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US-based bitcoin mining firm Giga Watt has declared bankruptcy
Giga Watt, US-based bitcoin mining firm, has declared bankruptcy with millions still owed to creditors, Coindesk reported. On Monday, the firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at a court in the Eastern District of Washington, revealing that it still owes its biggest 20 unsecured creditors nearly $7 million in court documents. Creditors include the utilities […] дальше »
2018-11-21 18:56 | |
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 | |
Cryptocurrency Miners May Have to Pay More for Electricity in Chelan County
There is little doubt that cryptocurrency mining is extremely power intensive, with particular emphasis on coins that still rely on the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism. Recognizing this, Washington State’s Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) has proposed a rate hike for mining enterprises within the region. дальше »
2018-11-18 17:00 | |
Knowable Cryptocurrency Supporter John McAfee’s Troubled Past Of Belize Neighbor May Not Be Over
The cryptocurrency enthusiasts and Bitcoin bullish has been found liable for the death of his neighbor in Belize Gregory Faull. According to news outlet The Register, his neighbor was found dead with a gunshot back in 2012. дальше »
2018-11-18 07:21 | |
Криптовалютный игровой проект Blockade Games оценили в 13 млн долларов
Ранее стартап смог получил почти 1 млн долларов в качестве инвестиций, необходимых для запуска игры Neon District. дальше »
2018-11-17 14:37 | |
Ron Paul Twitter Survey: 50% of People Prefer Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment
In a recent Twitter poll issued by retired United States politician Ron Paul, half of the respondents indicated they would choose Bitcoin as a long-term investment over treasury bonds, Federal Reserve notes, and even gold. дальше »
2018-11-17 01:26 | |
Блокчейн игровой стартап Маргарит де Курсель оценили в 13 млн $
Блокчейн игровой стартап Маргарит де Курсель Blockade Games привлек 833 000 долларов посевных инвестиций, для запуска флагманской игры Neon District. После привлечения инвестиций от таких компаний, как BlockTower Capital Partners и Horizon Digital, блокчейн-стартап Маргарит де Курсель оценивается в 13 млн долларов. дальше »
2018-11-16 19:15 | |
Cryptocurrency fraudster faces 5 years in prison for selling fake ICOs
A Brooklyn-based businessman turned cryptocurrency huckster faces up to five years in prison for orchestrating two monstrously phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) last year. Maksim Zaslavskiy, a former institutional developer and “businessman,” plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud before a New York district court yesterday, reports FinanceFeeds. дальше »
2018-11-16 14:18 | |
Ripple Files to Move Securities Lawsuit from State to Federal Court
Ripple’s legal team in their ongoing securities suit is attempting a new tack: to have the claim proceed at the federal level. In a move that legal commentator Jake Chervinsky described as “seriously crafty,” Ripple has filed a formal notice-of-removal motion to have their most recent securities suit, Zakinov et al v. дальше »
2018-11-14 00:41 | |
Bitmain Sues Anonymous Hacker Over $5.5 Million Theft
Chinese mining giant Bitmain is suing an anonymous hacker that allegedly stole $5. 5 million in cryptocurrency last April from the company’s account on the digital exchange Binance. дальше »
2018-11-14 23:31 | |
New Guangdong, Hong Kong And Macao Dawan District Blockchain Alliance Is A Big Big Crypto Deal
Blockchain Alliance Established By Guangdong, Hong Kong, And Macao Dawan To Expand Use And Understanding Of Fintech The world is still in an ongoing debate about the validity and value of cryptocurrency, but blockchain technology has not seen the same doubt. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:38 | |
Trader Jailed and Fined Over $1 Million for Bitcoin and Litecoin Fraud Scheme
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a press release on Friday, November 9, 2018, stating that it had fined Arizona resident Joseph Kim for perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading scheme against his former employer and other investors. дальше »
2018-11-13 22:55 | |
Man Sentenced to Seven Years In Jail After Cryptopay Crypto Exchange Bombing Attempt
A Swedish man was recently convicted for trying to bomb a crypto exchange in London recently. He sent a letter bomb to the company and have also sent threatening letters to lawmakers in Sweden. The man, Michael Salonen, 43, was convicted to seven years in prison by a Swedish court of the Stockholm District. The […] дальше »
2018-11-10 05:41 | |
Ripple Labs Takes XRP Cryptocurrency Security Lawsuit to a Federal Court
Ripple Labs, one of the largest cryptocurrency companies in the market removed a lawsuit related to XRP being considered as a security to the federal district court. The attorney that supports Ripple has decided to retaliate over the allegations about Ripple not being registered as a security. In a notice of removal filed during the […] дальше »
2018-11-10 04:10 | |
Early Win for Shrem: Judge Unfreezes Assets in Winklevoss Lawsuit
In a short-term win for bitcoin advocate Charlie Shrem, a federal judge has lifted the freeze on Shrem’s financial accounts in an ongoing legal battle against the Winklevoss twins. дальше »
2018-11-10 00:48 | |
