County - Свежие новости [ Фото в новостях ] | |
U.S. Man Indicted for Running Illegal Bitcoin Exchange
William Green, a Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury for operating a bitcoin trading business dubbed “Destination Bitcoin” without registering with the Secretary of the Treasury as required by the law, according to a press release on July 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-25 15:00 | |
|
Utah to use Blockchain Technology for Mobile Voting in Upcoming Elections
Tusk Philanthropies, a platform that claims to be focused on advancing distributed ledger technology (DLT) based mobile voting, has announced that Utah County will use its blockchain solution for mobile voting in its upcoming municipal primary election in August 2019, according to a press release on July 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:00 | |
|
|
Utah Becomes the Third State in the US to Allow Blockchain-Powered Voting
Coinspeaker Utah Becomes the Third State in the US to Allow Blockchain-Powered VotingIrrespective of the tightened regulations against Blockchain in the US. , Utah County becomes the third jurisdiction in the United States to offer blockchain-based mobile voting in their municipal primary election. дальше »
2019-7-24 13:46 | |
|
|
Blockchain Voting via Voatz Launches in Utah County for August’s Municipal Primary Election
Utah County is the third jurisdiction to adopt blockchain technology for their voting processes. The first two states to add blockchain voting to select areas were Colorado and West Virginia. Blockchain technology has many benefits, as industries around the world have come to find. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:00 | |
|
|
Utah County To Pilot Blockchain Voting System For August Municipal Elections
Working with a mobile voting app provided by Voatz, Utah County's blockchain voting pilot will work to target troops serving abroad who would usually have to rely on absentee paper ballots.
дальше »2019-7-24 19:25 | |
|
|
La Porte County in Indiana Dishes Out $130,000 in Bitcoin Ransomware Attack
It's starting to seem like there’s no end to hack attacks on the horizon. All technology can be tweaked and manipulated to enable cybercriminals to carry out the illicit activity and what better way is there for them to receive their ransoms than to use untraceable, irrevocable cryptocurrency? 2019 has seen its fair share of […] дальше »
2019-7-14 18:48 | |
|
|
Ransomware Thugs Extort Indiana County for Over $130,000 in Bitcoin
Days after the U. S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution opposing the payment of ransoms by cities following a ransomware attack La Porte County’s government has done the opposite after its files were encrypted. дальше »
2019-7-13 12:55 | |
|
|
Florida Inmates Used Bitcoin to Bankroll Crazy Money Laundering Scheme
Authorities at the Pasco County jail in Florida recently caught inmates in an elaborate money laundering scheme involving Bitcoin and the dark web. Florida Inmates Find The Best Money Laundering Counterparty: The Government The scheme reportedly involved buying stolen credit card information on the dark web with Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-5 00:00 | |
|
|
This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison
Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:46 | |
|
|
Ransomware: Another U.S. City Pays Hackers Over $500k in Bitcoin
The leaders of Lake City, a city of less than 70,000 people, located in central north Florida’s Columbia County, have paid the sum of 42 bitcoin (about $523k at press time ) to the hackers who orchestrated the catastrophic ransomware attack that totally crippled the area’s online processes two weeks ago, according to a ZDNetRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-27 05:00 | |
|
|
Local Governments Work To Shape Bitcoin Mining's Impact On Climate
Officials in Missoula County, Montana, changed the way crypto mining operations need to implement clean energy initiatives, helping set a standard for how local governments can hold mining operations responsible for the energy they use. дальше »
2019-6-13 23:48 | |
|
|
Hillary Clinton Lied When She Called Drunk Pelosi ‘Sexist Trash’
By CCN: Hillary Clinton slammed President Donald Trump and his “cronies” over the infamous drunk Nancy Pelosi video, calling it “sexist trash. ” Clinton even suggested the incumbent president’s decision to tweet the Pelosi video is evidence that he is “running scared. дальше »
2019-5-26 19:46 | |
|
|
New Jersey Legislators Vote Unanimously in Favor of Blockchain Bill
A bill looking to study the integration of blockchain technology into the recordkeeping and service delivery processes of the state, county, and municipal governments of New Jersey has been approved unanimously. дальше »
2019-5-25 01:00 | |
|
|
Tether and Bitfinex Ask New York Attorney General for Fund Accessibility
Attorneys for Tether and Bitfinex are hoping to get the former access to its reserves amid a legal dispute with New York Office of the Attorney General (NYOAG). In a letter sent to the New York County Supreme Court, attorneys representing iFinex (the parent organization of Bitfinex) and Tether took issue with the restrictions that had been placed on Tether's transactions with related parties as part of an ongoing case against them, stating that the NYOAG had no basis for disallowing tether (USDT) holders and other affiliated entities from redeeming their tokens. дальше »
2019-5-16 18:51 | |
|
|
U.S. Citizens Can Now Accept Their Federal or State Tax Refund in Bitcoin
