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Steam removes controversial game accused of mining cryptocurrency
Steam has removed “trivial platformer” game Abstractism from its store following accusations that the game is surreptitiously stealing users’ computing power to mine cryptocurrency. “We have removed Abstractism and banned its developer from Steam for shipping unauthorized code, trolling with content, and scamming customers with deceptive in-game items,” Doug Lombardi, VP of Marketing at Steam, told Hard Fork in an email. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:50 | |
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Ripple Exec: ‘Thrilled’ With Regulators Taking Interest in Cryptocurrency
Ripple (XRP)–Executives at Ripple are giving the impression that they welcome the introduction of regulators and increased scrutiny in the space of cryptocurrency. While some community members and investors are skeptical of increased regulation, seeing it as an attempt to stifle the growth of cryptocurrency and introduce the centralization that the industry has been designed […] The post Ripple Exec: ‘Thrilled’ With Regulators Taking Interest in Cryptocurrency appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-7-28 00:08 | |
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Yearlong SEC Crackdown Bolsters ICO Compliance Efforts
The initial coin offering industry is still subject to a lot of scrutiny. That is only natural, as this business model has introduced a lot of potential risks, flaws, and compliance issues. The SEC began cracking down on ICOs one year ago, and it seems those efforts are finally paying off. Compliance is slowly becoming […] дальше »
2018-7-27 18:00 | |
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G20 Crypto Regulation Decision Boosts Bitcoin to Two-Month High
Bitcoin has hit a two-month price high of $7,820, at the time of writing, amidst its ongoing resurgence following a meeting of G20 finance ministers in Buenos Aires on 21 and 22 July 2018. At the meeting, ministers discussed cryptocurrency and issued a communique stating that while it remains under scrutiny, it does not pose a threat to the global. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:00 | |
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‘Expert’ states XRP [XRP] is a security, Ripple adopted a “wrong regulatory approach”
The XRP [XRP] token is under regulatory scrutiny, as its status has not yet been decided by the United States Securities and Exchanges Commission [SEC]. Even as Bitcoin [BTC] and Ethereum [ETH] have been safe from being declared as securities, the status of the third largest cryptocurrency is still mired in confusion. This is reflected […] дальше »
2018-7-20 14:27 | |
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Line-Backed Cryptocurrency Exchange BitBox Goes Live
Messaging app Line officially launched its cryptocurrency exchange – BitBox in Singapore. BitBox is a crypto-to-crypto trading platform that currently supports 30 cryptocurrencies including, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2018-7-19 15:00 | |
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SEC shuts down a Bitcoin Miner Scam originating from a Kodak Licensee
Unrealistic Promises and Incorrect Math In January, a Bitcoin mining computer called the Kodak KashMiner was unveiled at the CES technology show held in Las Vegas. The Kodak miner was, however, put under scrutiny and dismissed outright as a scam by people like The Bitcoin Standard author Saifedean Ammous. Mikail explained that the United States’ Securities дальше »
2018-7-18 09:42 | |
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John Dalli-backed QuickX Primed to Revolutionize the World
Since the inception of digital monies, there has always been controversies while so many accepted it so many others had it under strict scrutiny as many agencies and institutions were established to monitor it in order to avoid fraudulent acts. дальше »
2018-7-17 20:38 | |
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Mueller’s Indictment Could Increase Regulatory Bitcoin Oversight
Bitcoin may face increased regulatory scrutiny following recent events. Special counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russian officials of using cryptocurrency and large-scale hacking to interfere with the 2016 U. дальше »
2018-7-17 09:00 | |
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Russian Intelligence Officers Face Criminal Charges after Using Bitcoin to Infiltrate Hillary Clinton’s Election
On July 13, 2018, an 11-count federal indictment was filed against twelve Russian military intelligence officers allegedly infiltrating Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2016. The accused used cryptocurrencies to finance their operations and avoid the strict financial scrutiny that accompanies fiat operations. дальше »
2018-7-14 21:30 | |
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South Korea Blockchain Association Got Under Fire After Approving 12 out of 12 Crypto Exchanges
The biggest self-regulatory cryptocurrency body is under scrutiny of Korean industry for its investigation principles affirming 12 out of 12 digital trades screened in a recent self-administrative drive. дальше »
2018-7-13 21:41 | |
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Hackers attack Utah’s online voter database more than a billion times a day
In the wake of former presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s decision to run for Senate in Utah, the state’s online voter registration database has suffered more than one billion hacking attempts per day. дальше »
2018-7-12 01:28 | |
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Florida Wants Own Crypto Chief As Usage of Digital Currencies Increases
Despite the current market slump, the cryptocurrency industry continues to expand in Florida rapidly. With the increasing popularity of digital currencies, risks in the form of ICO scams and other crypto-related frauds have also increased. дальше »
2018-7-7 20:39 | |
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PwC Report Shows ICOs Gaining Momentum in 2018
The report also mentions that the ICO market is turning more mature with the reduction in failure rate as a result increased regulatory scrutiny. The post PwC Report Shows ICOs Gaining Momentum in 2018 appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-3 19:36 | |
