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Internal French Police Officer Apprehended for Selling State Secrets for Bitcoin
A security officer belonging to the French Intelligence Agency – General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) was arrested last week for selling state secrets on the Dark Web in exchange for bitcoin, reported Le Parisien on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:00 | |
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Ugandan Authorities to Develop Blockchain-Based Renewable Energy Economy
After helping Ugandans to become their banks and seamlessly carry out daily financial transactions like purchasing mobile airtime, paying electricity bills and more, without having to pay exorbitant banking fees, the creators of DALA, an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, are now partnering with the Ugandan government and other local firms to develop a blockchain-powered renewable energy economy, reported TechCrunch on October. дальше »
2018-10-4 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin Reliability to Improve through Child Pays for Parent, Says Coinbase
Sending and receiving cryptos such as Bitcoin today is increasingly becoming difficult. As transaction fees remain unstable and volatile, it does take a long time for transactions to be confirmed. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:15 | |
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How World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Quadrupled its Valuation to $8 Billion in 1 Year
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange, brokerage, and custodian solution provider in the global market, is on the verge of securing a $500 million funding round at a valuation of $8 billion. Recode exclusively reported that the exchange is finalizing a deal with Tiger Global, a major New York-based investment firm that has historically focused on […] The post How World’s Largest Crypto Exchange Quadrupled its Valuation to $8 Billion in 1 Year appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-10-3 19:00 | |
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Major Wall Street Institutions are Finally Launching an Ethereum Futures Market
Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), $29 billion brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, and several other large investment firms are supporting the launch of ErisX, a futures market that will integrate Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin along with Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-3 18:11 | |
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Some Crypto Exchanges Might Be Reporting Inflated Transaction Volumes
Are the transaction volumes reported by various digital currency exchanges really that reliable? This question must have crossed the minds of some crypto investors, especially those who observed that some little-known exchanges are reporting huge trading volumes that even surpassed well-established names in the business. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:39 | |
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FXCM Forex Trading Company now Offers Clients Bitcoin CFDs
Forex Capital Markets (FXCM), a London-based global foreign exchange brokerage has joined the bitcoin bandwagon just like some of its competitors in the forex and financial services industry including Admiral Markets, ICM Capital and others, reported Finance Magnates on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-3 13:00 | |
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Ripple Releases Anticipated xRapid Platform, but XRP Price Struggles
xRapid, Ripple’s blockchain-based XRP-utilizing cross-border transaction platform has launched, and it’s a big deal for blockchain and cryptocurrency. The price of XRP, however, hasn’t risen, surprising many considering the xRapid development. дальше »
2018-10-3 04:14 | |
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Hong Kong: Crypto Exchange BitMEX Hires Prominent Regulator
BitMEX To Hire Regulatory Veteran Amid Talent Migration As reported by the South China Morning Post, who recently began to cover Asia’s crypto and blockchain scene, the Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, known as BitMEX to most traders in this industry, has just hired one of Hong Kong’s leading regulatory veterans in a surprising turn of events. дальше »
2018-10-3 03:33 | |
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Fidelity Further Hints at Blockchain Products in the Works
After heralding plans to debut cryptocurrency products within the coming months, asset-management monolith Fidelity Investments may be revealing the sheer depth of its intentions with blockchain, has described a series of covert experiments occurring behind the closed doors of its working group. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:00 | |
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Indian Government Websites Keep Getting Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrencies
With more than 100 government websites hacked in September alone, security experts in India are in a race against time to identify more websites hosting malware that allows the unauthorized mining of cryptocurrencies, India Today reported on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees Refutes WSJ Dirty Money Accusations
ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has published a new blog post refuting accusations from the Wall Street Journal surrounding a multi-million dollar money laundering network operating through the ShapeShift exchange. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:34 | |
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Crypto Platform 1Broker Seeks Much-Needed Legal Support After SEC, FBI Shutdown
Marshall Islands-based 1Broker has been in a flurry as of late, as the crypto-focused investment services provider came under heavy fire from the top guns of the free world, American regulators and their closest compatriots. дальше »
2018-10-2 14:00 | |
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Oh my god this leak of a Harry Potter RPG has blown my tiny muggle mind
Thank you lord for this leaked footage of a Harry Potter RPG. It has brought purpose to my insignificant life. The footage was found on Reddit and reported on by Press Start. The video itself was posted to r/gaming by a user called VapeThisBro (sigh). дальше »
2018-10-2 13:44 | |
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Blockchain Startups Hiring Nobel Laureates as Advisors
The latest emerging trend in the blockchain space seems to be hiring Nobel Prize winners, with Alvin Roth, who shared the economics Nobel in 2012, becoming the newest laureate to join such a startup, Bloomberg reported on September 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 11:00 | |
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Netflix will let Black Mirror fans choose their own ending next season
British TV series Black Mirror is known for the mindbending twists and turns that feature in every episode. It’s about to get a lot more interesting: Netflix is reportedly planning to add a choose-your-own-adventure feature to the show, which will let you pick the ending for upcoming episodes. дальше »
2018-10-2 09:59 | |
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Facebook Hacked – What Information Was Compromised?
