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Justice Department Slaps Escrow Firm Director in $7 Million Bitcoin Fraud
US authorities have arrested the operator of a Bitcoin escrow company for defrauding two firms of $7 million. Jon Barry Thompson – a Pennsylvania man who is the director of the Bitcoin escrow firm Volantis – has been arrested and charged with two counts of wire fraud and two counts of commodities fraud, the US […] The post Justice Department Slaps Escrow Firm Director in $7 Million Bitcoin Fraud appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-27 16:46 | |
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This scammer allegedly stole $7 million from businesses that just wanted to buy Bitcoin
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has indicted a Pennsylvanian man for allegedly defrauding $7 million from prospective Bitcoin investors through an effectively fake “escrow” service. дальше »
2019-7-26 15:23 | |
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India doesn’t want WhatsApp sharing your payment data with Facebook
Even as WhatsApp readies to launch its mobile payment service in India later this year, the government is concerned about its privacy and security ramifications. “Indian authorities are concerned that WhatsApp‘s payment service might share user data with group companies Facebook and Instagram, compromising the security, privacy and non-commercial information of its subscribers,” according to a report from the Economic Times. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:40 | |
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Kenya Should Pursue Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says National Blockchain Task Force
A crypto and blockchain think tank in Kenya is advising authorities to focus on ensuring cryptocurrency adoption in the country, reports CGTN Africa, July 25, 2019. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much progress regarding the issuance of standardized regulations for digital assets in Kenya but the central bank says the Facebook Libra project poses a systemicRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-26 01:00 | |
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Special Committee Calls For Complete Crypto Ban In India As Supreme Court Continues To Delay Crypto Hearing
The tussle between the Indian crypto community and the government is still ongoing as the government aims to completely ban cryptocurrencies from the country. The government also seeks to establish its own cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:39 | |
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International Authorities Reveal Canada’s Enormous Influence on Italian Mobsters, a Form of “Criminal Blockchain”?
In an ongoing investigation entailing Italian mobsters, investigators were reportedly describing the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family as being a form of “criminal blockchain” reports The Next Web. As per the news outlet, such description is made in reference to the “decentralization of its internal power structures. дальше »
2019-7-25 20:24 | |
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Mafia expert: ‘Ndrangheta crime family now resembles a ‘criminal blockchain’
International investigators warn the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family now resembles a “criminal blockchain” following the recent decentralization of its internal power structures. Usually, ‘Ndrangheta families in Canada took orders from “mother clans” in Calabria, but for the first time, mobsters outside of Siderno are making decisions that impact operations all the way back to Italy, reports National Post. дальше »
2019-7-25 16:24 | |
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TRON’s Justin Sun confirms he’s a ‘big-mouthed over-marketer’ in Warren Buffett lunch apology
Justin Sun, the founder of cryptocurrency platform TRON, has issued a public apology after postponing a highly publicized charity lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett. And it seems Sun is finally becoming aware of his “over-marketed hype. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:22 | |
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Justin Sun’s “darkest moment”: apologizes for “over-marketing” TRON to Chinese authorities, then deletes apology
Drama around Justin Sun’s lunch with Warren Buffett continues. Hours ago he published a statement on Weibo apologizing to the TRON community and Chinese authorities for “over-marketing. ” He deleted the message shortly afterward—read the full translated message here. дальше »
2019-7-25 04:48 | |
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Is Tron (TRX) Price Resurgence Linked to Justin Sun’s Possible Presence in the US?
Tron (TRX) is recovering, adds 13. 2 percent Justin Sun is safe and not restrained from traveling Justin Sun, the co-founder of Tron, is “safe” as NewsBTC reported. Other sources indicate that he is in San Francisco and not detained by Chinese authorities. дальше »
2019-7-25 22:00 | |
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Ripple Q2: Market share is down, but price is up – here’s what happened
Cryptocurrency and blockchain were built to usurp centralized authorities like governments and banks. And then came Ripple, a corporate and institutional reimagining of what a digital currency should be and do. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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India Bitcoin Ban Recommendation Based on Flawed Arguments
WazirX founder Nischal Shetty believes that the recent IMC (Inter-Ministerial Committee) report put forward by the Indian government calling for a complete bitcoin and crypto ban in India drew its conclusion from inaccurate assumptions. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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European police trial sending young hackers to remedial classes instead of jail
European authorities are mulling over the idea of giving a second chance to young hackers instead of sending them straight to the clink – but only if they haven’t previously engaged in cybercrime. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:48 | |
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Fake Libra Ads, Websites ‘Offering’ Facebook’s Cryptocurrency At A ‘Discount’
Facebook’s cryptocurrency project has been heavily scrutinized by governments throughout the world. Regulatory authorities have asked the American social media firm to provide more information regarding its crypto project, while some lawmakers have requested that... дальше »
2019-7-24 13:44 | |
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Джон Макафи предположительно задержан властями
На странице известного и довольно своеобразного представителя биткоин-индустрии Джона Макафи появилось сообщение о его возможном аресте. Судя по всему, его разместил глава президентской кампании Макафи 2020 Роб Бенедикт Хуан Мария Лоджия-Рамирез. дальше »
2019-7-25 10:04 | |
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John McAfee Is Seemingly Missing & Secret Data Time-Bomb Is Ticking
John McAfee is apparently missing, and his self-destruct sequence is ticking. According to a slew of tweets, both Mr. and Mrs. McAfee are unaccounted for and may be detained by authorities at their latest port of call. дальше »
2019-7-24 03:30 | |
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Where In The World Is Justin Sun?
