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Bitcoin Pizza Day: How a hungry Florida man made cryptocurrency history
Nine years ago today, the first ever Bitcoin transaction for a consumer product took place after a Florida man spent 10,000 BTC on two pizzas. Since then, cryptocurrency enthusiasts across the globe have celebrated ‘Bitcoin Pizza Day,’ not because the man in question paid 10,000 BTC, but because at the time said transaction represented a milestone for Bitcoin adoption. дальше »
2019-5-22 16:00 | |
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Dutch Crypto Conman Scams Dozens in $2.2 Million Bitcoin Mining Fraud
By CCN: Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a suspect who allegedly operated a bitcoin mining investment scam, according to Dutch daily De Gelrderlander. The fraudulent scheme which was reportedly started in 2017 earned the man named Berry van Mourik at least €2 million ($2. дальше »
2019-5-22 14:11 | |
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Australian Worker Faces Jail Term for Illegal Bitcoin Mining
Despite the fact that the price of bitcoin and other digital assets are just trying to recover from the winter of 2018, the crypto fever remains as hot as ever. Now, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 33-year-old Sydney man for illegally mining cryptos with the federal government agency’s computers, reports local newsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-22 11:00 | |
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Dutch Investigators Take Man Into Custody For Offering Non-Existent Bitcoin Mining Services
Dutch Investigators Take Man In Custody For Bitcoin Mining Fraud Crypto popularity and adoption rates are increasing almost every day. Since the crypto space is decentralized, fraudsters and scammers see a golden opportunity to make some coin. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:47 | |
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Dutch Man Arrested for $111 Million Fake Mining Scheme
On March 21, 2019, Dutch news outlet NL Times reported that “Berry van M. ,” a 33-year-old Dutch businessman and the operator of now-defunct trading platform Koinz Trading, has been arrested on charges of deceiving investors with a bogus bitcoin mining scheme. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:56 | |
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Illegal crypto-mining: Australian man could face 10 years in jail for illegally mining cryptocurrencies using government devices
An unnamed man from Killara in New South Wales, Australia, is being charged by the Australian authorities for making use of government computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies for self-gain. The man, formerly an Australian government employee, worked as an IT contractor and has been accused of converting government computers into cryptocurrency mining devices. дальше »
2019-5-21 19:30 | |
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Craig Wright Registers Bitcoin Whitepaper Copyright as Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
By CCN: Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the bitcoin whitepaper and the early Bitcoin code with the US Copyright Office. It’s the latest step in Craig Wright’s battle to prove he is bitcoin’s creator and the man behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2019-5-21 16:21 | |
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Dutch man conned investors out of $26M with fake Bitcoin mining rigs
A man from Apeldoorn, Netherlands has been arrested for fraud and money laundering after convincing over 100 people to invest a total of $26 million in fictitious Bitcoin mining rigs. The 33-year-old named as Berry van M. дальше »
2019-5-21 15:59 | |
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Australian civil servant faces 10 years for mining cryptocurrency on government computers
An Australian government employee is appearing in court today after using work equipment to mine cryptocurrency for his own gain. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege that the 33 year-old from Killara in New South Wales took advantage of his position as an IT contractor to modify government computer systems to mine cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-5-21 13:27 | |
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Aussie Bitcoin Miner Retrofits Government Computers, Faces 10 Years in Prison
By CCN: A man from Sydney, Australia will appear in court on Tuesday after turning a government computer into a bitcoin mining rig. He allegedly mined $9,000 worth of cryptocurrency on the modified machine. дальше »
2019-5-21 12:26 | |
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Ripple: Cryptocurrencies can reduce friction in global commerce, claims CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Given the constant disregard for cryptocurrency and blockchain by financial institutions, prominent crypto-leaders have personally been preaching the technology for furthering global adoption. One such figure is Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. дальше »
2019-5-20 20:30 | |
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As Trump Threatens the ‘End of Iran’ Its People Flock to Bitcoin
Thanks to Trump, Iran is between a rock and a hard place. As US sanctions squeeze the country tighter, inflation rises, and war drums echo in the distance, its people are flocking to Bitcoin. Storm Clouds Are Gathering Over Iran Powered by an erratic, unpredictable man egged on by extremist advisors, this US administration is playing a dangerous game. дальше »
2019-5-20 16:00 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC], Litecoin [LTC] can be transacted on Whatsapp, announces Zulu Republic as security concerns remain
The prominent messaging platform Whatsapp has brought the common man one step closer to adopting crypto. According to a recent announcement by Zulu Republic, Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] would be the first two coins available for users to send and receive on the social messaging platform. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:30 | |
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NY Post Highlights Early Bitcoin Adopter Charlie Shrem and His Smoking-Hot Crypto Story to Be
Charlie Shrem is a name that will live in infamy as the man who duped the Winklevoss brothers, Cameron and Tyler. Most people know the brothers for their famous feud with the creator of Facebook, but Shrem knows them as the two individuals who looked to him for guidance in the Bitcoin world. After all, […] дальше »
2019-5-19 16:57 | |
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Why Snapchat’s new gender swap feature is problematic for trans people