This Friday the Guardian reported that nearly 50 million users’ accounts were compromised. According to Facebook the breach was discovered on September 25th and patched two days later. However, the vulnerability allowed hackers to gain sensitive information about users’ accounts, such as photos, private conversations, and the ability to log into any other apps using […] The post Facebook Hacked – What Information Was Compromised? appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-10-2 07:41 | |
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Zcash (ZEC) Network Set to Launch Sapling Protocol Upgrade, Sees Doube Digit Percent Rise
A crypto news outlet reported that Zcash’s hash rate has increased by 13 percent just one day before the most awaited, Sapling Protocol launch. The concept behind the protocol was first announced by the Zcash team back in May 2018, where it was revealed that the protocol would function in two phases: The Powers of […] дальше »
2018-10-2 01:09 | |
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China: Oldest Tech Publication to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Premium Subscriptions
China’s oldest technology publication, the Beijing SciTech Report (BSTR), will accept Bitcoin payments for its 2019 subscriptions, reported Asia Times on Oct. 1, 2018. Also called “Technology Life” in the country, BSTR has a readership of millions and publishes both original and permission content on technology, big data, and life sciences. дальше »
2018-10-2 01:00 | |
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Less Than 1 Percent of Subscribers Use PornHub’s Cryptocurrency Payment Option
While Pornhub may have generated a lot of excitement as one of the first adult entertainment companies to accept cryptocurrencies, their subscribers do not share the same level of enthusiasm. Hard Fork reported on September 28, 2018, that despite offering multiple cryptocurrency payment options such as Verge (XVG), Tron (TRX), and Horizen/ZenCash (ZEN), less than 1 percent of users opt. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00 | |
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South Korea Excludes Crypto Exchanges from Venture Firm Certification, Tax Rate Increases 100 Percent
Cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea faced the dreaded government hammer last week, as the authorities decided to exclude the burgeoning business type from the country’s “Venture Company” certification, reported Business Korea on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-1 19:00 | |
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Fraud, Fake Partnerships and a Past Revealed: The Shopin Story
The pilot program that Shopin claimed to have with Bed, Bath and Beyond appears to have never existed. We reported on an alleged syndicate hack of the Shopin ICO last month. In that article we questioned why Shopin was being less than transparent about the situation but for the most part assumed that the hack […] The post Fraud, Fake Partnerships and a Past Revealed: The Shopin Story appeared first on Coinjournal. дальше »
2018-10-1 18:52 | |
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Danske Bank’s $235B Money Laundering Tops Entire Cryptocurrency Market Cap
Danske Bank, the Danish lender at the center of a giant Russian money laundering scandal, illegitimately processed more cash than the entire cryptocurrency market cap combined. One Bank, $235 Billion The astonishing figure, noted on social media by Morgan Creek Digital founder and partner Anthony Pompliano this weekend, comes as the true extent of the banking sector’s latest revelation remains unknown. дальше »
2018-10-1 16:00 | |
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Chinese Investors Keen on Cryptocurrencies Despite Government Ban
Although the Chinese government is clamping down on cryptocurrencies, Chinese investors remain keen on owning digital assets and tokens. The Asia Times reported on Sept. 28 that the Chinese people have grown accustomed to the strongly interventionist communist government and have looked to peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading approaches to gain access to these digital assets. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:49 | |
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The world’s oldest active torrent file is still going strong after 15 years
Torrent files have been a top choice of users across the internet to share files for almost two decades. This weekend, TorrentFreak reported that the world’s oldest active torrent file has just turned 15. дальше »
2018-10-1 08:08 | |
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Monero Launches Malware Response Workgroup Website