Federal tax season just passed in the United States, but if you’re one to leave responsibility to the wayside and had to apply for an extension, that might just pay off. дальше »
2019-5-1 23:39 | |
|
|
California: 21-Year Old Sim Swapping Thief Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $7.5m in Crypto
Joel Ortiz, a 21-year student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge Edward Lee of the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Ortiz was convicted of stealing $7. дальше »
2019-4-25 13:59 | |
|
|
Merciful Florida Judge Refuses to Unseal Robert Kraft Sex Video
Thanks to a Florida judge, the lurid sex tape of Robert Kraft — the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots — will remain sealed. At least for now. Many people breathed a collective sigh of relief at the judicial act of mercy on the public. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:38 | |
|
|
Bitcoin Sim Swap Thief Nets 10-Year Jail Term
Joel Ortiz, the principal suspect in a Bitcoin theft case, has been sentenced to years in prison according to a release from the office of the District Attorney of Santa Clara County, April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 23:00 | |
|
|
21-Year-Old SIM-Swapping Mastermind Is Jailed for 10 Years
Joel Ortiz, the 21-year-old student who was accused of stealing over $7. 5 million in digital assets via a SIM swapping operation, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:27 | |
|
|
Prolific sim-swapper gets 10 years for stealing $7.5M worth of Bitcoin
A 21-year-old man in the US, who is credited with being one of the first people in the country to be convicted of stealing cryptocurrency by hacking a victim’s mobile phone, has been sentenced to 10 years in jail. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:24 | |
|
|
Crypto Mining Firms Must Invest in Green Energy, Says Montana County
In a pushback against power-heavy crypto mining, it has been reported on April 4, 2019, that the Montana County of Missoula has passed a motion requiring all new crypto mining projects to invest in renewable energy. дальше »
2019-4-8 13:00 | |
|
|
Jussie Smollett Scandal Festers as Illinois AG Suffers Backlash
Jussie Smollett has started a fire in Chicago that he just can’t put out, and now the flames have begun to engulf would-be bystander Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Kwame Raoul Punts on Jussie Smollett Case The backlash is building against Attorney General Kwame Raoul, who has seemingly passed the buck on the “catch and release” of Jussie Smollett. дальше »
2019-3-30 00:08 | |
|
|
First Canadian Municipality Starts Accepting Bitcoin For Property Taxes
The town of Innisfil, Ontario will be the first municipality in Canada to accept bitcoin in payment for property taxes. The pilot scheme will be in partnership with Toronto-based Coinberry, who simultaneously announced a new easy-to-use cryptocurrency payment solution. дальше »
2019-3-29 15:00 | |
|
|
Missoula County Commissioners Look To Require Renewable Energy Practices For Mining Operations
Despite heavy zoning and energy requirements, the county wants to remain open and welcoming to crypto mining facilities.
дальше »2019-3-23 21:53 | |
|
|
Patriots Owner’s ‘Graphic’ Sex Tape Could Be Released to Peeping Tom Public
Robert Kraft’s graphic sex tape — where he’s caught on video receiving oral sex at a Florida massage parlor — will probably be released publicly. That’s what Florida authorities said one day after the billionaire New England Patriots owner filed a motion to keep the police surveillance videos kept under seal. дальше »
2019-3-22 23:59 | |
|
|
America’s Missoula County Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrency Miners Due to Environmental Concerns
United States’ Missoula County, also referred to as a hub of five valleys, is planning to regulate cryptocurrency miners so that they comply with zoning and noise regulations and most importantly, forgo fossil fuel energy in an effort to reduce climate change, as reported by the local publication Missoulan on March 20. дальше »
2019-3-21 15:59 | |
|
|
County in Montana Wants to Require Crypto Miners to Contribute to Renewable Energy Source Building
Mining cryptocurrency requires a lot of power. Most of the time, when the discussion of energy use comes up in mining, it is in relation to companies going overseas to seek out cheaper opportunities. дальше »
2019-3-21 02:03 | |
|
|
Billionaire Robert Kraft Facing Jail for Paid Sex is a Reminder for Legalized Prostitution
Robert Kraft — the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots — is facing up to a year in jail, a $5,000 fine, and 100 hours of mandatory community service for allegedly soliciting prostitution at a Florida massage parlor in January 2019. дальше »
2019-3-13 18:24 | |
|
|
Just DLT It: Blockchain Marriage Certificate Program is a Real Thing in Washoe County, Nevada
Blockchain marriage certifies seem to be a thing – just call and ask the Washoe County Recorder’s Office in Northern Nevada, which sent out 800 such certificates. The certificates are only for those who married in Washoe county, but they have been issued to individuals as far as Spain, Tobago, and the Republic of Trinidad. […] дальше »
2019-3-4 20:28 | |
|
|
New CAAO Real Estate System In The Works For Ohio County With The Use Of SafeChain Blockchain
New Real Estate System In The Works For Ohio County, But With The Use Of Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology has been finding use cases around the world and even in multiple states within the US. дальше »
2019-2-21 20:52 | |
|
|
First Pension Funds Investing in Crypto — a Sign of Things to Come?
