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Bitcoin Mining Giant Canaan Secures New Funding in ‘Hundreds of Millions of Dollars’
Canaan Creatives, the world’s second-largest bitcoin mining chipmaker, has raised ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ in a new financing round. STCN reported that the latest funding pushed Canaan’s worth to at least a billion dollar. дальше »
2019-3-12 14:17 | |
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Alibaba finally got its shitcoin namesake to drop its name
After losing a preliminary copyright lawsuit last year, cryptocurrency knock-off Alibabacoin has finally rescinded and agreed to stop using the Alibaba name. In a joint statement released on Monday, Alibabacoin and Alibaba announced they have reached an agreement which will see Alibabacoin change its name, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-3-12 12:48 | |
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Bitcoin Transaction Volume Plummets By 30%, What’s Causing the Drop?
According to CoinMetrics. io, the recent fall in Bitcoin’s transaction count has coincided with the end of VeriBlock’s testnet phase. Reports indicate the little-known startup is responsible for a significant number of BTC transactions. дальше »
2019-3-12 12:28 | |
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Facebook Cryptocurrency Could Raise $19 Billion, ‘Reinvigorate’ Company: Barclays
There’s a massive upside for Facebook entering the crypto space, according to tech analysts on Wall Street. The Facebook cryptocurrency, which will reportedly be used to facilitate cross-border payments and will have stablecoin properties, is worth at least $19 billion in revenue within the next two years, CNBC reports. дальше »
2019-3-12 21:14 | |
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Kakao’s Crypto Arm Rakes in $90 Million Through Members-Only ICO
In yet another sign that the Crypto Winter is beginning to thaw, fundraising in the industry is once again alive and well. Ground X Corp, which is the crypto arm of South Korea-based mobile giant Kakao, has raised a cool $90 million in a private coin offering and is targeting the same amount in yet another fundraising round expected to kick off this week, Bloomberg reports. дальше »
2019-3-12 20:08 | |
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Binance Chief Reports Potential Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Argentina
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao responded to a report regarding Binance Lab’s agreement with Argentina to co-invest in blockchain-based projects that his company supports. He hinted at the possibility of launching a fiat-to-crypto project in the crypto-friendly South American country. дальше »
2019-3-12 20:00 | |
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Bitcoin scammers used Facebook ads to swindle Chinese businessmen out of $250K
Authorities have sentenced three criminals for robbing a group of Chinese businessmen in Dubai. The crooks stole over $250,000 (Dh1 million) from four businessmen after luring them to an apartment in Al Rafaa, Dubai at the end of March, local news reports. дальше »
2019-3-11 18:14 | |
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Here are the 3 ways OneCoin defrauded cryptocurrency investors for billions
The alleged ringleaders of OneCoin, the multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency-fuelled pyramid scheme, have finally been busted. On Friday, US authorities apprehended brother-and-sister duo Konstantin Ignatov and Ruja Ignatova at Los Angeles International Airport over their role in the international blockchain-based scam, reports Bloomberg. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:42 | |
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New ‘Blockchain Village’ Concept Pops Up in China’s Wenzhou Region from Local Residents
According to some reports, a Chinese village located in the Wenzhou Zhejiang region, Yuedong, gathered the attention of the media after it showed openness towards digital currencies and blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-3-11 13:10 | |
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Moonday Mornings: 30% of cryptocurreny startups failed in 2018
Another weekend has come and gone, meaning thereantander, against cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin. Banco Santander originally closed the exchange’s account, claiming it had breached the bank’s policy. дальше »
2019-3-11 12:58 | |
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OxyContin-Stained Sackler Fortune Too Toxic for This Woke Hedge Fund
Under fire for fueling the opioid crisis, the billionaire family that controls OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP has been booted from a large hedge fund, the Wall Street Journal reports. Hildene Capital Dumps Family Behind OxyContin Fortune Last year, Hildene Capital Management, which manages some $10 billion in client assets, notified Sackler family investment entities that it would no longer handle their money. дальше »
2019-3-11 03:30 | |
