VpnMentor Finds Sensitive Data Leak in Crypto Loan Platform YouHodler

Security researchers from virtual private networks-focused site vpnMentor have identified a private data breach on digital currency loan platform YouHodler. Security researchers from virtual private networks-focused website vpnMentor have identified a users’ private data breach from digital currency loan platform YouHodler, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on July 24. According to vpnMentor, […]

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Newegg Adds Bitcoin Payment Option to 73 More Countries

American e-retailer Newegg added Bitcoin payment for 73 more countries, with the option still unavailable in 6 countries of operation. California-based online retail store Newegg expanded Bitcoin (BTC) payment options to customers in 73 more countries. Bitcoin payment remains unavailable in six out of over 80 Newegg-served countries Following the announcement, Newegg customers can now […]

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Sumitomo and bitFlyer to Build Blockchain Real Estate Platform in Japan

A partnership between bitFlyer Blockchain and Sumitomo Corporation aims to transfer rentals to smartphones. Japanese commercial giant Sumitomo Corporation has partnered with a sister company of local cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer to launch a blockchain real estate business. As Cointelegraph Japan reported on July 23, bitFlyer Blockchain will develop an umbrella platform for renting real estate, […]

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Germany: Crypto Businesses will Require a BaFin License Next Year

Starting next year, new regulation will require German cryptocurrency businesses to hold a BaFin-issued license. Starting next year, new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations will require German cryptocurrency businesses to hold a Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)-issued license, Cointelegraph Deutschland reported on July 24. Possible innovation obstruction Per the report, the new regulations will require cryptocurrency-related […]

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