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Hackers hide cryptocurrency mining malware in Adobe Flash updates
Cryptocurrency scammers have gotten extra creative and are now hiding mining malware in legitimate updates of Adobe Flash Player. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks discovered a fake Flash updater which has been doing the rounds since early August. дальше »
2018-10-12 12:52
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Twitter caught promoting bogus Elon Musk cryptocurrency scam
Those pesky Tesla-themed cryptocurrency scammers are back! Hackers have assumed the Twitterdentity of Elon Musk yet again, and are even paying Twitter to help swindle Bitcoin from unsuspecting users. дальше »
2018-10-11 18:31
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Research: Bitcoin whales make the cryptocurrency market less volatile
Fears that Bitcoin whales could dump enormous amounts of coins crash the market might be absolutely groundless – or so does new research suggest. Researchers from Chainalysis examined the transaction history of the 32 largest Bitcoin wallets and concluded that – contrary to popular belief – big-time cryptocurrency whales play a crucial role in keeping the market stable. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:58
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Cryptocurrency exchange orchestrates shameless ‘pump and dump’ scheme
In a blatantly fraudulent turn of events, a small-time cryptocurrency exchange has decided the best way to beat the bear market is to just throw morality to the wind, and ‘pump and dump’ random coins. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:48
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Singapore’s financial regulator wants its banks and blockchains to be friends
Singapore’s financial regulator has revealed it will help local cryptocurrency firms set up traditional bank accounts, to help boost the country’s fintech economy. “What we are trying to do is to bring the banks and cryptocurrency fintech startups together to see if there is some understanding they can reach,” Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon told Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:52
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South Korean regulator warns of serious fallout if ICO ban lifts
South Korean lawmakers will decide the future of domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs) in November, but that hasn’t stopped its top financial regulator from lashing out at the cryptocurrency market one last time. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:09
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eToro cuts cryptocurrency investing costs to push mainstream adoption
In an effort to stimulate the wider adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain tech, social trading platform eToro is making it significantly cheaper to invest in crypto-assets. The global company, which already boasts more than 10 million users, has reduced fees for spread trades on its platform by more than half for a number of assets, including Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-10-11 11:04
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Criminals used Bitcoin to launder $2.5B in dirty money, data shows
New data shows criminals have laundered $2. 5 billion worth dirty Bitcoin through cryptocurrency exchanges, and almost all of it ends up in countries with lax Anti-Money-Laundering (AML) regulations. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:24
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Research: Cryptocurrency is dying
Cryptocurrency exploded like a supernova as prices soared to nearly $20,000 in December 2017. But like a dying star, the crypto-market may now be facing an implosion. According to a new report from technology research group, Juniper Research, the cryptocurrency “industry is on the brink of an implosion. дальше »
2018-10-10 18:10
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Google mocks miners, says cryptocurrency ‘isn’t real money’
As if it hadn’t already given cryptocurrency enthusiasts enough reasons to hate it, Google has now taken a dig at the usefulness of cryptocurrencies. In a recent advertisement for its call screening service, the search engine giant mocked cryptocurrency’s high electricity consumption – and then went on to say that “it is not real money. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:19
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Forbes wants to fix journalism with blockchain, but journalists are skeptical
Publishing giant Forbes is joining a blockchain-based journalism network to begin experimenting with publishing its content using decentralized tech. In an announcement yesterday, Forbes revealed it has teamed up with blockchain-powered journalism platform, Civil, in an effort to gain more trust with readers. дальше »
2018-10-10 14:46
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Coinbase confident Japan will let it sell cryptocurrency by 2019
Japan’s tough stance on cryptocurrencies may be a mood killer for most businesses, but Coinbase is loving it. In fact, the company believes the increased scrutiny in the country gives Coinbase an advantage over other cryptocurrency businesses. дальше »
2018-10-10 14:03
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Porn-oriented cryptocurrency SpankChain skips security audit, gets hacked
