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ICO Exit Scams Have Cost Investors Nearly $100 Million
ICO exit scams have become a clear and present danger to the integrity of the cryptocurrency crowdsale paradigm. The prevalence of pump and dump ICO schemes threaten to scuttle the belief once held by investors in the potential of ICO token investments. дальше »
2018-8-14 21:00 | |
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Facebook Denies Stellar Partnership Rumors
David Marcus has stepped down from the Coinbase board, citing a conflict of interest. Facebook goes on record that it will not partner with Stellar, according to Cheddar. In a statement to the news outlet, a Facebook spokesperson said: “We are not engaged in any discussions with Stellar, and we are not considering building on […] The post Facebook Denies Stellar Partnership Rumors appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-8-14 20:00 | |
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Winners Emerge in the European Investment Bank (EIB) Blockchain Hackathon
According to a Finextra report on August 13, 2018, a team of programmers from EY have won the distributed ledger technology (DLT) hackathon organized by the European Investment Bank (EIB) aimed at formulating fail-proof methods to redesign the transaction processing of commercial paper with blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-8-14 18:00 | |
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Trading Bitcoin Declared Illegal in Saudi Arabia Despite the Great Strides Made
Trading cryptocurrencies is illegal in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as they are high risk to traders and are out of the government’s supervision. This is according to a statement issued on August 12 by a standing committee comprised of regulators from various government institutions. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:00 | |
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The Entire Cryptocurrency Market is Now 54% Bitcoin
Bitcoin now dominates 54 percent of the total cryptocurrency market cap, hitting a level on Tuesday not seen since the time of its all-time price highs in December 2017. Analysts Dream Of Altcoin Rebirth According to data from Coinmarketcap, Bitcoin now has a market cap of $105 billion. дальше »
2018-8-14 17:00 | |
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Facebook’s David Marcus Leaves Coinbase’s Board as Facebook Ramps up Blockchain Efforts
Facebook executive and head of blockchain research David Marcus has left his board of director position at Coinbase after eight months. According to Bloomberg, Marcus previously accepted a role as the head of a blockchain group at Facebook in May 2018. дальше »
2018-8-14 16:00 | |
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Price ‘An Imperfect Metric’ for Bitcoin Technology, Says Investment Strategist
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to decline and so is the entire market. However, an investment strategist sees it as a paradigm-shifting technology that needs time to appreciate in value. Bitcoin marks another day trading in the red with the rest of the entire market performing even worse. дальше »
2018-8-14 15:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Funds on the Rise in 2018
According to Cryptofundresearch, cryptocurrency funds have been increasing since cryptocurrencies gained significant popularity in 2017. With Bitcoin’s rising prices and increased general awareness of the cryptocurrency industry, over 100 cryptocurrency funds emerged in 2017 alone. дальше »
2018-8-14 14:00 | |
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Ethereum Price Falls Below $300 as Cryptocurrency Market Tumbles
The price of Ethereum has fallen below $300 as the cryptocurrency market enters a more intense bearish pullback. Except for Tether, all other top ten coins have experienced significant negative price movements within the last 24-hour trading period. дальше »
2018-8-14 10:05 | |
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Analyst: Renewable energy will be ‘effectively free’ by 2030
Analysts at Swiss investment bank UBS believe that by 2030, we could all be living without much of a carbon footprint — at least at home. The analysts believe that the cost of renewable energy will continue to dive heading into the next decade, and that by 2030, costs will be so low they will “effectively be free,” according to new research published this morning in the Financial Times (paywall). дальше »
2018-8-14 03:58 | |
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Consumers Have Lost Almost $100 Million To ICO Exit Scams
A common criticism that onlookers have for the cryptocurrency industry is that it is rife with scams and criminal wrongdoings. While this is often an unwarranted blanket classification of this nascent industry, research done by Diar, a weekly fintech-focused publication, claims that there are still some bad actors present in this industry According to last week’s […] The post Consumers Have Lost Almost $100 Million To ICO Exit Scams appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-14 02:36 | |
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Asia’s Tokyo Stock Exchange Is Troubled By Noah Ark (Noah Coin) Crypto Firm
According to local Japanese media outlets, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is concerned about the acquisition of a company listed on the stock exchange by a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm. The Tokyo Stock Exchange is generally receptive and welcoming to new companies, but that does not seem to be the case with crypto companies. The […] дальше »
2018-8-14 02:22 | |
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Diar Research Reveals ICO Exit Scams Near $97 Million of Investors Funds
