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Bad Actors Hijack Ukraine’s Government System to Mine Monero
Hackers have planted cryptocurrency mining malware on the computers of the Ukrainian State Judicial Administration (SJA), secretly minting privacy-centric monero (XMR) altcoin for over six months, reports Finance Magnates on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 21:00 | |
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JP Morgan‘s Cryptocurrency to Begin Customer Testing This Year
An interview with JPMorgan’s head of digital treasury services and blockchain Umar Farooq has revealed that the financial giant is getting ready to test out their JPM Coin with clients, as per a report from Bloomberg Japan, June 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 20:30 | |
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TrustToken Inc. Launches Hong Kong Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin TrueHKD
TrustToken Inc. , the company behind the TrueUSD (TUSD) stablecoin has launched a new digital token pegged one-to-one with the Hong Kong dollar, reports Crowdfund Insider, June 24, 2019. TrustToken Enters the Asian Waters In a bid to tap into the lucrative Asian digital currencies space, TrustToken has launched the world’s first digital token pegged toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-25 19:00 | |
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Synthetix Asset Issuance Platform Lose 37 Million sETH to Hackers
Synthetix, an Ethereum-powered synthetic asset issuance platform that claims to provide on-chain exposure to real-world assets like currencies, commodities, stocks and more, has suffered a massive oracle attack that has resulted in a loss of 37 million synthetic ether (sETH) tokens, according to The Block on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 17:00 | |
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VeChain Inks Landmark Partnership with Walmart China to Ensure Food Safety via Blockchain
Supply chain-focused blockchain project VeChain (VET) has inked a significant partnership with Walmart China to ensure the safety of perishable food products. VeChain announced the development through a Medium post published June 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 16:48 | |
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Facebook Pushes on with Cryptocurrency Recruitment Despite Libra Project Criticism
Facebook is advertising job offers for a cryptocurrency wallet data engineer and regulatory policy expert as it moves forward with its plans for the Libra project. Meanwhile, stakeholders across the cryptocurrency and mainstream finance industries, as well as government officials, continue to express concerns about the company’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-6-25 15:00 | |
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Bull Run 2.0: This Time It’s Different
Current price action is eerily similar to that of 2017, leading most people to believe that a similar boom and bust cycle is underway. In a news digest, Micky has highlighted key factors that set the coming market cycle apart from the last one, June 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 14:41 | |
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Stephen Moore: Facebook’s Libra Is a New Challenge to Banks
Just when it seems the entire world is against Facebook’s Project Libra, Mark Zuckerberg and his team have gotten a new friend in Stephen Moore, an American writer, television commentator, and confidant of U. дальше »
2019-6-25 13:00 | |
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New Rate for Energy Consumption in Colorado Raises Doubts over Crypto Mining
Colorado has guaranteed the emission of low-cost energy to large industrial or commercial customers. The new legislation, however, raises questions about how the cryptocurency mining industry might hurt the state’s clean energy goals. дальше »
2019-6-25 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin SV’s Transaction Volume May Depend on Crypto Whales
Bitcoin SV (BSV) has been in the spotlight since forking off the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain under the leadership of Craig Wright, Jimmy Nguyen, and Calvin Ayre. Transactional volume on the network is becoming more dependent on whales as Kevin Rookie of The Spring reports that 86. дальше »
2019-6-25 09:00 | |
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Luxury Fashion Brand Alyx Adopts IOTA Blockchain
Alyx, a luxury fashion brand built on the concept of a subversive culture, has announced the launch of a blockchain pilot powered by IOTA (MIOTA). The project is aimed at increasing supply chain transparency and boosting consumer confidence in its products, reports Vogue Business on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:00 | |
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Maltese Government to Store Rent Contracts Info with DLT
In a bid to ensure security and curb the activities of rogue actors, the Prime Minister of Mala, Joseph Muscat has announced that all rental contracts for property drafted in the country must be stored on a blockchain, according to a report by local news source MaltaToday on June 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-25 01:00 | |
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Israel: Police Arrest Brothers Suspected of Partaking in Bitfinex Hack and Crypto Phishing Scams
According to a June 21, 2019, article by local crime news outlet Posta, Israeli police has arrested two brothers named Eli Gigi and Assaf Gigi on the suspicion of partaking in cryptocurrency phishing attacks and getting involved in the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »
2019-6-24 23:00 | |
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Crypto Taxation Rules in Australia are Wildly Unjustified
A resident of Australia paid a whopping $100,000 of tax on Ethereum coins currently worth $20,000, pushing the investor into a net loss from a freak tax event. The rules for taxation of cryptocurrency in Australia are unfair to investors and holders, leading experts to call for reform, as reported by Micky on June 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-24 21:00 | |
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Why Facebook’s Libra Has all the Makings of a Private Central Bank
A columnist for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently spoke about the upcoming Facebook cryptocurrency, Libra. According to the article, the columnist opines that the proposed stablecoin isn’t as promising as projected and added that Libra gives Facebook the “license to print money. дальше »
2019-6-24 20:54 | |
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“Coyote of Wall Street” Patrick McDonnell Admits to Committing Crypto Fraud
