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Crypto-Derivatives Can Be Tagged as Illegal in the UK by Next Year as Per the Latest Proposal
4.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies, since their launch, have always had to bear a certain amount of uncertainty from the financial world. Taking pride in being the first virtual currency, Bitcoin has been at the forefront to experience the good as well as the bad waves in the first place. Till date, governments...
What Ban? Bithumb Eyes India for Expansion + 11 More Crypto News
4.10.2019
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.
Cryptocurrency exchange news
South Korea’s major crypto exchange Bithumb is hoping to launch an exchange in India, per a report...
The Exchange for the New Generation — Bitsoda.com Launches Globally
4.10.2019
The Singapore-based exchange, Bitsoda.com, is the newest force in digital asset trading platforms. Invested by Digital Finance Group with Ledger X, Circle and other well-known blockchain projects in the portfolio, Bitsoda.com stands out with adequate resource and enters global market fast with...
Cybervillains Are ‘Harvesting’ Crypto in Low-cost Hacking Campaigns
4.10.2019
Security experts are warning cryptocurrency holders to be aware of cyber thieves who are using a wide range of often low-cost software to “harvest” Bitcoin and altcoins from wallets all over the world.
Per a report from cybersecurity specialist ESET, a piece of malware named Casbaneiro (aka...
Research: $160 Malware Botnet Tries to Steal Crypto From 72,000 Devices
4.10.2019
Crypto phishing scam MasterMana reaches 2,000 users weekly: research
Crypto Custodian BitGo Launches Staking Services for Dash, Algorand
4.10.2019
Digital asset financial services firm BitGo launches a new staking service for the clients who store their assets with its qualified custodian subsidiary BitGo Trust
RBI Ban Stops Indian Police From Cashing Out Seized Crypto
4.10.2019
The effects of banking restrictions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have reached an Indian police department. The police sold some cryptocurrencies they seized only to find out that they cannot access the Rs 8.42 crore (~$1.2 million) proceeds due to the current RBI banking ban. Also read:...
Apple’s No to Crypto as More Libra Partners Could Cave to Regulators
4.10.2019
Apple has joined a fast-growing group of companies that are suddenly getting cold feet about all things cryptocurrency-related. The other crypto-cautious companies are reportedly some of Facebook’s biggest-name Libra partners: PayPal and Stripe, as well as Visa and Mastercard.
Reuters reports that...
India Police Can’t Move Seized Crypto Due to India’s Anti-Crypto Law
4.10.2019
The police of Pune, India, can’t transfer $1.2 million in seized crypto due to India’s anti-cryptocurrency laws
ESET Flags New Latin American Banking Trojan That Targets Crypto
4.10.2019
Antivirus software provider ESET has discovered a Latin American banking trojan that can steal crypto
Hackers Launch Widespread Botnet Attack on Crypto Wallets Using Cheap Russian Malware
3.10.2019
With millions of dollars cryptocurrency stolen from crypto wallets every year, security researchers were found one active botnet being run for about $160
Andreessen Horowitz Opens School Focused on Crypto Startups
3.10.2019
Andreessen Horowitz is opening a school specializing in startups aiming to develop crypto-related projects
Bug Bounties in Crypto — the Best Way to Ensure Platform Safety?
3.10.2019
As Telegram launches a $200,000 bug bounty, Luta Security CEO says: “Simply asking strangers to point out flaws without having the capacity to fix them is one way overusing bug bounties can quickly overwhelm organizations”
Japan’s Financial Regulator Issues Draft Guidelines For Funds Investing in Crypto
3.10.2019
The instructions from the FSA are vague and obvious, but they indicate some movement on the regulatory front
OKEx to Found Crypto Exchange Compliance Self-Regulated Organization
3.10.2019
Crypto exchange OKEx announces the creation of a self-regulated organization aiming to standardize compliance practices
Russia, Mexico and Paraguay Set off on Different Crypto Paths
3.10.2019
Senior officials in Russia, Mexico and Paraguay have given hints that their respective countries will seek to regulate cryptocurrencies – with an unprecedented three-pronged approach to crypto, a more considered approach and a suggestion to keep tokens well away from conventional finance all on...
Crypto Custodian Bitgo Launches Staking for Dash, Algorand
3.10.2019
Custodian service BitGo announced BitGo Staking, beginning with cryptocurrencies dash and algorand
Crypto Staking – A Passive Way to Earn Income
3.10.2019
Blockchain networks are usually formed by users who create and maintain the entire infrastructure. Blockchain networks offer them rewards or incentives to maintain and support the network for smooth operations. There are two types of these rewards system: Staking Mining What is staking? Staking...
Zimbabwe Bans Popular Mobile Money Services From Paying out Fiat Cash
3.10.2019
Zimbabwe is once again showing the need to take away from politicians the power to control normal people’s money. The government there is now trying to cope with the results of mismanaging the economy by preventing citizens from using their fiat currency as they see fit. Also Read: Bittrex...
Coinbase-Led Crypto Ratings Council Draws Skepticism From Legal Experts
3.10.2019
The Crypto Rating Council is dividing legal experts, with some praising the concept and others skeptical whether it will sway the minds of regulators