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Gemini, State Street Launch Cryptocurrency Reporting Pilot
17.12.2019
Gemini cryptocurrency exchange and State Street have jointly launched a pilot producing reports on a user cryptocurrency holdings
Plustoken Cash-Outs Could Be Behind BTC Price Drop, Says Report
17.12.2019
On Monday, the blockchain surveillance company Chainalysis published an excerpt from the firm’s upcoming crime report that will publish in January. According to the Chainalysis research, the Ponzi scheme called Plustoken not only defrauded investors out of $3 billion but the scam “may...
Japanese Kids Proving too Smart for Crypto Scammers
17.12.2019
Cryptocurrency-related scams are prevalent among Japanese high school children – but it looks like the nation’s youth is already wise to bogus promises and get-rich-quick schemes.
Per Ryuku Shimpo, the education authority of the Okinawa Prefecture last month conducted a survey at 88 high schools...
South Korean Co-Working Space Operator SparkPlus Turns to Blockchain
17.12.2019
Seoul-based SparkPlus plans to open co-working centers in properties listed on the blockchain funding platform Kasa Korea
OKEx Debuts Dai Stablecoin Staking Bonus as Tether Dwarfs Volumes
17.12.2019
Dai support from OKEx seems destined to have little impact in a market dominated by Tether
Giant Backed ErisX Launches Bitcoin Futures For Small Investors
17.12.2019
Regulated derivatives exchange ErisX, backed by major U.S. brokerage TD Ameritrade, is estimated to launch their "Futures Digital Currency Products" today, aiming to capitalize on the rising interest in Bitcoin (BTC) futures among small investors.
The exchange’s portfolio currently comprises...
Google Trends: Bitcoin Halving Refutes ‘Nonexistent’ Retail Interest
17.12.2019
The internet is still keen on understanding what Bitcoin’s block reward halving will do next May, data shows
Bitcoin and Altcoins Gaining Bearish Momentum
17.12.2019
In the past two sessions, there was a sharp rise in selling on bitcoin below the USD 7,200 support. As a result, BTC/USD declined heavily and broke the main USD 7,000 support area. It tested the USD 6,850 support and is currently (09:00 UTC) consolidating losses.
Also, there was a nasty decline...
HitBTC Scammers Face Two Years in Jail dor $140K Bitcoin Twitter Fraud
17.12.2019
Another case of Bitcoin fraud involving weak security sees two men steal 23 Bitcoins from a HitBTC user
Mining Pool Simplecoin and Interactive Faucet Chopcoin Shut Down Due to EU Regulations
17.12.2019
Like crypto payments provider Bottle Pay, mining pool Simplecoin and interactive bitcoin faucet Chopcoin are shutting down in light of restrictions imposed by EU anti-money laundering legislation, AMLD5. Simplecoin co-founder Marvin Janssen addressed Telegram users last month saying “We...
‘No Chance:’ John McAfee Halts Crypto Promo as US 2020 Elections Near
17.12.2019
John McAfee halts crypto promotions to focus on U.S. presidential bid, despite admitting that he has “no chance”
Two Russians Charged With Illicitly Mining Crypto on State Hardware
17.12.2019
Two unnamed individuals reportedly infected hardware at Russian state organizations with a program that mines cryptocurrency via a web browser
Accenture Will Board Corporates Onto Marco Polo Shipping Blockchain
17.12.2019
Accenture plans to help TradeIX create new use cases beyond banking for buyers and sellers within trade finance after backing the Marco Polo tech partner
BTC 20K and ETH 790K Still Might be Dumped on the Market By PlusToken
17.12.2019
At least BTC 20,000 (USD 138 million) and ETH 790,000 (USD 104 million) are still waiting to be dumped on the market by the criminals from the "one of the largest Ponzi schemes ever," PlusToken, according to Chainalysis, a U.S.-based blockchain analysis company.
The researchers claim that...
Ciphertrace Says Banks Unknowingly Process $2 Billion in Crypto per Year
17.12.2019
According to the blockchain analysis firm Ciphertrace, major U.S. banks process roughly $2 billion in digital currency transactions that go undetected every year. Ciphertrace disclosed a slew of financial institutions have not deployed the right KYC/AML infrastructure to detect unregistered...
ETC Labs Core Rebrands to ETC Core to Clarify Difference With ETC Labs
17.12.2019
ETC Labs Core rebranded to ETC Core to help the company differentiate itself from ETC Labs
Int'l Regulator Basel Committee Calls for Prudent Rules for Crypto
16.12.2019
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision calls for conservative treatment of crypto assets
Former Binance Head of Trading Joins CoinFlex As Chief Strategy Officer
16.12.2019
Former Binance head of trading has joined crypto exchange CoinFlex as chief strategy officer
Mystery Surrounds DDoS Attacks That Have Downed the Darknet
16.12.2019
If you’ve been struggling to access your favorite darknet market lately, you’re not alone. Ongoing DDoS attacks have rendered marketplaces, forums and other onion sites inaccessible for weeks. Speculation surrounds the attacks, with some blaming law enforcement and others attributing...
TikTok Has 1st Viral Bitcoin Video as Owner Launches DLT Venture
16.12.2019
TikTok records the first viral Bitcoin video after the firm’s owner reportedly launched a blockchain-related venture in China