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Congresswoman Maxine Waters “Still Concerned” About Facebook’s Digital Currency Plans
Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project, Libra, continues to face regulatory approvals, as on August 25, 2019, the chair of the U. S. House Financial Services Committee (HFSC), Congresswoman Maxine Waters said that she’s “still concerned” about blue and white social media giant’s digital currency plans. дальше »
2019-8-27 19:00
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NASA astronaut accused of first-ever space crime denies allegations
NASA is reportedly investigating what’s said to be the first ever instance of a space crime. According to a report by The New York Times, the space organization is currently looking into a claim that astronaut Anne McClain improperly accessessed the bank account of her estranged spouse Summer Worden outside the confines of earth — while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). дальше »
2019-8-26 08:29
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Google plays politics with China as it quietly bans state-sponsored YouTube accounts
Google yesterday announced it’d banned 210 YouTube accounts “related to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong” and the discovery was “consistent with recent observations and actions related to China announced by Facebook and Twitter. дальше »
2019-8-24 21:47
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Hackers behind Texas ransomware attacks want $2.5 million
The threat actor behind the coordinated ransomware attack against multiple Texas local governments may have gained access to its computer systems via a third-party software provider. According to NPR, which first reported the development, the attackers want a collective ransom of $2. дальше »
2019-8-23 15:22
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US, France, and Germany Dominate Bitcoin Nodes By Country
Among the many reasons that make Bitcoin unique, is that it’s designed to be a global currency accessed by anyone, anywhere, without restriction. Because of this, the first-ever crypto asset is used across the world in different capacities, affected by culture, economic conditions, regulation, and more. дальше »
2019-8-22 22:00
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Mike Pompeo Buttresses the need for Amenable Bitcoin Regulations
In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box on August 2019, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made it clear that the U. S. must regulate bitcoin and altcoins just like other digital payment systems and electronic financial transactions in the state, to make it harder for bad actors to use them in aiding theirRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-22 21:00
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Breaking: Louisiana State University Twitter warns of armed intruder, tells students to “Run, Hide, or Fight”
The official Twitter account for the Louisiana State University (LSU) today tweeted a warning to students, faculty and staff at approximately 2:54 PM local time (US central) indicating an armed intruder was on campus The tweet advises those on the premises to “Run, Hide, or Fight. дальше »
2019-8-21 23:36
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Louisiana State University Twitter warns of armed intruder, tells students to “Run, Hide, or Fight” UPDATE: Normal operations have resumed on campus
The official Twitter account for the Louisiana State University (LSU) today tweeted a warning to students, faculty and staff at approximately 2:54 PM local time (US central) indicating an armed intruder was on campus The tweet advises those on the premises to “Run, Hide, or Fight. дальше »
2019-8-21 23:36
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Google disproves Trump’s accusation of vote manipulation
Last night, President Donald Trump tweeted in his signature style accusing Google of manipulating 2. 6 to 16 million votes in Hilary Clinton’s favor in the 2016 Presidential Elections. However, Google swiftly responded by denying all allegations made by Trump. дальше »
2019-8-20 12:56
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The Moonprentice: Newt Gingrich wants ‘reality show’ contest with Musk and Bezos to colonize Luna
A coalition including Michael Jackson’s former publicist, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and an Air Force general want US president Donald Trump to turn the race to colonize the moon into a reality show-esque contest between billionaires. дальше »
2019-8-20 21:35
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23 state agencies across Texas succumb to a ‘coordinated ransomware attack’
It seems like not a day goes by without a major company being hacked or a government-run institution exposed to ransomware attacks. Now, state agencies in Texas have succumbed to a coordinated ransomware attack that has impacted at least 23 local government entities across the state. дальше »
2019-8-19 08:28
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U.S. Authorities to Launch Blockchain Pilot for Intellectual Property Rights
As part of its preparation for the upcoming Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) meeting, the U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a federal law enforcement agency, intends to trial distributed ledger technology (DLT) in intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement by the end of August 2019, reports Yahoo Finance on August 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-19 09:00
