Distributed ledger technology will also enable rights holders to receive royalties from resales. MyAnimeList, an active online community for anime and manga with an estimated 10 million North American users, is incorporating cryptocurrency payments into its ecosyste. In a Dec. 2 press release, blockchain platform Digital Entertainment Asset announced a partnership with MyAnimeList parent company […]
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With new technologies evolving, criminals find easier ways for illicit activities — that is the dark side of anonymity and decentralization. While the precise origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown, it has infected more than 30 million people, with almost 1 million confirmed to have died from it as it continues to spread across […]
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The charges are reminiscent of events that took place during the “Silk Road” saga. Former police chief Yuri Zaitsev was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for acting as a bounty hunter for a dark web marketplace. In December 2018, Zaitsev was working as the leader of his unit within the Main Directorate for Drugs […]
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The IRS has a strong interest in receiving information from informed whistleblowers about offshore crypto accounts and criminal crypto tax activity. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments worldwide to focus on bringing blockchain technology to their financial services, along with the needed regulatory upgrades to keep the burgeoning fintech industry clean. Related: Not like before: […]
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U.S. agencies sought millions of dollars in new funding to bolster national and international cryptocurrency investigations. The COVID-19 pandemic has crushed businesses, crippling life all across the world. It is costing darknet drug traffickers millions as well because their methods of moving drugs and funds have been compromised during the lockdown, according to a blog […]
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Bitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges sank to a 12-month low, indicating investors are accumulating BTC. According to data from glassnode, Bitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges fell to a 12-month low. This coincides with a reported mass outflow of BTC from Coinbase. On June 6, various media outlets reported that Coinbase may sell its blockchain intelligence […]
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Colombia is one of the key players in the crypto sphere by pace of adoption. What are the reasons behind such popularity? The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in Colombia has been widely discussed, as there is no unanimous consensus over the key reasons that are driving this momentum. The fact is that there are several […]
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The purported crypto ban represents the latest shaky step for the Indian government. A blow was struck to the crypto community in India in late April as reports circulated regarding a proposed ban on cryptocurrencies. India has a strong and passionate community of crypto enthusiasts, however, their steadfast belief in the value of cryptocurrency does […]
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A draft bill that would outright ban cryptocurrency is reportedly circulating among various departments of the Indian government. A draft bill that would outright ban cryptocurrency is reportedly circulating among various departments of the Indian government, local media outlet The Economic Times reported on April 25. An official familiar with the matter reportedly told the […]
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XMR.to has announced it will not be serving US residents starting on March 31, 2019. XMR.to — a service that allows users to increase the privacy of their Bitcoin (BTC) transactions by using Monero (XMR) as an intermediary currency — has announced it will not be serving United States-based clients for the time being. The […]
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