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The ‘War on Bitcoin’ Is Almost Here – And It Will Get Ugly
For better or worse, bitcoin is now on the global political stage. It was discussed in Congress. Donald Trump slammed bitcoin on Twitter. The Treasury Secretary called cryptocurrencies a national security threat, and the chairman of the Federal Reserve urged caution. дальше »
2019-7-27 15:55 | |
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Trump DOJ Sues Infamous Bitcoin Exchange for $100 Million
The Trump administration has filed a $100 million lawsuit against infamous bitcoin exchange BTC-e and its alleged operator, Russian national Alexander Vinnik. Vinnik, who remains in custody in Greece as governments worldwide jockey to extradite him, stands accused of laundering billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency stolen from other exchanges, most notably Mt. дальше »
2019-7-27 15:04 | |
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Silk Road site admin extradited to US hit with 78-month prison sentence
Irish man Gary Davis, also known as “Libertas,” has been sentenced to 78 months in prison for helping to run the now defunct Silk Road website on the dark web. The Irish national, who was extradited to the US in July last year, was arrested in January 2014. дальше »
2019-7-26 17:35 | |
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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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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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Dow Shrugs Off Ugly Housing Data to Jump 175 Points
The Dow and broader U. S. stock market advanced Tuesday after a pair of industrial blue-chip companies reported better than expected earnings. The rally lost some of its luster after the National Association of Realtors reported yet another month of disappointing housing sales. дальше »
2019-7-24 22:18 | |
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Aelf Gets Accredited: Is China Pivoting Back To Crypto?
A Chinese Government agency has provided accreditation to the decentralized cloud-computing network aelf (ELF), marking the first time a project with a cryptocurrency has received official certification by the national government. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:36 | |
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Israeli National Embroiled In Crypto Scam Estimated To Be Over $1.7 Million
According to an all new report, a 31-year-old Israeli citizen named Eliyahu Gigi has been accused of laundering over $1.7 million worth of crypto assets across the globe. It is alleged that Gigi was involved in the illegal procuration of a number of digital currencies such as BTC, Ethereum, and Dash. The aforementioned story states […] дальше »
2019-7-19 18:24 | |
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Bitcoin Is ‘Virtual Property’ Says Second China Court
China has officially recognized Bitcoin as a valid phenomenon for a second time after a court determined it is “virtual property. ” Bitcoin Is ‘Valuable, Scarce And Disposable’ As reported by Caijing quoting the China Securities Journal, a national newsletter published by the Xinhua News Agency, a court in Hangzhou made the judgement during an ongoing dispute between a cryptocurrency exchange and one of its users. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:00 | |
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Iran’s Use of Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions May Fuel U.S. Regulatory Crackdown
The crypto markets have been flooded with a torrent of news regarding how top government officials in the US feel about Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, with U. S. President Donald Trump saying that he is “not a fan” while his Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, explained that crypto is a “national security” issue. дальше »
2019-7-19 01:00 | |
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Find out how long until John McAfee must eat his own dick (cos Bitcoin)
Two years have passed since cybersecurity wild-man John McAfee first told the world he would eat his own dick if his Bitcoin price prediction didn’t come true — and things still aren’t looking good. дальше »
2019-7-17 17:32 | |
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Ron Paul Defends Cryptocurrencies Calling Them A “Great Idea”, Supports Minimum Regulation
During the last few days, we have seen how many different relevant political figures in the United States have been attacking Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual currencies. Steven Mnuchin, U.S. secretary of the treasury and a former banker said that these digital assets are a national security issue. U.S. President Donald Trump has also written on […] дальше »
2019-7-16 18:26 | |
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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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U.S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security Threat
Coinspeaker U. S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Libra Pose National Security ThreatThe Treasury Department has concerns that Libra, as well as Bitcoin, could be misused by terrorist financiers and money launders, to carry out illicit activities ranging from cybercrime to tax evasion, extortion, and ransomware. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:36 | |
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Analyst: Bitcoin Ban Extremely Unlikely Post-U.S. Treasury’s Comment
U. S. Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin, Crypto Are “National Security Issues” On Monday, the U. S. Treasury Secretary made it clear that he is aware of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and Libra, especially in regards to what issues they pose. дальше »
2019-7-16 06:51 | |
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US regulation against Bitcoin could be the catalyst for the next upswing
In a recent briefing held by the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the U. S. government revealed its stance on cryptocurrencies and the efforts it will carry upon to regulate Bitcoin because of its use in criminal activity and the threat it poses to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:56 | |
