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Indian Doctors Warn of Illegal Covid-19 Vaccine Sales for Bitcoin: Citizens Urged to Wait for Government Approved Vaccine
14.1.2021
Indian doctors have warned that the sale of unauthorized Covid-19 vaccines on the black market, where vendors ask for bitcoin as payment, is illegal. According to the doctors, the unsanctioned marketing of the vaccine to the elite is prevalent in the state of Karnataka. Some doctors say the Indian...
Digital ruble could be still vulnerable to fraud, Russian banks warn
13.1.2021
The Association of Russian Banks is worried about regulators being unable to track illicit transactions of an offline-enabled digital ruble
Central Washington Raises Concerns Over Possible Bitcoin Mining Boom
12.1.2021
A region in the Pacific Northwest of the United States is on high alert because of concerns about a possible invasion of bitcoin (BTC) miners. The state has previously experienced an influx of Chinese bitcoin miners, due to decreasing electricity prices. Bitcoin Bull-Run Could Revive Interest...
Researchers warn 3 apps have been stealing crypto undetected for a year
7.1.2021
Three crypto based apps have concealed a nasty surprise for those that have downloaded them
Bitcoin’s price correction may not be over, on-chain data analysts warn
26.11.2020
A bigger Bitcoin pullback or a consolidation might follow, analysts say, as the risk of whale sell-off remains
Latvian regulators warn public about cryptocurrency fraud
19.10.2020
Crypto remains under-regulated, so Latvian investors need to be extra vigilant, says the FCMC
Don’t Have a Fast Bot? Beware of Initial DEX Offerings, Researchers Warn
29.9.2020
Despite a focus on “fairer distribution” of newly issued tokens, so-called Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) tend to benefit only the most advanced traders, much in the same way as the now-infamous Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) of 2017, a crypto research firm Messari warned.
The warning comes on...
Security Firms Warn of Potential DeFi Exit Scam After $2.5M in ‘Locked’ Cryptos Moved
9.9.2020
Two blockchain security firms have warned that the creators of a DeFi contract on the EOS network may have fled with users' funds
Russian Lawyers Warn E-pay Laws May Have Knock-on Effects for Bitcoin
4.8.2020
A new Russian law banning anonymous fiat deposits in e-pay wallets like PayPal may have an effect on crypto users, legal experts in the country have warned.
A new law governing digital payment systems came into force in Russia on August 3. The law forces operators such as PayPal and domestic rivals...
Bitcoin Rally in Danger? Wall Street Veterans Warn of Nasdaq Bubble
24.7.2020
The price of Bitcoin faces a near-term pullback as Wall Street veterans warn of a Nasdaq bubble forming
Russian Ministry Slams Bill to Ban Crypto — Experts Warn Easy to Bypass, Creates Black Market
11.6.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has informed parliament of its disapproval of the bill to ban cryptocurrency. Experts say a ban will be ineffective as people can use technology to bypass it, leading to the creation of an “uncontrolled black market.” Russian Ministry...
Crypto Scams Targeting Pacific Communities on the Rise, Say New Zealand Regulators
13.5.2020
A rise in cryptocurrency and coronavirus investment scams in New Zealand's Pacific islands has prompted authorities to launch awareness campaign
No, Donald Trump, Negative Rates Aren't a 'Gift' Bitcoin Advocates Warn
13.5.2020
What seems to be a fresh attempt to sway the Fed to take rates negative saw immediate backlash from sound-money supporters
Two Weeks and Counting: Experts Warn Bitcoin Halving May Be a Nonevent
27.4.2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has introduced an air of uncertainty around Bitcoin’s value, despite the currency’s upcoming halving event
Crypto Traders Warn Big Bitcoin Price Plunge Is Around the Corner After Stagnancy
17.4.2020
Traders identify stagnant open interest, low volume and repeated failed tests of resistance as reasons for a major Bitcoin pullback
UK Counties Warn of Bitcoin Scams Using Coronavirus as a Hook
27.3.2020
U.K residents are being warned against scammers claiming to offer information on locals infected with coronavirus for payments in bitcoin
ETH 2.0 Phase 0 Reviewed by Auditers, with Attack Vector Warnings
26.3.2020
Ethereum 2.0 (ETH 2.0) (aka Serenity) has left its auditors satisfied, though critical issues have been pointed out.
Working with the Ethereum 2.0 team, security consultant Least Authority reviewed Ethereum's network update to Proof of Stake (PoS) from Proof of Work (PoW), specifically its upcoming...
Manitoba Regulator and Police Warn of Increase in Bitcoin Scams
26.3.2020
Manitoba’s securities regulator has issued a warning against crypto scams after an increasing number of locals have been victimized by virtual currency fraud
Australian Tax Office to Warn Investors Over Crypto Misreporting
12.3.2020
The agency is set to issue warnings to hundreds of thousands of Asuralianin a clampdown on tax misreporting
Cybersecurity Experts Warn Against Popular Phones and Losing Fingers to Criminals
2.3.2020
Cybersecurity expert explains which smartphones are safer and warns against biometrics