Swedish man sentenced to 7 years in jail after mailing a pipe bomb to Bitcoin exchange
A Swedish man has been convicted of attempted murder after sending numerous threatening letters to local politicians – and mailing a bomb-like device to a Bitcoin company in London. The Stockholm District Court has sentenced 43-year Michael Salonen to seven years in prison, AP reports. дальше »
2018-11-9 15:36 | |
Young Guy Tortured by His Friends to Get The Password to His Crypto Wallet
A group of young professional men was accused by Manhattan District Attorney’s Office of breaking into a friend’s apartment and torturing him in order to gain access to his wallet. According to an article from the NY Post, the group of friends went to drink and have fun, and after the victim was drunk, the […] The post Young Guy Tortured by His Friends to Get The Password to His Crypto Wallet appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-11-8 05:45 | |
Group of boys Torture Their friend to get login details to His Crypto Account
Manhattan District Attorney’s office has just discovered a disturbing footage of three male youths who have been charged with one count of second-degree burglary for torturing their friend, who happens to be a cryptocurrency investor for his crypto login details in a bid to access his crypto wallet. дальше »
2018-11-7 15:58 | |
Charlie Shrem Affirms He Never Owned Any Bitcoin The Winklevosses Are Claiming He Stole
Charlie Shrem, an early Bitcoin entrepreneur, has been denying the accusations that he stole 5,000 BTC from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, known as the Winklevoss’ brothers. The information comes from a recently published court filling of the case which was filed this week in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New […] дальше »
2018-11-7 09:33 | |
MIT Digital Currency Initiative Specialist Brian Forde: Bitcoin is not Being Used in Mid-Term Elections
The mid-term elections in the United States are coming up and some people are arguing whether Bitcoin is being used to mess with them. Brian Forde has recently written an op piece for Coindesk about this issue. дальше »
2018-11-5 21:47 | |
Korean Court Rules in Favor of Cryptocurrency Exchange Against Bank
A South Korean district court has ruled that Nonghyup Bank, a major bank in the country, cannot block transactions to the account of cryptocurrency exchange Coinis based solely on the government’s anti-money laundering guidelines. дальше »
2018-11-1 08:35 | |
Berlin, Germany is Quickly Becoming New Hotspot for Crypto and Blockchain Companies
Berlin seems to be changing into a hub for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. German’s biggest city has always been on the radar of many crypto investors and enthusiasts in the crypto world. дальше »
2018-10-30 23:38 | |
Berlin Is Rapidly Becoming a Hotspot for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Berlin has become a hub for all things cryptocurrency and blockchain over the past couple of years. Berliners look set to keep the trend going thanks to an enthusiasm for digital currencies like Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-29 04:00 | |
Coinbase Lawsuit at a Standstill as Judge Grants Motion to Dismiss
The judge presiding over a class action lawsuit against Coinbase over allegations of insider trading has approved Coinbase’s motion to dismiss the suit. In March of 2018, Jeffrey Berk filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of California on behalf of himself and other investors against Coinbase. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:26 | |
Delaware Reveals Its Role in Takedown of British Hacker Grant West
A recent asset disclosure shows that authorities from the state of Delaware were vital to the takedown of British hacker Grant West. Dela-Wares A Wednesday release from the US Attorney’s Office, Deleware District, revealed the role Delaware played in the capture of West. дальше »
2018-10-25 03:00 | |
Nano Investor Abandons Lawsuit
An attempted class-action lawsuit against the creators of Nano has been dismissed with prejudice, after the lead plaintiff withdrew his complaint. Investor Alex Brola attempted to launch the suit against the cryptocurrency’s creators on behalf of the victims of the BitGrail hack, asking a US District Court to force developers to launch a “rescue fork,” putting […] The post Nano Investor Abandons Lawsuit appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-10-25 21:30 | |
Regulations Roundup: Investors Not Protected in China, Albania to Regulate
In recent regulatory news, a court in China’s Futian District has ruled that cryptocurrency investments are not protected by law, Albania’s government has indicated that it intends to develop a regulatory framework for crypto, and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has published a memorandum from a recent meeting pertaining to the proposed Vaneck […] The post Regulations Roundup: Investors Not Protected in China, Albania to Regulate appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-10-24 20:55 | |
Alibaba wins copyright case against cryptocurrency knock-off
The Chinese internet shopping Goliath, Alibaba, has overcome its previous struggles to win a trademark infringement case against a cryptocurrency that was blatantly sponging off its recognizable name. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:46 | |
Bitconnect Faces Consolidated Class Action Complaint
