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BREAKING: Bitcoin ETFs Move Closer To Approval, SEC Lists 8 Applicants On Federal Register

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step towards approving the first-ever Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the country.  According to a report by Watcher Guru, the regulatory process for the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs officially began on Wednesday, after eight applicants were listed in the Federal Register, including […] дальше »

2023-7-19 19:12


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First U.S. Congresswoman Reveals Holding Cryptocurrency (And It’s Not Bitcoin)

After the US government made federal workers declare cryptocurrency holdings in June this year, filings have begun to emerge about which politicians own which coins. Filing Reveals Up To $30K Holdings In a federal disclosure report August 14, Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard became the latest national political figure to do so, revealing she bought Ether (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) in December 2017. дальше »

2018-8-24 22:00


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Federal Trade Commission Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams

The U. S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is blowing the whistle on of a new Bitcoin blackmail scam—one purportedly targeting men with a disposition for extramarital “activity. ” According to the government’s consumer protection watchdog, allegedly unfaithful men are being sent letters by scammers demanding a “confidentiality fee,” payable in Bitcoin, in return for silence. дальше »

2018-8-23 18:00


US Federal Trade Commission Reports New Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Targeting ‘Unfaithful’ Men

A new warning from the US Federal Trade Commission cites an increasing number of crypto scams targeting ‘unfaithful’ men. According to the FTC, scammers have been tracking down unfaithful men and demanding payments in the form of Bitcoin in exchange for not revealing the target’s alleged affair to their spouse and family. дальше »

2018-8-23 01:27


FTC Issues Bitcoin Blackmail Scam Precautions and How to Avoid Crypto Schemes

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is attempting to combat bitcoin blackmail scams by offering consumers advice through its website. In an article published on August 21, the FTC Division of Consumer and Business Education posted a sample quote from a typical BTC blackmail scam: “I know about the secret you are keeping from your wife […] дальше »

2018-8-22 21:42


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San Francisco judge orders bail payment in Bitcoin

A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered a cyber-criminal to pay their bail charges in Bitcoin, inadvertently stimulating cryptocurrency mainstream adoption. The Daily Post – a local Palo Alto newspaper – reports Martin Marisch has been charged with hacking the well-known video games company Electronic Arts, responsible for popular titles like FIFA, The Sims, and Battlefield. дальше »

2018-8-17 15:20


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Queensland Backs Cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale Project for Tourism

The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space. дальше »

2018-8-2 00:27


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$77,000 Cash Seized by FBI, Suspects Say They Were Trying to Buy Bitcoin

Two bags carrying over $77,000 in cash were seized by the FBI in January at the Dallas Love Field Airport. The suspects claimed the money would be used to buy bitcoin.   Smells Fishy — Or Like Weed The FBI filed a complaint for forfeiture in federal court last week after seizing two bags carrying more than $77,000 in cash earlier this year. дальше »

2018-7-27 00:00


The United States SEC postpones the NYSE Arca’s Bitcoin EFT proposal decision

On 24th June, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] released a statement stating that the decisions related to Bitcoin ETF are postponed to September. The report released by the Federal Register states: “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed […] дальше »

2018-7-26 21:19


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Bidfender founder appointed by the judges for the fraudulent charges

The operator of now defunct Bitcoin (BTC) stock exchange BitFunder has pleaded guilty to federal charges of obstruction of justice and securities fraud, Reuters reports July 23. According to prosecutors, 37-year old Jon Montroll, also known as Ukyo, also pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice, admitting that he provided false balance statements to the U.S. дальше »

2018-7-24 09:09


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Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Not Significant Threats – Says US Federal Reserve Chairman

While a good number of central banks see bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as significant threats to their survival, the United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, said on July 18, 2018, that the exponential growth in the price of bitcoin and the increasing adoption of cryptos doesn’t bother him. дальше »

2018-7-21 13:00


US Fed Reserve Chair Bashes Crypto’s Money Properties, Says “Not Really a Currency”

Jerome Powell Claims Bitcoin is Not a Real Currency and Has No Intrinsic Value The head of the United States Federal Reserve issued a warning to Congress earlier today regarding cryptocurrencies. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, who took the position in February, said on Capitol Hill that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are dangerous to “unsophisticated […] дальше »

2018-7-21 00:41


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Russian Hackers Utilized Bitcoin’s Anonomity to Influence Election – Will It Bring ‘FUD’ to the Crypto Market?

The U. S. Department of Justice, recently, filed new charges against 12 Russian intelligence agents who hacked into the Democratic National Committee and the 2016 Clinton presidential campaign. According to a federal indictment released on July 13, 2018, the Russian hackers used cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to mask their identities and launder money. дальше »

2018-7-16 15:59


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Russian Intelligence Officers Face Criminal Charges after Using Bitcoin to Infiltrate Hillary Clinton’s Election

On July 13, 2018, an 11-count federal indictment was filed against twelve Russian military intelligence officers allegedly infiltrating Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2016. The accused used cryptocurrencies to finance their operations and avoid the strict financial scrutiny that accompanies fiat operations. дальше »

2018-7-14 21:30


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‘Pitcin Maven’ imprisoned for multi-million dollar Bitcoin cash transaction – Kismotto

The latest cryptocurrency criminal to get the book thrown at them is “Bitcoin Maven,” a 50-year-old woman who ran a bitcoin-for-cash exchange operation. The Department of Justice announced Theresa Lynn Tetley, a former stockbroker and real estate investor, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison this week for operating an unlicensed дальше »

2018-7-12 09:36