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Moonday Mornings: IBM wants to put your browser history on the blockchain, forever
Welcome to another Moonday Mornings. Let’s waste no time and take a look at the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. 1. Cryptocurrency traders in Israel are facing a sticky situation. дальше »
2019-8-12 11:29 | |
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South Korean Firm To Fork Ripple And Develop A New ‘ChainZ’ Social Value Coin Donations Platform
As per an all-new report released by S. Korean media outlet Cosun yesterday, local holding company SK C&C has announced its decision to create a new donations platform that will be built atop a Ripple blockchain fork. дальше »
2019-8-10 18:50 | |
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Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange Will Enter Singapore Market Via Local Platform BitHolic
Bithumb, a prominent South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, is set to enter the crypto market of Singapore soon. According to a local media outlet called News1 Korea, the company has acquired a regulated company in the country to buy its entrance in the market. дальше »
2019-8-9 01:17 | |
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Bitcoin Exchanges in South Korea to come Under Direct FSC Regulatory Purview
Reports from media sources in South Korea say the country’s top financial regulator plans to directly oversee the regulation of local Bitcoin exchanges, August 7, 2019. This move likely includes the creation of registration and licensing requirements for South Korean crypto bourses. дальше »
2019-8-8 09:00 | |
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Bangladesh Government Will Send its Graduates to India & Japan for Blockchain Education Purposes
As per a report released by a Bangladeshi media outlet called ‘The Daily Star’ recently, the country’s government will spend a chunk of its $208 million IT project fund to train local graduates in matters related to crypto and blockchain technology — primarily by sponsoring their studies in institutions located all across Japan and India. […] дальше »
2019-8-5 18:28 | |
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Hackers breached Bulgaria’s tax agency and leaked the data of 5M people
Bulgaria has suffered what has been described as the biggest data leak in its history. The stolen data, which hackers emailed to local media on July 15, originates from the country’s tax reporting service – the National Revenue Agency (NRA). дальше »
2019-7-16 15:40 | |
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Binance is working with ‘local partners’ to set up South Korean fiat-to-crypto exchange
Binance is spreading its golden wings. The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its fiat-to-crypto base to South Korea. According to local Korean media outlet, BlockInPress, the Maltese-headquartered exchange is in talks with domestic regulators to set up the exchange. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:30 | |
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Iran Formally Allows Bitcoin Mining Despite Trading Ban
Iran will adopt a strangely paradoxical stance on Bitcoin as it legalizes mining while maintaining a ban on trading. Central Bank: Bitcoin Mining ‘Should Be Done’ According to local media outlet Press-TV and others, Iran’s central bank plans to allow cryptocurrency mining some legal freedom following an uncertain few months. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:00 | |
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Is the United States Government Actively Sabotaging Iran’s Crypto Mining Plans?
As per an all new statement issued by the Iranian Assistant Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Saeed Zarandi, the US government is looking to stop the middle-eastern powerhouse from implementing its cryptocurrency mining plans. дальше »
2019-7-8 20:37 | |
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Bitmain moves ahead with employee-options plan; Jihan Wu left on the sidelines
When in doubt, look inward. Well, that’s the motto Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain is employing. Bitmain, manufacturers of mining equipment used to mint the largest cryptocurrency in the market, Bitcoin, has finished rolling out employee options as their initial public offering [IPO] looms. дальше »
2019-7-6 16:30 | |
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President of Abkhazia Green Lights Project to Develop a Significant-Sized Bitcoin Mining Farm
According to an interview given by Abkhazia President Raul Khajimba to a local media outlet recently, he is looking to create a large crypto mining farm within his nation’s borders in the near future. дальше »
2019-7-3 20:54 | |
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Iran: Bitcoin Miners Move into Mosques to Dodge Electricity Bills
Clever bitcoin miners in Iran are setting up shop in local mosques to swerve costly electricity bills, but the Government are hot on their heels. Photo Purports To Show Mosque Miners As social media users and the local press report this week, around one hundred miners are now participating in the Bitcoin network from local mosques. дальше »
2019-6-28 17:00 | |
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Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin miners, says mining with state electricity is a no-no
Authorities in Iran have seized around 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines from two abandoned factories, according to Reuters. The report hasn’t stated what cryptocurrency was being mined, or for how long the farm had been operating. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:41 | |
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Dublin crime ring recruited 14-year-olds to hide drugs bought with Bitcoin
A drug-smuggling kingpin has been using west Dublin teenagers as young as 14 to store large amounts of narcotics bought with cryptocurrency via the dark web, reports Irish local media The Journal citing sources familiar with the matter. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:33 | |