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China’s Wenzhou Residents Bolster the Idea of a ‘Blockchain Village’
According to regional reports from China, a village located within the Wenzhou, Zhejiang region called Yuedong has been gathering attention due to its receptiveness toward cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-3-10 18:20 | |
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Marshall Islands Rejects IMF Concerns to Launch ‘Sovereign’ (SOV) Digital Currency as Legal Tender
The Sovereign (SOV) digital currency looks set to become the first decentralized national digital currency. It could be used in the Marshall Islands on an equal footing with the US dollar. Such cryptocurrency as legal tender, even in a small state, is a larger step on the path to crypto-adoption. дальше »
2019-3-10 11:44 | |
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Delphi Digital: 80% of Total ETH Supply is Held by Roughly 7500 Addresses with Other Notable Facts
Digital Assets Research firm, Delphi Digital has recently released a piece that explores the several tips, statistics and concerns of Ethereum [ETH]. An interesting result in said search was shared as being the following: nearly 80 percent of the total existing Ethereum Supply is held by 7572 addresses reports Coin Telegraph. Upon exploring the original […] дальше »
2019-3-10 02:23 | |
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Crypto Scam Alert: Bitcointopia Land Fraud Revealed, Entrepreneur Pleads Guilty
Crypto entrepreneur, Morgan Rockcoons supposedly shared a business proposal in which crypto fanatics around the world can come together to create a crypto land dubbed, “Bitcointopia” in Nevada. This endeavor has supposedly become a court case, to which Rockcoons pleaded guilty in San Diego Federal Court on Thursday, March 7, 2019 reports The San Diego […] дальше »
2019-3-9 21:29 | |
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UAE Bullish for Crypto, Records $210M Investment in January and February 2019
According to the reports published by Icobench, the United Arab Emirates has been the #1 country in ranking by… The post UAE Bullish for Crypto, Records $210M Investment in January and February 2019 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-9 13:55 | |
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UN Security Council reveals that North Korea lumped over $600 million in Cryptocurrency through cyber theft
Recent reports bear claims that North Korea’s capital city Pyongyang has attained an estimated $670 million in fiat foreign currencies as well as cryptocurrencies. As reported by Asian media outlet Nikkei, this is being carried out with the aid of cybercriminals who have been dependent on the blockchain technology in order to remain untraced. дальше »
2019-3-9 07:11 | |
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New York Prosecutors Arrest Leader Of Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Scam OneCoin
US Prosecutors Arrest Leader Of Multi-billion Dollar Crypto Scam OneCoin Prosecutors from New York have recently managed to arrest the leader of OneCoin, a very well known crypto scam which made several billion dollars of profit for its owners. дальше »
2019-3-9 01:06 | |
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Two Australian Cryptocurrency Exchanges Suspended Following an Arrest
Two cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia have been suspended following raids of the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). One man has been arrested. дальше »
2019-3-8 21:00 | |
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New Buying.com Blockchain-Powered E-commerce Store Looks to be Pioneer and Rival Amazon
With the Blockchain technology disrupting almost every industry, Amazon, the global e-commerce behemoth, could be getting a worthy competitor soon. In what every crypto enthusiast will like to hear, reports from reliable sources show that a new, Blockchain-backed e-commerce platform is in the offing. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:31 | |
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Israeli Regulators Set to Soft Pedal on Crypto and ICO Regulations
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the country’s market regulator, made recommendations for the creation of a standardized digital assets platform that would support crypto trading and allow firms to raise funds by issuing tokenized assets to investors, reports Reuters on March 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:30 | |
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Starbucks’ Alleged Bitcoin Adoption Could Place Risk on Consumers
Crypto users were sent into a frenzy over March 4, 2019, reports that Starbucks had earned significant equity in Bakkt and might begin accepting crypto payments. However, this could prove to be a tax nightmare for Starbucks users. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:30 | |
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Dow Tanks as Ominous Trade War Signals Pummel Stock Market
