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Amazon Web Services Outrage Causes Korean Exchanges to go Dark
Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered an outage that affected two major cryptocurrency exchanges and dozens of other businesses. These server Failures ended up leaving Coinone and Upbit with its services offline, reported The Next Web on November 22, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-24 22:00 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrency Related Lawsuits Skyrocketed in 2018; Up by 300 Percent
In contrast with the bear market we have watched throughout the year it seems that cryptocurrency-related lawsuits have skyrocketed as far up to 300 percent, reports Dior, November 19, 2018. Crypto Lawsuits Go North While bitcoin continues to go south, the business for digital currency focused lawyers looks to have a bright future ahead. дальше »
2018-11-23 16:00 | |
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Zimbabweans Use BTC to Pay for Food Hampers Amid Foreign Currency Crisis
Study263, a Zimbabwean-owned fintech startup operating from South Africa, has opened an online store allowing Zimbabweans to buy food hampers that are delivered directly to their homes. Shoppers have the option to pay for items like cooking oil and baked beans in BTC, Paypal or Ecocash, a local mobile money payment system. дальше »
2018-11-20 22:05 | |
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Huobi Group Sets Up Communist Party Committee in Beijing
As part of its desire to forge deeper ties with the Chinese government, Huobi Group, the parent company of digital asset platform Huobi, has formed a Communist Party committee in China, according to an announcement by the company. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:18 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Zeniex Terminates Service after Government Crackdown
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Zeniex will terminate its services due to increasing government pressure on unauthorized digital currency exchanges. According to Zeniex’s website post, published on November 9, 2018, the cryptocurrency exchange noted that operating amidst a government crackdown on the industry will be a challenging feat. дальше »
2018-11-13 10:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Investor Protection Laws are Necessary, says Korean Bar Association
The Korea Bar Association is calling on the government to put in place laws guiding digital currency and investor protection. Bar Association Calls for Cryptocurrency Laws According to Reuters, South Korean lawyers called on the government to create laws that would enable the development of the digital currency industry and improve investors’ protection in the […] The post Cryptocurrency Investor Protection Laws are Necessary, says Korean Bar Association appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-11-9 16:55 | |
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Regulations Roundup: SEC Considers Crypto Fund Criteria, South Korea Warns Investors
In this edition of Regulations Roundup, we focus on the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing discussions with companies that are interested in setting up cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-10-26 18:45 | |
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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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Crypto Trading Ban Won’t Work, Says Hong Kong’s Top Financial Regulator
Carlson Tong Ka-shing believes Hong Kong needs a more robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. The soon-to-be former head of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has called for greater emphasis on investor protection in the volatile virtual currency trading arena. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
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Ethereum (ETH) Becomes First Base Currency on Bithumb’s Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
Earlier on today, the South Korean exchange of Bithumb, launched its very own decentralized exchange. In the news announcement, the team at Bithumb welcomed users to its platform effective October 15th, 2pm (UTC + 8). дальше »
2018-10-15 13:57 | |
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China: Central Bank May Launch State-issued Cryptocurrency, Seeking Cryptography Talent
Despite a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies and related businesses, China’s central bank is employing cryptographers and blockchain engineers to launch a state-issued digital currency presumably, reported South China Morning Post on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-15 05:00 | |
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Singapore-based Blockchain Consortium Buys Majority Share in Bithumb
Singapore-based BK Global Consortium has paid 400 billion won (approximately $350 million) for a majority stake in South Korean Bithumb, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, according to a local news outlet. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:53 | |
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Crypto Cybercrime Has Tripled Since 2017; Nearly $1 Billion Lost in 2018
Most digital exchanges are unregulated and therefore unqualified to safely process cryptocurrency transactions. They don’t employ necessary know-your-customer (KYC) tactics, and roughly $1 billion in digital asset funds have been stolen since the start of 2018. дальше »
2018-10-13 23:34 | |
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Cryptos Gain Adoption Amid Venezuela’s Economic Turmoil
Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December. дальше »
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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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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New Mining Manufacturer Linzhi Announces Ethereum ASIC Miner
Chen Min, the former chief chip maker at Bitcoin mining chip developer Canaan Creative, is turning her attention to Ethereum. Announcing her venture at the Ethereum Classic Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Chen’s new company, Linzhi, will focus on building cryptocurrency mining devices, and its first official products are a series of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners designed specifically for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. дальше »
