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US Officials Closely Investigate Tether Role in Bitcoin Price Manipulation
CoinSpeaker US Officials Closely Investigate Tether Role in Bitcoin Price Manipulation Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U. S. Department of Justice are investigating the role of Tether's stablecoin in artificial inflation of Bitcoin price during last year’s enormous growth. дальше »
2018-11-21 13:07 | |
Alaskan City of Valdez Pays off Bitcoin Ransom After Four Months
Officials from the City of Valdez are in the final phases of recovering information from its servers after four months of it being held by cyber-criminals demanding a bitcoin ransom, KTUU reported on November 18, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-20 00:00 | |
BTCC to Shut Down Mining Pool Following ‘Business Adjustments’
The turbulent journey of the Bitcoin mining sector continues this week as BTCCPool announces it will close “indefinitely” November 30. BTCC Pulls Out Of Mining The pool, which constitutes the mining arm of Hong Kong-based exchange BTCC (formerly BTCChina), began operating in 2014, yet rarely competed with giants such as Bitmain’s Antpool. дальше »
2018-11-7 08:10 | |
Bulgarian Officials Caught Accepting Bitcoin Bribes to Issue Passports
A handful of Bulgarian officials were busted accepting Bitcoin bribes for illegally issued passports. Busted! A trio of Bulgarian officials was recently arrested for accepting bribes in Bitcoin (BTC) in exchange for issuing passports to foreign applicants. дальше »
2018-11-5 00:00 | |
Bulgarian officials took Bitcoin bribes to issue passports to Ukrainians
Two Bulgarian government reps have been arrested on allegations of accepting bribes in Bitcoin in return for illegitimately issuing Bulgarian identity documents to foreign individuals. Court files claim the accused, both of whom held management positions in the National Agency for Bulgarian Citizens Abroad, have been illegally receiving payments to issue documents, according to local outlet NOVA. дальше »
2018-11-2 19:03 | |
Bithumb and seriesOne Partner to Launch U.S. Securities Token Exchange
Aiming to create an SEC and FINRA-compliant U. S. exchange, blockchain-based crowdfunding firm seriesOne and crypto exchange Bithumb have formed a joint venture. According to an announcement made on November 1, 2018, officials behind the venture look to trade security tokens within a “compliant marketplace” and within the context of “other applicable regulatory approvals. дальше »
2018-11-1 19:06 | |
Indian Officials Consider Ban on “Private Cryptocurrencies”
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance. дальше »
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
Unocoin Founder Recounts His Arrest Following Indian Crackdown on Bitcoin ATMs
Just one week ago, Indian officials arrested the co-founder of an Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Unocoin, for operating a Bitcoin ATM kiosk which the police called “illegal”. One of Unocoin’s co-founders has now given a recount of his arrest in a recent interview. дальше »
2018-10-31 23:00 | |
Bitcoin Is “Pseudonymous” And Not Anonymous As Authorities Continue To Track BTC Transactions
A U. S based finance reporter that concentrates more on Cryptocurrency disclosed that her conversation with an FBI agent has reveal that the usage of Bitcoin transaction in the black market has dropped drastically practically due to the fact that officials can now track transactions. дальше »
2018-10-28 09:44 | |
West Haven City Council Pays $2,000 Ransomware Demand
Ransomware attacks are still a pressing problem in 2018. Although such stories have seemingly become less apparent in the past few months, the city of West Haven in Connecticut was forced to make a crucial decision. дальше »
2018-10-27 21:09 | |
Anonymous Sources Suggest Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Imminent
Representatives of the investment management firm VanEck, blockchain company SolidX and CBOE have met with officials of the Securities… The post Anonymous Sources Suggest Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Imminent appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-24 09:00 | |
Bitcoin Magazine Week in Review: Stablecoins Take the Spotlight
With the exception of the SEC’s FinHub announcement, it has been a quiet week for regulatory news — something we’ve been getting a lot of recently as U. S. officials clamp down on unscrupulous coin offerings and crypto companies. дальше »
2018-10-20 17:49 | |
