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‘Unusual But Not a Hack’ — Trading Halted as Syscoin Price Spikes to 96 BTC
Syscoin’s blockchain experienced delays yesterday, coupled with a widely irregular trading activity that took place on Binance — temporarily giving SYS a price of over $640,000 per coin. Syscoin’s team took precautions to confirm the issues and requested a temporary halt of trading across cryptocurrency exchanges while they investigated. дальше »
2018-7-5 11:00 | |
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Is Satoshi Nakamoto Writing a Book, or Is It Just Another Publicity Stunt?
The elusive Satoshi Nakamoto is writing a book, at least according to a blog post on a website reportedly owned by the creator of Bitcoin. The writer included the first of two excerpts in the blog post, describing it as a brief glimpse of history. дальше »
2018-7-5 00:00 | |
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BTC-e successor Wex reportedly in discussions to be sold to ex-militiaman from Donbass
The Russian-language cryptocurrency exchange WEX, the successor to the BTC-e trading platform that was closed by the FBI last year, may change its owner. The buyer is a former militiaman known as Moryachok (Sailor), close to authorities of pro-Russian separatist Republic of Donetsk. дальше »
2018-7-5 18:32 | |
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Syscoin’s blockchain was reportedly jeopardized yesterday as abnormal activity took place at block 87670. The issue has since been resolved.
Widely irregular trading activity took place on Binance — resulting in a deal worth upwards of $ 6 million. Peculiar activity on the Syscoin blockchain took place at block 87670, as more than one billion coins were mined. дальше »
2018-7-4 16:16 | |
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A Single Syscoin Cost 96 Bitcoins on Binance — Issues Purportedly Patched
Syscoin’s blockchain was supposedly jeopardized yesterday as abnormal activity took place at block 87670. Widely irregular trading activity took place on Binance — resulting in a deal worth upwards of $6 million. дальше »
2018-7-4 13:00 | |
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Retreat delay – Scanning Bitflyer for Yakusa customers
Bitflyer reportedly has delayed resuming business as it is thoroughly verifying its clients’ identities. Bitflyer also has stopped taking new customers last month, and this might go on for a while due to a lack of manpower, Nikkei reported. дальше »
2018-7-3 12:20 | |
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Withdrawals Delayed – Bitflyer Scanning for Yakuza Customers
Bitflyer has been delaying deposits and withdrawals of virtual currency in the midst of ongoing KYC verifications. The company received business improvement orders from the Japanese financial watchdog in June as a result of insufficient measures against money laundering. дальше »
2018-7-3 10:15 | |
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Japanese Financial Institution Will Change Virtual Money Trading Rules
Japanese financial regulator the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering to change the legal basis for how it regulates cryptocurrency exchanges, local media Sankei reports July 3. The FSA reportedly is considering to regulate crypto exchanges by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), instead of its current legal foundation, the Payment Services Act. Should дальше »
2018-7-3 09:06 | |
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UK Food Standard Agency Company
UK food regulator the Food Standard Agency (FSA) has successfully accomplished a pilot using blockchain technology according to an announcement published July 2. This was reportedly the first time blockchain has been used as a regulatory tool to ensure compliance in the food sector. дальше »
2018-7-3 02:50 | |
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Korean Specialists to Test Crypto Exchanges’ Taking care of of Individual Data
Two Korean watchdogs have announced a joint probe into crypto exchange operators’ handling of personal data, local news outlet Chosun reports Monday, July 2. The probe will reportedly check the status of technical and administrative protection measures related to users’ personal data – covering data access control measures, anti-tampering measures, personal data encryption, and malware дальше »
2018-7-2 20:12 | |
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Media: BitMEX Crypto Exchange Co-Founder Becomes Britain's ‘Youngest’ Bitcoin Billionaire
Ben Delo, 34 year old Oxford alumnus and BitMEX crypto exchange co-founder has reportedly become Britain’s youngest self-made Bitcoin billionaire
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Reports have confirmed that Japan has been targeted by cybercriminals using phishing, or illegal acquisition of personal information, to steal
Fake emails sent in Japanese language reportedly rose to at least 1,500 by last autumn. Fake emails in Japanese language sent to steal private information were confirmed last November A report published by the University of Tsukuba and Nomura Asset Management, an investment management company, criticized six government approved crypto exchanges saying they were operating дальше »