Tenth-largest cryptocurrency Monero has announced the launch of a malware response workgroup website intended to address the platform’s rampant digital crime. Monero’s privacy, security, decentralization, and fungibility have long made it a favorite among digital currency users, but, as previously reported by Unhashed, recent analysis has revealed that more than 5 percent of Monero tokens… The post Monero Launches Malware Response Workgroup Website appeared first on UNHASHED. дальше »
2018-10-1 07:15 | |
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In Japan, Exchange Operators Shore up Investor Protections After Thefts
The Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association says it will tighten investor protection stipulations after a wave of hacks on digital currency exchanges. Citing informed sources, the Japan Times reported the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) has agreed to revise certain self-imposed rules to keep investors safe in the wake of hacks. дальше »
2018-10-1 07:00 | |
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Trade War Between China and USA Affects GPU Tariffs, Cryptocurrency Mining to be Affected
President Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to an increase of graphics cards from both AMD and NVIDIA in the following months, reported CNBC on September 27, 2018. In a competitive mining scene where profit margins are slim, even the slightest increase in costs could mean the difference from being in the black and being in the red. дальше »
2018-9-30 18:00 | |
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Wall Street Journal Reports $88.6 Million in Illicit Funds Funneled Through Crypto Exchanges
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found that $88. 6 million in illicit funds have been funneled through 46 documented cryptocurrency exchanges. $9 million of these funds is reported to have gone through Switzerland-based digital currency exchange ShapeShift. дальше »
2018-9-30 17:59 | |
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3 obvious ways your life will be improved by using social media less
Many of us spend hours every day tethered to our devices, pawing at the screen to see if it will deliver a few more likes or emails, monitoring the world and honing our online presence. Social networking platforms such as Whatsapp, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter are supposed to make us feel more connected. дальше »
2018-9-30 15:30 | |
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It’s Time Facebook Protected User Security with Blockchain Tech
On September 25th, Facebook reported a security issue that affected almost 50 million users. Hopefully, this security breach will drive Facebook management to accelerate its efforts to improve data privacy by incorporating blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-30 07:00 | |
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Ethereum dApp Flagged by Crypto Wallet MetaMask as ‘Active Scam’
Ethereum-based decentralized application 333ETH, one of the protocol’s most used dApp, has been labeled as an “active scam” by cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask, reported Hard Fork on Sept. 28. Accessing 333ETH via MetaMask throws up a caution message to visitors–stating the website is flagged for malicious reasons and may compromise user data. дальше »
2018-9-30 04:33 | |
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Swiss-Based Asset Management Company Introducing Metal-Backed Crypto Coins
Swiss asset management company Tiberius Group AG, which currently manages around $350 million in assets, is going to introduce a cryptocurrency backed by seven metals, Bloomberg reported on September 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-29 15:00 | |
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Crypto Startup MetaMask Marks Ethereum (ETH) DApp As A Scam
Ethereum DApp 333ETH Meets MetaMask As reported by The Next Web’s cryptocurrency column just recently, MetaMask, the cryptocurrency startup known for its wallet and decentralized application (DApp) explorer/access point, has just classified a popular Ethereum-based DApp as an “active scam,” blacklisting it in the process. дальше »
2018-9-29 05:29 | |
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Despite Ban, Chinese Investors Continue to Buy ICO Tokens via Bitcoin OTC Providers
Despite China’s infamous blanket ban on cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offering (ICO) investing is making a resurgence in the country as Bitcoin Over-The-Counter (OTC) exchanges gain prominence, reported local outlet Sina News on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:20 | |
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Monero Releases Malware Response Group and Successfully Patches Burn Bug