SEC Sets Up Open Line of Communication for Fintech Projects With FinHub
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new office to engage with cryptocurrency and blockchain startups. Called the Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub), the division will make it easier for fintech startups to interact with the regulator on related issues and the legal implications of products before they launch them. дальше »
2018-10-19 01:51 | |
Oklahoma Officials Arrest 2 Men Suspected of Masterminding a $14-Million SIM Swap Cryptocurrency Heist
Cryptocurrency-related crimes are closely resembling those drawn out of a James Bond movie script. In late September, Oklahoma officials arrested two men, 21-year-old Joseph Harris and 23-year-old Fletcher Robert Childers, for allegedly stealing around $14 million using SIM-swapping methods from Crowd Machine, a blockchain firm. дальше »
2018-10-15 17:59 | |
SEC Obtains Emergency Court Order to Halt Questionable ICO
The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order issuing the stoppage of a recently planned initial coin offering (ICO) by Blockvest LLC and its founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III, who falsely advertised that the token sale was approved by the SEC. дальше »
2018-10-12 01:12 | |
Positive Future For Bitcoin In Gambling
The world of digital currencies and the world of gambling seem to be joining up. The benefits offered by currencies such as the market leader, Bitcoin isn’t an oversight. Winning Poker Network is one of the companies that is benefitting from supporting from the world of crypto over the past few years. дальше »
2018-10-12 23:00 | |
Malta Delta Summit: Binance’s Blockchain Charity Foundation Gathers Support, TRON Pledges
The Malta Delta Summit held between Oct. 3 and 5 was attended by more than 3,500 blockchain experts and politicians, including Malta’s President, Prime Minister, and government officials; the CEO of Binance cryptocurrency exchange; and more. дальше »
2018-10-8 19:59 | |
Wave of Mobile Tax Hikes Squeeze Africa’s Poor to Indulge Governments
A smart robber fleeces you with a pen and a handshake. From Zimbabwe to Kenya, Uganda to Benin, African governments are on a tax-raising spree, looking for easy money, ostensibly to help fund successive revenue shortfalls and budget deficits. дальше »
2018-10-3 14:50 | |
Australian and New Zealand Customs to Fine Visitors who Won’t Give Up Phone and Laptop Passwords
Thanks to veteran Bitcoin and cryptocurreny analyst, Will Woo, Ethereum World New was made aware of new rules by the customs departments of both Australia and New Zealand. Willy Woo first notified the crypto-community of the possibility of New Zealand Custom officials, asking for your phone and laptop passwords when you enter the country. дальше »
2018-10-2 11:32 | |
Parliamentary Election might favor Bitcoin Mining Industry in Quebec
After a long struggle with past and present governments, the mining industry in Quebec Province may be smiling soon as new parliament elections are likely to bring in officials that are more comfortable with the crypto mining industry in the area. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:43 | |
Port of San Diego Hit with Crypto Ransomware Attack
Officials report that the Port of San Diego has been hit with a ransomware attack demanding Bitcoin payments. Port CEO Randa Congiglio told ABC that a fraction of the port’s information technology systems were compromised before staff members shut down other systems out of caution. дальше »
2018-9-30 05:09 | |
Blockchain’s Report Examines Benefits (and Failures) of Today’s Stablecoins
Stablecoins have garnered serious investor attention over the past few weeks. Unlike bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies, they are digital assets built to lessen price volatility and are often paired against the U. дальше »
2018-9-29 01:06 | |
In Taiwan, A Politician Has Accepted The First Ever Bitcoin Donation
The lively political system in Taiwan continues to foster interest, discussion, and even the use of cryptocurrencies, as more people express an interest in technological innovation. Officials in Taiwan have taken a marked interest in virtual currency and blockchain. дальше »
2018-9-24 12:00 | |
Ex-Liberia Central Bank Chief Under Probe for Missing $104M, State Seeks FBI Help
More than a dozen government officials, including former central bank governor and his deputy, have come under investigation in Liberia after $104 million of newly printed banknotes vanished from the state purse. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:25 | |