You’ve probably seen it all over your social media timelines and stories this week — friends using Snapchat’s new gender-bending filter to create uncanny and slightly creepy versions of themselves as men, women, and babies. дальше »
2019-5-18 11:41 | |
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Man Who Bought Unlawful Child Imagery with Bitcoin on Dark Web Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison
The dark web is a filthy and dangerous place, which is only further perpetuated by a recent case involving a man in the United States. The man used Bitcoin on the dark web to purchase child abuse imagery, which he downloaded and concealed after that purchase. According to an article from TNW, the criminal has […] дальше »
2019-5-18 02:58 | |
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Dark web user gets 42 months in prison for buying child abuse imagery with Bitcoin
A man in the US has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for purchasing, downloading, and concealing child abuse imagery he got on the dark web and paid for with Bitcoin. According to court documents, starting in May 2017, Stephen P. дальше »
2019-5-17 13:55 | |
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Anderson Cooper to Feature Bitcoin Mining in Upcoming Crypto-Centric Episode on CBS 60 Minutes
[Newsflash] Anderson Cooper Interviews Crypto Celebrities Like the “Bitcoin Pizza Guy” in Upcoming Crypto-Centric “60 Minutes” Episode CBS’s “60 Minutes” has interviewed the man who traded 10,000 bitcoin for two Domino’s pizzas back in 2010. дальше »
2019-5-17 02:20 | |
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White House launches social media survey to collect Conservative tears
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched launched a new tool where pissed off Conservatives can whine about social media bias. So long as they’re legal citizens, anyway. For Conservatives like Trump, a man who rose to prominence on the backs of the social networks he’s now convinced are out to get him, the argument isn’t a new one. дальше »
2019-5-16 04:56 | |
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The Man Who Predicted the Crypto Market Bottom Right
It is difficult to accurately predict the price trend of highly volatile assets like cryptocurrencies. One could attempt at least to predict a near-possible scenario based on the cryptocurrency’s valuation based on available financial strategies. дальше »
2019-5-15 15:36 | |
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AOC & Bernie Sanders Spew Socialist Propaganda to Trigger the Right: Mark Cuban
By CCN: Billionaire Mark Cuban slammed progressive politicians Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Bernie Sanders for what he says are their misconceptions about how helpful socialism can be. The man who self-identifies as a “hardcore capitalist” believes the two Democrats use the word to get attention, without actually believing in it or understanding it. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:29 | |
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Cardano (ADA) Founder Teams Up With Polymath to Launch Security Token
Charles Hoskinson appears to be a busy man in cryptocurrency. In addition to being one of the original co-founder’s of second ranked cryptocurrency Ethereum, Hoskinson is the founder of Cardano (ADA) and CEO of Inside. дальше »
2019-5-14 00:22 | |
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SIM-swappers face hundreds of years in prison for $2.4M cryptocurrency theft
An Irish man, part of a hacking group called “The Community,” is facing upwards of 100 years in a US prison after allegedly stealing over $2 million worth of cryptocurrencies in a series of SIM-swap attacks. дальше »
2019-5-13 13:04 | |
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Tron Foundation on Lucien Chen: Chen was a technical leader, not a co-founder; was dismissed for fraud
Tron foundation’s ex-employee Lucien Chen had earlier announced via a Medium post his dismissal from Tron. Chen informed the community that he was leaving due to several reasons, however, the main reason was that the network was not centralized anymore. дальше »
2019-5-12 17:15 | |
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How did the moon end up where it is?
Nearly 50 years since man first walked on the moon, the human race is once more pushing forward with attempts to land on the Earth’s satellite. This year alone, China has landed a robotic spacecraft on the far side of the moon, while India is close to landing a lunar vehicle, and Israel continues its mission to touch down on the surface, despite the crash of its recent venture. дальше »
2019-5-11 12:00 | |
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Scam Bitcoin Site Impersonates New Zealand’s Richest Man
A fraudulent bitcoin website is parading with the pictures of Graeme Richard Hart, the richest person in New Zealand to give people the false impression that he is an advocate of the platform. Also, articles on the scam website have the branding of the New Zealand Herald, a daily newspaper, according to an NZ Herald reportRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:00 | |
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Musk Vandalizes Sex Scandal Space Bro Bezos’ Mooncraft ‘Blue Balls’
By CCN: Elon Musk has just proved to Jeff Bezos that being the world’s richest man doesn’t offer immunity against below-the-belt jokes. This was demonstrated on Twitter after the Amazon founder and CEO, as well as the founder of space firm Blue Origins, launched a mock-up of a new mooncraft designed to ferry humans and equipment to the lunar surface by 2024. дальше »
2019-5-10 14:17 | |
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Augur Doubles Down On Version 2
If I were a betting man, I’d wager that Augur’s newest prediction market platform will be released after the summer. Augur announced the contract changes that they’ll be implementing for Augur V2 earlier this month, and their ZenHub algorithm is targeting a mid-June launch. дальше »
2019-5-9 19:05 | |
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These idiots shot a porno in an Autopilot-enabled Tesla and Elon Musk deserves some blame
Taylor Jackson is a pioneer, of sorts. The adult actress, to our knowledge, is the first to shoot a pornographic scene in a moving vehicle without a human driver. And much like other pioneers her actions will inspire some while leading others to reenact an event that could, quite possibly, end in death. дальше »
2019-5-9 05:24 | |
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Who are the creators of AI-generated art — programmers or machines?
