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WhatsApp appoints a grievance officer to handle fake news concerns in India
WhatsApp has appointed a ‘grievance officer’ to address complaints concerning the spread of fake news and misinformation on its platform in India, reports the Press Trust of India on NDTV. This comes in response to the government’s demands from earlier in the year, following a nationwide string of lynchings believed to be incited by false information shared on WhatsApp. дальше »
2018-9-24 10:36 | |
China During Crypto Ban: One Woman Tries to Live on Bitcoin
Close to being yet another annoyingly false media piece on how ‘hard’ it is to live on cryptocurrency, the Netflix of China, Iqiyi, followed a woman attempting just that for 21 days. Bitcoiners have been doing so for years through various service providers, exchanges, and, yes, even peer-to-peer, yet the clearly untrue ‘hard’ narrative is […] The post China During Crypto Ban: One Woman Tries to Live on Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-23 12:22 | |
Texas Securities Commission Issues Cease and Desist to Stop Cryptocurrency Scams
Russian cryptocurrency mining firm Coins Miner Investments, and Belize cryptocurrency wallet company Digital Bank were recently issued cease and desist orders by the Texas Securities Commissioner (TSC). дальше »
2018-9-21 12:49 | |
Singapore Phishing Websites Using Fake News to Get Users’ Bank and Credit Card Details
Phishing websites have been using fake news involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore as means of aquiring users’ credit card and bank account information. Get Rich Quick Scheme The Singaporean government has condemned two separate websites for trying to acquire bank account and credit card information by distributing false information involving the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore. дальше »
2018-9-21 09:00 | |
Charlie Lee Uncovers The Truth About Litecoin
Charlie Lee, the founder of Litecoin and The Litecoin Foundation has spoken out against the ‘fudsters’ that are spreading false news about Litecoin. In typically defensive fashion, Lee has spoken out to put rumours at bay and to highlight that even though the value of Litecoin is especially low, Litecoin still holds the potential to grow and will pull in a significant value again, one day soon. дальше »
2018-9-20 21:30 | |
Russian Crypto Firm Accused of Impersonating Coinbase to Mislead Investors
A Russian crypto firm, Coins Miner Investment Ltd, has been accused by the Texas Securities Commission (TSC) of claiming to represent Coinbase and Cointelegraph to entice investors. False Representation According to a press release via the TSC, the firm allegedly forged an e-mail address to appear to be associated with Coinbase. дальше »
2018-9-21 19:20 | |
Why Bitcoin (BTC)’s Price Is A False Indicator Of Actual Value
Chart for BTC/USD (1W) Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading just above $6,400. The average cost for mining one Bitcoin (BTC) lies slightly below this level between $5,800 and $6,200. This is the reason the price has managed to stay above those levels for now despite the fact that the volume is so low that a couple of million dollars could swing the price either way. дальше »
2018-9-20 17:00 | |
Texas State Securities Board Hits Russian Hoaxers with Cease-and-Desist Orders
Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles has issued emergency ordinances against three separate fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes linked to Russian scammers. The orders were issued on September 18, 2018, against DGBK Ltd. дальше »
2018-9-20 00:05 | |
What Links Barack Obama With These Crypto Scammers?
