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Twitter says the Bitcoin scam wave came from third-party app
Twitter has confirmed the series of cryptocurrency-related hackings on its platform originated from a third-party software provider – and not its own system. In an email to Hard Fork, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed attackers exploited a third-party marketing solution to blast fake Bitcoin giveaway links from a slew of verified accounts, including Google and Target. дальше »
2018-11-16 19:44
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The Bitcoin Cash hash war has no real winners
Yesterday, the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain split in two separate networks, each kicking off a new cryptocurrency. Now that Bitcoin Cash has forked into two rivalling cryptocurrencies – BAB, maintained by Bitcoin-ABC, and BSV, maintained by Craig Wright’s nChain – it remains to be seen which network will surface as the dominant chain. дальше »
2018-11-16 18:42
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Cryptocurrency fraudster faces 5 years in prison for selling fake ICOs
A Brooklyn-based businessman turned cryptocurrency huckster faces up to five years in prison for orchestrating two monstrously phony initial coin offerings (ICOs) last year. Maksim Zaslavskiy, a former institutional developer and “businessman,” plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit securities fraud before a New York district court yesterday, reports FinanceFeeds. дальше »
2018-11-16 14:18
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Japan wants to regulate cryptocurrency wallet services
Despite granting the industry self-regulatory status, it seems Japanese regulators are still keen to keep an eye on things. The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) recently announced that it is devising a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency wallet services, Bitcoin News reports. дальше »
2018-11-16 12:50
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Bitcoin Cash War Begins: Hash Power of BCH Increasing Rapidly
Bitcoin Cash’s controversial chain split scheduled for today has been activated at block number 556,766. Around three hours after the split, it appears that one of the main instigators of the fork is struggling to keep pace with the mighty combined hash rate of Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-16 00:00
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Microsoft launched a cloud-based blockchain development kit
Big tech is getting in on blockchain in a big way. Microsoft has launched a cloud-based blockchain development kit powered by Azure. “This kit extends the capabilities of our blockchain developer templates and Azure Blockchain Workbench, which incorporates Azure services for key management, off-chain identity and data, monitoring, and messaging APIs into a reference architecture that can be used to rapidly build blockchain-based applications,” Microsoft blockchain engineering lead Marc Mercuri said. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:15
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Microsoft launches cloud-based development kit for blockchain
Big tech is getting in on blockchain in a big way. Microsoft has launched a cloud-based blockchain development kit powered by Azure. “This kit extends the capabilities of our blockchain developer templates and Azure Blockchain Workbench, which incorporates Azure services for key management, off-chain identity and data, monitoring, and messaging APIs into a reference architecture that can be used to rapidly build blockchain-based applications,” Microsoft blockchain engineering lead Marc Mercuri said. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:15
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The contentious Bitcoin Cash hard fork is here, now the hash war begins
Following a months-long internal strife in the community, the contentious Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork has finally taken place. The Bitcoin Cash blockchain is now split in three separate networks, each with its own set of rules and governing principles: one developed by Bitcoin-ABC, one developed by Craig Wright’s blockchain research unit nChain, and one developed by Bitcoin Unlimited. дальше »
2018-11-15 20:54
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Trump’s attorney general once endorsed a ‘time travel’ cryptocurrency
Some very strange details have surfaced regarding Donald Trump’s newly appointed acting attorney general, Matthew Whitaker, and his involvement with a cryptocurrency for time travel. For years, Whitaker sat on the advisory board of World Patent Marketing, a marketing firm that has since been shut down by order of a federal judge, reports Mother Jones (via Cointelegraph). дальше »
2018-11-15 17:55
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What you need to know about the controversial Bitcoin Cash hard fork
Today, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – the most popular fork of the original Bitcoin (BTC) network and the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap – is about to undergo a highly controversial hard fork that will split its network into two separate chains. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:35
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German Bitcoin exchange buys investment bank
We often hear about how Bitcoin is trying to disrupt the financial industry. Well, it turns out one German cryptocurrency startup has cut out the middleman and just bought a bank. Earlier this week, German cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Group SE announced it has successfully bought a 100-percent stake in an investment bank, Tremmel Wertpapierhandelsbank GmbH. дальше »
