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Equifax to pay $700m for breach that exposed 147 million Americans’ data
Almost two years after a major data breach hit Equifax, the company has finally agreed to a global settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As per the proposed terms of the deal, the consumer credit reporting agency will shell out as much as $700 million to settle with federal agencies and 50 US states and territories. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:37 | |
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Just How Badly Will the U.S. Crypto Crackdown Hurt Bitcoin?
Following U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s warning that the federal government will pursue “very, very strong” enforcement of existing cryptocurrency regulations, various federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations have started to take a step further in tightening oversight on the budding bitcoin industry. дальше »
2019-7-22 20:15 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Expose Loopholes in EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Laws, Claims Spanish Police
In an effort by Spanish law enforcement agencies to nail a criminal gang that has been utilizing Bitcoin ATMs to send about $10 million to drug dealers in Colombia and other nations, has exposed the glaring loopholes that exist in the EU's anti-money laundering laws. дальше »
2019-7-12 00:59 | |
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Congressman reintroduces bill to reduce tax rates on crypto-earnings
American crypto-users have been using digital coins since their conception and the bull run of Bitcoin [BTC] has attracted more crypto-fans and spurred wider adoption. Due to this fact, US became the highest traffic generator for the world’s popular crypto-exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-11 03:30 | |
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Predictive policing AI is a bigger scam than psychic detectives
Law enforcement agencies around the world have recently begun extricating themselves from expensive, ineffective predictive policing systems. The machine learning equivalent of psychic detectives, it turns out, simply doesn’t work. дальше »
2019-7-9 01:08 | |
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Maduro Orders Venezuela’s Biggest Bank to Accept Crypto Petro Nationwide
The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has announced an order requiring Banco de Venezuela —the country’s biggest bank— to open desks for transactions in Petros in each of its near 790 agencies across the country. дальше »
2019-7-5 16:29 | |
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Cryptocurrency adoption is going to be very natural in the future, claims Peter McCormack
Although established giants including Facebook and Nike have marked their entry into the cryptospace, the veteran crypto-community is betting against these upcoming projects, owing to growing regulatory constraints by government agencies. дальше »
2019-7-4 02:30 | |
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Binance displays prices in INR, even as Indian exchange bites the dust
Indian regulatory agencies have remained hostile towards the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The Indian government has, so far, failed to pursue a definitive stance on the same. Under these doubtful circumstances, another Indian cryptocurrency exchange, Koinex ceased operations following the suit of its predecessors. дальше »
2019-7-1 02:30 | |
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V20 Summit Concludes With Promises for Crypto Industry
As the G20 leaders’ summit came to a close, the nearby V20 summit concluded with a set of promises for the crypto industry in response to the global crypto standards set by the Financial Action Task Force. дальше »
2019-6-30 07:25 | |
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IMF Says Central Bank-Backed Crypto ‘Could Become Reality’
In its latest report entitled “Five Facts on Fintech,” the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that based on its research, countries generally foresee the emergence of crypto assets backed by central banks. дальше »
2019-6-30 21:00 | |
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Two Former Dream Market Vendors Identified due to Using Online Postage Services
Anyone who has ever heard of the darknet will know most vendors will get arrested sooner or later. This situation will not change either, as more and more law enforcement agencies are focusing their efforts on bringing these criminals to justice. дальше »
2019-6-29 05:00 | |
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Here’s why India wants to build its own WhatsApp and Gmail
The Indian government is reportedly planning to build its own WhatsApp-like chat platform to facilitate secure communications for government agencies, according to news outlet Economic Times. The move is meant to reduce the country’s reliance on US technology companies, and ensure that all communication and data transmitted over the service will be stored locally in the country. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:22 | |
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Multiple Individuals Arrested on Suspicion of Bitcoin Typosquatting
In the cryptocurrency world, there have been numerous scams over the past few years. Most of these ventures are shut down pretty quickly, but some tend to linger for quite some time. Typosquatting has been a real problem in the Bitcoin world. дальше »
2019-6-27 21:00 | |
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What a bit! US Government VS Cryptonites
With the rise of cryptocurrency, it makes sense bitcoin investors are in the crosshairs of not one but two government agencies, DOJ and IRS. Let’s watch my take on this Make sure to subscribe CCNMarkets on Youtube: https://bit. дальше »
2019-6-27 20:10 | |
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Maxonrow Joins the Blossoming Blockchain Industry in Kuala Lumpur and Taipei