2018-7-2 18:13 | |
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Hong Kong VC Firm Invests $160 Million in World’s First Security Token Exchange
A Hong Kong venture capital firm has reportedly agreed to invest $160 million in Chinese security token exchange tZero. As reported by China Money Network, Hong Kong-based GSR Capital has entered into a $160 million purchasing agreement with the security token exchange tO. дальше »
2018-7-2 16:30 | |
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Report Reveals First Crypto Phishing Trends in Japanese Language
Reports have confirmed that Japan has been targeted by cybercriminals using phishing, or illegal acquisition of personal information, to steal cryptocurrencies by sending fake emails to crypto exchange users. дальше »
2018-7-2 14:20 | |
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The Daily: Fake Trezor Website, Floods Take Out Mines, and New Crypto Investments
Among the stories from around the cryptosphere featured in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief are a fake Trezor wallet website and floods in China that reportedly took out enough mining farms to make a dent in the global hash rate, as well as a couple of new investments in the field. дальше »
2018-7-2 12:20 | |
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Philippines’ Economic Zone Creating Crypto Regulations, Licensing 25 Exchanges
The authority of the Filipino government-owned economic zone is drafting regulations for cryptocurrencies and planning to limit the number of licenses it issues to 25. Other rules include the requirement for each crypto exchange to invest at least US$1 million within 2 years. дальше »
2018-7-1 20:20 | |
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Letter of Intent for $160 Mln Security Token Investment was signed by Overstock’s tZero
tZERO, a security token exchange and subsidiary of Overstock. com, has signed a letter of intent with investment company GSR Capital for the purchase of $160 million in tZERO Security Tokens, according to a press release published June 29. дальше »
2018-6-30 06:50 | |
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Polish Pitcin Association Association Bank
Regulation The Polish Bitcoin Association has reportedly appealed to Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) to protect the country’s cryptocurrency sector from what it perceives as a growing embargo targeting virtual currency businesses on the part of Polish financial institutions. дальше »
2018-6-29 16:41 | |
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Polish Bitcoin Association Seeks Protection from Alleged Banking Embargo
The Polish Bitcoin Association has reportedly appealed to Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) to protect the country’s cryptocurrency sector from what it perceives as a growing embargo targeting virtual currency businesses on the part of Polish financial institutions. дальше »
2018-6-29 14:55 | |
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NBA Group Mines Ethereum
MBA team mines Ethereum Mining The Sacramento Kings are now mining Ethereum, the team announced on Wednesday. Also read: Coinbase Founder Launches Cryptocurrency Fueled Charity ‘Givecrypto’ Tech-Savvy MBA Team Enters the Crypto Space The American basketball team the Sacramento Kings reportedly started mining ether three weeks ago using Nvidia mining rigs. The owner of the NBA дальше »
2018-6-29 12:14 | |
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BoE: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘Reputational Risks’
The Bank of England has reportedly cautioned City bosses away from implementing cryptocurrencies into their business plans — citing all the usual reasons one has probably come to expect. ‘Reputational Risks’ “In their short history, crypto-assets have exhibited high price volatility and relative illiquidity,” wrote Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods in a letter to the chief executives of banks, insurers, and fund managers — as reported by The Telegraph, adding: Crypto-assets also raise concerns Read More The post BoE: Cryptocurrencies Pose ‘Reputational Risks’ appeared first on Bitcoinist.com. дальше »
2018-6-29 05:00 | |
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Coinbase Responds to Criticism: Set to Open New Portland Office with Focus on Customer Service
Following a barrage of heavy criticism for being widely underprepared in terms of customer service, Coinbase is set to open a new office in Portland that will be focused largely on customer support, compliance, finance, IT, and HR. дальше »
2018-6-29 01:00 | |
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FBI looks into 100+ Cyrpto-Related cases
These cases “encompass crimes such as human trafficking, illicit drug sales, kidnapping and ransomware attacks.” Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space FBI’s 130 Crypto-Related Cases The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly “has 130 cases tied to cryptocurrencies,” according to Supervisory Special Agent Kyle Armstrong. “There are thousands of cases in the дальше »
2018-6-28 12:09 | |
