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EU Financial Services Chief Hints at Broad Cryptoasset Regulation
During a parliamentary confirmation hearing, the European Commissioner for Financial Stability and Financial Services, Valdis Dombrovskis, said that the E. U. is planning to regulate cryptoassets following the unanticipated wake-up call from Libra. дальше »
2019-10-10 15:00 | |
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ConsenSys to provide $175,000 in grants to 7 Ethereum projects
Blockchain-based software company ConsenSys had previously launched a grants program back in February, a program that was intended to fund projects that enhanced the Ethereum network. Following the same, the Joseph Lubin-led company will be giving $175,000 in grants to about seven different projects on the Ethereum network, reports suggest. дальше »
2019-10-10 13:30 | |
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Shooter livestreams synagogue attack on Twitch
Ready to be sickened? A gunman in Germany today opened fire on a crowd of worshippers in a synagogue — and worse, he livestreamed the whole thing on Twitch. The attack took place at a synagogue and kebab shop in Halle. дальше »
2019-10-10 02:28 | |
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Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to Face Congress and Discuss Libra Project Concerns on October 23
Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in US Congress over the Libra project. CoinDesk reports that Zuckerberg will face the Congressional Financial Services Committee on Oct. 23 to shed light on Facebook’s impact on the financial services as well as housing sectors. дальше »
2019-10-10 22:31 | |
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Switzerland Central Bank and SIX Digital Exchange Eye Digital Currencies for Trade Settlements
Swiss National Bank (SNB), Switzerland’s central bank, together with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) are jointly exploring on how a central bank digital currency (CBDC) can be used to trade tokenized assets, the Block reports. дальше »
2019-10-10 22:20 | |
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Central bank says Libra must operate like a bank if it’s to launch in UK
The Bank of England‘s (BoE) Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has laid down a set of rules that Facebook‘s Libra and other cryptocurrencies must follow if they are to be launched in Britain. While some question if Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra will ever launch, the BoE‘s FPC did recognize its potential to becoming an “important payment system,” City AM reports. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:12 | |
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Sextortion scammers pivot from Bitcoin to Litecoin for better blackmailing
Sextortion phishers are pivoting away from Bitcoin to alternative cryptocurrencies to avoid being caught by email filters, ZDNet reports. In particular, some sextortionists now rely on Litecoin, as major email providers automatically flag suspicious emails that feature Bitcoin wallet addresses. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:11 | |
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Dubai Unveils Ethereum and Hyperledger-Powered Business Registry Platform
Dubai authorities have announced the launch of a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP) built on Hyperledger fabric and the Ethereum enterprise blockchain. The primary objective of the UBRP is to introduce a better regulation model and enable license issuers to seamlessly manage their trade licenses and corporate registries, reports Saudi Gazette on October 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-9 01:00 | |
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Hyundai’s Hdac Blockchain Technology Branch to Setup $10 Million Fund To Release Mainnet
The blockchain-focused arm of Hyundai, Hdac Technology, has announced that it would set up a $10 million USD fund to invest in it's blockchain. According to the official reports, the company is set to use the money to launch it's mainnet and later to develop applications for it. Hdac’s goal, the press release affirms, is […] дальше »
2019-10-9 00:28 | |
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Bitcoin’s SegWit registers ATH of 57.18%, but transaction fees refuse to drop
On 16 September, Segregated Witness [SegWit] reached a major milestone after reports suggested that Bitcoin transactions on the SegWit protocol hit an all-time high of 50. 7 percent. The protocol was first developed by Pieter Wuille back in December 2015, with an intent to reduce processing fees and facilitate faster transactions. дальше »
2019-10-9 23:30 | |
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Japan deems cryptocurrency donations legal; cites lack of mention under PFC law
Japanese Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Sanae Takaichi, told a recent press conference that crypto-donations are “legal” in the country. According to reports, the Minister cited the Political Funds Control Law and noted that donations in virtual assets were not subject to this law. дальше »
2019-10-8 12:34 | |
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US hospitals opt for paying hackers to survive Ryuk ransomware attack