ConsenSys Initiative Empowers Students to Use Blockchain for Social Good
ConsenSys Social Impact — a program designed to build blockchain-based solutions for global humanitarian issues — is partnering with MakerDAO and optiMize to launch a new Blockchain for Social Impact Incubator at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. дальше »
2018-9-20 01:55 | |
The Secret to Better Government Is Less Government
Governments. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them, right? From first world countries to war-torn hellholes, bemoaning politicians is de rigueur. Yet for all their flaws, we tend to view our elected officials as a necessary evil, for if they weren’t in office, the country would descend into anarchy. дальше »
2018-9-17 16:55 | |
Sales Tax and Bitcoin in the United States Can Be Confusing
Over the last two years in the US, the federal government and states have been trying to grasp the concept of cryptocurrencies and apply them to traditional finance laws like taxes. The task has proven to be extremely difficult for federal agencies and officials however. дальше »
2018-9-13 05:10 | |
Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets
The Bank of Korea has warned that significant price differences between South Korean exchanges and those abroad, or the “Kimchi Premium,” may emerge in the coming years. Kimchi May Strike Back According to local outlet No Cut News, South Korea’s central bank cautioned officials of another “Kimchi Premium”-like situation if regulations and crypto trading frameworks […] The post Bank of Korea: Infamous ‘Kimchi Premium’ May Reappear in Bitcoin Markets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-9-12 07:00 | |
US Authorities Ask India to Seize Property of Bitconnect Promoters
The authorities of two U. S. states have reportedly asked Indian officials to seize the property of the promoters of Bitconnect. One promoter has already been arrested and the investigators are tracking down another who supposedly handled the worldwide operations of the company and may have a large amount of BTC belonging to investors. дальше »
2018-9-12 00:35 | |
The Daily: Malta Sees No Issue With Unlicensed Crypto Firms, Valletta Mansion on Sale for Crypto
Malta is not worried about crypto companies operating while their applications for licenses are still pending as the loophole does not mean they are free from obligations under the current regulations, officials from the island nation commented. дальше »
2018-9-11 15:58 | |
Coinbase Eyes ETF With Help From BlackRock: Business Insider Report
In an effort to expand its institutional services, Coinbase is joining an industry chase for the ever-elusive bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). As reported by Business Insider, the cryptocurrency exchange provider has been liaising with BlackRock, a U. дальше »
2018-9-7 00:16 | |
Indian Securities Regulator Sends Officials to Japan, Switzerland and the UK to Study Cryptos
After the Indian central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) penned a ban on banking services to crypto-related entities, Indian market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has geared up to study digital assets more effectively. дальше »
2018-9-6 20:19 | |
Indian Officials Visit Regulators in Japan, UK, Switzerland to Study Crypto
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has sent officials to Japan, the UK, and Switzerland to study cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings from each of the three countries’ financial regulators. дальше »
2018-9-4 16:05 | |
California Legislators Are Working to Send Blockchain to Governor’s Desk
A number of blockchain-focused bills have been making the rounds in California’s State government. Elected officials are working to have them signed by Governor Jerry Brown. News out of California concerning blockchain and cryptocurrency has been intriguing over the last few months, to say the least. дальше »
2018-9-2 07:00 | |
Russian Police Seize 22 Cryptocurrency ATMs in 9 Cities
Law enforcement officials in Russia have seized 22 BATMs installed at stores and restaurants in 9 different cities. The confiscation has been carried out on orders from the Prosecutor’s Office and the Central Bank, local media reported. дальше »
2018-9-2 04:50 | |
Central Washington is Making Plans to Charge Bitcoin Miners x3 Of What They Currently Pay For Electricity Usage
