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French cyber-cops shut down Monero-mining botnet that infected 850,000 computers across 100 countries
Authorities in France say they have shut down a cryptocurrency mining botnet that had infected more than 850,000 computers across 100 countries. France‘s “cybergendarmes” or more formally, the C3N digital crime-fighting center was alerted to the potential fact that a server based in Paris had been distributing a virus called Retadup, BBC reports. дальше »
2019-8-29 10:32 | |
Crypto Exchange Globitex To Participate In Mastercard’s Lighthouse Development Program (LDP)
Globitex, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Latvia, has achieved an important landmark, it has become the first crypto company to be accepted into Mastercard’s Lighthouse Development Program (LDP). This initiative, which was also backed by NFT Ventures, is focused on offering support to companies from Nordic and Baltic countries and to help them in developing […] дальше »
2019-8-27 23:56 | |
San Francisco’s Kiva Launches DLT-Based Credit Score Verification System in Africa
Kiva, a non-profit organization that claims to make it possible for people to lend money to low-income entrepreneurs and students in various countries, has launched a blockchain-based credit database in Sierra Leone, to enable residents to easily prove their credit history and secure loans, reports Reuters on August 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-23 17:00 | |
Philippines Central Bank Greenlights More Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Local Philippines media outlet Philstar Global is reporting that a couple of cryptocurrency exchanges have obtained authorization from the country’s central bank. This development follows similar approvals gotten by close to a dozen platforms in recent time. дальше »
2019-8-20 18:12 | |
BitMEX Blocks Services in Three Countries amid CFTC Probe
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX has discontinued offering services to the users of three countries. Fun fact: it has offices in those regions. BitMEX said in a statement issued today that it is limiting access to users residing in Seychelles, Hong Kong, and Bermuda. дальше »
2019-8-20 21:51 | |
Binance to launch a blockchain for fiat-backed stablecoins, but who even cares?
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been announced launch of a new blockchain and it’s called project “Venus. ” I’m not sure why it chose that name because Venus has no moons. Sad. In an announcement published this morning, Binance described Venus as an “initiative to develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies across the globe. дальше »
2019-8-19 15:16 | |
Coinbase Acquires Xapo, Becomes World’s Largest Digital Asset Custodian
Now boasting a cumulative $7 billion in assets under custodial arrangements, the acquisition of Xapo has rendered Coinbase as the single largest cryptocurrency and digital asset custody company. The registry of clients exceeds 120 different institutions in 14 countries. дальше »
2019-8-16 19:00 | |
Coinbase Custody Acquires Xapo’s Institutional Business
Coinbase Custody today announced that it has acquired Xapo’s institutional business, making it the largest crypto-custodian in the world. The acquisition brings Assets Under Custody (AUC) to over $7 billion, servicing over 120 clients in 14 countries. дальше »
2019-8-16 13:00 | |
Kik – SEC verdict may provide a degree of clarity to crypto-regulations in the U.S, claims ShapeShift’s COO
One aspect unique to financial markets such as the cryptocurrency ecosystem is FOMO (fear of missing out)slowly, a sentiment that is slowly transcending and permeating every unit of the society. Owing to the growing uncertainty of U. дальше »
2019-8-15 21:30 | |
Canada increases crypto adaptation
According to most experts, the fundamental growth in the cryptocurrency market is achieved only through increased adaptation. This is exactly what is happening now in Canada. Canada can be considered one of the leading countries in crypto industry. дальше »
2019-8-15 13:06 | |
Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies
Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden. дальше »
2019-8-15 09:53 | |
UN: North Korea Cyberattack Methods Revealed
Following revelations that North Korea amassed $2 billion in cryptocurrency for weapons programs, a new report discloses further details. According to the United Nations, it is investigating a total of 35 North Korean cyberattacks in 17 countries. дальше »
2019-8-13 16:00 | |
Multiple North Korean Cryptocurrency Hacks Under UN Investigation
The United Nations has launched an investigation into North Korean cyber-attacks which targeted cryptocurrency exchanges in the neighboring South. India has also been a victim in the digital crime spree which targeted 17 countries in total. дальше »
2019-8-13 15:30 | |
Obscure Indian Property Law Could Criminalise Users Holding Their Crypto Abroad
An anti-crypto lawyer from India, Vijay Dalmia, put forth his perspective on the current situation in the country on Mondaq, August 13, 2019. Notably, he discusses the Benami Act, 1988, which can cause incrimination for crypto investors who choose to stash their holdings with relatives or peers in countries with more favorable regulations. дальше »
2019-8-13 13:58 | |
South Korea takes the brunt of North Korea’s cryptocurrency cyberattacks
A United Nations (UN) report has disclosed how the intergovernmental organization is investigating at least 35 cyberattacks led by North Korea, South China Morning Post reports. The attacks include cryptocurrency exchange hacks and crypto-jacking campaigns. дальше »
2019-8-13 12:08 | |
Brexit’s Uncertainty: Why Bitcoin’s Price is Set to Reach Record Highs by October 31st?
