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US authorities seize over $200,000 worth of Bitcoin in suspected drug ring
US authorities have seized more than $200,000 worth of Bitcoin after arresting three Boston-based men on charges of conspiring to sell drugs on the dark web. Binh Thanh Le, 22, Steven McCall, 23, and Allante Pires, 22, were each charged with conspiring to make and distribute MDMA, Ketamine, and Xanax. дальше »
2019-6-17 13:17 | |
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Global authorities closing in on crypto tax evaders
Operating beyond national borders, cryptocurrency presents a unique set of challenges to tax collectors. As a result, authorities are moving towards increasing international cooperation and information sharing to enforce local taxation laws. дальше »
2019-6-15 23:00 | |
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Judgment Day: Crypto-Shilling Church Pays Price for OneCoin Scam Link
By CCN Markets: Judgment day has arrived for a Samoan church that New Zealand authorities say has damning links to the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency scam. New Zealand, Samoa Target Church Over OneCoin Crypto Scam According to Radio New Zealand, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs is investigating the Auckland branch of the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church (SISDAC) over investments it made in OneCoin. дальше »
2019-6-15 21:34 | |
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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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Europol is developing a ‘game’ to teach officers how to trace cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency crime fighters are about to have a lot more fun after Europol has revealed its developing a game to help law enforcers learn how to trace and investigate illicit uses of digital currencies. дальше »
2019-6-14 14:07 | |
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Italy’s Economic Problems a Boon for Bitcoin (BTC)
Given the superiority of Bitcoin, if Italian tax authorities go after savings in vaults, owners will likely pour into BTC, pumping prices. The post Italy’s Economic Problems a Boon for Bitcoin (BTC) appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-6-13 18:55 | |
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Ukrainian Government Sends Delegation to Visit Estonian Authorities for E-Governance Lessons
According to a statement released by the Ukranian President’s office late yesterday afternoon, a delegation of experts from the eastern European nation is currently visiting Estonia so as to learn more about their ‘e-government system’. дальше »
2019-6-13 17:57 | |
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Crypto Institutional Adoption: New FATF Guidelines Could Be A Major Blockade
Cryptocurrencies have scaled so many blockades since the emergence of the first blockchain output, Bitcoin. In the past couple of years, digital currencies are beginning to gain more ground in acceptance and awareness, but stern prying by the government and financial regulatory authorities may hinder the free advancement and institutional adoption. дальше »
2019-6-13 00:07 | |
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Facebook, Twitter and major social media sites blocked amid Liberian anti-corruption protest
Telecommunications companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Liberia have restricted Internet access in the country by blocking Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat amid anti-corruption protests by citizens. дальше »
2019-6-12 11:01 | |
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FBI charges NiceHash founder over dangerous dark web malware (again)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is chasing hackers — including the founder of cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash — over an alleged plot to create and distribute malware through major dark web forum Darkode. дальше »
2019-6-12 16:40 | |
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We are Ivan Golunov
Unprecedented in scope and not expected, probably, by russian authorities’ reaction to the arrest of Ivan Golunov in Moscow spread not only to the media, but even far from the media. Participants of the Kinotavr Film Festival in Sochi stated with condemnation. дальше »
2019-6-10 15:36 | |
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Vancouver Wants to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Due to Money-Laundering Concerns
The Vancouver government is not very happy with the evolution of crypto in the locality, and the growing concern that digital currencies may facilitate money laundering operations has prompted the authorities to propose a ban. дальше »
2019-6-9 23:02 | |
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India wants to make 40% cabs electric by 2026 to meet climate change goals
The Indian government is planning to order rideshare companies like Ola and Uber to convert 40 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026, according to a report from Reuters. According to sources and documents obtained from meetings, the authorities will order the companies to adopt to electric vehicles gradually: 2. дальше »
2019-6-7 11:09 | |
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Crypto Gets Swept Up in International Tax Evasion Crackdown
By CCN: An international tax evasion authority comprising five major global economic powers is taking cryptocurrency seriously. A year ago, five world powers created the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement, or J5, with a particular interest in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-6-6 21:30 | |
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Global cryptocurrency task force closes in on sophisticated tax cheats
A global sweep of cryptocurrency tax avoidance schemes is imminent, with the number of active lines of inquiry set to nearly double – or so says a coalition of money laundering investigators from the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands J5, a team of five countries formed by the US Internal Revenue Service to fight cryptocurrency-powered crimes such as tax fraud, has 60 open investigations, but the Sydney Morning Herald reports it’s now considering additional 50. дальше »
2019-6-6 14:40 | |
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Blockchain Technology May Be Useful in Rhode Island’s Tracking of Medical Marijuana