2018-11-15 15:52
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Target blames Bitcoin scam tweet on third-party app, not Twitter
American retail behemoth Target has come out to clarify that a tweet it posted, containing a link to a Bitcoin giveaway scam, came from a third-party software provider – not Twitter. In an email to Hard Fork, a company spokesperson said – contrary to what it suggested previously – Target’s Twitter account was never inappropriately accessed. дальше »
2018-11-15 14:12
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KPMG: Cryptocurrencies (including Bitcoin) are not ready to be real currency
‘Big four’ accounting firm KPMG has just asserted that cryptocurrency assets, like Bitcoin, are simply not ready to be classified as real currencies – and that using Bitcoin as a store of value is a “fool’s errand. дальше »
2018-11-15 13:36
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KPMG launches Bitcoin tax estimator for Australian hodlers
In some countries you are liable for capital gains tax on any profits you make on your cryptocurrency hodlings. Calculating how much you owe can be confusing, but it just got a bit easier for Australian cryptocurrencers. дальше »
2018-11-15 12:45
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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hard Fork: The Competition is Heating Up
As the Bitcoin Cash hard fork approaches its scheduled date of November 15, the 2 opposing sides — supporters… The post Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Hard Fork: The Competition is Heating Up appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:14
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8 arrested for running $68M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme in Japan
Japan has another cryptocurrency scam to recover from as police have arrested a group suspected of running a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme. Today, Tokyo police arrested eight men thought to be connected to a Ponzi scheme that collected over $68 million in cryptocurrency from around 6,000 people, local news the Asahi Shimbun reports. дальше »
2018-11-14 19:02
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EU says GDPR will only be a problem for permissionless blockchains
The main blockchain research body of the European Commission is positive the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and blockchain can co-exist in harmony – but things will ultimately boil down to specific use cases and applications. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:49
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More malicious cryptocurrency apps found on the Play Store
It seems we might never win the battle against fake cryptocurrency apps on Google’s Play Store, as another four have been identified this week. The apps were masquerading on the Play Store as cryptocurrency wallets for NEO, Tether, and MetaMask. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:09
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Coinbase to Pause all forms of BitcoinCash (BCH) Withdrawal as new Development Overpowers Initial Plans
Coinbase has updated users on new developments, following the upcoming Bitcoin cash November hard fork scheduled for tomorrow. The US-based exchange platform had initially announced that it would withhold sending (withdrawals) and receiving (deposits) on the Bitcoin Cash wallet at Coinbase. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:36
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H&M subsidiary Arket is testing blockchain tracking with VeChain
H&M in-house brand Arket has confirmed it is testing a new product integration powered by blockchain technology developer VeChain. In an email to Hard Fork, an Arket spokesperson said the clothing store has been running a minor blockchain implementation to trace product data in a secure manner. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:30
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Bitcoin SV Price Briefly Surpasses BCHABC as Pump Intensifies
As the Bitcoin Cash fork draw near, there is a renewed interest in trading the pre-fork coins on the exchanges which support it. At this time, it seems there is a genuine interest in Bitcoin SV, whereas Bitcoin ABC is quickly losing ground. дальше »
2018-11-14 13:25
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International Bitcoin miners vanish after stacking up $1.5M debt in Sweden
Sweden‘s northernmost county opened its arms to two cryptocurrency mining firms earlier this year – but it might now be regretting the decision. The county of Norrbotten, Sweden is playing host to a cryptocurrency mining mystery. дальше »
2018-11-14 13:15
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Bitcoin beats iTunes vouchers as preferred payment for Australian scammers
In what could be one of the strangest milestones in cryptocurrency history, Bitcoin is now the preferred payment method of Australian tax scammers, surpassing iTunes vouchers for the first time. дальше »
2018-11-14 13:02
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Bitcoin Cash Price Remains Stable as Pre-fork Trading Volatility Increases
Today and tomorrow will be two incredibly important dates for Bitcoin Cash. The upcoming hard fork is a very controversial development which can have all kinds of side effects. So far, the Bitcoin Cash price is holding its own despite all of the controversy. дальше »
2018-11-14 11:44
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BREAKING: Google hacked to promote Bitcoin scam on Twitter