Two years ago, engineers released DeepBach, a neural network that generates Baroque anthems almost indistinguishable from Bach’s, but still nobody can decide if it’s really music. DeepBach is so skilled at replicating Bach that more than half of those surveyed had attributed its computer-generated melodies to the man himself — despite music students and professionals making up 25 percent of respondents. дальше »
2019-5-8 19:08 | |
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Craig Wright’s wife Ramona Ang sues exchange for $3M in Bitcoin losses
News surfaced yesterday that the wife of Craig Wright, the man famous for claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, has supposedly lost $3 million worth of Bitcoin following a series of trading mishaps. дальше »
2019-5-8 13:33 | |
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Jeff Bezos Mingles with Hollywood Celebs after $35 Billion Divorce
By CCN. com: Jeff Bezos — the richest man in the world — took some time off from destroying rival Walmart and engaging in space wars with Elon Musk to attend the 2019 Met Gala in New York. Despite being a business mogul and not an entertainer, Bezos managed to outshine some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities at the star-studded event. дальше »
2019-5-8 09:07 | |
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The Bitcoin Man Named Chief Marketing Officer of Cryptology Exchange
Announced today, Herbert Sim, was officially named Chief Marketing Officer at Cryptology Exchange — community cryptocurrency exchange. Herbert, commonly known in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry as the guy behind TheBitcoinMan. дальше »
2019-5-7 16:00 | |
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Proof of What? A Deeper Look into Today’s Consensus Mechanisms
At a blockchain festival held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore in April – Block Live Asia 2019, was an impactful topic of discussion was brewing amongst the panelists of industry heavyweights such as Roger Ver of CEO of Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-7 09:51 | |
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Trump Basks in Jobs Growth, Leaving Clueless Dems Nearly Unhinged
By CCN: By now you’ve likely heard that the U. S. economy added a stellar 236,000 jobs in April. Hourly earnings ticked higher, and the unemployment rate fell to 3. 6%. The last time it was this low was a few months after the U. дальше »
2019-5-5 15:38 | |
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Elon Musk: Tesla Con Man Betrays Lack of Faith in Cratering Company
By CCN: The frustrating thing about con artists is that they just keep fleecing suckers until the liquidity dries up. In the case of Elon Musk and Tesla, it appears that there is still an ocean of suckers out there. дальше »
2019-5-4 17:15 | |
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Disgusting Bitcoin Scam Swipes $1.6 Million from Jersey Victim’s Life Savings
By CCN: A man from the English channel island of Jersey just wanted to buy bitcoin. In actuality, the unfortunate victim gave away an eye-popping $1. 6 million in life savings to crypto scammers. дальше »
2019-5-4 02:10 | |
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Australia Tax Office Tries To Track Down Cryptocurrency-Tax Evaders
Thus far, Australian cryptocurrency traders have been able to avoid the gaze of the tax man without too much effort. But this week, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) launched a data-matching program, in an attempt to hunt down evaders. дальше »
2019-5-3 18:00 | |
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Jersey man puts $1.5M life savings in Bitcoin scam, loses everything
A resident of the self-governing British island, Jersey, has lost their life-savings to a Bitcoin scam. Scammers hoodwinked the victim over an 18-month period leading him on to eventually hand over his mpany was offering legitimate Bitcoin investments. дальше »
2019-5-3 16:09 | |
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Square’s Q1 2019 Puts Up Impressive Revenue for Bitcoin of Nearly $66 Million, Profits Not as Lucrative
Square is a payment platform that was developed by the same creator of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, and the man has a specific interest in cryptocurrency. The payment platform sells Bitcoin on the Square Cash app, and the recent sales in the first quarter has remained high. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:12 | |
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Authorities Dismantle Shadow Bank That Handled ‘Hundreds of Millions’ for Crypto Exchanges
An Arizona Man and an Israeli woman have been charged in connection with providing “shadow banking services” to cryptocurrency exchanges — involving millions of dollars. The two individuals were charged by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a criminal investigation. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:00 | |
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“Bye Gold, Buy Bitcoin”: Grayscale Urges Investors to Drop Gold for BTC
Grayscale Investments is weighing in on the gold versus bitcoin debate. Its two sats? Drop the bars, buy the bits (and the dip). The Digital Currency Group off-shoot has launched a “Drop Gold” campaign that encourages investors to ditch the old asset for its digital counterpart, bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:21 | |
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Mueller Report Boss Rod Rosenstein Resigns in Veiled Nod to Trump
By CCN: Rod Rosenstein is the latest high ranking official to depart the White House. The man who oversaw the widely publicized Mueller Report is heading for the hills for fear of a grilling from both Democrats and Republicans. дальше »
2019-4-30 04:22 | |
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