Blockchain technology provides an immutable and reliable ledger for cryptocurrency but authorities in Rhode Island want to use it for something new – tracking medical marijuana. According to reports from Marijuana Moment, the state's officials explained that they want to use the ledger to help them identify bad actors in the state. While asking for […] дальше »
2019-6-6 03:46 | |
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Bitcoin Brawl: ‘Faketoshi’ Craig Wright Savages ‘McScammer’ McAfee
By CCN: Delving into the blog of self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright continues to produce combustible findings. This week Wright continued his assault on the sea-faring John McAfee, who Wright called a criminal, and dared him to take it to court. дальше »
2019-6-6 23:30 | |
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Bitcoin ATM Pioneer Vancouver Could Ban City’s 76 Crypto Vending Machines
By CCN: Despite being the first location in the world to have a Bitcoin ATM, Vancouver’s authorities are turning against the vending machines. According to The Star, Bitcoin ATMs are under mayoral assault after a surge in criminal activities being conducted through the devices. дальше »
2019-6-5 17:30 | |
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Indian Authorities Uncover “Regal Coin” Cryptocurrency Scam Involving BitConnect
Authorities in India have unearthed another cryptocurrency scam that seems to be tied up to the alleged chief of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji. This, according to a report by The Next Web, June 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:00 | |
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Former BitConnect India chief on the run after promoting another crypto-scam
India‘s authorities have uncovered more cryptocurrency scams connected to the alleged head of BitConnect Asia, Divyesh Darji, Times of India reports. Police claim Darji had also been marketing another dubious cryptocurrency-related investment, “Regal Coin,” by offering short-term returns of 5,000 percent on any investments made. дальше »
2019-6-4 10:43 | |
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Want a US visa? Fork over your social media details first
Trump administration’s latest move to vet people during the visa process is to ask for their emails and social media handles. And according to a report by Hill. TV, if you lie about your accounts, you can face “serious immigration consequences. дальше »
2019-6-3 12:45 | |
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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commissioner Hester Peirce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies
The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority. дальше »
2019-6-2 22:30 | |
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SEC FinTech Forum: Jay Clayton and Commission Hector Pierce say SEC need to keep an open mind about new technologies
The world of digital assets and blockchain technology have been affected lot by the decisions made by regulatory authorities, with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] being the main overwatch authority. дальше »
2019-6-2 22:30 | |
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European authorities swoop on bitcoin mixing service
Dutch authorities have seized the servers and domain of Bestmixer.io, one of the most popular cryptocurrency mixing services. Bitmixer is accused of money laundering and ‘dusting attacks’, where tiny amounts of cryptocurrency are sent to thousands of wallets without recipient consent. дальше »
2019-6-1 22:00 | |
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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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ICONLOOP launches blockchain-based certificate issuance service
CryptoNinjas ICONLOOP, the South Korean blockchain network, announced today the release of ‘broof’ a blockchain-based certificate issuance service. Based on the ICON public blockchain network, ‘broof’ supports certificate issuance, storage, and prevention of falsification. дальше »
2019-5-30 15:23 | |
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US Federal Attorney: Bitcoin Used to Indict Suspected Fentanyl, Proves It is No Good for Evading Authorities
Another suspected dark web drug dealer is about to stand trail because he wrongly believed Bitcoin transactions were entirely anonymous. This has prompted the US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Erin Nealy Cox, to issue a warning for all those attempting to deal drugs online using Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-30 00:00 | |
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Bullish on Bitcoin, Bearish on Trade Relations With Jeffrey Tucker
Dave and Grahm are back with news and price narratives around 2019’s top-performing financial asset. This week’s stories include mainstream media’s Bitcoin FOMO, the real story of Laszlo Hanyecz (the guy behind Bitcoin Pizza Day), Dutch authorities taking down Bestmixer, Tether being partially backed by bitcoin and what Libertarian politician Ron Paul thinks about the U. дальше »
2019-5-29 16:42 | |
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Korean Regulators Vow to Keep Exchanges in Check Amid Bitcoin Spring
While the surge in bitcoin and altcoin prices has ushered in another wave of excitement into the cryptospace, South Korean authorities remain focused on managing local expectations surrounding the industry. дальше »
2019-5-29 15:00 | |
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A German minister wants access to your encrypted WhatsApp and Telegram messages
If you’re living in Germany, you should be careful about what you’re texting. Because according to Spiegel Online, the country’s Federal Interior Minister, Horst Seehofer, wants encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp and Telegram to provide chat logs in plain text to the authorities. дальше »
2019-5-29 12:19 | |
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US LocalBitcoins Trader Who Offered Fake Real Estate Gets 21-Month Jail Term
United States authorities have brought criminal charges against a LocalBitcoins trader in connection with operating an unlicensed money transmission business
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Retirees Do Not See Legitimacy In Bitcoin, Will Mainstream Adoption Happen?