While the cryptocurrency market is certainly maturing and gaining a more professional, trustworthy field, it still has a lot of work to do to walk away from the examples that some ICOs are setting, and that example is that it's nothing more than a playground for scam artists. According to research conducted by Diar, they […] дальше »
2018-8-14 01:31 | |
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Bitmain Holds Nearly 6% of Bitcoin Cash Supply, Accused of Price Manipulation for IPO
Surfaced documents suggest that Bitmain has accumulated nearly $1 billion worth of Bitcoin Cash, raising eyebrows over the cryptocurrency’s role in a prospective $18 billion initial public offering (IPO). дальше »
2018-8-14 23:00 | |
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An 11-year-old hacked a government website and changed election results at DEFCON
Last Friday, an 11-year-old apparently managed change election results within 10 minutes. While at this year’s DEFCON, he and many other children were offered the chance to hack into a mock-up of a Secretary of State website, and did so with alacrity. дальше »
2018-8-14 22:05 | |
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Inside Korean Black Market of Crypto Exchange Listings: $5 Million Price Tag
An increasing number of blockchain companies are flocking to the initial coin offering (ICO) market to initiate token sales and raise millions of dollars in an unregulated market. According to several local projects, brokers are demanding millions of dollars to be paid out for unconditional listings. дальше »
2018-8-14 22:00 | |
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Bitmain могли потерять $500 млн из-за крупной позиции BCH
Крупнейший производитель оборудования для майнинга Bitmain в преддверии IPO подготовил для инвесторов доккмент, отражающий текущее финансовое положение компании. Эту информацию выложил в общий доступ главный стратегический директор блокчейн-компании Blockstream Самсон Моу. дальше »
2018-8-13 18:57 | |
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Crypto Startup Taps Larry King in Shared Effort to Combat Climate Change
In a message on GEAR Token’s website, iconic political talk show host Larry King says that global climate change is threatening humanity’s existence and is “a potentially catastrophic issue from the combustion of fossil fuels . дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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Bitcoin ETF Trend Will ‘Shake out’ Weak Hands, Says Report
Bitcoin ETF trend will cause prices to swing, shaking out weak hands. Long-term outlook is good according to report, but market will remain bearish for now. The post Bitcoin ETF Trend Will ‘Shake out’ Weak Hands, Says Report appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-13 18:08 | |
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India: Clear-Cut Cryptocurrency Law Still Months Away, Says Gov’t Panel
Don’t expect any final cryptocurrency regulations in India at least until the end of the year, according to members of the government panel set up to examine the emerging virtual currency ecosystem in the country. дальше »
2018-8-13 18:00 | |
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Ethereum Classic (ETC): A Hidden Gem On The Verge Of An Unprecedented Breakout
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is about to make history with an unprecedented breakout, the likes of which we have never seen before. The price is currently, trading in a diamond formation according to the ETC/USD weekly chart above, which interestingly enough, also forms the core of the Ethereum Classic (ETC) symbol. дальше »
2018-8-13 17:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency exit scams have conned people out of almost $100M
Almost $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen by exit scammers, as ICO tokens continue to plummet in value. Indeed, the figures suggest that ICO scams over the last two years total at least $96. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:40 | |
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Thailand: Police Crush Bitcoin Scam Worth Over $30 Million, Local Celebrities Involved
The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) of the Thai police have clamped down on a group of fraudsters who orchestrated a Bitcoin scam scheme that succeeded in swindling Aarmi Otava Saarimaa, a 22-year old Finnish national, of over 5,000 bitcoins, as first reported by the Bangkok Post on August 13, 2018. дальше »
2018-8-13 16:00 | |
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Крупная позиция по Bitcoin Cash привела к серьезным убыткам Bitmain
Главный стратегический директор блокчейн-компании Blockstream Самсон Моу обнародовал документацию для потенциальных инвесторов крупнейшего производителя майнингового оборудования Bitmain. Оказалось, что компания продала большую часть биткоинов и серьезно нарастила позиции по Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-8-13 15:13 | |
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USD Will Turn To Toilet Paper, Invest In Crypto Says Internet Magnate
Debt. That’s what internet superstar Kim Dotcom believes will bring down the US Dollar. With an alleged $1 trillion added to the US government’s deficit each year, he might not be far wrong either. дальше »
2018-8-13 15:00 | |
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Russia Sells US Assets, Might Move Away From Trading in Dollars as Ruble Falls 8% in Days, Bitcoin at a Premium
Russia has been selling US securities amid new sanctions, but has no plans to start shutting down US companies, according to Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. “We have lowered to the. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:59 | |
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CareChain: Blockchain Personal Healthcare Data Management System?
