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A new study by Chainalysis finds that terrorists are refining their financing operations using cryptocurrencies. Faster and broader fundingEarlier today, Jan. 17, the blockchain analysts identified Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades (AQB), Hamas’s military arm and noted terrorist organization, as the first confirmed case of terrorists using cryptocurrency to aid their activity. AQB used a website to…

In the war against the novel coronavirus, cryptocurrencies are emerging as a much-needed tool for charity and fundraising projects. Already there are a number of large nonprofits accepting Bitcoin donations. Plus, some blockchain and crypto firms are contributing medical supplies to hospitals in an attempt to curb the virus, while others are setting up fundraisers…

Amid the grueling bear market for Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, the cryptocurrency industry is undergoing consolidation. 196 Total views 12 Total shares Cryptocurrency venture firm Dragonfly has acquired a digital asset-focused investment fund for an undisclosed amount — a move that managing partner Haseeb Qureshi said mirrors the broad consolidation trend underway in the industry. Bloomberg…

BRD, Ledger Live, and Edge are among the wallets vulnerable to a new double-spend exploit, but some believe the vulnerability is inherent to Bitcoin itself. 2159 Total views 55 Total shares On July 2, crypto security firm ZenGo identified a double-spend exploit targeting several popular Bitcoin (BTC) wallets, dubbed ‘BigSpender’Of nine cryptocurrency wallets tested by…

After adding 456 BTC, the third-largest whale now holds 120,845.57 BTC, worth over $5.6 billion. 2226 Total views 40 Total shares It’s now been 13 years since the genesis block of the Bitcoin blockchain was created. To commemorate the occasion, the third-largest Bitcoin (BTC) whale appears to be back after the new year holidays, and they have…

Bitfinex and Tether CTO, Paolo Ardoino spoke to Cointelegraph about cryptocurrency adoption in Europe. 259 Total views 27 Total shares As one of a number of Cointelegraph representatives attending the Paris Blockchain Week Summit (PBWS) at the historic Palais Brongniart — a neoclassical building previously serving as the headquarters for the Parisian stock exchange from…

London-based crypto asset management firm Prime Factor Capital has obtained a license from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a full-scope Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM). The development was announced in a press release on July 1Being FCA-authorized gives Prime Factor Capital the right to operate as a full-scope AIFM under the European…

The Indian Supreme Court has set a deadline of two weeks for the country’s government to present its official position on cryptocurrencies, Indian newspaper The Economic Times (ET) reports Friday, Oct. 26.After multiple delays, the court has finally held a hearing on several petitions filed by Indian crypto community following the Reserve Bank of India…

Trump hasn’t confirmed or denied ties to the DJT token but a blockchain analytics firm and industry leaders raised doubt that it was launched by Trump’s team.