Cryptocurrency

Hacker puts over 650,000 personal patient records for sale on the dark web

Coincheck hack: Massive cryptocurrency heist sees hackers steal over $500m as exchange halts trading

Hackers stole over $500m from Coincheck, a major Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange, in the biggest cryptocurrency heist to date.

Jan 27, 2018

By India Ashok

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US Treasury official urges global crypto crackdown as bitcoin faces 'seismic' shift

A senior US Treasury official has urged banks and financial regulators to do more to tighten oversight of trading in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Jan 26, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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UK bitcoin crackdown: Regulation being 'very seriously' looked at says Theresa May

Prime minister Theresa May said that cryptocurrency regulation in the UK is being "very seriously" looked at by authorities.

Jan 25, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Playing the game: Investment opportunities via cryptocurrencies are real

Egor Gurjev, CEO at Playkey looks at how cryptocurrency will truly empower gamers by monetising that network.

Jan 25, 2018

By Egor Gurjev

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My Big Coin: US regulators file charges against the creators of $6m cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme

The charges come as governments around the world increasingly look to regulate cryptocurrency trade and exchanges amid the hype surrounding digital currencies.

Jan 25, 2018

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Over 600 blacklisted Bitcoin apps found in popular app stores may allow hackers to steal from users

Security experts analysed over 18,000 apps across 20 app stores to find that 661 blacklisted Bitcoin apps were still available to users.

Jan 25, 2018

By India Ashok

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Unintended consequences: How decentralisation can help cybersecurity reinvent itself

Steve Bassi of Polyswarm explains how the network can quickly build micro-engines to tackle emerging threats, and be rewarded in cryptocurrency.

Jan 24, 2018

By Steve Bassi

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Hackers steal $400m from cryptocurrency startups by exploiting 'information chaos'

Cybercriminals exploit hype and basic coding errors to target Initial Coin Offerings in phishing attacks, Ernst & Young research finds.

Jan 23, 2018

By Jason Murdock

Europe to see bitcoin boost as global exchange BitFlyer given EU green light

One of world's largest bitcoin exchanges by volume gets go-ahead to operate in Europe, Tokyo-based business says.

Jan 23, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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South Korea's crypto-crackdown begins: Anonymous trading has just been banned

Seoul plan requires local banks to launch real-name system for cryptocurrency to make all transactions traceable in bid to block money laundering.

Jan 23, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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IOTA cryptocurrency heist: Hackers 'steal $4m' from accounts using phishing scam

Malicious websites used to generate password details for the fintech network "IOTA" are reportedly to blame for the theft of nearly $4 million from users' cryptocurrency wallets.

Jan 22, 2018

By Jason Murdock

John McAfee says 'don't panic' as Indian banks probe top cryptocurrency exchanges

Technology pioneer John McAfee is urging spooked bitcoin investors not to panic after it emerged that major banks in India were investigating the country's top exchanges.

Jan 22, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Is bitcoin doomed? Price may soon crash to $1,000, Wall Street veteran warns

Despite a rapid rise in value over the past year, the price of bitcoin could fall to $1,000 per coin in the next 12 months, a major Wall Street investment chief has warned.

Jan 22, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Cryptocurrency scandal: South Korean regulators probe claims of insider trading

As speculation about South Korea's stance on crypto shifts markets, it has emerged that at least one government official in the region is under investigation for insider trading.

Jan 19, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Poloniex: Users of crypto-exchange fume over account issues: 'Can't access my money!'

Users of US cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex claim to be facing lengthy delays in verification, delayed customer service responses and account balance display errors.

Jan 18, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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The bitcoin resurgence? Cryptocurrency bouncing back after 48 hours of 'carnage'

Popular digital currency appears to rise in value after chaotic start to 2018 and particularly rough 48 hours.

Jan 18, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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John McAfee calm on bitcoin crash: 'Relax everyone, cryptocurrency can't be stopped'

Outspoken technology pioneer John McAfee steadies cryptocurrency investors' nerves

Jan 17, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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As bitcoin crashes, Reddit's cryptocurrency community post links to suicide hotlines

As the price of a single bitcoin tumbled for the first time in months, Reddit's cryptocurrency community started posting links to global suicide hotlines.

Jan 17, 2018

By Jason Murdock

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Bitcoin prices tumble as South Korea upholds threat to ban cryptocurrency over regulation and tax

Prices of bitcoin and other digital currencies skidded as South Korea's top financial policymaker said that a crackdown on trading of cryptocurrencies was still possible.

Jan 16, 2018

By Associated Press

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High net worth financial advisor deVere Group launches cryptocurrency trading app

deVere Group is one of the world's largest independent advisors with 70 offices across the world, over 80,000 clients and $12bn under advisement.

Jan 16, 2018

By Ian Allison

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