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These Are the Bitcoin Stories You Loved in 2019
2019 was a crazy year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and a number of interesting events happened throughout the last 12 months. It’s hard to keep track of the day-to-day activities taking place within the cryptosphere and there may be a few incidents some of our readers missed. дальше »
2020-1-2 05:15 | |
IRS Now Requires Tax Filers to Disclose Crypto Activities
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized and put in use a new tax form that requires crypto owners to declare whether they received, bought, sold, exchanged, or acquired any cryptocurrencies in 2019. дальше »
2019-12-9 19:35 | |
Security token platform Polymath improves fee structure
Polymath, a platform for the issuance and management of security tokens, has announced a realignment of usage fees with additional value-added to all users. Effective December 1st, 2019 usage fees for Polymath technology will be updated. дальше »
2019-10-22 15:27 | |
IRS Gets Serious About Crypto With Amendments to Form 1040
Regulators are taking cryptocurrencies more and more seriously, and the IRS seems to be leading the way with a plan to obtain more accurate information from taxpayers regarding their financial activities with cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-10-13 08:18 | |
U.S. SEC Declines Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Filing Again
U. S. financial watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) proposal of Bitwise, on the grounds that the filing does not meet the set standards regarding market manipulation and fraudulent activities, according to an October 9, 2019 announcement. дальше »
2019-10-11 21:00 | |
Fidelity Investments and Morgan Creek back $3.5 Million Funding Round for Elementus
Blockchain analytics firm Elementus has raised funding from several funds, including one linked to Fidelity Investments and Morgan Creek Digital. The firm aims to broaden analytics in the space by monitoring the use of cryptocurrency for illicit activities, similar to what Chainalysis does, as reported by Fortune, September 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-9-23 19:00 | |
Crypto-jacking activities, ransomware attacks on the rise, claims McAfee Labs report
The latest McAfee Labs report brings to light significant research on the ever-increasing threat of ransomware and the new family of emerging ransomware. In the first quarter of 2019 itself, the number of ransomware attacks rose by 118% while there were several new classes of ransomware detected as well. дальше »
2019-8-30 13:00 | |
United States Intensifies Bitcoin Address Analysis in Opioid Fight
The U. S. Treasury Department is stepping up its focus on illegal cryptocurrency-related activities. Recently, Treasury announced that its financial intelligence and enforcement agencies are collecting and analyzing Bitcoin addresses. дальше »
2019-8-26 21:54 | |
Grant Thornton Recovers Data Belonging to Hacked Cryptopia Cryptocurrency Exchange
Grant Thornton, which serves as liquidators for hacked New-Zealand cryptocurrency exchange, Crytopia, recently released an updated report on its activities so far. According to a report on its website on August 21, 2019, the liquidators, among other things, successfully recovered customers’ data that was previously in the possession of a U. дальше »
2019-8-22 11:00 | |
Binance’s recent hack, CipherTrace’s Q2 2019 report raises the question of how much security is needed to be SAFU
The cryptocurrency market has not been able to keep itself safe from activities like fraud, Ponzi schemes, scams, and hacks. The world of cryptocurrencies has seen hackers stay one step ahead, despite the fact that many entities have taken several security measures to prevent funds from being stolen. дальше »
2019-8-13 14:00 | |
Moonday Mornings: IBM wants to put your browser history on the blockchain, forever
Welcome to another Moonday Mornings. Let’s waste no time and take a look at the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. 1. Cryptocurrency traders in Israel are facing a sticky situation. дальше »
2019-8-12 11:29 | |
Bitcoin Aversion by Israeli Banks Hindering Crypto tax Payments
Israeli media sources say bitcoin traders in the country are finding it difficult to pay taxes as banks continue to refuse crypto deposits, August 6, 2019. Banks in many countries refuse to accept deposits from crypto-related activities based on fears of money laundering and other illicit financial activities. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:00 | |
Iranian Government Implements Cryptocurrency Rules
Iranian authorities have implemented new regulations to govern all cryptocurrency-related activities in the state. The new law stipulates that all crypto-related transactions in the region remain illegal and cryptocurrency miners are required to obtain the relevant licenses while also operating in compliance with other guidelines, reports PressTV on August 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-5 15:00 | |
India: Government Committee Recommends Cryptocurrency Ban
Despite an earlier statement from India’s Minister of State for Finance that the government wasn’t planning on banning cryptocurrencies, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) is proposing otherwise. According to the IMC report on July 22, 2019, the committee recommended a blanket ban on cryptocurrency and also penalties for conducting virtual currency activities in the country. дальше »
2019-7-23 20:33 | |
Iran to set Electricity Tariffs for Bitcoin Mining
Iran’s Economic Commission has agreed to set electricity tariffs for bitcoin mining activities based on the prices used for electricity exports. The new tariff scheme is expected to come into effect as soon as it gets approved by the Iranian Cabinet, according to a Financial Tribune report, July 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:00 | |