Bitcoin (BTC) has long been referred to as a ‘safe haven’ asset, protecting investors’ wealth in times of global uncertainty. In recent times, the pioneer cryptocurrency has witnessed growth (in adoption and value) in countries with geo-political and social issues such as the recent boost in price following the ongoing U.S-China trade war. On October […] дальше »
2019-8-12 18:50 | |
Germany’s Commerzbank Conducts First DLT-Powered Machine to Machine Payment
Commerzbank, a Germany-based international commercial bank with a presence in more than 50 countries, has collaborated with Daimler Trucks to conduct Germany’s first distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered machine-to-machine (M2M) payment, according to a press release on August 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-10 23:00 | |
15 nations are reportedly banding together to monitor suspect cryptocurrency transfers
Some 15 countries, including Australia and Singapore, are reportedly banding together to create a data collection and sharing system on individuals carrying out cryptocurrency transactions. According to Nikkei, the common goal would be to prevent funds from being laundered or used to finance terrorist organizations. дальше »
2019-8-9 16:22 | |
Facebook’s Libra Continues To Receive Worrisome Outlooks From Global Finance Regulators
Libra, the cryptocurrency project headed by Facebook and the Libra Association, is getting heat from several privacy and data protection regulators around the world. According to recent reports made by The Block Crypto, regulators from countries such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and the European Union are all concerned about Libra and […] дальше »
2019-8-7 22:35 | |
Bitcoin Aversion by Israeli Banks Hindering Crypto tax Payments
Israeli media sources say bitcoin traders in the country are finding it difficult to pay taxes as banks continue to refuse crypto deposits, August 6, 2019. Banks in many countries refuse to accept deposits from crypto-related activities based on fears of money laundering and other illicit financial activities. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:00 | |
Diversity among crypto holders increasing, 1 in 5 are female
Vienna, 31st of July 2019 – Bitpanda partnered with GlobalWebIndex to produce the most in-depth survey on European cryptocurrency holders with research across 17 European countries. The objective of the report was to draw on a wide set of data points to paint a holistic picture of European cryptocurrency investors. дальше »
2019-8-2 12:13 | |
BitPay Suspends Services in Germany For The Time Being
Citizens of Germany will no longer be able to use BitPay after the payments processor pulled its service on the heels of new BaFin regulations set to go live on January 1, 2020. Nein BitPay On Thursday, cryptocurrency payments processor, BitPay updated a post detailing which countries the company operates in. дальше »
2019-8-2 23:16 | |
Diversity Among Crypto Holders Increasing, 1 in 5 Are Female
Vienna, 31st of July 2019 – Bitpanda partnered with GlobalWebIndex to produce the most in-depth survey on European cryptocurrency holders with research across 17 European countries. The objective of the report was to draw on a wide set of data points to paint a holistic picture of European cryptocurrency investors. дальше »
2019-7-31 10:23 | |
Ripple Expands Its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) To Japan, Now in 14 Countries
Ripple, the company that created the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, XRP, has decided to expand its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). Now, the company has expanded the program to Japan, which makes it present in 14 different countries. дальше »
2019-7-31 00:34 | |
Kraken bitcoin exchange adds new funding options in five major currencies
Kraken bitcoin exchange adds new funding options in five major currencies » CryptoNinjas Kraken, the popular bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange company, announced that its clients now have new options to deposit and withdraw USD, EUR, CAD, GBP, and JPY globally through Etana Custody In collaboration with Etana Custody, almost every Kraken client across 180+ countries has access to new funding options in five major currencies – USD, EUR, […] Kraken bitcoin exchange adds new funding options in five major currencies » CryptoNinjas дальше »