The opening bell has barely had time to stop ringing, but the Dow is already well on its way to its fifth consecutive losing session as the US stock market reels from a flurry of ominous reports that suggest the US and China are further from a trade deal than Trump administration officials had claimed. дальше »
2019-3-9 16:50 | |
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Australia Bans Two Bitcoin Exchanges: Reportely Linked to Drug Syndicates
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) suspended two bitcoin exchanges suspected of having links with drug crime syndicates. Joint AUSTRAC and @AusFedPolice media release: One man charged and two cryptocurrency businesses suspended following organised crime investigation https://t. дальше »
2019-3-8 16:29 | |
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North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel
A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports. дальше »
2019-3-8 15:15 | |
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Russia’s Ruling Party United Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting System
Local news outlet TASS reports that Russia’s ruling political party, United Russia, has launched a blockchain-based e-voting system, which… The post Russia’s Ruling Party United Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Voting System appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-8 10:26 | |
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Former Bitmain Employees May Find Refuge in a Spinoff Startup Called Matrix
According to regional reports, members of Bitmain Technologies and other connected subsidiaries like Copernicus are starting an offshoot company called Matrix. It is not officially known yet just what Matrix will do but some sources allege that the new spinoff will offer cryptocurrency lending services, an over-the-counter (OTC) desk, and custody solutions. дальше »
2019-3-8 09:20 | |
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Philadelphia Bans Cashless Businesses – Bad for Bitcoin?
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Philadelphia is the latest jurisdiction to pass a law against not accepting cash. Most retailers in the city must accept cash beginning in July. Democrats are leading the charge on these laws, viewing them as a way to protect people who don’t have credit or debit cards. дальше »
2019-3-8 05:15 | |
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China’s Alibaba Looks to Apply Blockchain and IoT Technology for its Cross-Border Supply Chains
Chinese e-commerce heavyweight, Alibaba is making active plans to integrate the revolutionary distributed ledger technology into its operations to simplify its complex cross-border supply chains according to reports published March 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 04:12 | |
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Malaysian Securities Commission: Public Feedback on Proposed ICO Regulatory Framework Wanted
The Malaysian Securities Commission has recently opened the consultation for its two papers on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) and property crowdfunding regulation in the country. Starting now, if you live in the country, you will be able to give the authorities some feedback about their current regulatory frameworks. According to the reports, the Malaysian Securities […] дальше »
2019-3-8 03:05 | |
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Blockchain Technology Finds Eccentric Use Case in Tracking Drone Flight Data
A startup named Red Cat that uses blockchain technology to securely store drone flight data launched the second beta version of its platform on March 6, 2019, reports TechCrunch. Blockchain to Manage Drone Data Use of blockchain in the aviation sector is not something new. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:00 | |
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UK Regulator: 3% of Consumers Surveyed Have Bought Cryptocurrency
The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published two reports on consumer attitudes and awareness to crypto assets in the country. The research includes qualitative interviews and a national survey of 2,132 British consumers. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin for Starbucks Coffee Poses Significant Tax Filing Issues
Using Bitcoin to pay for coffee at Starbucks might come with some difficult implications as far tax filings are concerned. Increased Bitcoin Tax Filing Palaver As reported by Bitcoinist, part of the Bakkt launch will see the adoption of Bitcoin payment for coffee at Starbucks. дальше »
2019-3-7 19:00 | |
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Colorado senator wants to study blockchain for water rights management
A senator in Colorado wants the state to study the potential use of blockchain technology in water rights management. A bill submitted by Republican senator Jack Tate, alongside representatives Jeni James Arndt, and Marc Catlin, outlines the reasons why the Colorado Water Institute should be authorized to explore how the technology could help maximize operational efficiency, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:41 | |