Barack Obama, ex-President of the United States of America and the latest victim of crypto crime, of sorts at least. According to The Next Web, the Texas States Securities Board (TSSB) have stepped up to take action against three cryptocurrency companies within Texas that have been found to be acting deceitfully and making false claims, one company have even been found to have fabricated a short video that seems to show Barack Obama endorsing the companies products, though obviously Obama had nothing to do with it. дальше »
2018-9-19 21:30 | |
Texas State Securities Board Uncovers Three New Crypto and ICO Scams
The Texas State Securities Board issued three emergency cease and desist orders Tuesday, Sept. 18, to shut down a Russian cryptocurrency scam, charge DigitalBank and two principals for threatening immediate and irreparable harm to the public, and charge a forex and Bitcoin trader of guaranteeing false ROIs, respectively. дальше »
2018-9-19 13:00 | |
Morgan Stanley Eyes Bitcoin Swap Contracts Tied to Futures Prices
Morgan Stanley is joining Wall Street’s race toward an institutional-friendly bitcoin derivative. According to anonymous sources reporting to Bloomberg, the financial institution is devising price return swaps tied to bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-14 22:07 | |
SEC Penalizes Two Crypto Companies for Failing to Comply With Federal Regulations
Earlier today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that it went after two cryptocurrency establishments for alleged false marketing, according to two press releases via the Commission. дальше »
2018-9-12 05:57 | |
A New Precedent: FINRA Charges Crypto Broker With Securities Fraud
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit watchdog for public brokerage firms in the U. S. , has had its first run-in with the cryptocurrency industry. дальше »
2018-9-12 21:15 | |
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Lightning, Launches and Broken Promises
A handful of projects brought their tech to life this week, introducing new payment systems and coins to the industry’s offerings. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network makes headway for the dev community, and one of crypto’s older and more respected exchanges (arguably) takes a step against the space’s principles. дальше »
2018-9-11 17:57 | |
Ripple CEO: XRP Ledger Is Much More Decentralized Than The Bitcoin Blockchain
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, attended the TechCrunch conference and decided to throw a few jabs at Bitcoin while defending his company against some claims that he termed as false. The September 5th conference was organized by TechCrunch’s own Mike Butcher who is an editor for the publication. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:48 | |
Kraken: Rumors of Office Closure are False
Kraken, one of the most important exchange houses of the crypto verse, denied yesterday a rumor that was spread within the community of crypto enthusiasts, that it had closed its offices suddenly after a violation of its security, causing alarm among its employees. дальше »
2018-9-7 08:21 | |
Opinion: Why The “Wolf Of Wall Street’s” Bitcoin Bash Isn’t Valid
The cryptocurrency industry is constantly bombarded with the opinion on-lookers. Some take an interest in a respectful manner, while others do their best to chastise something that they often do not, or even want to understand. дальше »
2018-8-28 15:00 | |
N.Y. Judge Rules in Favor of CFTC, Permanently Bans Crypto Startup
A New York judge has issued a court order permanently banning a New York-based crypto promoter whose firm was accused of defrauding investors and failing to deliver on its promises. In his ruling, Judge Jack Weinstein stated that the crypto firm, CabbageTech Corp. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:00 | |
Layer 1 Should Be Innovative in the Short Term but Less in the Long Term
One of the key tradeoffs in blockchain design is whether to build more functionality into base-layer blockchains themselves (“layer 1”), or to build it into protocols that live on top of the blockchain, and can be created and modified without changing the blockchain itself (“layer 2”). дальше »
2018-8-28 04:03 | |
Millionaire Loses $2.3 Million Worth of Bitcoin for Counterfeit Euros
A South Korean businessman has unfortunately lost $2. 3 million worth of bitcoin after he exchanged the cryptocurrency for crude, photocopied fake Euros. The Hard Fork reported on August 20, 2018, that a Serbian man and his accomplice managed to lure the South Korean businessman with the false intention of investing in his business. дальше »
2018-8-23 08:00 | |
Researcher: Stop Worrying About Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact
A common mainstream media trope is that Bitcoin mining will soon use so much electrical power it could lead to an environmental catastrophe. We’ve often provided examples of how this is a false narrative, and now an independent energy researcher is saying the same. дальше »
2018-8-22 02:03 | |
Bitmain Pre-IPO Investors List Deemed False as Tencent and Softbank Dispute Claims
Chinese crypto mining firm, Bitmain has revealed details regarding its pre-IPO (i. e. Initial Public Offering) as well as the involvement of several other firms. However, according to Coin Desk’s report, some of the mentioned involvement does not exist. дальше »
2018-8-21 21:29 | |
Monero (XMR) Coinhive Miner Rakes In Over $120,000 A Month
Many individuals fall under the false impression that crypto mining operations are solely operated by large corporations with data centers that can be likened to a mansion. However, this is far from the case, as there are methods of mining that can be used to garner cryptocurrencies, like Monero, through any old computer system. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:09 | |
Binance To Launch FIAT To Crypto Exchange In Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world. With a population of 32,000 and an area covering just 62 square miles, Liechtenstein is a country with a lot of character. It’s also the world’s leading manufacturer of false teeth and now the new home of Binance LCX, a partnership between leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX), in a move that hopes to bring citizens in Liechtenstein the opportunity to access a local, but leading FIAT-Crypto exchange. дальше »
2018-8-17 13:30 | |
Paragon Partners With Civic Technologies to Deliver Transparency, Digital IDs to Cannabis Industry
Paragon, a blockchain company that develops seed-to-sale tracking solutions for the marijuana industry, is joining hands with Civic Technologies Inc. , a digital identity firm, to bring secure and trusted identity services to Paragon’s digital community. дальше »
2018-8-16 19:48 | |
Crypto Market Crumbles To New Year-To-Date Lows, Where Does it go Next?