Coinspeaker Maxonrow Joins the Blossoming Blockchain Industry in Kuala Lumpur and TaipeiOne of the emerging blockchain firms in the space, Maxonrow, views the growth of blockchain in Southeast Asia as an opportunity to set a precedent of cooperation between government agencies and blockchain enterprises. дальше »
2019-6-27 18:50 | |
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Cyber criminals steal $27M in Bitcoin by impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchange
Police agencies from the UK and the Netherlands have arrested six people in connection with the theft of €24 million ($27 million) worth of cryptocurrency. According to a statement, the gang stole Bitcoin from at least 4,000 victims across 12 countries. дальше »
2019-6-26 11:21 | |
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Big Three Credit Rating Agency Fitch Touts Facebook's Fiat-Backed Libra
As the wave of interest in Facebook's stablecoin Libra continues around the world, it appears that Mark Zuckerberg's foray into digital currencies has a new and powerful ally. Fitch, one of the big three credit rating agencies, gave it a thumbs up in a recent report. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:20 | |
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US Justice Department & IRS Are in Hot Pursuit of Bitcoin Tax Evaders
By CCN Markets: The bitcoin price rocketed past $10,000 for the first time since 2018, and crypto fans are celebrating. But they’re not the only ones noticing the budding cryptocurrency bull market. дальше »
2019-6-24 18:45 | |
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Talks About Facebook’s Crypto Project During A Press Conference
Jerome Powell said the monetary policy shouldn’t be affected by Cryptocurrencies Libra will be strictly regulated by agencies and governments all around the world The Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell talked with the reporters about Facebook’s recently launched Libra. As reported by The Block, the central bank of the […] дальше »
2019-6-20 03:54 | |
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What Bitcoin Ban? Indian Central Bank Denies Involvement in Crypto Ban Bill
By CCN Markets: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied knowledge of a proposed bill which would see Bitcoin and crypto ownership in India made entirely illegal. Reports surfaced last week that lawmakers in India were working on legislation that could carry a 10-year prison sentence for anyone caught holding cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-17 12:23 | |
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Europol to Use Gamification to Tackle Cryptocurrency-Related Crimes
The law enforcement agency of the European Union, Europol, revealed at a recent cryptocurrency conference that it was developing a cryptocurrency game that would train law enforcement agencies on how to trace and investigate virtual currency-related crimes. дальше »
2019-6-15 01:00 | |
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Binance Launches New Binance US Division To Operate In The North American Country
Binance Launches New U. S. Division To Operate In The North American Country Binance, the most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the market, is working on its Binance U. S. division to launch its exchange in the country. дальше »
2019-6-14 01:02 | |
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Hong Kong Residents Still Prefer Using Cash Due to the Privacy Benefits it Offers
As per a number of reports circulating on Twitter, protestors currently rallying against the existing Hong Kong government are moving towards cash-based payments so as to avoid being tracked by local law enforcement agencies (for expressing dissent against the current regime. дальше »
2019-6-13 18:13 | |
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Ethfinex Looks To Give Operational Control To DAO Built By DAOstack
Ethfinex and its DAO, EfxDAO, will work to build a "decentralized government" that Ethfinex hopes will make it harder for regulatory agencies to crack down on the exchange.
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Long Time Crypto Advocate John McAfee Threatens to Expose the Culprits in the Government
John McAfee, the anti-virus software tycoon turned fugitive Presidential candidate is known for his anti-taxation views. He is also a big-time Bitcoin proponent who has been running from the SEC and law enforcement agencies for not paying his taxes. дальше »
2019-6-12 19:30 | |
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If Bitcoin Ban Bill in India Passes, Privacy Crypto Assets Could Boom: Binance CEO
Yesterday, the Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto asset community woke up to a harrowing tidbit of news from Bloomberg Quint. An article, which cited a “draft bill”, revealed that regulators in India, from multiple financial and judiciary agencies, revealed that those who involve themselves in the “sale, purchase and issuance of all types” of crypto assets,. дальше »
2019-6-9 00:00 | |
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Blockchain for Corporations and Governmental Agencies: Waves’ Vostok Mainnet Launches
The Waves Platform announced the successful mainnet launch of the Vostok project on the 6th of June. The launch signifies the birth of a blockchain service aimed at providing blockchain solutions for both public agencies and large corporations. дальше »
2019-6-9 23:16 | |
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Kodak Announces Storage System Power By Blockchain
The iconic camera brand that originally entered the cryptosphere with its KODAKCoin has now launched Kodak Services for Business, which will offer storage for sensitive documents for businesses and government agencies and relies on blockchain tech to provide efficiency and security. дальше »
2019-6-7 19:18 | |
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Aussie and Japanese Tax Agencies Crackdown on Crypto Tax Evaders