Cybercriminals are targeting hospitals across the globe with ransomware. Some of the hospitals are giving in to the attackers’ demands and paying the requested ransom, likely in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-7 18:09 | |
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International exchanges campaign against UK cryptocurrency derivatives ban
Global exchanges are begging the UK‘s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) not to ban the sale of cryptocurrency-based derivatives. The World Federation of Exchanges said today that there is a need to find a balance between innovation and keeping consumers protected, Reuters reports. дальше »
2019-10-7 17:27 | |
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HashCash Building DLT Solution for a Global Bank
HashCash Consultants, a software firm that claims to be developing distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions that allow enterprises to facilitate real-time cross-border payments, has inked a strategic partnership deal with an unnamed global bank for the development of core banking solutions aimed at increasing the speed, security and efficiency of banking processes, reports Yahoo FinanceRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-7 17:00 | |
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UN-backed chocolate bar comes with a free blockchain token — and a choice
In the UK, a new chocolate bar contains a blockchain-based token, either to be directly gifted to the cocoa farmer or redeemed for a discount on the next purchase, Fast Company reports. Sure, it’s chocolate, but The Other Bar pitches itself as a social experiment, too. дальше »
2019-10-7 14:55 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Investigations into UK crypto businesses rise 74% in 1 year
Welcome, it’s time for Moonday Mornings. If you don’t know what it is, where have you been? It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Take a look. дальше »
2019-10-7 11:52 | |
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Dow Futures Plunge After Bloomberg Report Dashes Hopes for China Trade Deal
Futures on the Dow and broader U. S. stock market declined sharply in overnight trading Monday amid reports that Beijing had narrowed the scope for upcoming trade talks with the United States, dashing any hope of a comprehensive deal. дальше »
2019-10-7 08:03 | |
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Dow Futures Brace for Impact as Trump Faces ‘Multiple Whistleblowers’
The week of trade for the Dow Jones ended brightly on Friday after some better than expected economic data and hopes of progress in the trade war with China. All this good work may be undone, however, as Dow futures brace for a rocky open after reports of “multiple officials” coming forward as whistleblowers regarding […] The post Dow Futures Brace for Impact as Trump Faces ‘Multiple Whistleblowers’ appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-7 22:00 | |
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Blockchain-Based Art Platform Verisart Raises $2.5M
Verisart, a firm that claims to be focused on building robust blockchain-based evidentiary infrastructures for artworks and collectibles has raised $2. 5 million in a funding round led by Galaxy Digital EOS VC Fund, reports TechCrunch. дальше »
2019-10-5 17:00 | |
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Data Shows Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Has Diminished
Last spring and the beginning of summer 2019 saw digital asset markets spike considerably in value, and many speculators assumed the rise was due to institutional investors. However, BTC and a variety of other popular digital asset prices started plummeting in August. дальше »
2019-10-5 05:32 | |
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DTCC Delays Blockchain Post-Trade System To Sidestep Possible Brexit Complications
Brexit is coming up and several companies in the United Kingdom are scared of it. Now, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has recently affirmed that it would postpone the launch of its new post-trade platform for derivatives to avoid any kind of complication with Brexit. According to the official reports, the delay is […] дальше »
2019-10-5 00:39 | |
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Ransomware attack hits Spanish city demanding undisclosed amount of Bitcoin
A hacker is holding computer systems belonging to the southern Spanish city of Jerez de la Frontera, demanding a Bitcoin ransom to unlock them, RFI reports. The ransomware attack, which reportedly began on Tuesday night, has already caused service outages for the city’s website. дальше »
2019-10-4 19:15 | |
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$1.2M seized from Bitcoin Ponzi stuck in frozen Indian bank account
Authorities in India have found themselves in a crypto-conundrum: they can’t access cryptocurrency seized from a Ponzi scheme because such transfers have been prohibited, reports Times of India. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:12 | |
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Leader of Bitcoin-fuelled fake ID ring gets two years in US federal prison
