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Spain Thwarts Bitcoin ATM Scam, Prompting Regulatory Debate Worldwide
16.7.2019
Bitcoin ATMs are not currently governed by EU money laundering regulations, and arrests coordinated by Spanish police and Europol in May are bringing new focus to this loophole. A group of eight Spanish and Latin American individuals have been arrested, along with several of their associates,...
What Are Dollars Used for, President Trump? – The Gun Money Known as USD
12.7.2019
Donald Trump has taken to Twitter yet again, and this time he’s talking about bitcoin and the superiority of the United States dollar. Bashing lack of regulation and potential for criminal activity inherent to crypto, Trump claims the U.S. fiat will always be the strongest currency in...
$515 Million in Bitcoin Spent on Illicit Activity This Year Representing 1% of Total BTC Activity
3.7.2019
Half a billion dollars in BTC spent on illegal transactions so far this year, research says; however, 99% of BTC transactions in 2019 have been legitimate
Bitcoin’s Survival Depends on an Uncensorable Internet
2.7.2019
In an age of unprecedented censorship, surveillance and rampant deplatforming, Bitcoin stands out as a beacon of hope. Its decentralized ledger enables value to be transmitted to anyone, anywhere without fear or favor. Whether you’re a Mongolian goat herder or a Miami drugs baron, your money...
Drug Abuse and Cryptocurrencies – The Dark Side
26.6.2019
As the world observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we hereby attempt to analyze the correlation between the crypto space and illicit drugs and how it has been affecting people around the globe. In its 10 years of existence, Bitcoin has found thousands of...
7 Darknet Markets Where Your Cryptocurrency Is Welcome
23.6.2019
Whether you’re a Store of Value advocate or a Medium of Exchange purveyor, every bitcoiner ought to spend a little crypto from time to time. Consider it as paying it forward, spreading the love, fostering adoption or simply treating yourself. And where better to send your spare satoshis than...
Tracking Drugs on Blockchain: How Significant Is Walmart and IBM's New Collaboration?
22.6.2019
The FDA’s new blockchain pilot: promise for the future or just another flirtation?
Tracking Drugs on Blockchain: How Significant Is Walmart and IBM's New Collaboration?
22.6.2019
The FDA’s new blockchain pilot: promise for the future or just another flirtation?
How to Stay Safe When Using Darknet Markets
15.6.2019
If you’re planning to visit a darknet market, you’re either keen to window shop or keen to sample the wares. Whatever your reasons for stopping by, that’s your business and no one else’s. Unfortunately, not everyone shares those civilized ideals. To keep those spoilsports...
US FDA Partners With IBM and Walmart to Improve Drug Supply Chain Using Blockchain
13.6.2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has partnered with IBM, Walmart, KPMG and Merck to apply blockchain in the drug supply chain
Why Darknet Drug Sales Are on the Rise
5.6.2019
The public’s appetite for darknet drugs remains undaunted. A major new survey has shown consistent growth in online drug sales since 2014, with Scotland, Brazil and England leading the demand for narcotics procured off the darknet. Despite numerous darknet markets (DNMs) and supporting...
Plea Bargain Means Silk Road 2 Admin Will Likely See No Prison Time
1.6.2019
Following the sentencing of Thomas White, the founder of the Silk Road 2 (SR2) marketplace during the first week of April, another SR2 administrator may evade prosecution. According to reports, SR2 admin Blake Benthall cooperated with global law enforcement and may only face fines for avoiding...
Cardano (ADA) Signs MoU with the Government of Mongolia to Fight Counterfeit Drugs
14.5.2019
Cardano foundation is working hard for the implementation of blockchain technology in the developing nations. Recently, they have made significant steps towards this determination. IOHK, the company behind Cardano has announced on Twitter about their deal with Mongolian blockchain development...
German Police Seize Six Figures in Crypto From Suspects Involved in Dark Web Site
3.5.2019
The German police, along with Europol, have taken down servers of the Wall Street dark web marketplace, with six figures in crypto seized
Dejte si na cestách pozor. Každý desátý lék v rozvojovém světě je falešný
6.12.2017
Zatímco u nás se dlouhodobě řeší potíže s přeprodáváním léků či výše úhrad za ně, chudší země se potýkají se záplavou falešných přípravků. Zhruba desetina medikamentů je buď zcela podvržená nebo jednoduše nekvalitní, odhadují zprávy Světové zdravotnické organizace (WHO).Další články k tématu:V...
Dejte si na cestách pozor. Každý desátý lék v rozvojovém světě je falešný
6.12.2017
Zatímco u nás se dlouhodobě řeší potíže s přeprodáváním léků či výše úhrad za ně, chudší země se potýkají se záplavou falešných přípravků. Zhruba desetina medikamentů je buď zcela podvržená nebo jednoduše nekvalitní, odhadují zprávy Světové zdravotnické organizace (WHO).Další články k tématu:V...
Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero’s Long Road to Blockchain Respect
4.2.2017
CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects