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Aragon Opposes Change to Ethereum's Mining Algorithm Before 2.0 Version
Aragon votes against Ethereum changing its proof-of-work mining algorithm before Ethereum 2.0
äàëüøå »2019-11-5 01:45
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Trump’s ignorance couldn’t kill Bitcoin in Q3 — here’s what happened
Bitcoin, undoubtedly the world’s most famous cryptocurrency, has continuously made headlines throughout the year. Despite noticeable fluctuations in price, the cryptocurrency maintained relative health, with its market capitalization vastly surpassing $148 billion at the writing of writing. äàëüøå »
2019-10-22 16:50
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Former NBA player nets $825K from Ghanaian firm in alleged Bitcoin scam
A former American professional basketball player has allegedly swindled over $800,000 worth of Bitcoin from a company based in Ghana. Isaac Edward Austin, who retired in 2004, reportedly posed as a trustee for his own Bitcoin trading company and managed to get the Ghanaian firm to hand over $11,000 per BTC, GhanaWeb reports. äàëüøå »
2019-10-21 17:32
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Opportunistic fraudsters use El Chapo’s son’s arrest in bid to steal Bitcoin
Mexican officials have been forced to free Ovidio Guzman Lopez – the son of Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo whose real name is Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Loera – from custody after cartel gunmen turned Sinaloa into an urban war zone. äàëüøå »
2019-10-21 15:06
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Bitfinex wants to subpoena former banking exec to recover its ‘lost’ $880M
iFinex, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, wants to subpoena an ex-banking executive of a trust company it hopes can assist in the recovery of more than $850 million in frozen funds. äàëüøå »
2019-10-21 13:53
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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ gets desperate as it considers stablecoins
Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra could be based on national currencies such as the dollar, the tech giant said on Sunday, following increased scrutiny from regulators and governments in recent months. äàëüøå »
2019-10-21 12:00
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Moonday Mornings: Another cryptocurrency SIM-swap victim sues AT&T, this time for $1.8M
Welcome to Moonday Morning forkers. It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. Take a look at what’s happened over the last few days. äàëüøå »
2019-10-21 11:17
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Researchers find fake WordPress plugins that secretly mine cryptocurrency
Researchers have discovered several malicious WordPress plugins that are being used to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency by running Linux binary code. According to the researchers at website security company Sucuri, the plugins are also being used to maintain access to compromised servers. äàëüøå »
2019-10-18 17:24
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Fake Russian Tor browser purloins $40,000 in Bitcoin from dark web shoppers
Researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a malicious version of the Tor browser – the program used to access the dark web – and it’s been stealing user‘s Bitcoin. According to ESET, the bad actors were able to steal more than $40,000 worth of Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2019-10-18 14:04
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G7 countries caution against Facebook’s ‘risky’ Libra
Earlier this week I told you Facebook‘s ‘cryptocurrency‘ saga had turned into a soap opera and that it was going to be a long season, and it seems I wasn’t wrong. The technology giant is facing a new challenge after the G7 said on Thursday that such stablecoins shouldn’t be allowed to launch until international risk was assessed. äàëüøå »
2019-10-18 12:04
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Telegram is postponing its token sale, and it’s still not happy with the SEC
Telegram has yielded to the US Securities and Exchange Commission over the sale of its Gram tokens, for now. According to a court filing submitted earlier this week, Telegram has agreed to stop selling its Gram tokens. äàëüøå »
2019-10-18 11:18
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Qtum’s First-Ever Hard Fork Qtum 2.0 Is Now Active
Qtum goes through its first-ever hard fork today after Qtum blockchain crosses block 466,000
äàëüøå »2019-10-18 20:36
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Nicolas Maduro refuses to give up on Venezuela’s state cryptocurrency El Petro
It seems that the government of Venezuela isn’t ready to give up on its state-issued cryptocurrency ambitions. Speaking during a state broadcast last night, President Nicolas Maduro said protectorates and states would receive one million Petros — Venezuela’s home-brewed cryptocurrency — twice a month, from November onwards. äàëüøå »
2019-10-17 16:14
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Nevada man charged for allegedly running $11M Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
A man in the US has been charged for allegedly operating an $11 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the filing of a civil enforcement action yesterday, charging David Gilbert Saffron of Las Vegas, and Circle Society, Corp, with “fraudulent solicitation, misappropriation, and registration violations. äàëüøå »
2019-10-17 14:34
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US Fed Reserve: Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ dream faces core legal, regulatory challenges
The US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said yesterday that Facebook must overcome a “core of legal and regulatory challenges” before facilitating payments with its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra. äàëüøå »
2019-10-17 13:44
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Hundreds charged after takedown of child exploitation site which made $730K in Bitcoin
A 23-year-old South Korean man is being accused of running the world’s “largest child sexual exploitation market,” which reportedly processed 7,300 Bitcoin transactions worth over $730,000. According to a criminal indictment unsealed today, the now-defunct English-language website known as “Welcome To Video,” featured over 250,000 child exploitation videos – approximately eight terabytes worth of horrific material. äàëüøå »
2019-10-16 18:32