Mark Alex Simon, the ring leader of a Bitcoin-fuelled fake ID ring, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, the Toledo Blade reports. The Ohio resident was sentenced by US District Court Judge Jeffrey Helmick on Thursday after pleading guilty to charges in June. дальше »
2019-10-4 14:52 | |
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Tehran Bourse, Not Bitcoin, Is Iran’s Hedge against US Sanctions
More and more Iranians are parking their savings into the Tehran bourse as staggering inflation weakens their trust in the Rial. Tehran Times reports that the benchmark Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) grew 74% during the first six months of the Iranian calendar, which begins every March 21. дальше »
2019-10-4 14:26 | |
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MakerDAO Vulnerability Would Have Let Criminals Siphon ETH-Powered DAI Stablecoin
MakerDAO network had such a major bug that, Ethereum (ETH) that powers the DAI stablecoin could have been stolen due to an exploit. According to the reports, a hacker could use a single transaction to steal the tokens. дальше »
2019-10-4 00:45 | |
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New York’s Financial Regulator Searches for Crypto and Blockchain Deputy Superintendent
The blockchain and cryptocurrency industry in New York is very strict, requiring businesses to secure a Bitlicense before they can even operate in the state. Now, with a “special” focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency, The Block reports that the New York State of Financial Services is looking for a deputy superintendent. Based on the job […] дальше »
2019-10-4 00:29 | |
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Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Clears The Air About The Company’s Crypto Ratings Council
Coinbase, a leading crypto-based company offering exchange and digital wallet services in the US has come out to answer concerns regarding its newly established Crypto Ratings Council. The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Brian Brook, responded to questions that the new service could be marred with conflicts of interest, The Block reports. In an interview with […] дальше »
2019-10-3 19:43 | |
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Coinbase UK adds support for XRP, XLM as it resumes operations in the UK
In March 2018, Barclays joined hands with U. S-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to provide banking services. However, this deal ended in August 2019, according to reports. However, Coinbase UK has now once again resumed GBP withdrawals and deposits for its UK customers. дальше »
2019-10-3 16:18 | |
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TalkTalk hacker’s parents sentenced for moving son’s stolen cryptocurrency
The parents of Elliot Gunton, the 20-year old that hacked TalkTalk and EtherDelta, traded cryptocurrency, and sold stolen data on the dark web have landed themselves in hot water after trying to help their son. дальше »
2019-10-3 11:11 | |
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Bithumb Global announces plans to expand in India despite regulatory hurdles
While India awaits the Supreme Court’s decision over the Reserve Bank of India’s banking ban, South Korean Bithumb Global has been planning to expand on Indian shores. The South Korean exchange will be building a regulated exchange in the country, according to reports. дальше »
2019-10-3 09:30 | |
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Indonesia Hosts International Summit to Enlighten Lawyers on Cryptocurrencies
In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia and Hong Kong, according to reports on October 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-3 01:00 | |
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Vega Protocol Gets $5 Million Led By Pantera Capital for Derivatives (Options, Swaps, Futures) Market
A company focused on the creation of a decentralized derivatives market called Vega Protocol was recently able to raise $5 million USD via it's seed round. According to the official reports, the round was led by Pantera Capital, one of the largest crypto funds in the market. дальше »
2019-10-3 23:28 | |
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NiceHash co-founder reportedly arrested over alleged stolen millions (again)
The co-founder of NiceHash, the well-known cryptocurrency hash power broker, has reportedly been arrested in Germany. Matjaz Skorjanc’s arrest was made over US charges that he, along with several other hackers, is responsible for stealing millions of dollars. дальше »
2019-10-2 18:58 | |
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LocalBitcoins sees huge spikes in usage during Hong Kong’s political unrest
Interest in Bitcoin, the censorship resistant cryptocurrency, often spikes during times of political or economic unrest. It’s no accident that Satoshi Nakamoto embedded a reference to the financial crisis in Bitcoin‘s genesis block. дальше »
2019-10-2 15:44 | |
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Voyager Cryptocurrency Broker Acquires Ethos’ Assets
Voyager Digital Canada Ltd. , a cryptoasset broker that claims to offer users commission-free investments, has completed the acquisition of some assets of Ethos, a people-powered distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, and cryptocurrency wallet. дальше »