Following a tough 18-month bear market, it finally seems as though the good times are right around the corner. With this, talk of cryptocurrency, within family and social circles, is also returning. дальше »
2019-5-28 16:09 | |
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China Throws Bitcoin-Mining Grandma in Jail for Electricity Theft
By CCN: Chinese authorities sentenced a 61-year-old grandmother to four months in jail for stealing electricity while mining bitcoin. Qiuping Tang was also fined 10,000 yuan (about $1,500) for electricity theft. дальше »
2019-5-28 20:15 | |
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NYPost Columnist Asks Donald Trump to Investigate Bitcoin Manipulation
A New York Post columnist has asked the United States, the European Union, and Chinese authorities to investigate who is behind the price manipulation in the bitcoin market. Finance journalist John Crudele wrote that bitcoin is nothing more than a confidence game – where people denote value to an asset based on faith. дальше »
2019-5-26 14:00 | |
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Infographic: An Overview of Compromised Bitcoin Exchange Events
The purpose of this infographic is to visualize the size of large cryptocurrency hacks that have occurred in the past as if they all happened today. The hacks included in this infographic extend beyond exchanges, as there were other large entities that experienced cryptocurrency hacks, such as marketplaces like Silk Road 2. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:56 | |
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Consensus 2019: BitcoinHD Appears at Bitmart, Bitmax.io Events
Consensus 2019 was held in New York from the 13th to the 15th May. This was a major event for all practitioners in the global blockchain industry. The conference brought together financial giants, start-ups, academic research institutions and regulatory authorities for layered discussions on every aspect of the global technology movement. дальше »
2019-5-24 16:12 | |
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No, Bulgaria Did Not HODL Bitcoin Worth $1.6B, Finance Minister Claimed
The curious case of Bulgaria’s alleged hoard of 200,000 bitcoins resurfaced again this week as sources claimed the Balkan country was HODLing cryptocurrency. Report: Bulgaria Sold All Its BTC Seemingly referencing a press release from May 2017, TrustNodes led the renewed media interest in a story about how Bulgarian authorities confiscated the BTC after taking down an unknown criminal operation. дальше »
2019-5-24 14:00 | |
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Did you sign up for the creator of Bitcoin (BTC)?
Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright made an attempt to confer on himself the laurels of the creator of crypto. And already trumpeted that the US authorities agreed. But the United States Copyright Office was quick to come up with a denial. дальше »
2019-5-24 23:57 | |
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Authorities Seize Dutch Bitcoin Mixer in ‘Worrying Precedent’
Cryptocurrency figures have reacted with dismay after authorities in the Netherlands seized and shut down popular Bitcoin mixer Bestmixer. io. Europol To Bitcoiners: ‘You Are Not Anonymous’ Confirmed in a press release May 22, a joint effort between Europol, the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) and Luxembourg authorities resulted in confiscation of Bestmixer’s assets, documents, files and web domain. дальше »
2019-5-23 16:00 | |
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Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
By CCN: The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer. io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. The anti-fraud agency said Wednesday that they had begun an investigation against BestMixer last summer. дальше »
2019-5-23 14:42 | |
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