Patrick McDonnell, a New York resident who goes by the nickname of “the Coyote of Wall Street” recently pleaded guilty to a cryptocurrency related wire fraud in federal court in Brooklyn. This, according to a report by Bloomberg, June 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-24 19:00 | |
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Hackers Planting Cryptocurrency Mining Malware on Android Smartphones
Hackers have found a way to exploit loopholes in open Android Debug Bridge (ADB) ports, a client-server program used in the development of Android applications, to mine blockchain-based digital assets. дальше »
2019-6-24 17:00 | |
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Hong Kong: SFC Regulation Mandates Crypto Exchanges to Have their Funds Insured
A new diktat by Hong Kong’s financial watchdog has put the global financial hub’s cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians in a spot of bother as they are now required to fully insure the risks of hacking and theft associated with digital currencies, South China Morning Post reports, June 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update June 24, 2019
The total crypto market cap added $37. 7 billion to its value for the last seven days and now stands at $321. 6 billion. The top 10 currencies are all in the green for the same time frame with Bitcoin (BTC) and Binance Coin (BNB) being the biggest gainers with 19 percent and 13. дальше »
2019-6-24 13:06 | |
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How the Tides May Be Turning Against Craig Wright
Daniel Kelman, an established lawyer associated with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency since 2013, published a blog post of his opinions on Kleiman Vs Wright based on his legal expertise, June 23, 2019. Strategies Playing Out Kleiman vs Wright is one of the most closely followed lawsuits in the crypto community, as it sets the ground forRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-24 11:00 | |
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FATF Guidelines Not Necessarily Negative for Cryptocurrencies
Contrary to the prevailing narrative, the incoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for cryptocurrencies might not be overly negative for the industry. However, there are still a few vague aspects of the FATF’s document that might require a little extra clarifying before it publishes its interpretive note later in 2019. дальше »
2019-6-24 09:00 | |
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India’s Anti-Crypto Stance is Boosting its Bitcoin Trading Value
India is continuing its battle against cryptocurrencies. Nevertheless, after a supposed draft bill to ban cryptocurrency in India and up to ten years in jail for mining, holding, or using crypto, the government is not seeing the expected results. дальше »
2019-6-24 01:00 | |
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Zero Day Vulnerabilities on Mozilla Targeted Coinbase Employees
Security researchers at Google and Coinbase discovered a zero day exploit on the Firefox browser that would allow an attacker to remotely execute code on an underlying operating system, as reported by ZDNet, June 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-23 13:00 | |
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Florida’s Riviera Beach Authorities Set to Pay Hackers over $650,000 in Bitcoin
Riviera Beach, a tiny city of roughly 35,000 people located just north of West Palm Beach in Miami, Florida, has been crippled by a deadly ransomware attack and the leaders of the city have agreed to cough out a whopping 65 bitcoin (over $650,000 at press time) to regain their files, according to a NewRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-23 21:00 | |
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Bitmain Resurrects IPO Plans amidst Bitcoin Price Surge
Bitcoin mining behemoth, Bitmain, may likely revive its initial public offering (IPO) plans following bitcoin’s price surge. According to a Bloomberg report on Jun 21, 2019, the company this time around, would be making its filing in the United States instead of Hong Kong. дальше »
2019-6-22 17:00 | |
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Anonymous Developer “Forks” Libra Blockchain
Adding to the swathes of problems and criticisms that have come since the release of the Libra whitepaper, Facebook’s crypto project. An anonymous developer has forked the Libra code and proposed a more privacy-oriented alternative. дальше »
2019-6-23 13:00 | |
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Anonymous Developer ‘Forks’ Libra Blockchain
Adding to the swathes of problems and criticisms that have come since the release of the Libra whitepaper, Facebook’s crypto project. An anonymous developer has forked the Libra code and proposed a more privacy-oriented alternative. дальше »
2019-6-22 13:00 | |
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NEM Studios Launches as Back End Development Unit for Catapult
The New Economy Movement (NEM) network is planning to drastically upgrade their protocol later this year, labeling the new network as ‘Catapult’. In a blog post, the NEM Foundation announced the launch of NEM Studios to further the back end development of the protocol, June 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-22 09:00 | |
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Russia: No Special Treatment for Facebook’s Libra ‘Crypto’
A Russian lawmaker has recently stated that Facebook’s expected cryptocurrency, Libra, would not be given preferential treatment in Russia. Per a report by Tass on June 18, 2019, the country wasn’t planning to adopt a crypto-friendly legislature. дальше »
2019-6-22 01:00 | |
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France to Launch G7 Cryptocurrency Task Force in Wake of Libra Concerns
According to a report published by Reuters on June 21, 2019, France is set to form a G7 cryptocurrency task force to explore how global central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra without the risk of it being used for money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-6-22 23:00 | |
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Malaysia Launches Visa Project to Attract Blockchain Talents
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), has joined forces with the NEM Foundation and Jobbatical, an Estonian cross-border job marketplace to organize a new work visa programme for tech and distributed ledger technology (DLT) talents, in a bid to enrich the nation’s technology sector, according to a report by The Star Online on June 18,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-22 21:00 | |