In the latest in a string of cryptocurrency-related hackings on Twitter, attackers have breached an official Google account to promote a Bitcoin giveaway scam to its over 800,000 followers. The official G Suite Twitter account just blasted the following message to hundreds of thousands of users: Hard Fork has yet to confirm for how long the tweet remained on G Suite’s feed, but it was no less than 11 minutes (as you can notie on the screenshot. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:40
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BREAKING: Twitter addresses Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic after Target hack
Following a series of cryptocurrency-related hackings on high-profile accounts (including retail giant Target and some politicians), Twitter has finally addressed the Bitcoin giveaway scam epidemic on its platform. дальше »
2018-11-14 22:24
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Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Could Happen by January 2019
Proclaimed world computer and renowned smart contract cryptocurrency Ethereum could see their Constantinople hard fork happening as early as… The post Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Could Happen by January 2019 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-11-14 21:26
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New Russian malware mines different cryptocurrency based on your system
Is your computer suddenly sluggish and hot all the time? You might have fallen victim to this new Russian malware designed to steal your computing power to secretly mine cryptocurrency. Researchers from McAfee labs have discovered a new breed of crypto-jacking malware which cannibalizes your computing power to mine Monero or Zcash. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:56
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Japanese internet giant posts $5.5M loss for its cryptocurrency mining division
The latest in a string of companies posting cryptocurrency mining losses has come from Japanese internet giant, GMO. The internet infrastructure business posted a loss of over $5. 5 million dollars for its cryptocurrency mining division for the third quarter of this year, according to its recent financial report. дальше »
2018-11-13 19:09
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Target confirms its Twitter was hacked to promote a Bitcoin scam
Target has officially confirmed its Twitter account got hacked to promote a malicious cryptocurrency giveaway scam, promising over $31 million worth of Bitcoin to naive investors. “Early this morning, Target’s Twitter account was inappropriately accessed” a company spokesperson told Hard Fork in an email. дальше »
2018-11-13 18:09
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IBM opens up its blockchain dev platform to AWS (and other cloud services)
IBM appears hell-bent on establishing its dominance in the fledgling blockchain enterprise market. The company has announced a bunch of improvements to its IBM Blockchain Platform, which offers a suite of developer tools to build decentralized solutions. дальше »
2018-11-13 17:11
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What you need to know before choosing your first cryptocurrency wallet
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. This might seem like an obvious one to a seasoned cryptocurrency hodler, but if you’re new to the game – there are a few basic things you should know when it comes to storing your cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-13 15:43
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Breaking: Target (yes, the retail giant) hacked to promote Bitcoin scam
Twitter cryptocurrency scammers have claimed their largest prey ever: hackers briefly hijacked the official account of American retail behemoth Target to push malicious Bitcoin giveaway links to its almost two million followers. дальше »
2018-11-13 14:30
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Bitcoin Cash [BCH] Price Performance Overview
Bitcoin Cash, this year has been no exception from the other digital coins regarding performance on the chart. The digital currency has so much on its shoulders just for being an offspring of the biggest cryptocurrency in the market, Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-13 11:41
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Marshall Islands forges ahead with national cryptocurrency
The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) president Hilda Heine has survived a vote of no confidence by just one vote, meaning her proposed national cryptocurrency is still on the cards. Heine’s opponents were unable to find the majority required to oust Heine over persistent plans to alleviate the nation’s reliance on the US dollar with a national cryptocurrency called “the Sovereign,” Nikkei Asian Review reports. дальше »
2018-11-12 19:42
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Here’s how blockchains could be ruined by personal data
Welcome to Hard Fork Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice to keep you up to date in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world. You might not have heard of “privacy poisoning” but it is stated to become a big problem for public blockchains (a. дальше »
2018-11-12 19:21
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5 recent tactics criminals use to steal your Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)
While the cryptocurrency mania that drove Bitcoin’s price to $20,000 may have eased, the threat posed by the most experienced cybercriminals hasn’t disappeared. In fact, prominent information security firm Kaspersky Labs has detailed how some of the internet’s most well-known cyberthreats have evolved to better target cryptocurrency users and services. дальше »
2018-11-12 17:47
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US and Israeli politicians hacked to promote ‘Elon Musk’ cryptocurrency scams