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Renegade Venture Capitalist Peter Thiel Calls on Feds to Probe Google
Billionaire tech entrepreneur and outspoken Trump supporter Peter Thiel has called on the FBI and CIA to investigate Google for a “seemingly treasonous” decision related to its work in China. Speaking at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:30 | |
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“A National Security Issue”, US Secretary of Treasury Speaks On Libra and Bitcoin
Just days ago President Donald Trump called Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies “not money” when he Tweeted about the subject for the first time. Now his Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin has offered a warning about the industry. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:29 | |
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Cleveland Cavaliers Partner With UnitedCoin Crypto Firm, Shown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
An important basketball club known as the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as The Cavs, has announced the start of a partnership with the crypto-focused company UnitedCoin this week. The Cavs, together with the Cavs Legion GC, its associated esports club, is set to begin the partnership that was recently announced by the National Basketball Association […] дальше »
2019-7-16 02:04 | |
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US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Attacks Bitcoin, Libra
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin touched upon Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in a Monday press conference, voicing concerns about the misuse of cryptos for money laundering and terrorist financing. дальше »
2019-7-16 00:45 | |
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Industry Reacts as US Treasury Secretary Deems Crypto a “National Security Issue”
Following US President Donald Trump’s scathing remarks about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general, the U. S. Treasury Secretary – Steven Mnuchin – is now placing crypto on the center stage of the US’ regulatory policy. дальше »
2019-7-16 00:36 | |
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US Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin a “national security issue,” cryptocurrency dominated by illicit activity and speculation
Following President Trump’s derisive tweet about Bitcoin, U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin held a briefing on regulating Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra because of their use in criminal activity and the threat they pose to the financial system. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:13 | |
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The Bitcoin Price Surged Because Mnuchin Made This Crucial Remark
The bitcoin price surged to an intraday high on Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made a crucial comment during his surprise press conference on cryptocurrency regulation. Bitcoin Price Shoots to Daily High During Mnuchin Press Conference The flagship cryptocurrency, which traded down after Mnuchin referred to it as a “national security issue,” suddenly […] The post The Bitcoin Price Surged Because Mnuchin Made This Crucial Remark appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-16 22:36 | |
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1 Million Idiots Pledge to ‘Storm Area 51’ & John McAfee Is the Voice of Rea–Nevermind
At some point over the last week, “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us” transformed from a viral prank into a national phenomenon. ‘Storm Area 51’ Hits 1 Million Sign-Ups, Air Force Threatens Retaliation The Facebook event, which encourages Area 51 truthers to meet up in Nevada on September 20 and storm the […] The post 1 Million Idiots Pledge to ‘Storm Area 51’ & John McAfee Is the Voice of Rea–Nevermind appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-16 20:35 | |
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Nations must double down on AI R&D — or risk falling behind
Artificial intelligence technology is waiting for its Sputnik moment. The Soviet Union put its infamous unmanned probe into orbit around our planet in 1957. Though Sputnik resembled a two-foot wide beach ball and barely weighed 200 pounds, it was a shot heard around the world. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:00 | |
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Tech Entrepreneur: Facebook’s “Cryptocurrency” Libra is a “Big Mistake”
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mark Cuban is not a big fan of Facebook’s recently-detailed cryptocurrency-of-sorts. He says there may be repercussions from despotic leaders around the world if citizens start to use alternatives to national currencies. дальше »
2019-7-13 02:00 | |
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France shares President Trump’s apprehension about Facebook’s Libra
A source in France’s Finance ministry has disclosed that France would take the same stance as made clear by President Trump’s tweets earlier today, reported Financial Times. More specifically, the ministry shares the idea that allowing a private company to set up the equivalent of a national currency was a red line that cannot be […] The post France shares President Trump’s apprehension about Facebook’s Libra appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-13 01:30 | |
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Ban of the US Dollar & Foreign Currencies Driving Bitcoin Demand in Zimbabwe
Ten years ago, Zimbabwe scrapped its national currency after the inflation rate climbed astronomical levels. Now, a decade later, the Zimbabwe dollar is making a comeback. But Zimbabwean expect the new currency to tank. дальше »
2019-7-11 21:18 | |
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Turkey’s Government Calls On Issuing National Cryptocurrency
Coinspeaker Turkey’s Government Calls On Issuing National CryptocurrencyTurkey has revealed its economic roadmap. It has become known that its Central Bank will be working on the development of the country's national cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-7-11 13:23 | |