Another day, another cryptocurrency hack. Notorious blockchain startup SpankChain has temporarily taken down its adult streaming platform after attackers exploited its smart contracts to steal $38,000 worth of Ethereum. дальше »
2018-10-9 17:58
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EU securities watchdog plans on examining every single ICO individually — Good luck
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is taking a leaf out of the US’ playbook, and will examine every single initial coin offering (ICO) to decide appropriate regulation. ESMA Chairman, Steven Maijoor, said he is examining how ICOs fit into existing regulatory frameworks, Reuters reports. дальше »
2018-10-9 16:20
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Bitcoin miners hit $4.7B in revenue this year, but its becoming unprofitable
Bitcoin miners have raised over $4. 7 billion in revenue so far this year, but rising electricity prices have rendered cryptocurrency mining almost completely unprofitable, even for the world’s biggest pools. дальше »
2018-10-9 15:33
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8 tools to take your cryptocurrency trading game to a whole new level
Even though Bitcoin may no longer be at the heights it reached in late 2017, it seems not a day goes by without a new story about cryptocurrency exchanges, mining, and trading. So, it should come as no surprise that many investors have turned to cryptocurrency as a new, potentially lucrative opportunity. дальше »
2018-10-9 13:50
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Canadian banking cartel freezes $28M belonging to cryptocurrency exchange
A Canadian banking cartel has allegedly frozen $28 million in customer funds belonging to Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Vancouver-based exchange desk QuadrigaCX claims the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) locked the money and froze accounts belonging to its payment partner, Costodian, and its owner, Jose Reyes. дальше »
2018-10-9 12:59
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UK telecom regulator gets nearly $1M to put phone numbers on the blockchain
The United Kingdominto telecom technologies used in the management and delivery of landline telephone numbers, Ofcom announced yesterday. “Between now and April 2020, we’ll be inviting industry participants to trial the porting and management of millions of telephone numbers using blockchain and ledger technology,” the announcement reads. дальше »
2018-10-9 12:54
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Research: China has the power to destroy Bitcoin
A damning new study has suggested China holds threatening influence over Bitcoin – and perhaps even the ability to attack and ultimately destroy the entire Bitcoin network. Academics from Princeton and Florida International Universities have explored how China “threatens the security, stability, and viability of Bitcoin” with its “political and economic control over domestic [cryptocurrency] activity […] [and] internet infrastructure. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:07
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This archive immortalizes Satoshi Nakamoto’s most memorable Bitcoin quotes
Many have tried and failed to identify the person behind the notorious pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto. Shortly after the launch of Bitcoin, Nakamoto vanished form the face of the earth, leaving only a few traces behind. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:00
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IBM launches tool to help grocery stores track food on the blockchain
IBM has just rolled out some new blockchain software. The global technology giant launched IBM Food Trust, a new software suite built for tracking food supply routes with distributed ledgers. IBM Food Trust is its newest contribution to the blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:52
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Chinese man arrested for stealing electricity to mine Bitcoin
I’ve heard some pretty innovative ways to avoid the electricity bill while mining cryptocurrency, but this is a new one. A Chinese man has been stealing electricity from a local railway network operator in order to power his Bitcoin mining rigs. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:45
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UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange ousts most of its staff, blames bearish market
The cryptocurrency market’s growth has been stagnant for too long now — and businesses seem to be losing hope. The UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange desk Coinfloor is ousting most of its 40 employees, London-based Financial News reported today. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:13
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If you’re under 30, you get 85% discount on your Hard Fork Decentralized ticket
Our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, is about discussing the industry’s future. In order to do that successfully, we need to include all voices and perspectives. As a young person interested in blockchain, we’d love to hear yours. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:04
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Binance vows to donate all cryptocurrency listing fees to charity