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Popular blockchain influencer gets caught plagiarizing academic paper
Those who follow me on Twitter (and you should, because I’m funny) know I have some strong feelings about the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. In short, I think it’s the equivalent of Herbalife for nerds, with bad technology that’s propagated by a Dickensian cast of grifters and hucksters. äàëüøå »
2019-10-16 17:04
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Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ is turning into a soap opera — and it’s gonna be a long season
Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project is turning into a bit of a soap opera, starring the tech giant and regulators as the main characters. Just yesterday, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz said the departure of several high-profile partners from the project was a good sign, but unsurprisingly the Libra Association had a different take altogether. äàëüøå »
2019-10-16 12:48
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An overview of Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ supporters — who’s in and who’s out
Facebook sent the world into a frenzy when it announced its intention to enter the payments space with the launch of its controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra earlier this year. Initially, Facebook said it had garnered support from 28 companies, including some of the world’s top financial and technology giants. äàëüøå »
2019-10-15 19:46
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Bitcoin’s cumulative transaction fees surpass $1B milestone
It was going to happen sooner or later, but over the past few days cumulative Bitcoin transaction fees have surpassed the $1 billion milestone. Data gathered by Hard Fork from financial and economic data site Quandl, shows the $1 billion mark was passed late last week, on October 11. äàëüøå »
2019-10-15 13:37
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Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra unveils official backers, but its future is still uncertain
Facebook has managed to officially sign up 21 organizations to its Libra Association following several high-profile departures from its controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project. According to a press release, Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital, Spotify, Coinbase, Uber Technologies, Vodafone, and Xapo are among those who signed the Libra Association’s charter. äàëüøå »
2019-10-15 12:33
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Victim of $5B OneCoin cryptocurrency scam gets death threats for speaking out
One of the victim’s of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam is receiving death threats for her actions against the con artists. According to the BBC, Jen McAdam from Glasgow is receiving messages threatening sexual violence and death from people whom she believes are OneCoin supporters. äàëüøå »
2019-10-15 10:26
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Researchers find Bitcoin sextortion malware also mines Monero
Analysts have reportedly discovered the source of the sextortion emails that’ve plagued the internet since last year — the ones that demand Bitcoin or else they’ll leak videos of you masturbating to kinky pornography. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 18:12
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North Korea-linked hackers revive cryptocurrency scam to hijack macOS
Security researchers have reportedly uncovered another attack from a North Korea-linked hacking group. But on closer inspection it seems to be nothing more than a rehash of the group’s previous exploits. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 17:25
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Sodinokibi ransomware earns hacker $287K worth of Bitcoin in 3 days
Criminals who distributed the Sodinokibi ransomware threat earned a huge payday from victims who paid the requested Bitcoin ransom. According to researchers at McAfee, who tracked down several posts published on underground forums, one particular distributor made the equivalent of $287,499 in Bitcoin in just 72 hours. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 17:00
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Europol: Bitcoin is the still the dark web’s favorite cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is still very much the dark web‘s favorite cryptocurrency, but those looking to cover their tracks are slowly learning to use privacy-focused alternatives. “While we have previously reported a small shift towards more privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero, Bitcoin still remains the currency of choice for both legitimate and criminal use,” reports Europol with its latest assessment of internet-based organised crime. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 15:45
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How a blockchain-based digital ID system could help tackle human trafficking
Human trafficking affects every country in the world. In fact, estimates say that 20-40 million people are enslaved across the globe, earning criminals profits of approximately $150 billion a year. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 14:37
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ING says bank-owned digital currencies are coming — and we’re all doomed
Whether you like it or not, central bank digital currencies are coming. We just don’t know when exactly. According to Dutch bank ING’s financial and banking experts, a “fully-fledged central bank digital currency is coming. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 12:54
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Moonday Mornings: eBay, Mastercard, Visa, Stripe, and Mercado Pago leave Facebook’s Libra Association
Good morning forkers, it’s that time of the week again. It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you shouldn’t miss. Let’s get to it. 1. Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra is facing yet more challenges as Mastercard, Visa, eBay, payment system provider Stripe, and South American partner Mercado Pago have pulled out of the troubled project, The Financial Times reports. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 11:40
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Alleged EtherDelta hacker in federal court over $1.4M cryptocurrency plot
Alleged hacker Anthony Tyler Nashatka, also known as “psycho,” faced US federal court yesterday over a plot to steal $1. 4 million worth of cryptocurrency from users of token exchange EtherDelta. äàëüøå »
