The Russian hackers recently indicted for their attacks attacks against anti-doping agencies and others were funding their work through bitcoin mining, according to U.S. documents. “The conspirators …
How to Track a Bitcoin’s Journey, and the Trustworthiness of any given Address
The makers of this Bitcoin tracking website are working to “provide a little more clarity” and “offer more peace of mind to investors, regulators and the general public” by providing search functions …
North Korea successfully using cryptos to evade US sanctions
North Korea is likely making extensive use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology to evade sanctions. Experts suggest that North Korea is probably trading in existing cryptocurrencies while also …
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Indian government websites ‘hacked’ to mine crypto currencies
India is awaiting a Supreme Court case to decide the legal fate of cryptocurrencies in the country but, in the meantime, hackers have injected cryptojacking malware into government websites that are …
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EU should adopt common cryptocurrency rules, report for ministers says
A Brussels-based think tank has delivered a report to EU ministers calling for the adoption of common rules on cryptocurrencies, rules that would provide regulation on Initial Coin Offerings, as well …
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Special Report: In Venezuela, new cryptocurrency is nowhere to be found
A special four-month investigation by reporters has found little use of the new Venezuelan oil-backed cryptocurrency, an investigation at-odds with government statements claiming that petrol sales …
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Cryptocurrency Passwords Can Now Be Stored in DNA
"This encryption tool was designed with the notion that it will last longer than a more traditional hardware option. For those who have a lot of money tied up in a cryptocurrency, if that data is kept …
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Beijing still battling crypto after ‘biggest ever’ $90 million Bitcoin heist
Three suspects were arrested for the theft of $90 million in Bitcoin by hacking computers belonging to both individuals and companies. China continues to fight an uphill struggle against …
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Hacker(s) Allegedly Stole Millions by Hijacking Phone Numbers
A 20-year-old American allegedly used an increasingly popular “SIM swapping” technique to gain control of targeted phones, mainly those owned by cryptocurrency investors, and steal over $5 million in …
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Iran to launch state-backed crypto to sidestep US sanctions
Tehran has announced plans to launch its own crypto-currency as the U.S. continues to prepare a harsh sanctions regimen for the country that would see further restrictions for U.S.-Iran trade, but …
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