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eToro Conducts Tests to Tokenize Assets on Libra
Adding to the mania over Libra, eToro has announced that their research team has successfully implemented an initial version of eToro tokenized assets on the Libra network. The script is based on a previous implementation to tokenize assets over Ethereum, June 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-22 20:00 | |
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Ripple’s CEO Believes Facebook’s Libra is a Net Positive for Crypto
Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Inc, is bullish on cryptocurrency adoption stemming from the potential to attract billions through Facebook’s latest cryptocurrency launch. In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Garlinghouse declared that more banks have come forward to enquire about using xCurrent and he believes the increased interest is a result of a massive technologyRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-22 17:00 | |
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IOTA Partnership to Leverage Blockchain Technology to Track Food Allergens
German non-profit blockchain organization IOTA Foundation on June 20, 2019, announced a partnership with Primority, a digital food safety management firm to leverage distributed ledger technology (DLT) to track food allergens and improve consumer safety. дальше »
2019-6-22 15:00 | |
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Facebook to Testify Before U.S Authorities on July 16
The United States Senate Banking Committee has announced a July 16, 2019 hearing date for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project according to a MarketWatch report on June 19, 2019 More Clarity Required On June 18, 2019, reports emerged that Rep. дальше »
2019-6-22 13:00 | |
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Phillippines Department of Trade and Industry Ink MOU with American Blockchain Firm
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Monsoon Blockchain Storage Inc. , a U. S. -based firm that specializes in cloud data storage optimization. дальше »
2019-6-21 09:00 | |
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Can We Trust the Facebook Consortium?
It has been a busy two days for Facebook as the social media giant earned the attention of the world following the launch of its project Libra. As of late, a Hong Kong programmer lanced another attack on the project’s governance structure, highlighting a dangerous vulnerability. дальше »
2019-6-21 05:00 | |
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Bitcoin Is now the 8th Largest Currency in the World
Bitcoin has overtaken the Russian Ruble and the Korean Won to become the eighth largest currency in the world by monetary base. Bitcoin Exceeds Korea’s Monetary Base According to a chart released June 18, 2019, from Crypto Voices, bitcoin is now the eighth largest currency in the world by monetary base surpassing Korea Won (data recordedRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-21 01:00 | |
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BNP Paribas and Octopus Ventures Lead $16.5 Million Funding Round for Token Stablecoin Banking Startup
Opera Tech Ventures, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, and Octopus Ventures have led a $16. 5 million funding round for Token, a stablecoin open banking platform. Token becomes the latest entrant in the expanding field of digital payment solutions utilizing elements of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-6-21 23:40 | |
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Metlife Chooses Ethereum Blockchain to Disrupt the $2.7 Trillion Life Insurance Industry
According to a Forbes article published on June 19, 2019, insurance giant Metlife is considering leveraging the Ethereum blockchain to disrupt the $2. 7 trillion life insurance industry. Simplifying Life Insurance The insurance industry is ill-reputed for its excessive paperwork and formalities that help move business operations along. дальше »
2019-6-21 23:00 | |
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Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency May not Launch in India
Facebook’s newly-unveiled cryptocurrency, Libra, will not be launched in India due to the country’s strict anti-crypto regulations, a person close to the matter told The Economic Times, June 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-21 22:57 | |
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YouNow Live Video Streaming Startup Launches Native Cryptocurrency
YouNow, a U. S. -based live video streaming company with more than 47 million registered users, has completed a Regulation A+ filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable it to distribute its newly launched Props token to users of the platform, according to a Reuters report on June 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-21 22:37 | |
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U.S. Deptartment Of Justice Looks to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Scammer
In a press release issued on June 19, 2019, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) unsealed a complaint against a Swedish citizen named Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson and his company, Eastern Metal Securities (EMS), for orchestrating a multi-million dollar investment scam using bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-21 21:00 | |
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Japan’s FSA Set to Approve Line’s BitMax Crypto Exchange
Line Corporation, the firm in charge of Japan’s largest messaging app, Line Messenger, is set to be approved for its BitMax bitcoin exchange from the Financial Services Agency (FSA), reports Bloomberg on June 20, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-21 20:00 | |
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Ethereum Made Easy with Cloudflare’s Ethereum Gateway
In a blog post on June 19, 2019, Jonathan Hoyland described the launch of Cloudflare’s Ethereum Gateway. The service is provisioned similarly to the existing Cloudflare “Inter-Planetary File System” (IPFS) format wherein websites can be hosted without the need for any hardware or hosting service. дальше »
2019-6-20 17:00 | |
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EOS Block Producer Purchases Voice.com Domain for $30 Million
As part of its broader plans to make its decentralized social media platform Voice hugely successful, EOS block producer, Block. one has purchased the Voice. com domain name from MicroStrategy for a whopping $30 million, according to a filing published by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-20 15:00 | |
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