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FB to bid goodbye to ‘Libra’? Trademark issues ensue in South Korea
Seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel for Facebook as more problems brew for its cryptocurrency Libra. With the cryptocurrency already facing regulatory scrutiny across the globe, it has reportedly fallen into another pit as trademark issues emerge in South Korea, according to local media. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:05 | |
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South African Raking in $155,000 a Day Suspected of Running a Ponzi Scheme
A South African man running a Bitcoin investment fund in KwaZulu- Natal is suspected to be running a Ponzi scheme, as early investors have seen huge returns. The man was unwilling to talk to local media about his business plan and he how generates returns for his customers. дальше »
2019-6-18 19:00 | |
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Chinese Bitcoin miner arrested for stealing electricity from oil well
Authorities in China have arrested a man after he reportedly stole electricity from an oil well to mine Bitcoin. The arrest was made after the police received a phone call from Daqing Oilfield, located in Haerken district (Tsitsihar, China) on May 28th. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:23 | |
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Spanish police arrest Bitcoin launderers in international credit card fraud case
Spanish police have arrested 35 people allegedly involved in an international counterfeit bank card ring which laundered its profits using Bitcoin. Criminals made more than $675,855 (€600,000) and laundered more than $891,250 (€1,000,000), according to local media reports. дальше »
2019-6-14 12:51 | |
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Indian Government Comes With A 12-Week Interactive Crypto & Blockchain Course
Indian crypto community has been in a dilemma over the passive approach of the government towards cryptocurrencies, and if going by the local media houses, the finance ministry is planning to propose a law which would ask for a 10-year jail term for those who are dealing with cryptocurrencies, be it trading or holding. However, […] дальше »
2019-6-13 20:55 | |
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South Korea’s Biggest Bank U-Turns on Crypto With Custody Service
South Korea’s largest bank by assets, KB Kookmin, has partnered with a cryptocurrency startup to develop custody solutions. South Korea’s Kookmin U-Turns on Crypto Reported by local media outlet Business Korea June 11, Kookmin will now work with local company Atomrigs Lab, which is active in digital asset protection. дальше »
2019-6-11 14:00 | |
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Leaked Details of India’s Supposed New Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed
Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies. дальше »
2019-6-11 09:22 | |
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Leaked Details of India’s Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed
Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies. дальше »
2019-6-11 09:22 | |
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South Korea’s National Postal Service Starts Partnership With Coinplug Crypto Exchange
The national postal service of South Korea, known as Korea Post, is currently starting a partnership in order to apply the blockchain tech to its current billing system, as reported by local media outlets. дальше »
2019-6-6 04:13 | |
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German Report Claims That EOS Devs Will Release New Social Media Platform in Big Announcement Today
The cryptocurrency community of Germany knows Handelsblatt as a local business paper, but the rest of the world is about to know it too. First noticed on Decrypt, it looks like this publication just reported an upcoming announcement, planned for tomorrow. дальше »
2019-6-1 16:12 | |
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China Investigates Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms at Hydropwer Stations In Sichuan Province
Authorities in China are investigating allegedly illegal Bitcoin (BTC) mining farms that have apparently been built without the required permissions in Sichuan province. This is according to the local media agency Sina in a report on May 30. дальше »
2019-5-31 01:54 | |
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Bitcoin Trading Popularity Spooks Malawi Central Bank Warning Against Cryptocurrency
By CCN: The governor Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has warned that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender and should not be used in place of the legal fiat currency, the Malawi Kwacha. According to local media, Dr. дальше »
2019-5-30 11:40 | |
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New Central Bank Of Egypt (CBE) Law To License Crypto Trading And Issuing Business Activities
Egyptian Bill To License Crypto-Trading, Activities Through Central Bank underway The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is keen to start regulating the cryptocurrency sphere in the country. Local media reported that the draft of the bill proposes a license policy for all major cryptocurrency related activities within Egypt. The bill currently in the approval process […] дальше »
2019-5-28 21:07 | |
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Over 50,000 Investors in Brazil Conned Out of $210 Million Plus by Crypto Pyramid Scheme
The Brazilian police recently arrested criminals in connection with a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme worth more than $200 million. The gang defrauded about 55,000 Brazilians by promising enormous profits afterward, local news media outlets reported on May 21st. дальше »
2019-5-25 04:03 | |
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Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