More than a dozen lawsuits targeting Bitconnect have been merged into a single case, following the submission of an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint on Thursday. The newly combined complaint has been filed with the U. дальше »
2018-10-19 19:20 | |
New BitConnect Class Action Combines All Former Suits — And Targets Youtube
According to recent court documents, an Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint has been filed at a U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against BitConnect. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:58 | |
Blockvest ICO Being Sued By SEC
Blockvest is being sued the Securities and Exchange Commission for making false claims that the regulator’s approval for its planned ICO. The regulator is looking for an injunction against the defendant in return for all the financial gains of its ICO activities. дальше »
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
Ljubljana, Slovenia to Host the European Blockchain Hub to Boost Crypto Adoption
Ljubljana, Slovenia To Host The European Blockchain Hub The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, will be hosing European Blockchain Hub, a non-profit organization that seeks to become Europe’s leader in bringing together all blockchain stakeholders. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:31 | |
0x [ZRX] Among Top Performers Amid Coinbase Rumors
0x District’s token, ZRX, is starting the week among the top performers in the top 100. It has had an over 10% gain over the past 24 hours. ZRX has been outperforming recently forming higher highs and higher lows with some significant increases in price. дальше »
2018-10-8 17:59 | |
U.S. Federal Court Defines Cryptocurrencies as Commodities
Although the U. S. ’s cryptocurrency definitions regulations are entirely unclear, policymakers are gaining greater clarity as they continue to resolve more cryptocurrency-related cases. According to the CFTC’s Press release published on October 3, 2018, the US District Judge Rya W Zobel gave the CFTC authority to prosecute My Big Coin Pay, the parent company of MyBigCoin. дальше »
2018-10-6 17:00 | |
U.S. Court Cements Commodity Verdict On Cryptocurrency After Landmark Ruling
A US court has formally dismissed an attempt to stop the country’s commodities regulator prosecuting an alleged cryptocurrency fraudster, ruling that such assets are commodities. CFTC Can Legislate With Crypto In a press release October 3, Senior Judge Rya W. дальше »
2018-10-5 00:00 | |
0x District Token ZRX Holds Value Better Than Peers
0x District’s token, ZRX, has been holding its value better than most counterpart cryptocurrencies during 2018. Many cryptocurrencies have declined over 95% this year. While ZRX, currently trading at $0. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:44 | |
Hong Kong: Cryptocurrency Startups Splurge on Rent to Attract top Talent
Despite the bearish cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrency exchanges and investment funds are proliferating and keen to attract talent by renting out the priciest top-tier office buildings in Hong Kong. дальше »
2018-10-2 19:00 | |
SEC Charges Forex Broker for Illegal Securities Swaps Involving Bitcoin
In what seems like the first coordinated strike from government agencies, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have taken action against a securities broker for violating federal laws in connection with security-based swaps funded by bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-29 22:29 | |
Shanghai Hongkou District Court: Ethereum Is Protected by Law
According to Shanghai Hongkou District Court’s statement in a recent crypto-related case, Ethereum and other virtual currencies are not considered as money. However, they are still protected by the law which views them as “property. дальше »
2018-9-28 14:16 | |
Federal Judge Rules Cryptocurrency MBC Is a Commodity
In a landmark case for the cryptocurrency industry, a federal judge has ruled that a cryptocurrency caught in the midst of a lawsuit is a commodity, court documents reveal. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:15 | |
Minnesota’s US Congressman Fully Supporting Blockchain Tech Advancement
Tom Emmer – Congressman of the 6th District of Minnesota, has declared that he is completely for backing up and protecting the path of block-tech adoption in the United States. Mr. Emmer highlights that this is made-sure with a law which supports the technologies growth being passed. дальше »
2018-9-26 22:03 | |
Mt. Gox Trustee Confirms He Sold off $230 Million in Cryptocurrency
A man known as “Tokyo Whale,” for the enormous amount of bitcoin he controls, confirms he unloaded another big chunk of it earlier this year. Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee of now-defunct Tokyo exchange Mt. дальше »
2018-9-25 19:54 | |
Coinnest Coin Listing Bribery for Adding Crypto Tokens See Executives Accused and Indicted
The Seoul Southern District Public Prosecutor’s Office has recently accused and indicted two South Korean executives of a crypto exchange called Coinnet. According to the charges, they have been accepting bribes in order to list cryptos. дальше »
2018-9-24 22:09 | |
Coinnest Executives Indicted for Accepting Bribe for Coin Listing
The Seoul Southern District Public Prosecutors’ Office has reportedly indicted two executives of South Korean crypto exchange Coinnest for accepting a bribe in exchange for listing a cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-24 19:10 | |