Crypto-Sec: Evolve Bank suffers data breach, Turbo Toad enthusiast loses $3.6K
This week’s cybersecurity news from around the crypto space covers bug fixes, phishing scams, crypto exchange hacks and more.
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Iranian Authorities Greenlight Power Plants Mining Bitcoin
According to Iranian authorities, power plants can mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but will not be able to take advantage of subsidies. 559 Total views 3 Total shares Iran has announced that it will now allow industrial-scale power plants in the country to operate as Bitcoin miners —- provided they don’t use subsidized fuel.In a statement…
Ether ETFs on the move, Messi promotes memecoin, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 7-13
VanEck and 21Shares submit updated Ether ETF filings, Goldman Sachs to launch tokenization products, and Messi promotes memecoin.
Dutch Central Bank: Crypto Firms to Be Regulated as of January 2020
The Dutch central bank has today revealed it will begin regulating firms that offer cryptocurrency-related services as of Jan. 10, 2020.Reuters reported on Sept. 3 that De Nederlandsche Bank clarified that relevant firms in the sector must register with the institution if they wish to continue to operate.The bank’s official statement reportedly reads:“In concrete terms, firms…
Dollar dip meets hash rate boom: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin (BTC) starts the week above $11,000 as fresh gains continue to hold — is $12,000 next or will bears gain control?Cointelegraph takes five factors that could help decide whether this week is bullish or bearish for BTC price action. U.S. election could send dollar back to 2018Bitcoin remains sensitive to macro phenomena as Q4 continues,…
Crypto Exchange Service Helps Bithumb Recover 1 Million XRP After Massive June Hack
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange service Changelly has announced that it helped South Korean exchange platform Bithumb recover 1,063,500 Ripple (XRP) in stolen assets following a massive hack in June, a press-release stated, Oct. 26. In June 2018, hackers attacked South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Bithumb. As soon as security specialists had detected the theft, the…
SWIFT, Capgemini team up to test using the international network for CBDC transfers
The bank messaging service, which dates back to the 1970s, is looking to connect CBDCs to each other and to traditional currencies as it tries to stay up to date. 409 Total views 24 Total shares The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or SWIFT, the Belgian financial messaging network used by banks in international…
“Cryptokicks”: What We Know About Nike’s Potential Gateway Into Crypto
Nike, the United States footwear and clothing behemoth, has recently joined the ranks of mainstream corporations that are considering entering the field of cryptocurrencies, currently spearheaded by the likes of Facebook and Starbucks.A document filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) surfaced online earlier this week, revealing Nike’s intention to launch “cryptokicks” —…
Top Cryptos See Minor Losses as Bitcoin Falls Towards $3,900
Sunday, March 10 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting minor losses on the day by press time. Bitcoin (BTC) is falling towards the $3,900 mark again, according to Coin360 data.Market visualization from Coin360At press time, Bitcoin is down just under 1 percent on the day, trading at around $3,931, according to CoinMarketCap data.…