2019-7-30 13:27 | |
Korea’s ‘Big 4’ Bitcoin Exchanges Facing Strict AML Scrutiny from Banks
The latest news emerging from South Korea indicates that Bitcoin exchanges are facing a surprisingly increased level of scrutiny of commercial banks amid the renewal of banking services. The revelation comes as the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) continues to urge countries to enact stricter regulatory controls over the crypto industry. дальше »
2019-7-30 13:00 | |
Small Nations Are True Pioneers Of Cryptocurrency Regulation
Whilst cryptocurrency regulation presents a huge headache to certain countries, it presents a huge opportunity to others. But how can a single asset class produce such polarised responses? Could it simply be down to ‘state of mind’? Missing The Point On the eighth day, Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin… and very few people even noticed. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:00 | |
IRS Warning Letters to Crypto Holders Marks a New Era of Regulation
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has sent out warning letters to over 10,000 different cryptocurrency holders, letting them know that the agency acknowledges their investment in digital assets and expects them to declare fair value of assets held on the date of receipt. дальше »
2019-7-28 15:47 | |
China Can Crush Facebook’s Libra With Its Digital Currency: Huawei CEO
The founder and CEO of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, Ren Zhengfei, has dismissed concerns that Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency Libra could dominate the world at the expense of China and its tech firms, Sina reports. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:10 | |
Latest Libra Survey Shows Mistrust Has Replaced Apathy
We hear so much about what various experts, countries and politicians think about Libra. But a month on from Facebook’s official announcement of its ‘cryptocurrency’, what do the general public think? The latest survey from Civic Science gives us some insight. дальше »
2019-7-25 17:00 | |
Facebook’s Crypto Libra a Ploy to Become ‘Its Own Country’, Blasts UK MP
The spotlight turned on Facebook over the past week by the U.S. Congress over its plans for the Libra cryptocurrency has only whetted the appetite for other countries to do the same. According to the Financial News, a British parliamentary committee has indicated that it will grill Facebook regarding its crypto project as worries grow […] The post Facebook’s Crypto Libra a Ploy to Become ‘Its Own Country’, Blasts UK MP appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-24 13:22 | |
Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong calls for a collective effort from crypto-businesses
Although cryptocurrency’s ability to become a global currency has been applauded by many, few understand its ripple effect on cross-border applications. A common example are OFAC rules that prohibit U. дальше »
2019-7-22 22:00 | |
Will Regulators Apply Stricter Rules on Bitcoin Upon Investigating Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin?
In a tweet made out on Thursday, July 18, 2019, blockchain and crypto attorney, Stephan D Palley shared his viewpoint on Facebook’s Libra. Said activity isn’t the first of its kind, as many world leaders, countries and business tycoons have been assessing Libra’s pros and cons. дальше »
2019-7-22 23:13 | |
China is Attentive to Libra as the Crypto Asset Could Rival Alipay and WeChat Pay
Although Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency is yet-to-be-released, it has garnered the interest of countries and the world at large. cnLedger, a Chinese twitter-based cryptocurrency news source also hinted in a tweet on July 18, 2019, that China is paying apt attention to Libra. дальше »
2019-7-18 16:04 | |
Crypto in India endangered? Extended section of ‘draft bill’ circulated on social media
The idea of virtual assets and blockchain has prospered in the West but on the other side of the world, not so much. India has been one of the major countries in Asia that has dented the progression of the crypto industry with regulations. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:30 | |
Will Russia’s cryptocurrency and blockchain agenda catapult the country to new heights?