This week, officials in Grant County, Washington, have voted to raise the electricity bills of companies that are classified to be in “evolving” industries. However this seems to be a veiled attempt to curb cryptocurrency mining in the rural county. дальше »
2018-9-1 16:12 | |
Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies
The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:18 | |
Investments, Offshores, Foreign Trade – Russia Planning for Crypto
With regulations on the horizon, high-ranking officials in Russia have come up with ideas on how to harness cryptocurrencies when, hopefully, they are finally legalized. The need of finding ways to circumvent sanctions on several fronts seems to be the main incentive for the ingenuity in the corridors of power in Moscow. дальше »
2018-8-28 13:15 | |
As Cryptocurrency Gains Popularity In Israel, Discussions Continue About a ‘Crypto-Shekel’
Top leadership in Israel has long considered launching a state-backed virtual currency. Discussions have only grown as the nation’s cryptocurrency sector continues to blossom. The Bank of Israel, as well as the nation’s Finance Ministry, has been mulling over the idea of a state-sponsored cryptocurrency since Bitcoin’s price high at the tail end of 2017. дальше »
2018-8-27 07:00 | |
U.S. SEC Pledge to Review Bitcoin ETFs Disapproval
Bitcoin Exchange Traded proponents were left disappointed on Wednesday when the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staffers disapproved nine ETF filings. However, according to a Reuters report on August 24, 2018, there appears to be a glimmer of hope for ETF hopefuls as the SEC’s top officials are set to review those decisions. дальше »
2018-8-26 04:00 | |
China Blocks Access to Over 120 Offshore Digital Currency Exchanges
China is continuing its crackdown on bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related ventures. The country is now blocking access to more than 120 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges utilized for trading purposes by mainland customers. дальше »
2018-8-24 00:24 | |
Crypto Miners to See Bitcoin Mining Energy Rate Spike by Chelan County’s PUD
Crypto Miners Complain As Chelan County’s PUD Plans on Increasing The Bitcoin Mining Energy Rate Recently, a group of crypto miners located in Washington held a round of meetings with local electricity providers where they discussed the planned increment in power rates. дальше »
2018-8-23 21:35 | |
Chelan County PUD Looking to Increase Energy Rate for Bitcoin Mining by 7 Cents Per KWH
On August 20, 2018, cryptocurrency miners in the Washington state held another round of public comment with the electricity providers to discuss the proposed power rate increment. However, nothing good came out of the meeting as the Public Utility District (PUD) officials have postponed the hearing. дальше »
2018-8-23 22:00 | |
Crypto Industry Consortium Launches Self-Policing Program
ECoinmerce, a DAO e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of the Crypto Community Watch program, in partnership with a consortium of crypto industry organizations including ICO Alert, GZH, Step VC and NewEconomies. дальше »
2018-8-21 19:07 | |
BitConnect's Alleged Ringleader Arrested in India: Local Reports
Nearly eight months to the day after the ponzi scheme BitConnect exit scammed, the sins of the project have caught up to one of its figureheads. Divyesh Darji, the alleged leader of BitConnect’s Asian team, was arrested this Saturday, August 18, 2018, in the Delhi airport by the Gujarat Criminal Investigation Department (CID). дальше »
2018-8-20 19:54 | |
Korea Roundup: Mongolian Government Visits Bithumb, New BTM, Hardware Wallet
In South Korea, Bithumb was visited by officials of the Mongolian government. Upbit is offering free training leading up to its developer conference. A public company has unveiled a hardware wallet as it enters the crypto space. дальше »
2018-8-19 07:10 | |
Opinion: Bitcoin Logos May Attract Attention Of Security Services
Bitcoin, although it is gaining increasing popularity in the world, still causes suspicions among law enforcement officials. Therefore, it is better to refrain from showing symbols related to cryptocurrencies, while traveling. дальше »
2018-8-20 15:50 | |
Morehead: Bitcoin Is Rat Poison To Banks And Blockchain Is The Final Piece
The crypto market may be turning on its head, but the officials at Pantera Capital have remained steadfast in their optimism. Speaking at a conference for digital asset funds, the CEO, Dan Morehead, had some thought-provoking views to give. дальше »
2018-8-16 20:26 | |