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Amazon says its facial recognition tech can now detect fear
Amazon has announced that its facial recognition system can now detect “fear” in people. Dubbed Rekognition, the software offers a comprehensive range of tools for face detection, analysis, and recognition in images and videos. дальше »
2019-8-14 10:25
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United States: OFAC Prioritizes Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement
The United States Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has shown a rekindled interest in regulating the cryptocurrency industry and enforcing the guidelines. The agency has hinted that regulating the cryptospace has become its top priority, and it could use an aggressive approach to sanitize the industry, reports Mondaq on August 13,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-14 09:00
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Study: Trump’s paid Peter Thiel’s Palantir $1.5B so far to build ICE’s mass-surveillance network
Perhaps no other company has profited more from the Trump administration’s treatment of undocumented immigrants — and US citizens of similar appearance — than Peter Thiel‘s Palantir. A recent investigation, conducted by Mijente, revealed the US government has at least 29 active contracts with the company worth approximately $1. дальше »
2019-8-13 23:28
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Blockstream Reveals Secret Mining Project Geared at Improving Bitcoin Decentralization
On August 8, Canadian company Blockstream unveiled Blockstream Mining, a new solution to host and manage Bitcoin mining equipment at facilities located in Quebec and the United States. The project also includes a mining pool based on the BetterHash protocol. дальше »
2019-8-10 01:00
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Binance US Evaluating 30 Crypto Assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum Under Scrutiny?
An announcement earlier in the year that Binance would be shutting out US-based investors instead ushering them to a US-based exchange that was sans the majority of the altcoins the exchange is known for, caused crypto investors to panic, wondering where they’d trade their Bitcoin and Ethereum moving forward. дальше »
2019-8-10 22:46
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Texas Securities Watchdog Shuts Down Craigslist Crypto Scammer
Texas securities regulators issued a cease and desist order against an alleged crypto scammer advertising on Craigslist
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Texas: Security Commission Files Against Crypto Scam, Offers Guidance for Cryptocurrency Investors
According to a Texas State Security Board announcement dated August 7, a cease and desist order has been filed against a New York-based company who was promising improbable returns to investors through its unlicensed platform which dealt with forex and securities trading, as well as cryptocurrency investing. дальше »
2019-8-9 11:24
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Wealth and Tax Advisor Says IRS May Be Targeting Crypto Traders, Not Investors
By now, most crypto investors know that the United States government has begun to crack down on the crypto industry, and has begun targeting those who have used Bitcoin and other crypto-assets for illicit crime. дальше »
2019-8-9 04:00
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#GreenShirtGuy is the cure for political absurdity
Social media discourse is generally unhinged. But for those who follow US politics, simply opening the Twitter or Facebook app is like jumping into a swirling vortex of rage and blame. It’s as though we’ve forgotten how to communicate with one another as mature, professional adults. дальше »
2019-8-9 22:59
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The U.S. Federal Reserve to Launch Real-Time Payments System
In a bid to make it possible for financial institutions under its purview to facilitate real-time, round-the-clock payments, the United States Federal Reserve, the nation’s central bank, has announced plans to launch its new payment and settlement service called FedNow, according to a press release on August 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-6 16:48
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$162 Billion Lost By Big Tech, Bitcoin Up 265% in 2019 As Trade War Escalates
Big tech firms including Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, and Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. lost over 3% of their market cap on Monday, resulting in a combined loss of more... The post $162 Billion Lost By Big Tech, Bitcoin Up 265% in 2019 As Trade War Escalates appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-8-6 16:11
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Dow Crashes After China ‘Weaponizes’ Yuan, ‘Abandons’ Trade Deal
The Dow Jones suffered another nauseating crash on Monday after China retaliated against President Trump’s tariff threats by escalating the trade war - and perhaps abandoning the negotiations altogether. дальше »
2019-8-5 16:41
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8chan booted out by Cloudflare after El Paso shooting