Russia, with all its might, is one of the most dominant countries in terms of political presence and bureaucracy. However, its significant status did not resonate economically as Russia only has the 12th largest economy. дальше »
2019-7-15 01:30 | |
In a bid to avoid US sanctions, Iran sought solace in Bitcoin and blockchain?
Several countries across the world have joined the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency bandwagon, either in full or partial capacity. China, Russia, and Iran have made news in the cryptocurrency industry either due to positive adoption or because of integrating the ingrained technology for their own use cases. дальше »
2019-7-14 22:00 | |
Europe May not Need Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
The Trump administration has been responsible for the recent wave of economic sanctions placed on several countries. The most notable on this list has been Iran. The two country’s tense history around the accumulation of resources needed for atomic weapons has also added an element of global concern. дальше »
2019-7-15 21:00 | |
Blockchain Life 2019 Conference: October 16 to 17, 2019 in Moscow, Russia
The fourth largest international forum on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Blockchain Life 2019, takes place in Moscow on October 16 to 17, 2019. Experts and participants from 70 countries will discuss the fast development of blockchain technology in Russia and the world. дальше »
2019-7-14 02:00 | |
Japan rolls out Libra ‘working group’ to assess macro-economic impact; looks to include G7 countries
Can Libra survive the Tokyo Drift? It has been a little over a month since Libra was unveiled and yet, it seems to have been a lot longer. The litany of reports, concerns, hearings and reactions from lawmakers regarding Libra is certainly entertaining for the cryptocurrency community, but it does pose an interesting question – […] The post Japan rolls out Libra ‘working group’ to assess macro-economic impact; looks to include G7 countries appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-13 11:00 | |
Georgia Exempts Bitcoin From VAT to Become the Next Country to Affirm Its Currency Status
Cryptocurrency taxation is a subject that concerns a growing number of users, traders and investors. An area that creates a lot of confusion among taxpayers is the application of VAT, or the value-added tax most countries levy on the sales of goods and services. дальше »
2019-7-13 03:45 | |
Breaking: Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitPoint hacked; 7 billion yen compromised
Ring in the hacking bells once again. BitPoint, a licensed Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked, leaving over 7 billion yen [$64. 6 million USD] compromised. Japan is the latest to join the list of countries with crypto-exchanges subjected to cyber-attacks, joining the likes of South Korea, Canada, and New Zealand. дальше »
2019-7-12 09:30 | |
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U. K. , and the U. S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank of International Settlements. дальше »
2019-7-11 08:30 | |
Singapore to Exempt Bitcoin from Goods and Services Tax
The U. S. is increasingly running the risk of being left behind other nations unless its authorities soon address issues surrounding Bitcoin. One of the main problems facing the cryptocurrency is tax treatment. дальше »
2019-7-10 05:30 | |
Crypto exchange Poloniex now offers card and bank account transfers
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourcePoloniex, the bitcoin and crypto exchange owned by Circle, announced today that users in over 80 countries can now transfer money directly to and from their bank accounts. дальше »
2019-7-10 01:13 | |
Regulatory Overview of Crypto Mining in Different Countries
Following a moratorium on crypto mining in Iran, Cointelegraph highlights the most popular cryptocurrency mining countries and the challenges they face from regulatory pressures
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Australian Woman Travels to Ten Countries in 12 Weeks on Cryptocurrency Alone
Many of the critics of cryptocurrency asset like Bitcoin and Ethereum argue that nobody spends them as they are intended to be, and even less accept it as payment making everyday tasks like shopping or traveling extremely challenging if only using cryptocurrency as a means to pay for goods and services. дальше »
2019-7-6 03:00 | |
Bank of Japan Concerned with Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
Despite favorable regulation, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya stated that digital currencies operators must comply with regulations on money laundering and risk management. The announcement was made in reference to the launch of Libra, the new global cryptocurrency from Facebook. дальше »
2019-7-6 19:00 | |
Crypto Ambitions Rise in Cuba to Curb Economic Crisis
The number of countries facing economic woes is rising dramatically. In order to mitigate the impact of inflation, nations are looking towards cryptocurrency as one possible solution and Cuba is the latest to turn to digital assets. дальше »
2019-7-4 12:00 | |