Iconic American boxer Mike Tyson is spearheading a new blockchain-powered cross-entertainment platform for a new generation of fighters. Iconic American boxer Mike Tyson is spearheading a new blockchain-powered cross-entertainment platform for a new generation of fighters. On Aug. 13, VentureBeat reported that the new venture — dubbed “Fight to Fame” — will use blockchain technology […]
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Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. Former Goldman Sachs analyst turned Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist Murad Mahmudov believes the top cryptocurrency will hit $100,000. “Zoom out & think big” In a tweet posted on Aug. 13, Mahmudov — who serves as chief information officer (CIO) at […]
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The UN is reportedly investigating 35 North Korean cyberattacks across 17 countries, utilizing 3 main attack vectors. The United Nations is investigating 35 North Korean cyberattacks across 17 countries, according to a report published Aug. 13 by Associated Press. This follows last week’s leaked summary of the report, stating that $2 billion had been hacked […]
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Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay is introducing new identity verification measures for certain high-value payments, refunds and payouts. Cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay is introducing new identity verification measures for certain high-value payments, refunds and payouts. According to an Aug. 1 announcement from the United States-based firm, the new measures notably do not apply to person-to-person payments […]
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Resistance at $11,500 remains but analysts are hopeful of a fresh breakout as gold challenges local highs. Bitcoin (BTC) price remained fairly buoyant on Aug. 13 despite a fresh delay of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) by United States regulators. Market visualization. Source: Coin360 Bitcoin price unfazed by Bitcoin ETF delay Data from Coin360 showed BTC/USD […]
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Political events saw the peso devalued by 30% against the US dollar overnight. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade at a premium in Argentina after a sharp currency devaluation sent investors running for a safe haven. Argentine peso plunges 30% Data from local cryptocurrency exchange Buenbit put Bitcoin trading around $11,750 at press time Aug. 13, […]
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The platform has suspended all activity while it pursues action against those involved. Newly-launched cryptocurrency exchange Beaxy has suspended trading after some users deliberately crashed the price of altcoin Ripple (XRP). XRP/BTC dips 40% According to a blog post and social media messages, beginning on Aug. 12, Beaxy experienced a sudden surge in XRP trading […]
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Crypto exchange Binance’s Trust Wallet has released a desktop application for the macOS, with support for Windows and Linux to follow. The Binance-owned digital currency wallet, Trust Wallet, has released a desktop application for macOS. The team behind Trust Wallet announced the development in a tweet today, Aug. 12, also revealing that the wallet will […]
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The upcoming crypto derivatives platform Blade has raised over $4 million from Coinbase and SV Angel, among others. A soon-to-launch cryptocurrency derivatives exchange has raised $4.3 million from major investors such as the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase and the investment firm SV Angel. The exchange Blade is scheduled to launch in three weeks’ time. Blade’s funding […]
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The SEC is prosecuting a New York businessman and his two companies in connection with an allegedly fraudulent ICO that netted $14.8 million. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against a New York-based man and two of his companies. The SEC alleges that these entities conducted a fraudulent and […]
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