On Thursday, investors awoke to a promising sight — a $300 candle that brought Bitcoin’s price off a $6,150 low — so some thought that the worse for over for the market. But, as some investors were lured into a false sense of security, the market fell even further to establish new year-to-date lows. дальше »
2018-8-11 13:30 | |
iCenter Caught for Falsifying Partnership with Genesis Mining Crypto Package
Investment platform, iCenter revealed on Tuesday August 7, that is had formed an alliance with cryptocurrency-mining company, Genesis Mining. However, Behind MLM was quick to point out that such partnership was never established, with Genesis Mining confirming that it is simply false. дальше »
2018-8-10 23:11 | |
Markets Manipulated By $825 Million In Six Months Through Surge In Pump & Dumps
The infamous pump and dump. We know it goes on and we know why people do it, sometimes though, the impact of a prolonged pump and dump scheme can be quite hard to measure. For those not familiar with the terminology, here’s a quick definition from Investopedia. дальше »
2018-8-8 14:00 | |
Debunking 6 False Rumors Plaguing Bitcoin in 2018
Even though Bitcoin is quite popular as an investment vehicle, there is a lot more to this technology than meets the eye. Even in 2018, misinformation and false rumors continue to tarnish the world’s leading cryptocurrency’s reputation. дальше »
2018-8-6 17:00 | |
Monero Glitch Allowed Hackers To Steal XMR From Exchanges
The Next Web’s in-house cryptocurrency column recently reported that Monero, the foremost privacy-centric cryptocurrency, was subject to a relatively minor cybersecurity vulnerability. According to the technology news outlet, “inventive” hackers could create false transaction data via the copying of a simple line of code from the Monero wallet code base, which is open-sourced and easily […] The post Monero Glitch Allowed Hackers To Steal XMR From Exchanges appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-8-3 06:14 | |
It Turns Out Monero’s Privacy Coin Wasn’t So Private After All
Reports out today highlight yet another security vulnerability within Monero XMR, a cryptocurrency designed for optimum privacy. Now we already know of the associations between Monero and malicious mining, but this marks another example of how XMR traders and investors have been put at risk, simply due to the markup of the currency. дальше »
2018-8-2 17:00 | |
Bitcoin Engineer, Crypto Advocate, Jameson Lopp Gets ‘SWATted’ & Offers $100,000 Bounty For Help
Jameson Lopp is many things – he’s a SegWit2x opponent, the creator of statoshi.info, a BitGo engineer, and most recently – is known for being the subject of a false police report alleging that he had murdered someone and held others hostage at his in Durham North Carolina. Lopp published in a Medium article his […] дальше »
2018-7-30 23:03 | |
No, Twitter isn’t ‘shadow banning’ conservative voices. Here’s what’s really going on.
