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Cryptoverse: The Early Birds Betting Bitcoin's Bottoming Out

As the crypto winter creeps into June, the first signs of a thaw are emerging.

New York couple accused of laundering $4.5 billion in crypto still in plea talks

Photo illustration of Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange website

A New York couple accused of laundering $4.5 billion in cryptocurrency tied to the 2016 hack of digital currency exchange Bitfinex are still negotiating a possible plea deal while reviewing more than 1.1 gigabytes of evidence in the case, prosecutors said.

NFT on Lionel Messi's 7th Ballon d'Or launched by PSG

It is a unique "one of one" video NFT featuring Messi's career highlights and the delivery of his latest Ballon d'Or trophy

Galleries Or NFTs? ArtMeta Thinks Both

ArtMeta has made it its mission to bring the benefits of NFTs to galleries around the world.

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Barcelona set to lose sponsors, may dabble in cryptocurrency

The cash-strapped club is set to lose even more revenue from their sponsorship deals

Google to integrate bank accounts in payments app

Google at the same time said it was updating its Google Pay app to help users better organize payments to people and businesses.

PayPal to accept Bitcoin and crypto transactions in the next few weeks

Customers can learn more about this as Paypal reassures they will be providing account holders with educational content.

China gives away £1.1 million worth of digital currency to 50,000 citizens via lottery

Winning lottery entries received digital red packets each containing 200 yuan (£23) which can be downloaded and used in over 3,000 stores.

Bitcoin: Pandemic pushes price to record high for 2020 as investors turn to cryptocurrency

While every other industry is reporting sluggish sales and trading, the blockchain market continues to report substantial growth.

Facebook creates unit devoted to financial services

Noting security concerns posed by Facebook's yet-to-be-launched digital currency Libra, the Federal Reserve last week revealed plans for its own instant payments system.

Gold price hike pushes Bitcoin up by $1,000 amid economic uncertainty

Bitcoin prices reportedly reached a high of $11,000 but dropped back to approximately $10,800 shortly thereafter, which is still a remarkable growth.

Twitter takes action against bitcoin scam that hacked accounts of high-profile users

For now, users are blocked from entering bitcoin addresses in their tweets as a temporary safety precaution after the cyberattack.

Twitter accounts of Apple, Musk, Gates, others hit in major hack

Twitter disabled the ability to tweet from validated accounts for about two hours while working on a fix.

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Cryptocurrency analysts estimate over $24m in bitcoin was stolen by scammers this year

This was reported by Scam Alert alongside Whale Alert via its new 'crime reporting, tracking and analysis' platform.

COVID-19: Analysts still eyeing Bitcoin as inflation hedge despite perceived volatility

Even renowned hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones believes a bullish turnout is in the making for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin rises after eagerly awaited 'halving'

Given its turbulent history, analysts remain sceptical about Bitcoin's future prospects.

Bitcoin world faces 'halving': what's happening?

Bitcoin stood late Tuesday at $9,200 after a choppy few months linked to coronavirus markets turmoil.

Bitcoin scam uses Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's names to lure prospective investors

Some of the previous personalities that were used by scammers included Lord Sugar, Richard Branson, and Bill Gates.

Microsoft claims more than 80,000 computers were infected by new Dexphot malware

Microsoft issues an advisory regarding the Dexphot malware, which silently uses a computer's resources to mine for cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency scam: Instagram influencer Aziz Com Mirza held in Dubai

Mirza was famous for his extravagant lifestyle, which he advertised on Instagram.

G7 says Libra should not launch until risks 'adequately addressed'

France's economy minister Bruno Le Maire warned that a currency like Libra could undermine sovereign nations' control over their exchange rates.

Group behind Facebook's Libra coin announces 21 founding members

Libra faces criticism from regulators, and reported warnings from the Group of Seven that it poses a threat to the global financial system.

Blockchain News: Cryptocurrency to come under money laundering, disclosure laws

Cryptocurrency is becoming a reality and the need for regulation is urgent.

Blockchain News: UNICEF now accepts Bitcoin; Facebook Libra under scrutiny

Antonio Guterres has stated that UN may run out of money by the end of October and is looking to raise new sources of funding.

Brexit scam: Bitcoin conmen impersonate Queen Elizabeth in an attempted hack

The conmen reportedly sent out letters requesting donations to save the UK economy.

Cryptocurrency: Venezuela wants to invest in Bitcoin to avoid international sanctions

The cryptocurrency could help the country escape international regulations and sanctions.

Fintech bill passed in US House of Representatives

A bill requiring the study of Blockchain has been passed in the US House of Representatives.

Facebook Libra currency to be backed by US dollar

The social network's plan to launch a cryptocurrency has hit rough waters recently, with many governments questioning its legitimacy.

North Korea is developing its own cryptocurrency

The country held a blockchain and cyptocurrency conference in April this year.

Robinhood investment app launching in Britain soon as FCA approval goes through

The popular investment app has been approved by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority.

Ethereum co-founder criticizes Facebook's Libra: It's all about trust

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin asks how Facebook can be trusted with Libra privacy when it has misused data of its users.

The FDA taps IBM for pharmaceutical blockchain pilot

Big Blue is part of the team that will help develop a blockchain network to trace prescription drugs.

Independent foundation to manage Facebook's cryptocurrency, may debut in June

Facebook is trying to get outside backers for its cryptocurrency, dubbed GlobalCoin, in an attempt to build trust and insulate it from the wild swings in the crypto space.

How cryptocurrency scams work

Cryptocurrency fraudsters have swindled their victims out of hundreds of millions – even billions – of dollars. What do they do to earn people's trust and then take their money?

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