sponsored A mobile crypto payment platform says its technology is removing the hurdles that are preventing online and offline retailers from accepting digital currencies. A mobile crypto payment platform says its technology is transforming the retail business — and giving merchants an unprecedented opportunity to accept digital currencies as a method of payment. Eligma says […]
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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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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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QuickBit crypto exchange announced that some sensitive user data had been exposed due to a data management issue. Database issues at the Swedish digital currency exchange QuickBit resulted in a breach of sensitive user data, according to an official announcement published on July 22. In the announcement, QuickBit revealed that personal data such as names, […]
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South Korean authorities estimate that crypto-related crimes have caused 2.69 trillion won of financial damages between July 2017 and June 2019. The South Korean Justice Ministry estimates that cryptocurrency-related crimes have caused 2.69 trillion won (about $2.28 billion) of financial damage between July 2017 and June 2019. According to a July 21 report by English-language […]
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Senator Brown is concerned that Libra will allow Facebook to gain unfair control over the financial system and dictate new money policy to the detriment of ordinary citizens. Libra is a “recipe for more corporate power over markets and over consumers,” according to U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee. Senator […]
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Political commentators have seized the moment to probe the crypto political campaign donation trend in the United States. As one of only two crypto-accepting Democratic primary hopefuls withdraws his candidacy, political commentators have seized the moment to probe the crypto campaign donation trend. A report published by business media site Fast Company on July 10 […]
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Experts and Lawmakers call for caution over potential risks of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency to the global financial industry. Facebook’s unveiling of its Libra cryptocurrency has generated a lot of attention in the financial world, as well as in the crypto space. So far, the company has announced that its Libra blockchain network will be launched […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex announced that it now allows its users to use credit cards and bank accounts on the platform. Major cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex announced that it now allows its customers to use credit cards and bank accounts on the platform in a Medium post published on July 9. Per the release, exchange users […]
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Crypto may help to solve microtransaction problems, as gamers are becoming disillusioned with industry leaders. The world of gaming has evolved immensely over the past decade, particularly when it comes to online transactions and purchases. For example, a market study conducted by LendEDU last year revealed that, out of a thousand gamers who were found […]
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