Blockchain
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US Treasury Eyes Stricter IRS Regulations for Cryptocurrency Transactions
The US Treasury is considering fresh measures to clamp down on the anonymity of cryptocurrencies by requiring businesses to treat virtual transactions as they do fiat currencies like the US dollar.As
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Altcoins Explained: Understanding Cryptocurrencies Beyond Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been top of the pile when it comes to cryptocurrency. Over a decade after its launch, just one Bitcoin is worth over $40,000 at the time of writing. But there's more to cryptocurrency
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China Intensifies Crackdown on Bitcoin Mining and Cryptocurrency Trading
China has signalled a deeper push against cryptocurrencies after its crackdown last week, this time targeting the process of cryptocurrency mining as well as exchange platforms. The country’s State Co
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HSBC CEO Noel Quinn: Why We Won't Offer Bitcoin to Clients - Cryptocurrency Concerns
HSBC will not be offering Bitcoin as an asset class anytime soon, according to comments made by the bank’s chief executive Noel Quinn.The British banking businessman, who was appointed CEO of the HSBC
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Coinbase Confirms Permanent Remote-First Work Policy
In a blog post published earlier this week, Brian Strong, CEO of Coinbase, announced the company would continue to work remotely after the coronavirus pandemic. Strong previously told Coinbase employe
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Coinbase Acquires Tagomi: Expanding Institutional Crypto Trading
Coinbase announced on Wednesday it’s acquired crypto brokerage firm Tagomi. While the companies have yet to disclose the financial terms, an insider told Fortune Coinbase funded the acquisition using
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Elon Musk Impersonation Scam: Bitcoin Giveaway Warning
Cyber criminals are back to their old tricks, according to Cyware, and have been discovered encouraging users to send them Bitcoin with the promise to return double the amount to them as part of a giv
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Bitcoin Scam Exposes Personal Data of 248,926 Users Worldwide
A cryptocurrency investment scam has exposed the personal details of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Group-IB, a Singapore-based intelligence company, uncovered the stolen personal r
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Mastercard Expands Crypto Payment Card Program, Simplifies Onboarding
Mastercard has announced an expansion of its cryptocurrency program. As part of the expansion, Mastercard has simplified access to its Accelerate program for crypto card issuers, allowing applicants t
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Twitter Security Breach: 1,000+ Employees Had Access to Critical Tools
UPDATE: Over 1,000 Twitter employees and contractors are said to have had access to the same internal tools that are believed to have allowed cyber criminals to obtain control over 36 high-profile acc
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Steve Wozniak Sues YouTube for Hosting Bitcoin Scam Videos
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was one of 18 plaintiffs to file a lawsuit against YouTube on Tuesday. The lawsuit seeks punitive damages, a trial by jury and demands YouTube remove all Bitcoin giveawa
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Doki Malware Exploits Docker Vulnerabilities & Dogecoin Blockchain
Malware that has remained undetected for six months is exploiting misconfigured Docker API ports to launch malicious payloads, while abusing the Dogecoin cryptocurrency blockchain in the process.The m
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John McAfee Arrested: Tax Evasion Charges & Extradition to US
The founder of the renowned computer security software company McAfee has been arrested at Barcelona airport and is facing extradition to the US.According to the unsealed indictment, John McAfee is ac
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FCA Restricts Cryptocurrency-Linked Financial Products in the UK
The sale of financial products tied with cryptocurrencies or other cryptoassets will be restricted from next year, the UK’s financial watchdog has announced.Due to the scope for market abuse, as well
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Twitter Hack Spurs Calls for Social Media Regulation - NY DFS Report
Large social media platforms like Twitter should be overseen by a dedicated regulator, according to a new report by a top US financial watchdog.The report from the New York State Department of Financi
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PayPal Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Trading: A Comprehensive Guide
PayPal has launched a service that will allow customers to trade and exchange cryptocurrencies directly from their account and through compatible merchants.Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoi
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Bitcoin Hits Record High: Surpasses $22,000 – Analysis & Future Outlook
The value of Bitcoin has broken the $22,000-barrier for the first time in its history, representing a 175% rise during 2020, after receiving strong backing from investors and institutional giants.The
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Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High: $36,352.20 – Market Analysis
Bitcoin prices surged to an all-time high this morning, reaching a value of $36,352.20 (£26,627.80).The all-time high trading was recorded at around 7:00 this morning (GMT), just days after the crypt
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ElectroRAT: Sophisticated Crypto Theft Campaign Exploiting Bitcoin Users
Cyber criminals have been running a sophisticated operation to steal cryptocurrency from unsuspecting victims by luring them to fake exchange platforms and using a remote access tool (RAT) built from
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Ryuk Ransomware: Criminal Earnings Exceed $150 Million
The operators behind the notorious Ryuk ransomware family, one of the world’s fastest-spreading strains, have earned more than $150 million (roughly £110 million) through criminal activity to date.The
Blockchain
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- Ripple (XRP) Price Surges 37% Amid South Korean Trading Activity & China Speculation
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Budgeting Tips for New Parents: Expert Advice to Manage Baby CostsBeing a new parent is hard. Here...
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Stimulus Check Disbursement Update: $395 Billion Distributed by IRSThe IRS has sent out more money to t...
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Achieve Financial Success: A Guide to Setting Effective Money GoalsWe all know that setting goals in life is important, but so many people ignore that fact and skip goal setting completely. It’s not that people want to fail or accomplish less, it’s that setting g...
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Home Renovation Budget Template: Plan & Save (Free Printable)When you’re about to embark on a home renovation, the cost of the project is more than just a minor detail. Here’s how to make a budget for your project and stay on track too! Home renovations come i...