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BlockFi Pushes for Crypto Adoption by Offering Lucrative Interest on Bitcoin, Ether Deposits
Cryptocurrency loan platform BlockFi now allows users to earn interest as high as 6. 2 percent per annum on their digital currency deposits, reports Forbes, March 5, 2019. Lucrative Interest Rate Becomes the Talk of the Town The lines between traditional financial institutions like banks and digital currencies seem to be blurring at an astounding rate. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:02 | |
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QuadrigaCX Founder’s Widow Seeks Court Costs Compensation
Jennifer Robertson, the widow of Gerry Cotten, the late founder of the now-defunct QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange has asked the court to repay her legal costs to the tune of C$300,000 ($225,000), reports Bloomberg on March 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-7 12:00 | |
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French Far-Right Leader Marine Le Pen Faces Imprisonment for Anti-ISIS Tweets
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces three years imprisonment and a possibly €75,000 ($90,000) fine over tweets she shared four years ago showing ISIS atrocities. The 50-year-old former presidential candidate, President of the National Rally political party (previously named National Front), is being prosecuted for distributing violent images, few weeks after the Paris terror attacks in November 2015, where 130 people were killed, according to reports. дальше »
2019-3-8 10:52 | |
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Gmail’s Smart Compose feature opens up to more Android phones – here’s how to get it
Gmail’s Smart Compose feature, which autosuggests words and phrases to help you write emails faster, has been around on desktop for a while now, as well as on Google Pixel 3 handsets since last October. дальше »
2019-3-7 10:30 | |
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Antalya Homes Accepts Bitcoin for Property Sales in Turkey
All over the world, the real estate industry is taking note of how profitable it is to sell real estate with Bitcoin. For example, leading Turkish real estate agency Antalya Homes reports that it sold nine properties using Bitcoin as payment in 2018. дальше »
2019-3-7 10:00 | |
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1.3 Million Leaked Transactions Link Major Banks to $8.8 Billion Money Laundering Scheme
A new set of reports by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, compiled from over 1. 3 million leaked transactions from 238,000 companies, have linked many major banks to a scheme to channel billions of dollars out of Russia. дальше »
2019-3-7 08:25 | |
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Uber-Killer Grab Prepares for War in Asia by Raising $1.5 Billion
The cash-grab brings the Singapore tech firm’s valuation up to $14 billion, according to press reports. Singapore-based ride-hailing firm Grab has packed its war chest with $1. 5 billion in fresh equity financing from Soft Bank’s Vision Fund this week. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:31 | |
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Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to Trial Blockchain-based CBDC Cryptocurrency as Legal Money
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) https://www.eccb-centralbank.org, the central bank for the Eastern Caribbean dollar, has announced its set to launch a pilot for a distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered central bank digital currency and could proceed to adopt it as a legal tender in 2020 if all goes as planned, according to reports on […] дальше »
2019-3-6 23:19 | |
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Fake News: Japan’s Largest Bank isn’t Launching a Cryptocurrency
Several crypto media outlets have reported that Japan’s Mizuho, the country’s largest bank, and dozens of others are launching a blockchain product. According to Quartz, however, these reports are false in the extreme: J-Coin has nothing to do with cryptocurrency or even blockchain in general. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:26 | |
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Bitcoin Investor Warns BlockFi’s 6.2% Account Could Suppress BTC
BlockFi To Pay 6. 2% APR In Bitcoin And Ethereum Forbes reports that BlockFi, a company that raised $52. 5 million from investors like Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital last July, has launched a game-changing product. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:11 | |
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North Korea Rebuilds Missile Launch Site Within 48 Hours of Broken Trump Promise
At the Hanoi Summit, the U. S. President Donald Trump revealed that North Korea Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un promised to not initiate additional missile or nuclear tests. “Kim promised me last night, regardless, he’s not going to do testing of rockets and nuclear, not going to do testing. дальше »
2019-3-7 21:25 | |
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