Following Morgan Creek Digital raising over $21 million from Fairfax County pension funds, could more governmental funds and traditional financial institutions start to invest in the cryptocurrency space in the future? дальше »
2019-2-21 18:53 | |
|
|
Far Cry: New Dawn somehow made post-apocalyptic America boring
There’s only one rule in gaming: don’t be boring. Players can tolerate awful AI and grimy graphics if there’s a payoff. But if your game is as thrilling as a Jeffrey Archer novel, no amount of spit and polish can save you. дальше »
2019-2-18 15:09 | |
|
|
Virginia Police Department Reveals Why its Pension Fund is Betting on Bitcoin
Fairfax County, Virginia has targeted part of its pension fund toward investments in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry, as well as blockchain technology in general. Now, they’re explaining why. дальше »
2019-2-15 22:45 | |
|
|
Morgan Creek Bags $40M Raise, Attracts Industry First Funding From Pensions
Even in a bear market, Morgan Creek Digital has no problem swimming upstream. The crypto asset management firm just bagged a $40 million dollar investment and what appears to be the first blockchain/crypto investment by a major pension fund. дальше »
2019-2-12 20:51 | |
|
|
Newsflash: Why This Virginia Police Department’s Pension Just Invested in a $40 Million Crypto Fund
Frequent Bitcoin commentator and t-shirt salesman Anthony Pompliano told Bloomberg this morning that two Fairfax County, Virginia pension funds have gone in on Morgan Creek Digital’s new fund for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2019-2-12 19:27 | |
|
|
Institutional Investors are Already Turning to Crypto: Should You Fear Missing Out?
Two public pensions from Fairfax County, Virginia’s Police Officer’s Retirement System and Employees’ Retirement System, have invested in Morgan Creek’s new $40 million crypto fund. Anthony Pompliano, a Morgan Creek general partner, said that it is the first case in which public pensions have invested in the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-2-12 18:28 | |
|
|
Public pensions are backing a $40M blockchain fund by Morgan Creek
A prominent digital asset firm has revealed it successfully closed a new $40 million blockchain-specific venture capital fund, thanks largely to contributions made by two public pensions. Morgan Creek Digital, a hedge fund backed by institutional powerhouse Morgan Creek Capital, has launched what it calls the Morgan Creek Blockchain Opportunities Fund, geared entirely toward investing in the digital asset industry. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:00 | |
|
|
Public pensions back new $40M blockchain fund raised by Morgan Creek
A prominent digital asset firm has revealed it successfully closed a new $40 million blockchain-specific venture capital fund, thanks largely to contributions made by two public pensions. Morgan Creek Digital, a hedge fund backed by institutional powerhouse Morgan Creek Capital, has launched what it calls the Morgan Creek Blockchain Opportunities Fund, geared entirely toward investing in the digital asset industry. дальше »
2019-2-12 14:00 | |
|
|
Douglas Country in Central Washington Gets Bullish on Blockchain Technology’s Economic Future
After many issues related to cryptocurrencies that affected central Washington, it seems that officials in Douglas County believe that the technology could bring prosperity to the region. According to a recent report released by The Bulletin, central Washington seems to be thinking about embracing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Back in 2017, Douglas County provided access to […] дальше »
2019-1-21 17:19 | |
|
|
Washington State County Doubles Down on Cryptocurrency After Mining Bust
After the boom, backlash, and (partial) bust of Bitcoin in central Washington, one might expect an aversion to the technology. But instead, one authority wants to capitalize on the resources left in the aftermath, to promote new growth in blockchain. дальше »
2019-1-20 16:00 | |
|
|
Washington’s Douglas County Set to Establish Blockchain Innovation Campus
Crypto-friendly Douglas County, located in central Washington has reportedly announced plans to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT) innovation hub aimed at enabling researchers to develop new use cases with the tech and position it in the frontline of the blockchain technology ecosystem, reported the Seattle Times, Jan 11, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-15 01:00 | |
|
|
Bitmain Pauses Texas Mining Operations, County Officials Report
According to reports from media outlet Texas Public Radio, the Chinese mining giant Bitmain Technologies has reportedly suspended operations in the town of Rockdale. Bitmain started to build up its new facility at a former aluminum smelting factory last summer, but since the crypto economy downturn, the company’s operations at the Texas factory have allegedly paused. дальше »
2019-1-14 06:30 | |
|
|