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Laos Central Bank Wary of Cryptocurrencies’ Use in Money Laundering
The central bank of Laos has warned commercial banks, financial institutions, and investors not to buy, sell or use cryptocurrencies, reports local media outlet Vientiane Times, May 21, 2019. Laos Does Not Want Cryptocurrencies Laos’ central bank, the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), has cautioned financial market players against digital currency transactionsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 18:00 | |
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Russia’s KGB Successor Warns Terrorists are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Terrorist organizations getting support in the form of cryptocurrency are becoming the norm, according to Russia’s FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. As per local news portal RBC, citing media agency Tass, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (the FSB’s successor) reported on the latest updates in the international terrorist networks at a meeting of the heads of security agencies of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:11 | |
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Samsung and HTC to have crypto and blockchain features on their devices
The South Korean electronics giant, Samsung has announced that crypto and blockchain features will be available in all of their budget smartphones in the future. The news was announced by Business Korea, an English Language local media on 15 May. дальше »
2019-5-16 02:30 | |
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Samsung To Implement Crypto Features In Its Phones, Kyber Network Used For ERC-20 Swaps
Samsung’s budget Galaxy smartphone models will feature cryptocurrency wallets, following support on the Galaxy S10, according to local media… The post Samsung To Implement Crypto Features In Its Phones, Kyber Network Used For ERC-20 Swaps appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-15 09:46 | |
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Canadian Bitcoin Miner Turns a Corner, Bolsters Local Economies
By CCN: Canada continues to grow its reputation as a friendly destination for bitcoin mining, which has been of particular benefit to the country’s provinces. Canada is attractive because of its energy cost efficiencies, which at least one crypto mining operation is taking advantage of. дальше »
2019-5-14 00:25 | |
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New Jersey: Rutgers Business School Offering Blockchain Courses
Rutgers Business School, a 90-year old United States-based institution of higher learning, has launched its Blockchain Hub. It is a student-run initiative aimed at educating and training students on distributed ledger technology (DLT) courses at its Livingston campus, according to a report by local media outlet Daily Targum, May 13, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-14 23:00 | |
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WeChat Bans Bitcoin, Binance CEO Explains Why It’s Bullish for Crypto
By CCN: Always the optimist, Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao sees a silver lining in the wake of WeChat’s recent ban on crypto trading activities. According to a tweet today by Dovey Wan, founding partner of Primitive Ventures, the Chinese social media company released an updated payment policy which states that it will terminate merchant accounts that participate in cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-5-8 22:45 | |
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Iceland: Debit Card Company Fined $9.85 Million for Blocking WikiLeaks Payment
Iceland-based debit and credit card company Valitor has been ordered to pay $9. 85 million (1. 2 billion Icelandic Krona) for illegally blocking payments to WikiLeaks in 2010, reports local media outlet The Reykjavik Grapevine, April 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:00 | |
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What World War II can teach us about fighting fake news
With local and European elections just mere days away, the UK government is heavily promoting its S. H. A. R. E Checklist campaign across social media, which warns against the dangers of proliferating fake news. дальше »
2019-4-30 11:58 | |
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China: Online Courts Using Blockchain Technology, AI to Streamline Operations
New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are increasingly being used in the law industry to make it more efficient and transparent, said Zhang Wen, president of Beijing Internet Court, at the China Intellectual Property Protection (CIPP) Forum 2019. дальше »
2019-4-27 17:00 | |
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Indian Government Progressing on Crypto Regulation Amid Ban Rumor
The Indian government has been progressing on cryptocurrency regulation. A recent report from the Ministry of Finance confirms some recommendations. Meanwhile, local media reported Friday that a draft bill on the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is being circulated among relevant government departments. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:30 | |
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India Progressing on Crypto Regulation Amid Ban Rumor
The Indian government has been progressing on cryptocurrency regulation. A recent report from the Ministry of Finance confirms some recommendations. Meanwhile, local media reported Friday that a draft bill on the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies is being circulated among relevant government departments. дальше »
2019-4-26 11:30 | |
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Japan to Provide G20 With Solution for Crypto Regulation
Japan is preparing to share its experience regarding cryptocurrency regulation with finance ministers and central bank governors from other G20 countries at the upcoming summit which it will host in June. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:05 | |
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