2018-9-15 01:22 | |
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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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South Korean Banks Putting Up a hard Time for Digital Currency Traders
Since the introduction of the real-name crypto system by the South Korean gov, only 40-50% of the cryptocurrency investors have shifted their accounts. For the other half the South Korea-located banks are not going to be very soft about. дальше »
2018-9-11 13:54 | |
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Bitcoin Scam: Fraudsters Buy 26 BTC Using Counterfeit Euro Bills in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, an individual has fallen victim to another Bitcoin scam using counterfeit currency notes. This case comes less than a fortnight after another similar high-profile occurred in South Korea involving a group of Serbian fraudsters and a South Korean businessman. дальше »
2018-9-1 21:32 | |
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Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent block cryptocurrency forums and trading in China’s latest crackdowns
China is showing no intention of slowing down its cryptocurrency crackdown. In the latest, Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (BAT) — the three largest technology companies in the country — are banning cryptocurrency-related activities from their platforms. дальше »
2018-8-27 13:45 | |
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South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb Has Made $35 Million in 2018 Despite June Hack
Bithumb, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange platform has reportedly seen a mid-year profit of $35 million. The virtual currency exchange made the news in June 2018 after suffering a $30 million hack which led to severe downtime on the platform. дальше »
2018-8-25 21:08 | |
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China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
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Bank of Thailand to Launch State-Issued Digital Currency
The central Bank of Thailand (BoT) revealed on Wednesday plans to introduce a state-issued cryptocurrency on R3’s Corda blockchain. The move signifies the first such development in the South East Asian region. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:00 | |
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Serbian Nationals Defraud South Korean Businessman of Two Million Euros in Bitcoin Using Counterfeit Bills
Things have turned sour for a South Korean businessman involved in an offline peer-to-peer cryptocurrency scam. The businessman swapped his digital currency for euros that turned out to be fake. Details of the Scam A South Korean businessman who runs a cryptocurrency company in Singapore had Bitcoin worth approximately $2. дальше »
2018-8-20 23:00 | |
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Venezuela’s Currency Devalued By 96% as Maduro Announces New Crypto-Pegged Forex Rate
On Friday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced a new single exchange rate for the bolivar that’s pegged to the Petro virtual currency. Under the new guidelines, one Petro would equal $60 dollars, which means the nation’s currency is essentially devalued by 96 percent. дальше »
2018-8-19 15:00 | |
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South Africa Releases Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Law
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) recently released a draft cryptocurrency tax legislation. The draft defines the framework of virtual currency taxation in the country. Details of the Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation The draft cryptocurrency tax legislation follows on from the press release issued by SARS in April 2018. дальше »
2018-8-9 03:00 | |
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South African Releases Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Law
The South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) recently released a draft cryptocurrency tax legislation. The draft defines the framework of virtual currency taxation in the country. Details of the Draft Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation The draft cryptocurrency tax legislation follows on from the press release issued by SARS in April 2018. дальше »
2018-8-9 03:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Remains Popular In South Africa, But Scams and Questions Still Loom
Sales for an exclusively African cryptocurrency opened up in August to those with a South African bank account — seemingly capitalizing on virtual currency’s popularity in the nation. Despite growing interest, however, scams and fraud are still rife in the country. дальше »
2018-8-5 11:00 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Orania Forges Ahead With Its Digital Currency Plans
It is not uncommon to see new virtual currencies come to market these days. Given the thousands of altcoins on the market today, it is evident that competition is still heating up. In South Africa, a long-awaited cryptocurrency has finally come to market. дальше »
2018-7-23 16:00 | |
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Samsung Teams Up with CopPay To Accept Crypto Payments, Including XRP
XRP Accepted By Samsung Could Deactivate FUD Against The Currency The South Korea-based multinational conglomerate Samsung has announced that it will accept payments in digital currency. This development was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the blockchain platform known as CopPay. дальше »
2018-7-23 11:47 | |
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South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department
South Korea’s financial authority confirmed on July 19, 2018, the implementation of a policymaking department focused exclusively on blockchain technology and related domains. Rising Technology “Leads Financial Innovation” As reported on The Korea Times, the country’s Financial Services Commission decided after careful consideration of the burgeoning blockchain industry and a crucial need for regulation to […] The post South Korea to Establish Digital Currency Policy-Making Department appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-7-23 09:00 | |