CareChain is a collective effort to initiate Blockchain infrastructure and personal data management in the healthcare system. According to its official website, CareChain believes that when establishing the foundation for a robust, interoperable healthcare system, it’s important to start at the protocol level and create a new infrastructure that no one owns, but everyone can […] дальше »
2018-8-13 14:38 | |
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Bitmain терпит существенные убытки из-за крупной позиции по Bitcoin Cash
Главный стратегический директор блокчейн-компании Blockstream Самсон Моу обнародовал документацию для потенциальных инвесторов крупнейшего производителя майнингового оборудования Bitmain. Оказалось, что компания продала большую часть биткоинов и серьезно нарастила позиции по Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:33 | |
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It’s Finished For This Finnish Bitcoin Scam
It is rare that Finland and Bitcoin scams are mentioned in the same sentence, according to reports from today though, this certainly seems to be the case, in an event that has seen a famous Thai actor by the name of Jiratpisit Jaravijit, scam 22-year-old Aarni Otava Saarimaa out of a large amount of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-8-13 12:30 | |
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Soaring ICO Failure Rate Sees Investors Flock to ‘Bigger Players’
ICO failure rates are increasing. However, there seems to be a trend of fewer projects receiving bigger sums. Due to regulatory pressure, ICO bans, and a bear market, investors seem to be taking a new strategy to funding blockchain projects. дальше »
2018-8-13 11:00 | |
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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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Vietnamese Stop Importing Bitcoin Mining Rigs as Import Ban Looms
Vietnamese businesses and individuals have stopped importing bitcoin mining equipment into the country since the beginning of July, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department. This follows the government’s efforts to pass a law banning the import of bitcoin mining rigs into Vietnam. дальше »
2018-8-13 05:50 | |
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KuCoin’s Hong Kong Office — Is It A Facade Or Something More?