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FBI Currently Investigating 130 Crypto-Related Cases
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly revealed that it is working on 130 cryptocurrency-related investigations, citing an increase in illegal activity facilitated by crypto payments. These cases “encompass crimes such as human trafficking, illicit drug sales, kidnapping and ransomware attacks. дальше »
2018-6-28 10:10 | |
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Huobi Pro Exchange to Suspend Crypto Trading in Japan
Huobi Pro is to stop offering trading services to investors living in Japan, reportedly over its lack of a license in the country. дальше »
2018-6-27 12:30 | |
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EOS reportedly sells almost all attracted cryptocurrencies
The cryptocurrency platform EOS, which raised about $4 billion during its year-long crowdsale, is actively selling or moving ethers, attracted during its ICO. Within the last week, the sale speed reached 500,000 ETH, which is equivalent to $250 million. дальше »
2018-6-27 21:55 | |
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US Secret Service Urges Congress to Take Additional Regulatory Actions on Privacy Coins
The U. S. Secret Service is taking a firm stance against privacy coins like Monero and Zcash. A top official from the agency has reportedly sought help from Congress. He asked the lawmakers to make additional regulations for these coins to curb their use for illegal activities. дальше »
2018-6-26 21:01 | |
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Alert! USD Tether prints USDT tokens worth $250 million, Charlie Lee comments!
USD Tether, the stablecoin which reportedly has 1:1 USD backing through reserve banking, has just printed 250 million USDT tokens. This may be indicative of a deposit of $250 million in USD Tether’s bank accounts. дальше »
2018-6-26 13:30 | |
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Standard Chartered and Alibaba launch cross-border remittance service, Ripple at risk?
Ant Financial, Alibaba’s payment arm, has teamed up with Standard Chartered and GCash to launch a blockchain-powered cross-border remittance service. The first remittance was made at the announcement by Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma. дальше »
2018-6-26 07:30 | |
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Why Venture Capitalists Don’t Want to Miss on Cryptos?
Traditional venture capital (VC) firms were not designed to invest in assets other than public and private companies. After the huge returns from the cryptocurrency sector during 2017, these firms are now looking to partake in cryptocurrency investments. дальше »
2018-6-24 23:03 | |
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Privacy Coins Are ‘One of the Greatest Emerging Threats to U.S. National Security,’ States US Congressman
The U. S. Secret Service is taking a good look at privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero and Zcash while urging Congress to “consider additional legislative or regulatory actions. ” Fear of Privacy Coins Last week, a top official from the federal law enforcement agency reportedly requested help from Congress in combating the use of privacy coins for illicit purposes. дальше »
2018-6-24 14:00 | |
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Controversial Clinkle Founder Now Involved with Blockchain Projects
Lucas Duplan, founder of failed payments startup Clinkle, is now reportedly involved with blockchain and cryptocurrency projects including Universal Recognition Token (URT). Clinkle, described by Wired as “an object lesson in Silicon Valley overhype,” was launched by Duplan in 2011 while he was a computer science student at Stanford University. дальше »
2018-6-24 02:52 | |
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Ukrainian Police Arrest Four People for Running Fake Crypto Exchanges
The Ukrainian National Police announced the arrest of four suspects, who reportedly ran six fake cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. They were arrested last week from Dnipro city, after which their homes were raided, and several computers and smartphones were seized. дальше »
2018-6-23 14:57 | |
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Quebec Hikes Electricity Price: Crypto Miners to Pay up to 3 Times Current Rate
The Canadian province of Quebec has reportedly decided to charge cryptocurrency miners up to roughly three times the current price after they flooded utility Hydro-Quebec with requests for mining operations. дальше »
2018-6-23 05:40 | |
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Irish Bitcoin dealer alleges nation’s banks are shutting crypto-related accounts
The co-founder of Irish Bitcoin (BTC) broker Eircoin accused the Banking and Payments Federation of Ireland (BPFI) of discriminating against crypto-related accounts, The Irish Times reports June 21. Dave Fleming blamed the BPFI for, “seeking to muddy the waters with insinuations of dirty money. дальше »
2018-6-22 08:55 | |
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Quebec crypto miners will now be needed to bid for electricity under the newly laid down rules.