It appears scammers have hijacked yet another batch of verified Twitter accounts to promote fake cryptocurrency giveaway links (often under the disguise of Elon Musk). A verified account belonging to the Australian branch of consulting giant Capgemini has been spotted running malicious giveaway links on Twitter. дальше »
2018-11-12 16:40
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Moonday Mornings: AT&T and T-Mobile sued by victims of sim-swap cryptocurrency thefts
With the nights drawing in, we’re officially in hibernation mode now, so we spent most of the weekend in bed hiding from the wind and rain. But it was all in vain, and now it’s Moonday again. Here’s this weekend’s round-up of top cryptocurrency and blockchain news you need to know about: 1. дальше »
2018-11-12 12:47
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BitMEX to Settle Contracts using Bitcoin Cash ABC After BCH Hard Fork
With the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) hard fork date quickly approaching, plenty of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are anxious as to how many crypto exchanges will support the event. We have had the likes of Binance, Coinbase, Ledger and BitMEX announcing their plans to handle the hard fork. дальше »
2018-11-10 10:38
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Bitcoin Cash Price Remains Under Pressure Despite Pre-Forked Coins Trading at Lower Values
There has been a lot of talk regarding the upcoming Bitcoin Cash hard fork. Although there is a lot of support for the second chain across exchanges, it seems the BCH price is not going through a positive spell right now. дальше »
2018-11-10 22:56
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Upcoming Bitcoin Cash / Bitcoin SV Hard Fork: The Situation So Far
There is a lot of excitement surrounding Bitcoin Cash at this time. There is a good reason for that, as the network sis et to undergo a hard fork. Similar to other altcoins, there will effectively be an attempt to split the network into multiple chains, as numerous forks may emerge as “viable” come November […] The post Upcoming Bitcoin Cash / Bitcoin SV Hard Fork: The Situation So Far appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-11-9 20:00
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South Korean cryptocurrency startup reportedly pulls a $2.7M exit scam
2018 will certainly go down as the year of the exit scam as yet another initial coin offering (ICO) has disappeared out of thin air – along with millions worth of investors’ cryptocurrency. Blockchain company Pure Bit has seemingly walked off with $2. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:17
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The Bahamas is issuing cryptocurrency regulations to fight fraudulent ICOs
Regulators from all over the world have been waking up to cryptocurrency regulation this year and it seems the Bahamas are the latest to open their eyes. The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBOB) has published a regulatory framework in preparations to integrate cryptocurrency-based assets into its financial services industry, according to the Nassau Guardian. дальше »
2018-11-9 18:06
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EOS devs warn of yet another fake cryptocurrency wallet on Google Play
Another day, another fake cryptocurrency app on Google Play. A group of Brazilian EOS developers, called EOS RIO, has warned users someone is trying to spread a fake version of its cryptocurrency wallet app on Google Play. дальше »
2018-11-9 16:31
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Swedish man sentenced to 7 years in jail after mailing a pipe bomb to Bitcoin exchange
A Swedish man has been convicted of attempted murder after sending numerous threatening letters to local politicians – and mailing a bomb-like device to a Bitcoin company in London. The Stockholm District Court has sentenced 43-year Michael Salonen to seven years in prison, AP reports. дальше »
2018-11-9 15:36
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Thailand tightens its grip on ICO regulation
Thai regulators have been tough on cryptocurrency and blockchain this year, and if they pull off their latest plan it will further tighten their grip on the industry. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to launch its first regulated initial coin offering (ICO) portal later this month, according to the Bangkok Post. дальше »
2018-11-9 12:49
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eToro rolls out its cryptocurrency wallet for Android and iOS
Social trading platform eToro has finally begun rolling out its cryptocurrency wallet to Android and iOS users. The wallet, which promises an intuitive customer interface and enhanced security, is now available on Google Play and Apple’s App Store. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:54
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Switzerland: Trojan horses are evolving to target cryptocurrency exchanges
A computer virus that mines the anonymous cryptocurrency Monero has been ranked as the sixth most significant malware to hit Switzerland in the first half of this year. Swiss researchers also discovered that cybersecurity threats once focused on breaking into online banking services have pivoted to more efficiently attack cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-8 19:33
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SEC charges EtherDelta founder with running unregistered securities exchange
In what could prove to be a groundbreaking case, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the founder of cryptocurrency trading platform EtherDelta, Zachary Coburn, with running an “unregistered national securities exchange. дальше »
2018-11-8 18:51
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