2019-10-2 12:30 | |
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EU’s top court says pre-checked boxes for tracking cookies are illegal
Europe’s highest court, the CJEU, has ruled that pre-checked cookie consent boxes do not provide the necessary legal consent needed for websites — TechCrunch reports. Basically, when you open a new website, you need to manually opt in for non-essential cookies. дальше »
2019-10-1 18:34 | |
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Zuck says Facebook will never curb offensive content — but vows to protect its moderators
For the past five years, we’ve heard countless reports on how hard content moderation really is, and moderators at social networking giant Facebook could have it the toughest. Earlier this year, The Verge’s Casey Newton published an article titled “The Trauma Floor” which revealed the secret lives of Facebook moderators in America, and more specifically, the harrowing conditions these employees were tasked with on a daily basis. дальше »
2019-10-1 17:06 | |
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Four Bank of Ireland Executives To Testify in $300 Million OneCoin Pyramid Scheme Case
Fresh news has emerged that witnesses belonging to the Bank of Ireland staff have been asked to bring upon testimonies against the perpetrators in the multi-dollar OneCoin pyramid scheme. According to reports, employees from the Bank were asked by the attorney to give a statement against Mark Scott. He is one of the main suspects […] дальше »
2019-10-1 16:28 | |
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Russian Nuclear Scientist Docked $7,000 for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
A Russian nuclear engineer has been fined $7,000 for illegal bitcoin mining at a top-secret nuclear base. Scientists at Top-Secret Nuclear Lab Caught Mining Bitcoin According to The Moscow Times, Denis Baykov, a nuclear engineer at the Sarov nuclear base has been fined $7,000 for illegally using the plant’s supercomputers for bitcoin mining. дальше »
2019-10-1 14:00 | |
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Dark web weed dealers used ‘Craigslist of Bitcoin’ to launder their illicit profits
Two men have pleaded guilty for conspiring to launder money using Bitcoin after selling marijuana on the dark web. Connor Brooke and Aidan Curry, 25 and 23 respectively, gave their plea in federal court yesterday. дальше »
2019-10-1 11:38 | |
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Taiwanese Startups Launch Blockchain-Based IoT SaaS Platform
BiiLabs, a firm that claims to be dedicated to developing blockchain solutions for the internet of things (IoT) ecosystem, has joined forces with SoftChef, a Taipei-based business-to-business (B2B) IoT enabler and software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm, to launch a new IoT SaaS platform dubbed Benchy-Alfred, reports Digitimes, September 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-1 23:00 | |
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WeWork Withdraws IPO Filing Despite Controversial CEO’s Exit
WeWork, which was valued at $47 billion merely several months ago, is withdrawing its IPO filing according to reports. Fortune reporter Polina Marinova and Bloomberg columnist Brian Chappatta released the statement of WeWork co-CEOs, who emphasized that the company will focus on building its fundamentals and postpone the IPO. дальше »
2019-9-30 18:17 | |
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Traditional Financial Companies Acknowledge the Value of Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to the use of decentralized protocols to transfer value and access financial services in a permissionless manner. Amongst the latest trends is an incredibly exciting new shift toward DeFi. дальше »
2019-9-30 17:00 | |
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BK Consortium Failing To Close On Majority Stake In $333 Million Bithumb Acquisition Deal
BK Consortium’s bid to acquire South Korean exchange Bithumb may have fallen apart according to reports surfacing from the Asian country’s local media. The exchange may reportedly end up with new owners after the deal to place it in BK’s hands has hit a brick wall. дальше »
2019-9-30 16:32 | |
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Fusion’s $6.4M cryptocurrency theft could be an inside job, firm says
Thieves have ransacked the Fusion Protocol, a blockchain-powered platform for exchanging “stablecoins” and other tokens, stealing roughly $6. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency. “[On] September 28th 2019, the Fusion swap wallet was compromised, resulting in theft of 10 million native FSN and 3. дальше »
2019-9-30 15:09 | |
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Facebook and WhatsApp will share ‘electronic communications’ with UK police under new treaty
Update at 6:30 PM IST: The treaty between the US and the UK to disclose information of individuals suspected of serious criminal acts will not require social media platforms to install backdoors or break end-to-end encryption, a further analysis of the CLOUD Act reveals. дальше »
2019-9-30 14:57 | |
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