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UK Alexa users can now get answers to medical questions right from the NHS
Amazon’s Alexa is all set to gain medical smarts in the UK, thanks to a partnership with the National Health Service (NHS). The healthcare service said it’s teaming up with Amazon‘s voice assistant to help answer medical queries with advice from the service’s official website. дальше »
2019-7-11 10:41 | |
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Zimbabwe's US Dollar Ban Ignites Massive Bitcoin Fever
Bitcoin trading is booming in Zimbabwe. The government introduced a law banning the use of the U. S. dollar, forcing citizens to adopt a national currency instead. Zimbabwe's national currency stopped circulating in 2009 as part of an effort to stabilize the economy. дальше »
2019-7-11 00:45 | |
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China’s National Digital Currency Threatened By Facebook’s Libra Coin: PBoC Official
Coinspeaker China’s National Digital Currency Threatened By Facebook’s Libra Coin: PBoC OfficialWhen the U. S. sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold, and this time around the cold has caught up with China. дальше »
2019-7-9 10:50 | |
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India Set to Train Police Officers on Crypto Crime Investigation
In a bid to enlighten high-ranking police personnel on the workings of blockchain technology and equip them with the critical skills required to carry out investigations concerning Bitcoin-linked crimes, India’s national police academy, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), has introduced a new educational course, reports Hard Fork on July 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-9 23:00 | |
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People's Bank Of China Researcher Comments On Facebook's Libra
At Peking University’s Institute of Digital Finance, Wang Xin, head of the research bureau at the People's Bank of China, noted that mass adoption of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency could ramp up development of China's own national digital currency. дальше »
2019-7-9 18:49 | |
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India addresses cryptocurrency scam wave with new police training course
High-ranking police officers in India will receive cryptocurrency training to help with investigations involving digital currency. The country’s national police academy – the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVP NPA) – has launched an educational course to help officers gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work. дальше »
2019-7-8 13:52 | |
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India to Educate High-Ranking Police Officers on Cryptocurrency
India’s national police academy has launched a cryptocurrency course for high-ranking officers of the Indian Police Service. Among the objectives of the course are the functioning and legal aspects of cryptocurrencies, as well as investigations of cases involving digital coins. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:40 | |
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RippleNet Holds “Great Revenue Potential”, “Undoubtedly” Help Customer Service: Deputy Group CEO Of National Bank Of Kuwait
Shaikha Al-Bahar, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) recently delivered a speech at the Arab-British Economic Summit in London emphasizing on the importance of embracing FinTech as an opportunity to thrive and not just survive. дальше »
2019-7-7 19:30 | |
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India claims its Aadhaar push is for the ‘good’ of people despite serious privacy concerns
Last year, India’s top court ruled that the central government’s national identification system – Aadhaar – doesn’t violate the privacy of citizens. Now, there are three major developments on this front that might put privacy activists on high alert. дальше »
2019-7-5 16:08 | |
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President Maduro Orders Petro Transaction Desks to be Opened in Venezuelan National Bank
There is significant use of cryptocurrencies by people in first world countries for the purposes of paying for goods and services as an alternative to fiat currency and also as an investment tool. There is, however, also the use of cryptocurrencies in countries are struggling with inflation and various financial issues as not just an […] дальше »
2019-7-5 21:17 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Is a Serious Privacy and National Security Concern
According to Democrats, Facebook's Libra is a serious privacy, trading, national security and monetary policy concerns for not only users but for investors. The post Facebook’s Libra Is a Serious Privacy and National Security Concern appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-4 17:30 | |
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Cuba Studying Cryptocurrency Use to Bolster its Economy Amidst Crisis
Cuba eyeing the use of cryptocurrency in national and international commercial transactions, aiming at decentralization as well This is part of the country’s measures to boost its economy amid crisis, exacerbated by US sanctions Cuba’s Communist government has been studying the potential use of cryptocurrency as part of the measures to boost its economy amidst […] дальше »
2019-7-3 20:20 | |
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Cuba’s government is considering using cryptocurrency to bypass US sanctions
Cuba‘s government is eyeing the potential use of cryptocurrency to boost its economy. The proposal forms part of a series of measures seeking to improve the country’s deepening criss exacerbated by US sanctions. дальше »
2019-7-3 12:03 | |
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Crypto Scammers Defraud UAE Residents Using Fake Crown Prince Endorsement
Adding to the number of false schemes and scams in the cryptocurrency space, a scheme reportedly run from Argentina and Ukraine has been outed for falsely claiming their investment product was endorsed by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, guaranteeing to “make you rich in seven days”, as reported by The National, June 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 09:00 | |
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