Facebook and YouTube are facing a class-action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior in prohibiting crypto advertising in 2018. Law firm JPB Liberty filed a class-action lawsuit in the Federal Court of New South Wales earlier today, targeting Facebook and Google for anti-competitive behavior for banning cryptocurrency advertising in 2018. JPB argues the ban, which was loosened […]
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The program was only launched in May but already one million South Koreans have opted for a blockchain based license. One million South Koreans have foregone their physical drivers license in favour of a blockchain-powered digital alternative used in conjunction with the PASS smartphone app. This represents more than 3% of the entire driving population […]
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Revolut’s losses in 2019 surged over 200% due to investment in international expansion, Revolut founder and CEO says. Revolut, a crypto-friendly trading app and one of the biggest fintechs in Europe, reportedly tripled its losses in 2019 despite growth in revenue and new customers. The London-based company reportedly posted a total loss of more than […]
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Andrew Hamilton, the CEO of legal firm JPB Liberty, is ready to file a class-action lawsuit seeking billion in damages from the social media “cartel” that sought to kill crypto in 2018. Andrew Hamilton, a lawyer with a background in computer science, is spearheading a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media and search giants Google, […]
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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission blacklists another batch of allegedly illegal firms offering crypto and FX trading. Cyprus, a major international business center and tax haven, is warning investors against several suspicious websites offering foreign exchange and digital currency investment. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued a warning against seven firms that have […]
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An Australian woman is facing more than two years in prison after stealing more than $300K in XRP tokens in January 2018. A judge has sentenced Australian citizen Kathryn Nguyen to a maximum time of 2 years and 3 months in prison for her role in stealing more than 100,000 XRP tokens in January 2018. […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted challenges in global seafood supply chains, and blockchain tech may help improve them. COVID-19 is the most devastating plague to ravage humankind this century. Every day, the number of patients infected with the coronavirus is rising globally and taking the highest human toll in the United States. The highly infectious […]
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Australian experts suggest blockchain is an integral part to protecting Australia’s business and government from cyber attacks. A cyber security and blockchain forum with leading Australian experts and government officials has identified blockchain technology as a direct response to an increase in cyber attacks targeting the integrity of systems through manipulating data. Recently appointed Blockchain […]
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A crypto consortium including Bittrex Global, Ledger, CertiK, and Uphold, has launched a gold token backed by the world’s largest refiner of newly minted gold. The Universal Protocol Alliance — a consortium of crypto firms comprising Bittrex Global, Ledger, CertiK, and Uphold — has launched a token backed by the Western Australian government-owned Perth Mint. […]
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The Federal Reserve’s money printer has cranked up to ridiculous levels — but will it really lead to inflation? In a letter to investors released on July 29, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead noted that the United States has printed a shocking amount of money to combat the pandemic-induced financial crisis. “The United States printed […]
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