Cryptocurrency tax evaders may not be able to hide in the shadows any longer, as tax agencies are now on the alert. Countries like Japan and Australia have placed virtual currency evaders on their priority list and are seeking effective means to nab cryptocurrency tax offenders. дальше »
2019-6-7 01:00 | |
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Despite Entering Bankruptcy, FBI And Other Agencies Start Investigating QuadrigaCX
The tale of QuadrigaCX’s demise is one filled with twists and turns, predominantly following the death of founder and CEO Gerald Cotten at the end of last year. The circumstances have been strange, at best, in the months following. дальше »
2019-6-5 04:34 | |
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Monero’s Riccardo Spagni: Bitcoin Network’s Longevity Gives it The Edge Over Other Crypto Assets
This January, Bitcoin marked a decade since its inception. The first block of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency was mined in January 2009. Over the years, Bitcoin has captured the attention of many, including individual traders, institutional investors, regulatory agencies and notable government institutions all over the world. дальше »
2019-6-4 19:46 | |
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North Korean Hackers Attack Upbit Users in South Korea
North Korean hackers have made a phishing attempt on users of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. News correspondents in Korea broke this development on May 29, 2019, detailing the ploy to steal Upbit users’ information. дальше »
2019-6-1 00:54 | |
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Cryptocurrency Mixers and Why Governments May Want to Shut Them Down
While law enforcement agencies go after cryptocurrency transactions anonymizers, some stakeholders are clamoring for more on-chain solutions
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Cryptocurrency’s potential can be preserved by ‘wise regulations’, claims former United States Mint Director
Cryptocurrency’s recent status in the limelight has compelled federal agencies to deploy new sets of regulations. The former Director at the Unites States Mint, Honorable Edmund C. Moy, in his latest interview, highlighted the possibility of fiat and cryptocurrencies co-existing. дальше »
2019-5-28 15:30 | |
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Multiple Hansa Darknet Drug Vendors Face 6.5 Years in Jail
Ever since government agencies aggressively began cracking down on darknet places, a lot of arrests have occurred. It now appears some of those individuals getting arrested will know their jail sentence relatively soon. дальше »
2019-5-28 14:00 | |
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Our take: Interpreting recent signals from US regulatory agencies
We want to highlight how recent signals from U. S. regulators are creating an uncertain environment for crypto assets, prompting us to take actions that we—and our customers and community—find deeply frustrating. дальше »
2019-5-23 17:07 | |
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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 | |
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Russia’s KGB Successor Warns Terrorists are Turning to Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Terrorist organizations getting support in the form of cryptocurrency are becoming the norm, according to Russia’s FSB director Alexander Bortnikov. As per local news portal RBC, citing media agency Tass, the chief of Russia’s Federal Security Service (the FSB’s successor) reported on the latest updates in the international terrorist networks at a meeting of the heads of security agencies of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member states. дальше »
2019-5-22 13:11 | |
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IRS Commissioner Makes Crypto Tax Clarity a Priority
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to overhaul its methods for determining the federal taxes due on cryptocurrency payments to improve clarity for taxpayers. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:54 | |
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Minnesota Representative to Reintroduce Hard Fork Tax Reform Bill
Minnesota Congressional Representative Tom Emmer has announced plans to reintroduce a bill meant to “provide temporary safe harbor for the tax treatment of hard forks of convertible virtual currency in the absence of administrative guidance. дальше »
2019-5-17 18:34 | |
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San Francisco’s Ban on Facial Recognition is a Victory for Personal Privacy Advocates
San Francisco has set the record as the first US state to ban the use of facial recognition technology. Per a report on Engadget, May 14, 2019, the state made the decision in order to protect residents from the government’s constant surveillance. дальше »
2019-5-16 17:00 | |
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New Crypto Projects Eye Security Token Offerings More as ICOs Come Under Regulators’ Scrutiny
ICOs were all the rage in 2017 and early 2018. Since then, regulatory agencies have cracked down on them because of the many that were scams. With the regulators favoring security token offerings (STOs), startups are now beginning to adopt them as a means of raising funds for their projects. According to the Financial Times, […] дальше »
2019-5-9 03:13 | |
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Israeli Police, FBI Apprehend Owners of Darknet Site Deep Bot Web
Two Israeli citizens have been apprehended by law enforcement based on suspicions that they developed and ran a darknet marketplace for dealing illegal goods. The Israeli police announced via Twitter that it has collaborated with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to arrest two locals who they believe managed the dark web marketplace, which used bitcoin to facilitate trades. дальше »
2019-5-8 18:42 | |
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