A South Korean security expert says he is “unsurprised” by allegations that hackers from the North have developed a so-called “fake crypto app” that allows them to seize control of computers. The expert says Pyongyang cyber-criminals are becoming more “technologically adroit” in their methods of stealing cryptocurrencies and targeting crypto traders. Read more »Pay/Trade/Buy Bitcoin…
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Gold held in Swiss vaults has been tokenized on Bitcoin’s blockchain with ticker DGLD by a consortium of companies. A consortium of companies launched a gold-backed token with the DGLD ticker on a Bitcoin (BTC) sidechain. Swiss financial news outlet AllNews reported on Oct. 15 that digital asset managers CoinShares and MKS, as well as…
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Bitstamp sparked two transactions involving almost $2 billion, which attracted total fees of under $200. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has highlighted Bitcoin’s (BTC) utility after funds worth almost $1 billion changed hands for less than $4 in fees. Bitcoin fees too small to comprehend As blockchain monitoring resource BitInfoCharts confirmed on Oct. 14,…
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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group recently said that, despite the Bitcoin price drop, customer interest in CME Bitcoin futures remained strong. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group recently tweeted that, despite the Bitcoin (BTC) price pullback, customer interest in CME Bitcoin futures remained strong during Q3 2019. CME Bitcoin futures are up 61% vs Q3…
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A victim of the alleged crypto pyramid scheme OneCoin is receiving threats of death and violence after speaking out against the scam project. Glasgow-based Jen McAdam claims supporters of the alleged OneCoin pyramid scheme are sending her death threats, mainly through Facebook. Death threats reported to the police On Oct. 14, the BBC wrote that…
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Digital asset financial services firm BitGo announces that it will provide institutional-grade custody and wallets for Tron starting on Nov. 8. Digital asset financial services firm BitGo has announced that it will provide institutional-grade custody and wallets for Tron (TRX) starting on Nov. 8. According to the official announcement published on Oct. 14, BitGo has…
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Bitcoin has touched the $8,400 price mark, while most altcoins report positive gains; 0x is seeing daily gains of more than 16%. Monday, Oct. 14 — Bitcoin (BTC) started the week with little to no movement in price, touching the $8,400 price mark, while most of the top-20 coins are reporting slight gains. Market visualization.…
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The Libra Association has formed a five-member board and set ground rules for its governance today at a meeting in Switzerland. The Libra Association, the governing body of Facebook’s proposed stablecoin, held its inaugural meeting today in Geneva, Switzerland. According to a report from Reuters on Oct. 14, the consortium reaffirmed their interest in creating…
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The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates NBD for blockchain-based trade finance. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD. Middle Eastern news daily Saudi Gazette reported on Oct. 14 that the DCCI, which acts as an…
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Most major cryptocurrencies are in a consolidation, which will soon result in a large directional move. How should traders be placed in order to benefit from it? A draft report by the G7 group of nations outlined the risks associated with “global stablecoins.” The report said: “No stablecoin project should begin operation until the legal,…
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