Conspiracy theory? ‘Former developer’ claims Cryptopia’s January hack was a cover-up for fraudulent activities
Nothing draws attention to the cryptocurrency space as controversy does. 2019 has been very newsworthy in this regard, with the case of New Zealand-based Cryptopia starting the year off. The cryptocurrency exchange reported a massive hack in January, where over $16 million worth of tokens were stolen. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:30 | |
Bitcoin’s Bull Run in 2015-2017 is Very Similar to What We’re Seeing Now, Analyst Opines
There has been a lot of activities in the Bitcoin market with the virtual asset moving from its $3,700 price at the start of the year, to its 2019 high of $13,700 before retracing. CryptoThies, a crypto analyst who has taken note of this movement said in a tweet on July 19, 2019, that it […] The post Bitcoin’s Bull Run in 2015-2017 is Very Similar to What We’re Seeing Now, Analyst Opines appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-20 10:09 | |
Bitfinex направит часть доходов от маржинальных комиссий на выкуп токенов LEO
Криптовалютная биржа Bitfinex будет направлять как минимум 27% прибыли от комиссий за маржинальные торги на выкуп токенов UNUS SED LEO. As of today, a minimum of 27% of revenues from margin funding activities on Bitfinex will be allocated to UNUS SED LEO token redemptions. дальше »
2019-7-16 20:52 | |
Биткоин-биржа Bitfinex намерена выкупать токены LEO на прибыль от маржинальных комиссий
Криптовалютная биржа Bitfinex будет направлять как минимум 27% прибыли от комиссий за маржинальные торги на выкуп токенов UNUS SED LEO. As of today, a minimum of 27% of revenues from margin funding activities on Bitfinex will be allocated to UNUS SED LEO token redemptions. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:09 | |
Economic Strategy Game “Prospectors” to be Released on EOS Mainnet
On June 29, 2019, the first Massive Multiplayer Real Time Economic Strategy (MMRTES) game called Prospectors. io will be launched on the EOS Blockchain. The game is completely developed on the EOS blockchain and all the activities within the game are linked with smart contracts. дальше »
2019-6-30 09:00 | |
Maltese Government to Store Rent Contracts Info with DLT
In a bid to ensure security and curb the activities of rogue actors, the Prime Minister of Mala, Joseph Muscat has announced that all rental contracts for property drafted in the country must be stored on a blockchain, according to a report by local news source MaltaToday on June 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 01:00 | |
France to Launch G7 Cryptocurrency Task Force in Wake of Libra Concerns
According to a report published by Reuters on June 21, 2019, France is set to form a G7 cryptocurrency task force to explore how global central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra without the risk of it being used for money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-6-22 23:00 | |
2019’s Bitcoin Price Boom is Reawakening Hellish Crypto Scammers
By CCN Markets: Cryptocurrency evangelist and educator Andreas Antonopoulos has warned that the bull run the bitcoin price has been enjoying has revived fraudulent activities in the crypto space. Bitcoin price has tripled and scammers want to ride the wave In a series of tweets, Antonopoulos indicated that the prolonged crypto winter had driven scammers away. дальше »
2019-6-21 17:46 | |
Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
Op Ed: A Summary of
In the latest on the ongoing legal dispute between the New York Attorney General (NYAG), cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin issuer Tether, the New York Supreme Court has modified an April 24, 2019, preliminary injunction and now Bitfinex is allowed to continue using the Tether reserves that were loaned to it to maintain its ordinary course of business, such as paying employees and consultants. дальше »
2019-5-18 22:14 | |
Binance Restarts Services Pushing BNB Price to 2019 All-Time High
Coinspeaker Binance Restarts Services Pushing BNB Price to 2019 All-Time HighBinance resumes its activities after a forced suspension due to the security reasons. Binance Coin (BNB) price climbs high in reaction to the news. дальше »
2019-5-16 19:32 | |
Bitcoin Whale Alert: BTCs worth over $18 million moved as king coin breaches $6000 mark
Bitcoin [BTC], the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has had a rollercoaster ride in 2019. Despite positive developments however, the cryptocurrency has suffered its share of downsides as well, largely due to hacks and nefarious activities. дальше »
2019-5-9 15:30 | |
WeChat Plans to Stop Merchants From Transacting in Cryptocurrencies
WeChat, the #1 messaging app in China, is also widely used for cryptocurrency transactions. Recently, WeChat Payment has revised the “WeChat Agreement for Payment Service,” which involves the control and regulation of illegal transactions, including cryptocurrency transactions. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:54 | |
Bitfinex Releases White Paper for LEO Token Sale
Bitfinex is forging forward despite its ongoing row with the authorities, and it's looking for investors to support its efforts. Today, May 8, 2019, iFinex, the operator and parent company of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, released a private token sale white paper, putting to rest rumors of its Initial Exchange Offering (IEO). дальше »
2019-5-8 18:33 | |
Terrorist Group Creates Multiple Wallet Addresses to Bypass Anti-Terrorism Vigilance
According to a Reuters report published April 26, 2019, the armed offshoot of Hamas group is using complex methods of raising funds via digital currencies, making it difficult for regulators around the world to crack down on terror financing. дальше »
2019-4-27 13:01 | |
Facebook Scandals Could Hit Hardest Yet with First Profits Fall Since 2015
By CCN. com: Facebook’s annus horribilis looks like it will continue unabated, with the social media giant likely to experience its first quarterly drop in earnings since 2015. Despite recording a $3bn turnover increase, analysts expect the company to report a profit reduction from $5 billion in Q1 2018 to $4. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:35 | |
Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Adds Anti-Cryptojacking Functionality
Firefox, a free open-source web browser developed by Mozilla, a global non-profit organization that claims to be dedicated to putting web surfers in control of their online activities, has added anti-cryptojacking and fingerprinting functionality to Firefox Nightly 68 and Beta 67 versions, according to a blog post on April 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-11 23:00 | |
The U.S. SEC Wants to Hire a Crypto Specialist Legal Advisor
According to April 1, 2019, posting on the Federal Government’s official jobs portal USAJobs, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is plannng to recruit a crypto specialist attorney advisor. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:00 | |
LocalBitcoins, Once a Go-To for Anonymous Bitcoin Transactions, Adds KYC
The Finland-based, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform LocalBitcoins released a statement on March 25, 2019, responding to a new act approved by the Finnish Parliament that will require users to verify their identities. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:00 | |
Binance Partners With IdentityMind for Enhanced Compliance and Security
Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
Peter Todd Says Western Union is Bitcoin’s Biggest Rival at 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo
During a panel at the 2019 MIT Bitcoin Expo, Peter Todd explained that Bitcoin’s main competitor is Western Union. During the panel, participants discussed the utility that Bitcoin has for financial activities around the world compared to traditional systems. дальше »
2019-3-26 03:31 | |
Switcheo Exchange to Launch NEO V3 Trading Smart Contract with a Host of New Features
The Switcheo team has announced the launch of NEO V3, their latest trading smart contract. Before the announcement, the company had been developing new features for the NEO V2 trading contract. The upgrade is scheduled to take place on March 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-23 23:37 | |
China: Beijing Finance Industry Association Dubs ICOs, STOs, IEOs Illegal
According to March 21, 2019, public notice by the Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association, any participation in “solicited illegal financial activities” like initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STOs) and initial exchange offerings (IEOs) could result in severe punishment. дальше »
2019-3-22 20:00 | |
Breaking: China Says ICOs and STOs Are Solicited Illegal Financial Activities, Involvement in Such Activities Will Be Severely Punished As of March 21 2019
It appears that China is tightening its regulatory stance on cryptocurrency. The Beijing Finance Industry Association has published a… The post Breaking: China Says ICOs and STOs Are Solicited Illegal Financial Activities, Involvement in Such Activities Will Be Severely Punished As of March 21 2019 appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-22 09:47 | |
Israeli Court Rules Against One-Size-Fits-All Bitcoin Ban by Bank
An Israeli court ruled on March 17, 2019, that banks can't enforce a blanket ban against all accounts linked to cryptocurrency. Instead, the court said, banks need to consider the specific type and scope of crypto-related activity before determining whether or not to open an account. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:53 | |
After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
As anxiety grows around every new twist and turn in the ongoing QuadrigaCX drama, along with extensive QuadrigaCX media coverage, Canada’s mainstream media has been calling on the government to bring in better oversight and regulation of cryptocurrency businesses, especially cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-20 18:42 | |
Securities Dealer Faces $990,000 Fine for Illegal Bitcoin Activities
1pool Ltd. , an international securities dealer, is facing fines of almost a million dollars after being discovered by an FBI agent to be running an illegal Bitcoin operation, the CTFC announced On March 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-13 22:00 | |
Citing Executive Embezzlement, Korean Crypto Exchange Declares Bankruptcy
Coinbin, a South Korean crypto exchange, declared bankruptcy on February 22, 2019, citing foul play from inside the company. Business Korea reported on Coinbin’s recent failure, claiming that the company had lost $26 million as a result of theft and the subsequent bankruptcy declaration. дальше »
2019-2-27 23:13 | |
India Supreme Court: Government Given Four Week Cryptocurrency Regulation Deadline
The government has four weeks to come up with a policy framework on cryptocurrencies before the court can make its ruling about the pending case. The crypto-related case has been pending since July 2017 when the government implemented a ban on crypto-related banking activities. дальше »
2019-2-26 12:00 | |
South Korea’s Liberty Korea Political Party set to use Blockchain Technology for Elections
In a bid to foster transparency and curb the activities of bad actors in the electoral process via blockchain technology, South Korea’s largest opposition party, the Liberty Korea Party, has joined forces with ioeX, a Taiwanese distributed ledger technology (DLT) startup, according to a press release on January 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-12 22:00 | |
1,675 ETH Stolen from Cryptopia in Second Attack of the Month
On January 29, 2019, Elementus reported that Cryptopia has suffered a second attack that led to the loss of 1,675 ether (ETH) tokens after suffering a similar attack on January 14, 2019. On January 15, 2019, New Zealand-based crypto exchange Cryptopia suspended activities after suffering a hack that led to significant losses. дальше »
2019-1-31 13:00 | |