Antonopoulos Reflects on 10 Years of Bitcoin
As Bitcoin approaches its 10th anniversary, its community, old and new, has begun taking stock of how a decade has come to alter or define the cryptocurrency — and what Bitcoin has done to alter or define the decade. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:56 | |
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Texas State Securities Board Takes Emergency Actions Against Crypto Fraudsters
The Texas State Securities Board entered emergency action on November 6, against two fraudulent companies involved in cryptocurrency mining activities. AWS Mining PTY Ltd and EXY Crypto had been allegedly deceiving investors promising unrealistic returns, enticing them through social media platforms and by recruiting unlicensed multilevel marketing agents, respectively. дальше »
2018-11-7 18:59 | |
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Overstock CEO Interview on Governments, Bitcoin and the Modern Financial System that is a Ponzi Scheme
Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock. com made interesting revelations in a recent interview with Naomi Brockwell, a YouTuber. Byrne described himself as “a national security libertarian” and believes that blockchain technology gives people freedom, privacy, and anonymity, which is both a good and a bad thing depending on the individuals involved. дальше »
2018-11-7 16:59 | |
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Scam Me Once: Twitter Promotes Fake Elon Musk’s ‘Bitcoic’ Giveaway
Twitter has come under fire from cryptocurrency commentators once again after the social network began actively promoting an ongoing scam involving a Bitcoin giveaway. ‘Elon Musk’ Offers Millions of Dollars in ‘Bitcoic’ The scam, which has involved various accounts in recent weeks, currently revolves around a fake Elon Musk account using the hijacked Twitter handle of publishing house Pantheon Books. дальше »
2018-11-5 22:00 | |
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Binance And Coinbase Both To Support New Upcoming Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hard Fork
November 15th will be a significant day for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as their hard fork comes into play. However, this is not just any upgrade, considering that the developer community still does not have a mutual decision regarding the changes involved. дальше »
2018-11-5 09:32 | |
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Stop Waiting for Institutional Investors (They’re Already Here)
The Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency markets continue to stagnate as trading volumes and retail interest continue to decline — but don’t be fooled. Average Joe might be disinterested in the prolonged bear market, but institutional investors and smart money are more keen to get involved than ever. дальше »
2018-11-3 01:30 | |
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SEC’s End-of-Fiscal-Year Report Reveals Heavy Action Against ICO-Related Fraud
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report detailing actions taken against fraudulent ICOs and financial ventures, and, indeed, the year has been wrought with cases. дальше »
2018-11-3 00:33 | |
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Winklevoss Twins Sue Charlie Shrem For Allegedly Stealing 5,000 Bitcoin
The Winklevoss twins have filed a lawsuit against bitcoin investor Charlie Shrem, alleging that Shrem “stole” 5,000 bitcoins from them in 2012. According to a recent report released by the New York Times, Charlie Shrem has made several large purchases over the past year, including multiple real estate properties, luxury cars, powerboats and a $2 million house. дальше »
2018-11-3 20:19 | |
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Morgan Stanley report hails crypto as new institutional investment class
According to a new report by Morgan Stanley, institutional investors are increasingly getting involved in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies – while the number of retail investors in the space is staying stagnant. дальше »
2018-11-2 09:34 | |
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DogePal Interview: Bringing Dogecoin Payments to the Farmer’s Market and Mom and Pop Businesses (Exclusive)
Dogecoin is known for their strong community presence. But did you know that the community even gets involved with start-ups centered around the cryptocurrency that was developed in homage to the Shiba Inu dog? DogePal, a system to help people pay each other in Doge, has been contributed to by many in the Dogecoin community. дальше »
2018-11-1 20:29 | |
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What are Bitcoin (BTC) futures?
Futures are different from traditional transactions, where the parties involved agree on the price of services or goods and the thing is settled. When it comes to futures contracts, they are settlements that are scheduled for a specific time in the future and include an exact amount which must be paid. These are the two […] дальше »
2018-11-1 09:00 | |
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Binance Freezes Funds on Multiple Accounts with Dubious Crypto Exchange
Binance has frozen multiple accounts associated with the cryptocurrency exchange Wex, citing money laundering concerns. The CEO of Binance went on Twitter recently to announce the freezing of multiple accounts owned by Wex, claiming that Binance will cooperate with law enforcement in any way possible should a criminal investigation result from alleged money laundering. дальше »
2018-11-1 01:47 | |
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Examining Bakkt’s Official Release Status and Its Impact on Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices
If you have been active in the cryptocurrency scene, you must have heard about Bakkt several times, especially when it comes to institutional investors. You see, since the explosion of cryptocurrencies and ICOs, institutions have been interested in investing in the crypto industry, but the volatility of digital asset prices and the risks involved tend […] дальше »
2018-10-31 22:45 | |
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Apple’s Steve Wozniak Discusses His Bitcoin Investment “Experiment” on Crypto Trader Interview
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, recently sat down with Crypto Trader on how he sees Bitcoin and everything it is involved with. Wozniak didn’t get in at the bottom level, but he joined around the time that Bitcoin cost about $70 per BTC, investing via Mt Gox as his platform. Interestingly, Wozniak was quick […] дальше »
2018-10-29 00:35 | |
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Crypto is Property: Chinese Court Upholds Citizens Rights to Own Bitcoin
The Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) has recently affirmed that cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin and several of its hard forks, are considered legal property and Chinese citizens have a right to own and transfer them. дальше »
2018-10-27 19:22 | |
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Crypto Investor Research Indicates 5% of Canadians Own Bitcoin as User Adoption Grows
According to several reports, 5% of Canadians own Bitcoin. In July, it was estimated that 500,000 people living in Ontario held digital currencies. This estimate was derived from the results of a research conducted by the Investor Office of the Ontario Securities Commission. дальше »
2018-10-25 23:08 | |
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HUOBI Group Sets up Shop in Africa, Middle East and South Asia
Huobi Group revealed at the World Blockchain Summit in Dubai that the company is looking to expand its operations to the Middle Eastern, African and South Asian markets in a bid to provide services to its unbanked or underbanked residents. дальше »
2018-10-26 21:07 | |
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Tron Gives $3,000,000 to Charity as Justin Sun Prepares to Speak at UNCTAD Event
The Tron Foundation is working to create a decentralized platform that can cater to the needs of millions of people. It is also involved with charitable causes. Recently, Tron donated $3 million to Binance’s Blockchain Charity Foundation (BCF). дальше »
2018-10-24 16:29 | |
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Op Ed: Why Satoshi Nakamoto Deserves a Nobel Prize
Alfred Nobel died with regrets. After making a fortune off of explosives, he indicated in his will that his fortune should be used to make a prize awarded each year to those who “conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. дальше »
2018-10-23 23:22 | |
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