Tron founder Justin Sun canceled his planned charity lunch with Warren Buffett, citing kidney stones. Later, Chinese authorities announced Sun would not be able to leave China after being accused of participating in an illegal fundraiser for the Tron cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:46 | |
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Twitter-аккаунт Джона Макафи сообщил об аресте Джона Макафи. Ранее он заявлял, что его пытается задержать ЦРУ
На странице известного и довольно своеобразного представителя биткоин-индустрии Джона Макафи появилось сообщение о его возможном аресте. Судя по всему, его разместил глава президентской кампании Макафи 2020 Роб Бенедикт Хуан Мария Лоджия-Рамирез. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:57 | |
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Justin Sun is allegedly being held by Chinese authorities [UPDATED]
According to a report by Caixin, a Chinese media outlet, the CEO and founder of TRON Justin Sun is under border control for accusations that have yet to be confirmed. Update @ 11:39 am Pacific time: Justin Sun has confirmed via Twitter he is now in San Francisco. дальше »
2019-7-24 21:03 | |
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Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining Within Days of a Chinese Plea for ‘Better Conditions’
Iran is legalizing crypto-mining, giving a boost to this activity which was already booming despite the unfavorable position of the authorities. According to the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, the government decided to give the green light to this activity, promoting a series of legal reforms that put an end to a […] The post Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining Within Days of a Chinese Plea for ‘Better Conditions’ appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-23 12:32 | |
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Decentralized Security Could be Vital for Smart Cities
At a time when authorities in a good number of cities across the globe are working towards using new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the internet of things (IoT) to digitize their entire processes in a bid to become smart cities, the Sentinel Protocol team has buttressed the needRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-23 21:00 | |
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Insider Reveals 2019 Cryptopia Hack May Have Been An Inside Job To Cover Up Financial Issues
Cryptopia has been one of the most notable hacks of 2019 so far after alleged hackers had gone into consumers’ wallets and pulled funds. Shortly after this event happened, the platform notified authorities, shutting down their exchange in the process. дальше »
2019-7-20 16:40 | |
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Eccentric Crypto Rebel John McAfee Says the CIA is Chasing Him
Crypto bull and 2020 presidential candidate John McAfee claimed in a tweet Friday that the CIA has attempted “to collect” him and his wife Janice Dyson at sea. The tweet included a photo of McAfee and Dyson flexing some fire power. дальше »
2019-7-21 10:07 | |
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BitMEX May Be the First Target of the U.S.; Which Crypto Platform is Next?
The crypto industry was taken aback earlier today when news broke regarding popular leveraged crypto trading exchange, BitMEX, being investigated by regulatory authorities in the United States. Importantly, news regarding this investigation came about shortly after top officials within the US government criticized the nascent crypto markets, with the Treasury Secretary warning that they would. дальше »
2019-7-20 01:00 | |
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Notorious Israeli Crypto Criminal Dragged to Court
Eliyahu Gigi, a notorious Israeli hacker who allegedly stole NIS 6. 1 million ($1. 7 million) in bitcoin (BTC) ether (ETH) and other altcoins from foreign citizens through illegal means, has been indicted by Israeli authorities, reports local news source Globes on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-19 01:00 | |
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Money Laundering Fines Worth Billions Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution and Unpleasant Labels
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:55 | |
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Money Laundering Fines Help Bankers Avoid Prosecution
The recent seizure of a cargo ship owned by JP Morgan, a vessel loaded with 20 tons of cocaine according to latest accounts, highlighted the risks of banks’ involvement in illicit activities, inadvertent or otherwise. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:55 | |
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David Marcus: Libra Doesn’t Want to Conquer Dollar, It is Not Investment
Coinspeaker David Marcus: Libra Doesn’t Want to Conquer Dollar, It is Not InvestmentToday’s hearing in the House of Representatives follows one in the Senate. Amid questions of safety, compliance and consumer protection, Marcus kept stressing that Libra project would seek proper approval and registrations with the relevant authorities. дальше »
2019-7-17 19:36 | |
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French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations
While the world is looking at Facebook’s Libra and its recent senate hearing, France is knuckling down and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new legislation. Under the rules, cryptocurrency-related firms will voluntarily abide by a regulatory framework that requires them to pay tax, provide consumer protection, and meet capital requirements, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-7-17 11:21 | |
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Canadian Startup Partners with Authorities to Launch Tax Payments in Bitcoin
According to a press release dated July 15, 2019, the city of Richmond Hill, Canada, is rolling out a project that allows residents to pay property taxes with bitcoin (BTC) through crypto startup, Coinberry. дальше »
2019-7-17 09:00 | |
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French Crypto Industry Gets Huge Boost As Country Approves Several Companies
Several crypto companies were recently approved by the authorities of France. The country is currently hoping to accelerate some of its plans in order to regulate this market and give more attention to the crypto world. дальше »
