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This is How Hackers Attempted to Attack Coinbase
9.8.2019
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider Coinbase gave more details on the recent attempted hack, and said that they were a target of a carefully planned, sophisticated attack that utilized spear phishing/social engineering tactics and two Firefox zero-day vulnerabilities.
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15 Nations Plan Global Crypto Monitoring System Under FATF: Report
9.8.2019
Fifteen nations are said to be planning to set up a system to monitor crypto transactions alongside the Financial Action Task Force
Bitcoin in Tug of War Between Bulls and Bears as Trading Range Tightens
9.8.2019
Bitcoin is witnessing indecisive price action for the third day, with a break above Wednesday's high of $12,145 needed to revive the bullish outlook
Bitcoin Could ‘Insulate Portfolios’ From Financial Risks: Case Study
9.8.2019
A new case study from the crypto-focused major asset management firm Grayscale offered some insights on how the firm sees bitcoin as a hedge against U.S.-China trade risks.
In the study, dubbed Hedging U.S.-China Trade Risk with Bitcoin, Grayscale pointed out just how significant a risk they...
This Tiny Bank Gave Bitcoin to Its Entire Staff. Now It‘s Taking Crypto Clients
9.8.2019
Quontic, a small bank in New York, has started working with crypto firms, joining the very short list of institutions to embrace the sector
Bitcoin Remains Elevated While Altcoins Take Hit
9.8.2019
In the past three sessions, there were a couple of attempts by bitcoin price to surpass the USD 12,000 resistance level. However, there was no convincing break, but BTC/USD stayed above the USD 11,800 support level. Conversely, there were bearish moves in most major altcoins, including ethereum...
Coinbase Says It Foiled a ‘Sophisticated’ Hacking Attack
9.8.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed that it has been targeted by, and foiled, "a sophisticated, highly targeted, thought out attack."
Senior CFTC Official Who Set Bitcoin Futures Policy Is Leaving: Report
9.8.2019
Amir Zaidi, director of the CFTC's Division of Market Oversight, is to leave the regulator within weeks, according to Bloomberg Law
Flurry of German, South Korean, UAE Major Firms Pivot to Blockchain
9.8.2019
Etihad Airways. A number of major international companies in Europe, the Middle East and Asia have announced they will be embarking on blockchain technology-powered business operations.
In Germany, the country’s second-largest bank, Commerzbank, says it has developed a “blockchain-based payment...
S Korean Exchange to ‘Boost Restrictions’ on Deposits, Withdrawals
9.8.2019
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges could be set to police their customers more thoroughly, as platforms in the country look set to fall in line with regulatory pressure.
Per ZDNet Korea, the Korbit exchange says it will “strengthen its restrictions on deposits and withdrawals through Fraud...
Blockstream Launches Bitcoin Mining Farm With Fidelity as Early Customer
9.8.2019
Blockstream is further stepping into bitcoin mining with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as customers
Etihad Airways to Pilot Winding Tree Blockchain
9.8.2019
The partnership with enable Etihad Airways to test distributed ledger tech for its internal inventory maintenance
Weekly Platform News: CSS font-style: oblique, webhin browser extension, CSS Modules V1
9.8.2019
In this week's roundup, variable fonts get oblique, a new browser extension for linting, and the very first version of CSS Modules.
Use font-style: oblique on variable fonts
Some popular variable fonts have a 'wght' (weight) axis for displaying text at different font weights and a 'slnt' (slant)...
Overstock Will Open tZERO Security Token Market to Retail Traders Next Week
8.8.2019
Overstock is opening up trading on its security token market, tZERO, to retail investors starting next week
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
8.8.2019
Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks
Developers Reveal Sandbox Video Game Powered by Bitcoin Cash
8.8.2019
On August 7, developers from the team Block Hop announced a new sandbox game powered by the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) blockchain. The gaming software called Realmx is a “next-generation” game that uses blockchain technology, extensible crafted items, and online gaming to create unique...
Rhode Island Will Regulate Crypto Under Money Transmitter Laws
8.8.2019
The latest in a patchwork of state regulations, Rhode Island pens formal legislation regarding cryptocurrencies and money transmission
Regulators File Cease and Desist Against Craigslist Scam Promising 900% Crypto Returns
8.8.2019
Since launching a sweeping investigation of the crypto industry, the Texas State Securities Board has filed 24 administrative orders
Bitcoin Outshines Gold Amid Risk Aversion in Financial Markets
8.8.2019
Bitcoin is outperforming gold amid heightened uncertainty in the global markets. The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is currently trading at $11,700, representing 16 percent gains on a month-to-date basis. Meanwhile, gold, the traditional safe-haven asset, has added 6 percent this month....
South Korean Fintechs Are Creating a Blockchain for Trading OTC Securities
8.8.2019
A consortium of business are working together to bring smaller securities to a blockchain-based trading system