Soon after being forced to defend accepting money for new listings, Binance has announced it will donate all the fees paid by cryptocurrency projects to charity. The new initiative will see previously kept funds being diverted to its Blockchain Charity Foundation, which claims to be “decentralizing worldwide poverty alleviation” – whatever that means. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:41
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Moonday Morning: Blockchain & cryptocurrency news you missed over the weekend
Good morning, it’s Monday – or should that be Moonday? Either way, you know what that means. It’s time for the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain news that we would have covered had we actually been in the office. дальше »
2018-10-8 12:27
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Crypto-jacking epidemic spreads to 30K routers across India
The spate of crypto-jacking plaguing the internet shows no sign of slowing down. After infesting hundreds of thousands of routers in Brasil with cryptocurrency mining malware, reports indicate hackers have compromized a further 30,000 routers across India. дальше »
2018-10-6 19:44
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Yale ventures into blockchain with investment in new $400M crypto-fund
It seems even the Ivy League wants a piece of the cryptocurrency and blockchain action. While academic institutions have been gradually evolving to include blockchain and cryptocurrency courses, they have mostly stayed away from investing in the industry – until now. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:21
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Thieves use Bitcoin ATMs to scam Australian immigrants out of $50,000
Being in a new country can be confusing and scary at times. Australian crooks are taking advantage of this and are using Bitcoin ATMs to scam newly-arrived migrants out of their life savings. It seems the crooks managed to scam more than $35,000 USD ($50,000 AUD) out of four Australian immigrants by telling them they needed to pay a tax debt. дальше »
2018-10-5 15:11
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Apple quietly removes shady cryptocurrency wallet accused of stealing users’ EOS
Apple has quietly removed an allegedly malicious cryptocurrency wallet from the App Store, following numerous complaints from users claiming their EOS tokens had been stolen after using the app. дальше »
2018-10-5 13:24
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Goldman Sachs-backed Circle is the latest to launch its own cryptocurrency bundles
It’s barely been a few weeks and yet another cryptocurrency startup has launched its version of a cryptocurrency “index fund” to try to make investing in cryptocurrency even easier. Yesterday, Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency service Circle launched its new investment product, “Circle Collections,” – its take on cryptocurrency bundles. дальше »
2018-10-5 12:32
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EOS user exploits ‘dumb’ smart contract to make 1B tokens magically appear
Warning! There is a strong chance this will give readers a sense of d announced it would be distributing exactly half of its seven billion token supply to EOS holders. Developers were meant to send 10,000 tokens to each participating account, but instead were forced into sending so much more. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:40
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Argentina might be getting 150 Bitcoin ATMs by early 2019
Argentina is being eyed as prime territory for expansion by Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, which appear to be preying on the country’s vulnerable fiat currency. The South American nation could get 30 new fully operational Bitcoin ATMs by the end of this year, with expectations this number will increase to over 1,600 by the end of 2019, reports Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:23
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Philippines to deport fugitives to South Korea for $33M Bitcoin scam
Filipino authorities have advanced on international criminals suspected of running a large-scale Bitcoin pyramid scheme. Authorities have detained two of the six individuals thought to have defrauded South Korean investors for over $33 million, while the others remain on the run. дальше »
2018-10-4 16:35
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Cryptocurrency scammers are stealing Bitcoin from Fortnite hackers
A new season of Fortnite is upon is, and with it a busload of new scams. This time, internet baddies are intent on stealing the Bitcoin (and data) of Fortnite players. Computer security firm Malwarebytes conducted an investigation into the Fortnite ecosystem. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:38
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Diversifying blockchain: Women get 85% discount on Hard Fork Decentralized tickets
The blockchain industry has become more aware of its lack of diversity, and we’re beginning to move in the right direction to tackle the issue. At Hard Fork Decentralized, our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, we want to help by making sure that all voices are equally heard. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:59
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Japan Bank Consortium launches its Ripple-powered payment app
Japan has finally given the green light to the Japan Bank Consortium to launch its Ripple-powered payments app for Android and iOS. The news comes straight from Ripple themselves. “The Japan Bank Consortium launched MoneyTap today, a Ripple-powered payments app to offer real time settlement for domestic payments in Japan,” the company wrote on Twitter. дальше »
2018-10-4 13:23
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US rules cryptocurrencies are commodities in $6M fraud case
The US Federal Court has ruled that virtual currencies (like Bitcoin) are commodities – like coffee or oil. The judgement comes as part of a wider commodities fraud case, involving an (allegedly) illegitimate cryptocurrency called My Big Coin (MBC). дальше »
2018-10-4 13:04
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Why Abra’s new ‘ETF’ cryptocurrency token is far more complicated than it sounds
Coinbase isn’t the only one trying to make cryptocurrency easier to invest in. Cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, Abra, has launched a new investment token to help upstart investors get into the cryptocurrency game, without actually having to buy any cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-10-4 12:03
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Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Hits the Testnet Next Week
Ethereum is somewhat struggling to maintain its position in the cryptocurrency market rankings. This is primarily because of the success of Ripple’s XRP, and the lack of scaling on Ethereum’s side. дальше »
2018-10-4 01:51
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Oxford University: Blockchain sector on ‘silent collision’ course with the law
The University of Oxford has shared analysis of the relationship between blockchain developers and the rule of law. It claims the blockchain industry is on a “silent collision course” with lawmakers, and a major overhaul is sorely needed. дальше »
2018-10-3 17:35
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Coinbase’s latest funding deal makes it an $8B company
Coinbase looks to take a lion’s share of the market with a capital investment deal that could value the company at $8 billion. The cryptocurrency exchange is in talks to finalize a deal with Tiger Global and other shareholders that could generate up to $500 million of investment, Recode reports. дальше »
2018-10-3 16:29
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Hackers exploit Bitcoin inflation bug to print 235M fake Pigeoncoins
The collateral damage from Bitcoin’s epic inflation bug continues to spread. The developers of small-cap cryptocurrency Pigeoncoin have confirmed hackers successfully exploited the vulnerability to print 235 million Pigeoncoins, worth around $15,000. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:40
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Blockchain experts will teach Portuguese programmers how to build on Ethereum
The Blockchain Academy of Brazil, in collaboration with ConsenSys, is going transatlantic by launching two new blockchain-based courses in Portugal. The courses will be open for enrollment from November, and will only educate students about Ethereum for now, Criptomoedas Fness – an undeniably hot topic right now. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:31
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YouTube stars accuse App Store cryptocurrency wallet of $8,500 theft
Here’s another cautionary tale for blockchain investors. Hackers have purportedly stolen 1,500 EOS ($8,500) from popular YouTubers, the Hodgetwins, after they downloaded a dodgy cryptocurrency wallet from the App Store. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:27
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Regulate or laissez-faire: European Parliament’s doubts on blockchain
The European Parliament has gathered in Strasbourg to debate all things Europe. But like the sneaky little, omnipresent, trickster it is, blockchain found a way to weasel its way into parliamentary discussions. дальше »
2018-10-2 18:04
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No, blockchain can’t solve the Irish border problem
When Britain narrowly voted to leave the European Union in 2016, it opened a can of worms, the biggest of which was the Irish border. The United Kingdom shares a 310-mile land border with the Republic of Ireland. дальше »
2018-10-2 16:19
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RIP ICOs: Blockchain startups receive $3.9B funding the old fashioned way
Despite 70 percent of ICOs being worth less than they initially raised, venture capital (VC) firms are still ramping up blockchain investments. Already, traditional investors have sunk $3. 9 billion into new blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses in 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:02
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French security official arrested for selling ‘secrets’ for Bitcoin
A French security official has earned themselves a fast-track ticket to the Bastille after being arrested for allegedly selling “state secrets” on the dark web in exchange for Bitcoin. The unidentified agent, who worked for the General Directorate for internal security (GDIS), was arrested on September 26, Le Parisien reports. дальше »
2018-10-2 12:51
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