Monero has officially released its Malware Response Workgroup website yesterday. In an effort to help protect Monero’s community, the website aims to provide resources to educate about the types of malware that may take advantage of users. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:18 | |
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Voyager Cryptoassets Broker Joins Forces with Ethos for Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange
Voyager, a DLT-based digital currency broker, offering users commission-free investments, has partnered with Ethos, a cryptocurrency services provider, to integrate the latter’s universal cryptoassets wallet into its platform and make it easy for both retail and institutional cryptocurrency traders to convert fiat currency to cryptos back and forth. дальше »
2018-9-29 23:00 | |
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U.S. Judge Rules Cryptocurrencies Can Be Treated as Commodities
In a court case of fraud allegations against My Big Coin Pay, a federal judge ruled that cryptocurrencies can be treated as commodities, even as legal discussions over its asset status continue. As reported by Reuters on Sept. дальше »
2018-9-28 21:17 | |
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Bitforex’s Multibillion-Dollar Cryptocurrency Transaction Volume Could Be Inflated
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange BitForex rose from relative obscurity to the top in a few short months. However, with the platform reporting daily transactions that exceed $5 billion, many are critical of the exchanges questionable business practices, Bloomberg reported on September 27, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-29 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin Group SE Reports Half-Year Profit Surges 300% to $3.85 Million
German digital currency exchange Bitcoin Group SE reported on Friday a first-half net profit increase of more than 300% to €3. 32 million (~$3. 85 million USD). The company added 86,000 new accounts of people buying and selling cryptocurrency like bitcoin and bitcoin cash in the first six months of 2018. дальше »
2018-9-28 20:30 | |
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Federal Reserve Chief Says Crypto is Not Used; Evidence of Activity
Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, has reportedly argued about the validity of crypto as payment tools. According to the Russian Market, which first reported the statement, the FED chairman said that crypto “almost” didn’t get accepted for payments by merchants. дальше »
2018-9-28 19:00 | |
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Swiss Startup SEBA Raises $103 Million to Build a Cryptocurrency Bank
Swiss Financial Services Startup Seba Crypto AG, is looking to create a bank that offers cryptocurrency services to corporations while providing traditional banking services to the emerging cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, reported Reuters on September 27, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-29 17:00 | |
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Swiss Cryptocurrency Backed by Seven Precious Metals Aims to Attract Risk-Wary Investors
Tiberius Group AG, a Swiss asset management company is launching a cryptocurrency backed by seven precious metals, in a first-such-instance. The company handles over $350 million in investor assets and is one of the largest equity funds in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-9-28 12:34 | |
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Civic’s Identity.com open sources 5 smart contracts and 2 libraries
Blockchain-based digital identity company Civic announced back in July Identity. com, an open source identity ecosystem that Civic is building to expand access to ID verification services. The team reported that parts of the ecosystem vision are coming together,. дальше »
2018-9-28 11:10 | |
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North Korea Using Cryptocurrencies to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions According to Experts
Two U. S-based financial crimes and intelligence experts, Lourdes Miranda and Ross Delston, have said that it is likely that North Korea is using both established DLT-based digital assets like bitcoin and ether to bypass U. дальше »
2018-9-28 07:00 | |
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RBI Denies Creating Crypto, Blockchain and AI Research Unit
India’s central bank has reportedly denied setting up a unit to research cryptocurrency, blockchain and artificial intelligence as the media reported last month. This unit was supposed to research, draft rules, and supervise new emerging technologies. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:05 | |
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