2019-10-12 22:09
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New gold-backed Ethereum token is guaranteed by Australian government reserves
Australia‘s Perth Mint, one of the world’s largest refineries, is today launching a gold-backed Ethereum token guaranteed by the government of Western Australia. Marketing materials shared with Hard Fork claim the Perth Mint Gold Token (PMGT) is the first gold token on a public blockchain backed and guaranteed by government reserves. äàëüøå »
2019-10-10 15:59
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New Ethereum token is backed by gold reserves guaranteed by Australian government
Australia‘s Perth Mint, one of the world’s largest refineries, is today launching a gold-backed Ethereum token guaranteed by the government of Western Australia. Marketing materials shared with Hard Fork claim the Perth Mint Gold Token (PMGT) is the first gold token on a public blockchain backed and guaranteed by government reserves. äàëüøå »
2019-10-10 15:59
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French tobacconists to start selling shady Bitcoin coupons — again
French tobacconists are getting another chance to sell Bitcoin coupons after the scheme had to be suspended earlier this year. Local media has reported that the scheme will restart today, allowing 5,200 tobacconists to sell coupons that can be redeemed for Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2019-10-10 14:44
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The IRS’ latest cryptocurrency tax guidance shows it still doesn’t get it
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued updated guidance for calculating taxes owed on cryptocurrency holdings yesterday. It’s the organizations first update in five years and it asks more questions than it answers. äàëüøå »
2019-10-10 11:57
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Alleged $5M cryptocurrency fraud made this guy one of AWS’ biggest clients
A Singaporean man faces over 30 years in prison for masquerading as a Californian games developer to illicitly obtain cloud computing power to mine cryptocurrency, an FBI investigation has revealed. äàëüøå »
2019-10-10 11:26
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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. äàëüøå »
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 15:11
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Ethereum Foundation donates $18K to UNICEF’s new cryptocurrency fund
Further to its previous blockchain exploits, the United Nations Children’s Fund, more commonly known as UNICEF, is now taking donations in cryptocurrency. According to an announcement earlier today, UNICEF is setting up a “cryptocurrency fund” so that it can “receive, hold, and disburse donations of cryptocurrencies,” specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 12:55
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Hacking victim who paid Bitcoin ransom goes on to hack the hackers
A ransomware victim that paid Bitcoin to unlock his files has enacted sweet vengeance on his attackers, by hacking them right back. As part of his retaliation, Germancement on the BleepingComputer forum yesterday morning, but urged readers to understand that he’s “not the bad guy here. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 17:46
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Gartner says blockchain is sliding into ‘the trough of disillusionment’
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but according to Gartner‘s Hype Cycle, blockchain is “sliding into the trough of disillusionment,” meaning the technology is struggling to live up to the hype. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 17:14
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Class action lawsuit alleges Bitfinex’ Tether cost crypto market $1.4T
A brand new lawsuit alleges that cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and its sister company Tether manipulated the digital currency market. According to a lawsuit filed in New York over the weekend, Bitfinex and Tether “engaged in unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading acts” by failing to disclose that Tether was not backed 1:1 to by the US dollar. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 14:43
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Here’s why farmers and blockchain are actually a great fit
We’ve all heard how blockchain promises to transform the financial system, supposedly for the better. But, the tech is actually being applied to other important industries such as agriculture and supply chain management. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 11:53
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Widow of QuadrigaCX CEO gives $9M to trustee to help re-pay victims
The widow of the CEO of the defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX is surrendering personal assets to assist with the repayments of user’s affected by the exchange‘s sudden collapse. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 11:27
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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. äàëüøå »
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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 17:27
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You can soon bet on Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra missing its launch date
I shouldn’t have to tell you that Facebook‘s upcoming ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra isn’t having a great time. With every passing day, and every new headline, it seems less likely that Libra will ever launch, let alone on time. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 16:22
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 14:55
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Facebook faces EU grilling over Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ after losing PayPal backing
As Facebook deals with the loss of PayPal‘s backing for its ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra, the tech giant must now get ready to answer EU regulators’ questions about the potential risks posed by the project. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 12:07
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 11:52
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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. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 19:15
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