President Trump today took to Twitter to do what he does best: Make false, inflammatory statements as loudly as possible. Trump, though, only deserves part of the blame on this one. Twitter “SHADOW BANNING” prominent Republicans. дальше »
2018-7-27 01:45 | |
YouTube offers an imperfect solution to Facebook’s Alex Jones problem
Beleaguered Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg caused quite a stir last week in an interview with Recode’s Kara Swisher. In their 90 minute talk, Zuckerberg and Swisher discussed Facebook‘s wild ride the past two years, including his thoughts on fake news and what the company was doing to prevent its spread. дальше »
2018-7-26 03:02 | |
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 | |
Rumors Regarding Ethereum Developers Accepting EIP-999 Are False
The Ethereum community has never shown any favor toward the EIP-999 proposal. This proposal was made to bail out Parity after losing $250 million due to a smart contract bug. Ethereum community members clearly rejected this proposal, yet some people are claiming it will still be implemented. дальше »
2018-7-22 20:00 | |
InsCoin for Knox Project ICO
The KNOX project will be the first insurance company that merges the real world with the digital one using Blockchain technology, creating the an efficient and advanced structure in the sector, to find a solution to the problem of certification and anti-forgery of insurance policies. дальше »
2018-7-22 11:30 | |
This Silicon Valley-Backed Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-21 20:14 | |
This Silicon Valley Backs Blockchain Startup Wants to Become the Wikipedia of Data
DIRT, a blockchain startup that plans to develop a trusted platform for structured data, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The San Francisco-based company said investment firms that participated in the round include General Catalyst, Greylock Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-7-20 20:14 | |
How Coinmarketcap Incentivizes Exchanges to Report Fake Volume
Bitforex, a cryptocurrency exchange that scarcely scraped the top 100 by trading volume until recently, has been accused of generating false trades on a mammoth scale. Crypto Exchange Ranks, which pulls in open source data from exchange APIs, has published a report in which it accuses Bitforex of creating fake volume and Coinmarketcap (CMC) of […] The post How Coinmarketcap Incentivizes Exchanges to Report Fake Volume appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-7-19 02:30 | |
Bitcoin (BTC) Might Still Dip Below $5,000 But Future Prospects Are Brighter Than Ever
Bitcoin (BTC) is still in a downtrend. The price action looks weaker with every passing day and volume continues to dwindle. Buyers and sellers on most exchanges are now a limited number of cryptocurrency day traders. дальше »
2018-7-9 18:00 | |
NWS.One ICO
NWS. One service will show information received from One. Platform in an easy and understandable form. Using Machine Learning, the platform will be capable of self-learning and analyzing information flows, which will help to show hidden connections between obtained facts and historical background for their change. дальше »
2018-7-9 01:52 | |
Satoshi Nakamoto is back according to Mainstream Media
The mainstream media (MSM) would have a field day, just as they did when they “identified” Craig Wright as bitcoin’s creator. Satoshis, Faketoshis, and False Prophets Satoshi Nakamoto is everywhere and nowhere, everyone and no one. дальше »
2018-7-1 16:18 | |
Why Apple’s Co-Founder Believes Ethereum Will Outlive the Blockchain Hype
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of $913 billion technology giant Apple, has said that Ethereum is one of the few blockchain protocols that will outlive the dotcom bubble-esque blockchain hype. Only Bitcoin and Ethereum Will Survive In an interview with CNBC, Wozniak stated that Ethereum has the potential to outlive the false hype surrounding blockchain technology […] дальше »
2018-6-30 19:00 | |
‘Flaw’ Was Actually an Exchange Error Tether Code
Suggestions that the code for Tether’s dollar-pegged cryptocurrency USDT may contain an error that can be exploited to allow double spending appear to be false. According to the latest statements from both blockchain security firm Slow Mist, the company that made the original claim, and Tether, the startup that provides software for USDT, the issue дальше »
2018-6-30 01:52 | |
Rumors on Tether’s USD-Pegged Cryptocurrency (USDT) Coding Error Found False
Rumors on Tether Coding Error Seem to Be All False During the last days there has been a rumor about an error in Tether’s (USDT) code that would allow individuals to double spend funds. Apparently, the information about that problem seems to be false. дальше »
2018-6-30 23:32 | |