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ICOs Attracting More Money in 2018 Despite Taking Longer to Reach Funding Caps
Even though the initial coin offering industry is under a lot of scrutiny, there is some positive momentum as well. Funding amounts have gone up spectacularly. Additionally, it appears the average ICO duration is also rising again, which is rather surprising at this stage. дальше »
2018-7-3 16:00 | |
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MIMIR Blockchain Solutions releases secure Ethereum messaging protocol
MIMIR Blockchain Solutions, a technology start-up focused on developing easy-to-use blockchain accessibility tools, has announced the alpha release of Eth-Mail. At a time when digital security is under scrutiny and on the minds of. дальше »
2018-7-3 15:28 | |
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Bitcoin’s Bear Market May be Brutal but It Isn’t Its Worst Crash
Bitcoin fell to $5,845 today, its lowest level against the dollar since October, and down from the December record high of more than $19,000. Regulators in the US and Japan are increasing their scrutiny on trading venues on concerns over money laundering and market manipulation (paywall). While the latest price decline isn’t yet as severe дальше »
2018-6-30 23:41 | |
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EOS Governance Divides Crypto Community
The hotly-contested nature of EOS decentralization and governance remains at the forefront of blockchain community discussion. The recent inaction of an EOS block producer — resulting in the loss of 3,570 EOS, or about $27,500 — brought the EOS governance model under harsh scrutiny over the past week, as industry experts and observers debate whether […] The post EOS Governance Divides Crypto Community appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2018-6-29 06:40 | |
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Swiss Banks’ Practices Towards Blockchain Companies Under Scrutiny by Finance Minister
The Swiss Finance Minister, Federal Councilor Ueli Maurer, has set-up a working group under the leadership of the Swiss Banking Association (SBA) to develop recommendations on how banks should deal with. дальше »
2018-6-28 18:00 | |
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Florida to Appoint Crypto Chief to Oversee ICOs
The cryptocurrency industry is simply becoming too big to ignore. Federal regulations in the U. S. are beginning to classify ICOs as securities and treating them with equivalent scrutiny. At the state level, Florida is taking action to oversee the cryptocurrency sector by creating the position of Crypto Chief. дальше »
2018-6-27 15:00 | |
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How to Slow Down a Startup: Erik Voorhees’ Hard Lesson
The Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network has added a new show to its lineup, “What Bitcoin Did. ” The WBD podcast is hosted by U. K. -based Peter McCormack, an “accidental Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency investor, miner, blogger and podcaster. дальше »
2018-6-26 20:34 | |
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China Releases Updated Crypto Index: EOS on Top While Bitcoin Falls Out of Favor
The China Center for Information Industry Development (CCID) released the second iteration of its monthly Global Public Chain Technology Evaluation Index. As part of the Ministry of Industry and Technology Information, the CCID is releasing the monthly reports on behalf of the Chinese government. дальше »
2018-6-25 21:23 | |
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Tether can back its tokens
The bank accounts will not be named due to privacy concerns, Hoegner notes, adding that the firm had access to banks statements and employees, as well as contact with Tether executives. The cryptocurrency again fell under scrutiny from the crypto community in the wake of dissolving their connection with an auditor before the official audit дальше »
2018-6-21 23:37 | |
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100% Backed: Law Firm Confirms Tether Conspiracy Was Fake News
Tether has been the subject of immense scrutiny as critics raise questions about the company’s dollar reserves. But Tether released a transparency update on June 20th that says a law firm has confirmed, as of June 1st, the company’s “unencumbered assets exceed the balance of fully-backed USD Tethers. дальше »
2018-6-21 23:00 | |
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Cryptocurrencies Could Make Banks Obsolete, Says Malta Bankers Association Head
As Malta cements its position as major cryptocurrency hub in the global landscape Marcel Cassar, the new Malta Bankers Association (MBA) Chairperson weighs in with his views on the sector. Cassar points to new technologies presenting opportunities in his interview with The Malta Independent, noting that Malta faces important tests including the first International Monetary Fund (IMF) Financial Sector Assessment Programme for Malta since 2003. дальше »
2018-6-19 11:00 | |
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SEC Director of Corporate Finance: Ether Is Not a Security
In an informal statement made at Yahoo Finance’s All Market Summit: Crypto, William Hinman, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s director of corporate finance, indicated that the regulatory agency has no plans to deem ether a security. дальше »
2018-6-14 21:32 | |
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New Platform Answers the Question: Who's Really Behind That ICO?
With crypto scams running rampant across the globe, Human Trust Protocol, aka Hub, is joining hands with Civic, a blockchain identification service provider, to verify users via know-your-client (KYC) data gathered from the Civic secure identity platform (SIP). дальше »
2018-6-13 00:23 | |
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SEC Chairman: Cryptocurrencies Like Bitcoin Are Not Securities, but Most ICOs Are
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton states that the SEC will not be bending the rules anytime soon when it comes to cryptocurrencies and that while bitcoin remains a commodity, all initial coin offering (ICO) tokens — or coins offered through a fundraising process — classify as securities. дальше »
2018-6-11 22:23 | |
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