The new regime seeks to allocate up to 500 megawatts, in addition to 120 megawatts of already existing initiatives. The starting rate is reportedly 1 Canadian cent ($0. 0075) per kilowatt hour, which is 20 percent above the industry standard price. дальше »
2018-6-22 07:06 | |
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BitTorrent Being Bought For Over 100 Million In Cash But Won’t Change Its Services
The biggest and most popular peer-to-peer software technology known as BitTorrent is, reportedly, being bought by blockchain company Tron for a whopping $140 million in cash. The deal between BitTorrent and Tron CEO Justin Sun had been spreading over the internet within the past month. дальше »
2018-6-21 22:59 | |
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BitTorrent Being Bought For 140 Million In Cash By Tron [TRX] and Its Founder Justin Sun
The biggest and most popular peer-to-peer software technology known as BitTorrent is, reportedly, being bought by blockchain company Tron for a whopping $140 million in cash. The deal between BitTorrent and Tron CEO Justin Sun had been spreading over the internet within the past month. дальше »
2018-6-22 22:59 | |
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Experts on Bitcoin’s Volatility at Its Lowest Point: ‘Selling Has Become Exhausted’
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency is reaching a low in volatility as Bitcoin stabilizes after its more than 60% decline in price since its December peak. Experts believe that the “selling has become exhausted. дальше »
2018-6-21 22:59 | |
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You won’t Believe What this 18-Digit Number is doing to the Cryptosphere
Also read: Robinhood Reportedly Considering Formal Banking Services One Row of Zeros, Infinite Possibilities On June 19 at 19:32 UTC, block number 528249 was discovered by the BTC.TOP mining pool. But when the block is viewed in an explorer such as Blockchair, something astonishing appears when you hover your cursor over the block hash: the number дальше »
2018-6-21 20:57 | |
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Stanford Launches an Ethereum Foundation Backed Research Center
Stanford has created the Center for Blockchain Research, supported in part by the Ethereum Foundation, Stanford Engineering’s website posted yesterday, June 20. The university reportedly established the center in order to examine how blockchain technology can transform traditional business interactions, according to their official announcement. дальше »
2018-6-21 18:48 | |
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Robinhood Reportedly Considering Formal Banking Services
Unnamed sources suggest popular free crypto and stock trading application (app), Robinhood, is negotiating with US regulators about prospects for it becoming a bank, complete with traditional services such as savings accounts. дальше »
2018-6-21 10:10 | |
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Tether’s Tokens Supported Fully by USD, An Unofficial Report Claims
This reportedly confirms that all Tethers were sufficiently backed by USD as of June 1, 2018. Van der Velde said, “We’re glad to have independent verification of this to answer some of the questions posed by the public. дальше »
2018-6-21 01:18 | |
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Unofficial Report Confirms Tether’s Tokens Are Fully Backed by US Dollars
Tether Ltd. , which issues a stable coin allegedly tied to U. S. dollar reserves, claims it has hired Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP — a law firm co-founded by FBI Director Louis Freeh — to confirm its bank deposits and assure investors that its cryptocurrency is backed by USD. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:05 | |
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Father of Paris Hilton to Sell a Roman Property for Bitcoin
Rick Hilton, who is the father of Paris Hilton and chairman of Hilton & Hyland, is all set to sell a 16th-century Roman mansion for cryptocurrencies. The auction for the property will be held on June 28, and it will make history as the first ever property to be auctioned on blockchain. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:02 | |
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Korean Cryptocurrency hub hacked
Hackers have reportedly made away with cryptocurrencies worth $30 million from Bithumb, South Korea’s leading exchange, according to reports from a blog update. The exchange states that due to the hack, deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended until further notice. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:02 | |
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