Popular website infrastructure and security services provider Cloudflare announced it’s terminating service for 8chan in the wake of deadly terrorist attack in El Paso, Texas over the weekend. The 21-year-old suspect in the Walmart mass shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 20 people, is said to have posted a white nationalist rant on the message board favored by many on the far-right before the attack. дальше »
2019-8-5 09:08
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Google Searches Show that America Has a Robust Economy, Research Says
A study by DataTrek Research compared the evolution of specific searches on Google associated with periods of stagnation and economic recession, concluding that North Americans manifest behaviors typical of a robust economy. дальше »
2019-8-4 16:36
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Americans Buying more Bitcoin Every Quarter Since Q1 2018
Bitcoin is becoming increasingly popular in the U. S. with an observable quarterly increase in BTC sales in the country. This trend is despite a year-long bear market that characterized all of 2018. дальше »
2019-8-3 11:00
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Dow Claws Out of Vicious Slide as Beijing Rebukes Trump's 'Blackmail'
The Dow’s multi-session nosedive risks extending into a fourth day on Friday after Beijing rebuked President Trump for his $300 billion tariff threat. Dow Scrambles to Avoid Fourth Straight Loss All of Wall Street's top indices fought to avoid an opening bell sell-off following a volatile pre-market session for US stock futures. дальше »
2019-8-4 16:19
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Dow Claws Out of Vicious Slide as Beijing Rebukes Trump’s ‘Blackmail’
The Dow’s multi-session nosedive risks extending into a fourth day on Friday after Beijing rebuked President Trump for his $300 billion tariff threat. Dow Scrambles to Avoid Fourth Straight Loss All of Wall Street’s top indices fought to avoid an opening bell sell-off following a volatile pre-market session for US stock futures. дальше »
2019-8-2 16:19
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Activists created a free font made from gerrymandered US voting districts
Ugly Gerry is a new, free font created by a pair of activists apparently fed up with the US government’s practice of gerrymandering voting districts. Every letter in the font is composed of images of gerrymandered US voting districts. дальше »
2019-8-2 02:54
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Regulatory Pressure Could Prevent Facebook’s Libra from Launching
The intense scrutiny from regulatory agencies, governments, and central banks globally regarding Facebook’s Libra, could just be the end of the company’s stablecoin project. According to a report by CNBC, Facebook revealed in a recent filing with the U. дальше »
2019-7-31 13:29
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Ripple Sides With US Regulators on Crypto Controversy and Facebook Libra
Crypto was designed to eventually serve as a complete replacement for fiat currencies like the US dollar as the entire world moves into a fully digital age, so money itself can more easily and quickly be managed without the requirement of a third-party intermediary. дальше »
2019-7-31 04:00
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United States Regulators Begin Crack Down on Crypto and Bitcoin Crime
Following the announcement of Facebook Libra – a crypto project aimed to replace the US dollar and other fiat currencies, the United States has been up in arms regarding Libra, Bitcoin, and the rest of the cryptocurrency landscape. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:00
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U.S. Department of Defense to Adopt Blockchain Technology
In a bid to establish hack-proof digital communication lines and advance its digital environment to afford it a competitive advantage in the modern battlespace, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has started experimenting with distributed ledger technology (DLT), according to a publication entitled “DoD Digital Modernization Strategy” DARPA Joins the Blockchain Bandwagon As statedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-30 19:00
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Small Nations Attracting Crypto Startups with Amenable Regulations
While large nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and others are still sitting on the fence in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, smaller nations such as Malta, Belarus, Bahrain, and others have implemented clear cut guidelines for bitcoin-linked businesses, making these regions a hotbed for startups, reports Reuters on July 29, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:00
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Listed Company that Changed name to ‘Long Blockchain’ Suspected of Insider Trading
Blockchain was probably the most overused buzzword in 2017 for economic and technology enthusiasts. Many companies like Long Island Iced Tea and Bioptix changed their names and their core business just to get in on the hype. дальше »
2019-7-26 21:00
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Game of Thrones? Bitcoin Bro John McAfee Schemes to Rule US & UK
Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee has a bold, ambitious vision: To rule over both the United States and the United Kingdom as their president and prime minister, respectively. McAfee outlined his audacious aspirations on Twitter, where he alleged that he qualifies to be both — simultaneously — because he’s a U. дальше »
2019-7-27 20:01
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Ripple CEO Fears Regulation Fallout from Facebook’s Libra
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc, is concerned about the U. S. government’s recent jump into action after the announcement of Libra. In an interview with Fortune, July 25, 2019, Garlinghouse speaks about his discontent with Trump’s bunching of cryptocurrencies, and the potential regulatory conundrum that Libra has awoken. дальше »
2019-7-26 14:51
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Senate Intelligence Committee: Russia targeted all 50 US states ahead of 2016 elections
In a heavily redacted report released by the Senate Intelligence Committee today says Russians targeted election systems in all 50 US states ahead of the 2016 elections. This shows a much larger impact than previous reports (which separately noted that 21 states, and then 39 states were affected) as targets of the Russian interference. дальше »
2019-7-26 09:50
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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
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U.S. Regulators Set to Examine Regulatory Frameworks for Cryptos and Blockchain
According to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, July 24, 2019, the Senate will conduct a full committee hearing which will solely focus on “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:00
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Siemens contractor pleads guilty to planting ‘logic bomb’ in spreadsheet software
A contract programmer has pleaded guilty to planting “logic bombs” inside a client’s spreadsheets in an attempt to receive extra work from the company every time the software crashed. David Tinley — the Pennsylvania-based 62-year-old contract programmer in question — now faces a fine of up to $250,000, up to 10 years in prison, or both. дальше »
2019-7-25 12:25
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US Treasury Secretary is Adamant That He Won’t Be Talking About Bitcoin in Ten Years
Hardly surprisingly, the United States Treasury Secretary has stated that he will neither be talking about or investing in Bitcoin in the future. Steven Mnuchin says that even during his stint in his current position, he will certainly have “other priorities” that do not involve crypto assets. дальше »
2019-7-25 00:00
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Believes Trump’s Anti-Crypto Rhetoric is Ultimately a “Good Thing”
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) doesn’t believe Trump’s recent anti-crypto rhetoric will have an adverse effect on the industry as a whole, reports CNBC, July 23, 2019. The Binance CEO says the industry has sufficient maturity and censorship resistance to survive any government-led crackdown. дальше »
2019-7-24 23:00
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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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Bitcoin (BTC) Will Survive Even If Exchanges Are Shut Down
Even if the US pass prohibitive laws to "tame" cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) will survive. China and India are trying only publicizing the coin's ability. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Will Survive Even If Exchanges Are Shut Down appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-19 17:00
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US Congressman: You Can’t Kill Bitcoin, Libra And Others Trying to Mimic
All eyes are on Bitcoin, Facebook’s Libra, and the entire cryptocurrency market this week, following a tweet from the United States President Donald Trump, a Senate hearing on Libra, and an abundance of financial industry chatter as the crypto market takes its first steps towards serious regulation and legitimacy. дальше »
2019-7-18 23:00
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Expresses Libra and Digital Asset Concerns
Steve Mnuchin, the secretary for the United States Treasury, held a press briefing to address the sudden storm of cryptocurrencies led by the announcement of Libra. Mnuchin, along with other bureaucrats, expressed scepticism over the launch of Libra, going as far as drafting a bill to keep tech companies out of finance, as reported byRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:21
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The United States Seeks to Prohibit Big Tech from Banking and Finance
A copy of draft legislation barring big tech from entering the banking industry and providing financial services has been doing the rounds. It is believed that this draft has been circulated amongst the House Financial Services Committee’s Democratic majority. дальше »
2019-7-16 11:00
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“A National Security Issue”, US Secretary of Treasury Speaks On Libra and Bitcoin
Just days ago President Donald Trump called Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies “not money” when he Tweeted about the subject for the first time. Now his Secretary of Treasury, Steve Mnuchin has offered a warning about the industry. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:29
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