Blockchain-powered decentralized browser operator Brave (BAT) has filed a formal General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complaint against Google, stating that the search engine giant has violated regulations pertaining to its users’ data. Brave claims Google has violated Article 5(1)b of the GDPR, a European Union data protection and privacy law that came into Read more…
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The Shanghai branch of the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has published an infographic on its official WeChat account to educate the public about digital currencies – and warn them of the dangers of coronavirus-themed cryptocurrency scams. A screenshot of People’s Bank of China’s infographic (translation by Cryptonews.com) The move could well be an…
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Mark Kapeles attacked the sole remaining plaintiff in what once was a class action lawsuit for changing the factual basis for his claim against the exchange. Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox, accuses plaintiff Gregory Greene of altering the factual basis of his claims against Karplese mid-case, according to his…
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Internet users in the U.S. get more crypto-native browser support, as Opera rolls out Bitcoin and Ether wallets and direct crypto purchases with debit cards and Apple Pay. Opera’s mobile and desktop browsers are expanding cryptocurrency purchases to U.S. users, as the Norwegian company looks to continue building its Web 3.0 credentials. Through a partnership…
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The Visa-issued Coinbase Card can now be used on Android-based mobile phones thanks to an integration with Google Pay, which allows virtual cards to be used in stores. Coinbase Card users owning supported Android phones can now avoid using the physical card. Through an integration with Google Pay announced on March 17, the card can…
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Major crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX said that the root cause of the DDoS attacks on March 13 has been identified, and more than BTC 40 (USD 211,000) refunded to the affected users. BitMEX published a blog post authored by its Co-founder and CEO, Arthur Hayes, stating that the exchange experienced two DDoS (denial-of-service) attacks on…
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Mike Novogratz. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, ConsenSysMedia Although the recent crypto market sell-off may have been bad for those who bought at high levels, and may even scare off new potential investors, it certainly isn’t game over for crypto as an asset class, according to Mike Novogratz. He also urged to avoid getting in…
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Yesterday, there was a sharp decline in bitcoin price below the USD 5,000 support area. BTC/USD even broke the USD 4,800 support before it found support near USD 4,450. The price is now (08:30 UTC) recovering and might continue higher towards USD 5,500 and USD 5,650. Similarly, there was a strong recovery in most major…
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After some regulatory uncertainty, the U.S. has started its journey to the regulated space for blockchain and DLT industry. The United States’ concerns about the rise of cryptocurrency use in illegal activities have only been growing as developments in the space continue to push the envelope. There is a global race to launch stablecoins that…
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A fragment of the official poster for the third season of Westworld. Hit HBO series Westworld has developed a blockchain angle for its new season – and features a blockchain-inspired app where aspiring criminals advertise their services, created by a man who thinks blockchain technology will have a “seismic” effect on society. In an interview,…
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