Underground stolen card forum announces when it will close down, give no reason
Cybersecurity consulting firm Gemini Advisory has found that Joker's Stash, the dark network card marketplace, will be shut down by next month. Their blog has...
Why Crypto owner’s privacy is a “goner” with return of Bitcoin to its digital cash origins
The inconvenience of using Bitcoin directly may quickly be caused by the headache of getting it on and off the exchanges. The United States Financial...
Australian Bitcoin Exchange Platform Owner Charges Banks of Bias
The Australian Bitcoin Exchange Provider has taken legal action against two commercial banks in the country and has accused them of unfair practices. Allan Flynn,...
RG Coins Exchange Owner Sentenced to 10 Years for $5M Laundering
The owner of the cryptocurrency exchange RG Coins was sentenced to 10 years in custody following his involvement in a digital currency scam that defrauded...
Why U.S. Federal Reserve Eyeing Its Own Crypto To Protect Stabilcoin Technology
The US Federal Reserve needs its own digital currency to protect against the possible overnight spread of stablecoin technology, says Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. Cryptocurrency...
New Jersey Gym Insists State Seized $173K from Bank, Owner seeking Crypto Solutions Via Tucker Carlson
On January 14, Ian Smith, the co-owner of Atilis Gym in New Jersey, appeared on Fox News with Tucker Carlson, the news anchor, and discussed...
Largest Dark Web Business Offline As Alleged User Detained in Germany
The DarkMarket website was believed to be the world's first illicit internet auction. A 34-year-old Australian man suspected of running the world's largest dark web...
Invitation: public opinion on digital currency regulation invited by UK Finance Ministry
The U.K. Ministry of Finance is inviting public comments on its draught regulations covering 'crypto-assets and stablecoins.' Known as Her Majesty's Treasury, the Ministry has...
Lawsuit to avoid the propagation of a major cryptocurrency scam filed in India
A class action suit is claimed to have been filed against a cryptocurrency scheme that has duped many Indian investors. Promoted in three Indian languages,...
President-elect, Joe Biden taps Gary Gensler, MIT blockchain professor to head his SEC
Gensler taught a course on the future use of blockchain technology—entrepreneurs and incumbents—to transform the world of money and finance. President-elect Biden eventually agreed that...
Why LBTC adoption remained slow despite six new additions to federation governing Blockstream
Six famous crypto corporations have joined the Blockstream Liquid sidechain federation. Blockstream also welcomed six more participants of the Liquid-ruling federation, the Bitcoin sidechain for...
Crypto custody company graduated from the Singapore Monetary Authority’s regulatory sandbox
Singapore-based Propine emerged from the MAS regulatory sandbox with a Capital Markets Services License and an authorisation to begin providing digital asset services to organisations....
How approval of Bitcoin ETF by SEC in US will adversely impact future of bitcoin market- JP Morgan
The analysts of JP Morgan say the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allowing a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is expected to be unfavourable for...
Financial Conduct Authority releases Crypto Investment Alert and Usage
On Monday, the Financial Watchdog of the United Kingdom, the Financial Conduct Authority [FCA], published an alert to customers about the investment risk of cryptocurrencies....
Twitter CEO cautions that FinCEN law & order will push crypto users to unregulated platforms
Major U.S. crypto businesses are united in opposition to the latest AML laws introduced by FinCEN, warning that they could push consumers away from compliant...
Some US banks can now use stablecoins to conduct payments and other activities – OCC
Federally controlled banks can use stablecoins to carry out payments and other operations, the Office of the Controller of the Currency (OCC) said on Monday....
Crypto stakeholders forces Treasury’s hands to enhance crypto monitoring proposal
With 6 hours left, Treasury logs almost 6000 responses on the crypto tracking proposal. Despite many reactions to the timeline truncated, public responses are expected...
Former investigator: IRS likely speeding up crypto tax payment into enforcement
The former top investigator warns that the IRS may be moving the crypto tax payment authority to high gear. A former senior prosecutor warns that...
Crypto-crime: A look at how Bitcoin, ultimately, always a coin for most criminal elements.
2020 has become a milestone year for the blockchain sector. For the world's biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, the year saw dramatic price falls as well as...
Coinbase dragged to court for illegally selling XRP on its platform
Coinbase, the US-based crypto-currency exchange, is being sued for collecting fees on its website for illegally selling XRP. Ripple is grappling with U.S. claims though...
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