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Software Engineer Cracks Encrypted File To Recover USD 300K in Bitcoin
6.4.2020
Once upon just recently, there was a software engineer with two decades of experience in cracking codes, who used a set of complicated steps to recover keys for a "Russian guy's" bitcoin (BTC).
Mike Stay is the CTO of Pyrofex, a startup that creates blockchain platforms and decentralized...
Bitcoin Surges Past USD 7,000, Altcoins Gaining Traction
6.4.2020
In the past two sessions, there were positive moves in bitcoin price above the USD 6,850 resistance. More importantly, BTC/USD climbed above the key USD 7,000 resistance to move into a bullish zone. The current (08:30 UTC) price action is positive, suggesting more upsides above the USD 7,200...
Cryptocurrency Now Accepted at Arkansas Jewelry Retailer
2.4.2020
Diamond Gems Jewelry, in Jonesboro, AR has launched a new E-Commerce website accepting multiple forms of Cryptocurrency including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dai, Ethereum, Litecoin, USD Coin and you can even pay using your Coinbase account.
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Major Swedish Bank Fined $386 Million for Hiding Money-Laundering Evidence
2.4.2020
Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), ’Finansinspektionen’, has fined Swedbank a record sum of 4 billion Swedish krona ($386m) for breaching anti-money laundering regulations on a large scale. Around USD 6 billion had been funneled between suspected accounts.
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Scammers Raise USD 4.9m in Ethereum in 2 Months + More News
1.4.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Crime news
A South Korean scam operator has reportedly gathered around USD 4.9 million in ethereum (ETH) as part of a multi-level...
USD 9bn Bitstamp and Korbit Owner NXC to Launch New Crypto Exchange
31.3.2020
NXC, the South Korean operator of the Bitstamp and Korbit cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched a new crypto subsidiary, with plans to open a third trading platform.
NXC is the holding company of gaming giant and business group Nexon, and officially unveiled its new Arques subsidiary on March...
Stablecoin Market Caps Swell Over $7 Billion – Volumes Surpass Most Trading Pairs
31.3.2020
While most digital assets have been suffering, stablecoins have been surging since the market downturn in mid-March and tether (USDT) is capturing more than 70% of BTC trades today. Besides tether, a wide range of other dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies have also benefited this month, as the market...
USD Stablecoins Are Surging, But Zero Interest Rates Complicate Business Model
30.3.2020
With investors seeking safety in dollars, stablecoins have seen inflows of more than $2 billion since the crash. But zero interest rates threaten business revenue
Cointelegraph Exclusive: Former CFTC Chair Looks to Digital Dollar Beyond COVID-19 Stimulus
29.3.2020
Former CFTC Chair Giancarlo and CFTC FinTech expert Gorfine talk new digital dollar initiative with Cointelegraph
Market Update: Slew of Unknown Coins Has Seen Considerable Gains Since ‘Black Thursday’
27.3.2020
The top ten coins have done well but there’s a ton of unknown digital currencies moving up the ladder with great speed. In fact, a considerable number of cryptos have gained 50-1,520% in the last 30 days, since Black 'Thursday'
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Spanish Red Cross Rejects Crypto While Italians Raise USD 20K in Bitcoin
27.3.2020
Italy and Spain are two of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic, and perhaps two of the countries whose health workers are now in most pressing need of financial support. But the Red Cross organizations in both countries are taking a very different approach to cryptocurrency...
USD Surpasses the Search Volume of Bitcoin Again: Google Trends
26.3.2020
The U.S. Dollar, being the strongest currency has been one of the most used parameters to evaluate other national currencies, assets and even cryptocurrencies. It is very much visible right now that global economies are under great threat owing to the ongoing pandemic Coronavirus. Amid that, Google...
Tone Vays Says Proposed Digital USD is Nothing New
25.3.2020
Tone Vays argues the new U.S. digital dollar proposal is nothing new in the tech category
Bitfinex, Bybit Launch New Products, CoinDCX Raises USD 3m + More News
24.3.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Exchanges news
Bitfinex has launched a proprietary surveillance tool, dubbed Shimmer, in order to combat market abuse and help...
USD 722m BitClub Ponzi Suspects Ask for Release amid Coronavirus Fears
24.3.2020
Two men accused of setting up the BitClub Network, a cryptocurrency mining Ponzi scheme that allegedly duped thousands of investors out of USD 722 million, have petitioned a New Jersey federal judge to release them from a county jail – as they fear they could contract the coronavirus if they...
Flight to Quality: Investors Seek Shelter in US Dollars & Bitcoin
21.3.2020
Two of the best-performing currencies since the March 12 meltdown have been the United States Dollar and Bitcoin
MakerDAO Raises USD 2m in MKR Debt Auction + More News
20.3.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Stablecoin news
USD 2 million in DAI has been raised in the MakerDAO MKR debt auction. The debt auction was launched with a goal...
Bitcoin Jumps Back Above USD 6,000 as It Rallies 50% Since Bloody Friday
19.3.2020
Source: iStock/hocus-focus
After touching the USD 4,000 level less than a week ago, bitcoin (BTC) rallied around 50% and is now trading above USD 6,000 again.
At pixel time (18:39 UTC), bitcoin is trading at c. USD 6,249 and is up 22% in a day, erasing all its weekly losses. The price is now up...
Anthony Pompliano Suggests USD Must Be Devalued for Markets to Rise
19.3.2020
The global markets have come crashing down since the beginning of 2020, and March has been that worst affected. In India alone, it is estimated that the stock market lost about $600 billion since February, and the losses haven’t stopped yet. Similar crashes have been witnessed across the globe...
Winklevoss-Owned Nifty Becomes First USD-Based NFT Exchange
17.3.2020
While only U.S.-based traders can withdraw USD from the platform, for now, international users are able to deposit, withdraw, and trade non-fungible tokens on Nifty