On Friday, the cryptocurrency community was met with a Medium article that puzzled many, quickly rising the ranks to the top of the crypto Twitter environment, as it claimed that KuCoin’s Hong Kong office was a sham. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:59 | |
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Private Equity Firm GSR Capital Invests $270 Million in Blockchain Startup tZero
Hong-Kong private equity company GSR Capital is set to invest a whopping $270 million in Overstock’s blockchain based startup tZero. According to a press release published on August 9, 2018 Overstock also confirmed that GSR Capital would make an additional investment of about $30 million in tZero’s ICO, thus pushing the total amount being invested in the blockchain startup to. дальше »
2018-8-13 01:45 | |
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Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency’s Market Dominance Grows Stronger
At press time, the most well-known and largest cryptocurrency is still trading in the $6,300 range. This is exactly where it stood yesterday and the day before, suggesting that bitcoin has found some sort of “comfort” where it is and is refusing to move up or down. дальше »
2018-8-13 23:46 | |
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Crypto Hedge Funds Launching at ‘Surprising’ Record Pace in 2018
Specialized cryptocurrency funds are launching at a record pace, according to a new research. While the prices are steadily depreciating across the board, these new findings challenge the notion of a continuous bear market. дальше »
2018-8-13 23:00 | |
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West Virginia’s Blockchain-Based Military Mobile Voting App Attracts Negative Attention
According to CNN, West Virginian soldiers residing overseas will become the first group in the US to test a blockchain-based voting smartphone application. The blockchain-based application should make it easier for overseas troops to participate in the upcoming November 2018 elections. дальше »
2018-8-13 22:45 | |
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ICE’s Bakkt Paves Way for Institutional Investors, Experts Hold
The digital asset platform Bakkt has one feature which the market has been “crying for” according to CEO of an institutional Forex exchange. “This is What The Market Has Been Crying For” David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Exchange – the institutional exchange for global Forex trading as well as the operator of cryptocurrency exchange LMAX Digital, thinks that Bakkt’s 1-day futures contract which physically delivers bitcoin is the game changer the market has been looking Read More The post ICE’s Bakkt Paves Way for Institutional Investors, Experts Hold appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-8-12 20:00 | |
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Malta Tops Exchange-Based Crypto Trade, Russia Leads in OTC Volume
Jurisdictions with crypto-friendly legislation or comprehensive regulations in place are leading in terms of exchange-based cryptocurrency trading. According to a new study, however, over the counter and P2P exchange is much more popular in developing nations and countries where non-cash payments are still not widely spread. дальше »
2018-8-13 19:10 | |
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JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Other Banks’ Crypto Custody via Safe Deposit Box Services: The Race is On
As cryptocurrencies become more popular, institutions need a safe way to store their crypto funds. According to a new report, big banks are starting to take notice and have begun developing their own crypto custody services. дальше »
2018-8-12 18:42 | |
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Stellar (XLM) is Inches Away From Edging out EOS from the Number 5 Spot
On July 19th, Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin (LTC), congratulated Stellar (XLM) on passing LTC’s marketcap and edging it out from the number 6 spot according to coinmarketcap. com. Charlie stated the following via Twitter: Congrats to Stellar on passing Litecoin’s marketcap. дальше »
2018-8-12 18:09 | |
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Nations Should Embrace Privacy Coins Like Monero and ZCash, According to Weiss Ratings
Privacy-focused coins such as Dash, Monero, and ZCash are controversial as they can anonymize criminals online. However, privacy is important as many people live under the auspices of corrupt governments where such technology represents a beacon of hope. дальше »
2018-8-12 17:00 | |
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FinCEN Director Reports Surge in Crypto-Related Suspicious Activity, Still Supports Digital Currency Innovation
Director of US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Kenneth A. Blanco delivered a speech on August 9th at the 2018 Chicago-Kent Block Legal Tech Conference, wherein he cited a recent surge in crypto-related Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). дальше »
2018-8-12 00:13 | |
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ICO Funding in First Half of 2018 Was 10 Times Greater Than in 2017, Study Shows
ICOs were unaffected by the bear market and attracted significant interest from investors through the end of last quarter. 2017 was a big year for cryptos as they shot into the limelight, but 2018 has been ten times better. дальше »
2018-8-12 23:00 | |
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Here’s why you’re being kept in the dark about how your data is used
In 2017 alone, US companies spent upwards of $10 billion on third party audience data. And while generally speaking, people were once indifferent or oblivious to the way personal data was collected, the tide has certainly turned. дальше »
2018-8-12 21:30 | |
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British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2.5 Million Lost in Cryptocurrency Scams This Summer
A new report published by the British authorities warns citizens of a noticeable increase in cryptocurrency investment scams taking place within in the country over the summer. According to national fraud and cyber crime reporting center Action Fraud, 203 incidents of fraudsters cold calling victims using social media platforms to advertise ‘get rich quick’ investments involving… The post British Cyber Crime Center Reports $2. дальше »
2018-8-11 19:40 | |
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