Major P2P crypto exchange LocalBitcoins.com has banned users based out of Iran. Major peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange LocalBitcoins.com has banned users living in Iran, according to their website as of today, May 24. Screenshot of LocalBitcoin Iranian page as of press time A source had previously told Cointelegraph in an email that the impetus for restricting […]
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Major U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that its payment processor Coinbase Commerce now supports Circle’s USD Coin. Major United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that its cryptocurrency payment processor Coinbase Commerce now supports Circle’s stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) in a blog post on May 20. Per the announcement, Coinbase Commerce users can now accept USDC […]
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The three most prevalent types of malware in April were all crypto miners, according to Check Point Research’s global threat report. A global threat report has concluded that the three most common malware variants detected in April were crypto miners, according to a news release on May 14. Check Point Research said Cryptoloot, malware that […]
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sponsored A crypto startup is planning to enable workers to receive payment for work they have already completed in advance, helping them to achieve financial stability. A crypto-focused payment platform says it is aiming to reduce financial pressures on everyday consumers by enabling them to receive their salaries early — whenever they demand it. JobCoin […]
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More on Facebook’s potential expansion into crypto. Facebook’s potential expansion into crypto has been widely discussed in the past few months. Although the social media giant has not confirmed anything beyond having a blockchain department, new details about its digital token project continue to surface. Most recently, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Facebook […]
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The U.S. FTC is suing iBackPack for allegedly spending its raised funds on bitcoins and credit card bills, rather than the stated products. The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing a startup for spending its raised funds on bitcoins (BTC) and credit card bills, rather than the stated products, the court filing revealed […]
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Fundstrat Global Advisors founder Tom Lee has predicted that cryptocurrencies will hit new historic highs by 2020. Fundstrat Global Advisors founder Tom Lee has predicted that cryptocurrency prices will hit new historic highs by 2020. Lee delivered his comments during an interview with CNBC on April 28. In the interview, Lee forecasted that bitcoin (BTC) […]
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Brazilian police have arrested a man for operating a clandestine drug laboratory and money laundering using the leading cryptocurrency bitcoin. Brazilian police have arrested a man for operating a clandestine drug laboratory and using the leading cryptocurrency bitcoin (BTC) to launder the proceeds, Cointelegraph Brasil reported on April 24. The State Department of Drug Trafficking […]
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Crypto startup Moon is launching a web browser extension that allows e-commerce shoppers to use their LN BTC wallets. Crypto payments processing startup Moon is launching a web browser extension that allows e-commerce shoppers to use their Lightning Network (LN) bitcoin (BTC) wallets for purchases on sites like Amazon. The news was reported by Moon’s […]
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The Manhattan district attorney has indicted a group of individuals with allegedly selling drugs and laundering millions with bitcoin. The Manhattan district attorney has indicted a group of individuals with allegedly selling drugs and laundering millions of dollars with bitcoin (BTC). The development was announced in a press release published on April 16. Manhattan District […]
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