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South Korean Regulator Launches Initiative to Improve Relationship with Crypto
The South Korean financial watchdog, Financial Services Commission (FSC), has created the Financial Innovation Bureau to oversee and nurture the crypto sector as part of the fourth industrial revolution. дальше »
2018-7-20 21:00 | |
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Bithumb Crypto Exchange Set to Establish Japan and Thailand Subsidiaries
Bithumb to Establish Subsidiaries in Japan and Thailand Bithumb, one of the most prominent digital currency trading platforms in South Korea, is expanding operations into Japan and Thailand. As of now, Bithumb averages a daily trading volume of $360 million, making it the second largest exchange in South Korea. For some time now, the firm […] дальше »
2018-7-16 21:05 | |
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Promoted: Ushering in a New Future — Cryptocurrency Investing With Invictus
The Bitcoin movement has brought with it a tidal wave of activity in cryptocurrency investments and trading. As a result, crypto market capitalization soared to an all-time high of around $820 billion in early January of 2018. дальше »
2018-7-13 17:51 | |
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Will Discuss if Cryptocurrencies are ‘The Future of Money’ Next Week
The U. S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee announced today, July 12th, that it will be hosting a hearing titled “The Future of Money: Digital Currency” next Wednesday, July 18th. дальше »
2018-7-13 10:32 | |
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U.S. House Financial Services Committee Will Discuss if Cryptocurrencies are ‘The Future of Money’ Next Week
The U. S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee announced today, July 12th, that it will be hosting a hearing titled “The Future of Money: Digital Currency” next Wednesday, July 18th. дальше »
2018-7-13 01:41 | |
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Bank of Korea: Crypto Has Low Risk to Local Finance MArket
According to South Korean central bank the Bank of Korea (BOK), the outstanding balance of virtual currency accounts in domestic banks totalled $1. 79 billion as of Dec. 2017, local news outlet Yonhap reported Friday, July 5. дальше »
2018-7-9 01:49 | |
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Kingdom Trust Crypto Custodian Service Adds Zcash (ZEC) & Stellar (XLM)
South Dakota Based Kingdom Trust Adds Zcash And Stellar Lumens to their list of crypto investments Zcash (ZEC) and Stellar Lumens (XLM) have recently been added to the list of acceptable cryptocurrency investments on Kingdom Trust’s platform. дальше »
2018-7-8 22:41 | |
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Cryptocurrency Continues to Thrive in South Africa
The popularity of cryptocurrency is not just restricted to Europe, Asia, and North America. South Africa, the continent’s second-largest economy, continues to experience a cryptocurrency boom despite the price downturns experienced in the market so far in 2018. дальше »
2018-7-8 03:00 | |
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Bitcoin Falls Underneath $5900 to Wrap Up a Melancholy 2018 To begin with Half – Bloomberg
The digital currency slid to about $5,861 early Friday, according to composite Bloomberg pricing, touching the lowest since November. Rival coins including Ethereum, Ripple and Litecoin also retreated. дальше »
2018-6-29 11:52 | |
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Bithumb Recovers Half of Stolen Funds From $31 Million Hack
Last week, Bithumb – one of South Korea’s largest digital currency exchanges – was hacked for $31 million in various cryptocurrencies. Announced on June 28, 2018, Bithumb confirmed the recovery of nearly half the stolen funds. дальше »
2018-6-29 10:57 | |
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Cryptos Are Neither Currencies nor Securities, SARB Deputy Governor Says
Francois E. Groepe, deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), said that it does not consider digital coins securities or currencies. He suggested that SARB does not prefer to use the term “cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-6-27 16:19 | |
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Brian Kelly & Charlie Lee “Bitcoin Is Still Bullish”
Despite the recent hack on Bithumb, in which over $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies was culminated by the hackers, Brian Kelly and Charlie Lee remain ‘bullish’ on Bitcoin. This week, the South Korean exchange, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb was hacked which led to the theft of $31 million virtual currency’s. дальше »
2018-6-24 22:30 | |
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South Korea: Reports of Ten Percent Tax on Crypto Currency Gains Are Fake
South Korea’s Ministry of Finance has denied reports of 10% income tax on cryptocurrency investments. 10% Tax on Crypto Grains is Fake News Taxation has been a hot topic in the cryptocurrency world this year. дальше »
2018-6-24 06:27 | |
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Digital currencies don’t perform as money – Bank of Korea
On Monday, the Bank of Korea [BOK] said that it has no plans of issuing Central Bank Digital Currency [CBDC] fearing ‘moral hazard to society’. The BOK is the central bank of the Republic of Korea, and is the sole authority that can issue the South Korean won. дальше »
2018-6-21 00:28 | |
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Kenya Has Its First Bitcoin ATM
The first Bitcoin ATM has been installed in Nairobi, making it the first in East Africa, which makes it possible to purchase Bitcoins and Litecoins instantly. The traders can purchase the cryptocurrencies for as little as $5, and they can pay for them in both dollars and Kenya shillings. дальше »
2018-6-20 13:30 | |
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Hackers have breached the sixth largest exchange in the world Bithumb
Hackers have stolen cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from South Korea’s leading virtual currency exchange Bithumb, Cointelegraph Japan reported June 19. According to CoinMarketCap, Bithumb’s 24-hour trade volume at press time is over $374 million, the world’s sixth largest. дальше »
2018-6-20 08:48 | |
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