2019-7-17 08:41 | |
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Overview: Facebook Libra Project US Senate Hearing
Earlier today Facebook Libra met with US Senators from the Senate Banking Committee. Here are a few highlights of note from the hearing. Facebook Libra Meets with Lawmakers Again Today Facebook answered questions from concerned US lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee. дальше »
2019-7-17 22:52 | |
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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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$840,000 Bitcoin ransom plot foiled, kidnapped crypto traders rescued
Police in India have rescued three people, including two cryptocurrency traders, that were held to ransom for two weeks to the sum of 80 Bitcoin ($840,000). At 2. 30am on Sunday, a man with a pistol was spotted outside Shankara Residency in Bhankrota. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:49 | |
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Chinese Law Enforcement Authorities Raid Crypto Mining Setup Due to Excessive Energy Usage
Bitcoin miners in China have been arrested after stealing $3 million worth of electricity Miners need large amounts of energy to operate Law enforcement authorities in China have shut down a local mining farm after they registered an increase in the local energy usage. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
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This Time It’s Chrissy Teigen Who Doesn’t Understand Bitcoin, Crypto Community Comes to Help
Bitcoin fever is spreading Lately, Bitcoin is getting a lot of attention and advertisement from mainstream media, top authorities, and the sports and entertainment industry. After US President Donal Trump’s remarks on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and the Fed Chairman characterizing Bitcoin as a “store of value” like gold, Chrissy Teigen, a model, and author has […] дальше »
2019-7-14 18:39 | |
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BitFunder CEO Will Go to Jail for Over 1 Year Due to Securities Fraud for WeExchange Involvement
Jon Montroll, the former CEO of WeExchange and BitFunder, is going to prison for 14 months now that he has been judged as guilty by the New York justice. He was condemned for obstruction of justice and securities fraud. дальше »
2019-7-13 00:29 | |
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Spanish Police: Bitcoin ATMs Highlight Flaws in EU Money Laundering Rules
Following a Spanish investigation into a gang’s recently-busted money laundering operation, the nation’s police force claim to have exposed gaps in the European Union’s regulations designed to prevent money laundering. дальше »
2019-7-12 02:00 | |
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EU’s Money Laundering policy can be broken using Bitcoin ATMs, claims Spanish Police
Bitcoin’s tryst with regulatory authorities can be summarised as a game of cat and mouse. Created to subvert the financial system tethered to and controlled by sovereign powers, Bitcoin broke out as a rebellious tool that was soon shackled by undue regulations. дальше »
2019-7-12 22:30 | |
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New Dawn in Regulation for Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Canada Coming in June 2020 via FinTRAC
Canada introduces new KYC/AML compliance laws that require cryptocurrency exchanges to register with FinTRAC by June 2020. Regulation of virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies is picking up pace in 2019 as governments and financial authorities impose new laws for the growing industry. дальше »
2019-7-11 21:04 | |
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U.S. Federal Reserve Puts Facebook’s Project Libra in the Hot Seat
The United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has joined the growing list of authorities calling for the head of Mark Zuckerberg and Project Libra. Powell says Libra’s global cryptocurrency poses serious concerns regarding money laundering, privacy, and a host of others reports CNBC on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:00 | |
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Russia May Postpone Implementation of Cryptocurrency Law
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market revealed that Russia’s digital financial assets law has been practically agreed upon but it may be postponed to autumn because the authorities have been unable to reach a concrete agreement on how bitcoin and altcoins should be handled in Russia, reports Tass on JulyRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-11 09:00 | |
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Jamie, it Ain't Bitcoin: JP Morgan Involved in $1 Billion Cocaine Bust
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon once slammed bitcoin as fraud, saying it’s only useful “if you were a drug dealer [or] a murderer. ” So imagine his surprise when a ship owned by his bank was seized this week when authorities found $1. дальше »
2019-7-10 17:50 | |
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Ban Bitcoin Crowd Go Quiet As JPMorgan-Owned ship Seized With $1.3 billion Worth of Cocaine Onboard
A JPMorgan Asset Management-owned ship has just been impounded by the US authorities because it was carrying in its cargo $1. 3 billion worth of cocaine. Naturally, there have been no calls for the banning of. дальше »
2019-7-10 13:54 | |
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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 | |
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Iranian Authorities Disagree on Whether Bitcoin Is Legal
The crypto community in Iran is still riding a roller coaster as the country seeks to bring its economy forward. Even though the country has expressed its interest in digital assets, enthusiasts cannot be very optimistic yet. дальше »
2019-7-10 02:15 | |
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Regulators wary of Facebook's Libra
Facebook's Project Libra has put the world on notice. The cryptocurrency genie is out of the bottle and regulators are nervous. From Japan to the US, authorities around the world are pushing back against the proposed digital currency. дальше »
2019-7-10 22:00 | |
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