Last month, Facebook rocked the world with its big Libra announcement. Now, only one platform has the power to challenge them: the Telegram Open Network. Last month, Facebook rocked the world with its blockbuster Libra announcement. Even a year ago, the idea that an iconic United States company would launch a digital currency or that a […]
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At least 4,836 BTC stolen from Binance in May 2019 was laundered through crypto tumbler Chipmixer. At least 4,836 Bitcoin (BTC) of stolen from Binance exchange in May 2019 was laundered through crypto mixing service Chipmixer. Attackers started laundering the stolen funds in a month after the hack Following a major Binance’s security breach that […]
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The native token of crypto exchange Binance has soared ~11% despite yesterday’s rumors of a possible Know-Your-Customer data leak affecting exchange users. The native token of crypto exchange Binance has soared ~11% despite fresh rumors of a possible Know-Your-Customer (KYC) data leak affecting exchange users. According to data from CoinMarketCap as of press time, Binance […]
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The Financial Intelligence Unit of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has revealed plans to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under its direct regulation. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has revealed plans to bring cryptocurrency exchanges under its direct regulation. On August 7, Business Korea reported on the FIU’s decision to shift […]
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An alleged hack of personal information from exchange users should not be taken seriously, says Changpeng Zhao. The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has refuted claims hackers gained access to confidential user information such as personal ID. CZ: “Don’t fall into the ‘KYC leak’ FUD” In a tweet Aug. 7, Changpeng Zhao described rumors circulating […]
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce expressed interest in building a non-exclusive safe harbor for the offer and sale of certain tokens. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Hester Peirce expressed interest in building a non-exclusive safe harbor for token offerings. The news was reported by Singaporean blockchain business consulting firm Jenga […]
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Ripple has a long history of pro-regulation declarations and actions, but this time, its fervor appears to be profoundly reactive… Ripple, whose business is built on providing financial institutions with an infrastructure to facilitate international payments and currency trades, has always been a more likely ally to governments and regulators than most other major blockchain […]
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The DIFC, Mashreq Bank and Norbloc will jointly launch a blockchain-based KYC data-sharing consortium in the first quarter of 2020. A new partnership between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Mashreq Bank, and fintech firm Norbloc aims to launch a blockchain-based Know Your Customer (KYC) data-sharing consortium in 2020. The official UAE news agency, Emirates […]
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Who represents crypto in a U.S. Congressional hearing dubbed “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain”, weeks after Facebook’s Libra is discussed… Today, on July 30, United States lawmakers will once again gather to debate cryptocurrency and blockchain policy in a hearing dubbed “Examining Regulatory Frameworks for Digital Currencies and Blockchain.” The hearing is […]
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The massive-scale hack of major United States credit card issuer Capital One has left the personal data of over 100 million individuals exposed. The massive-scale hack of major United States credit card issuer Capital One has left the personal data of over 100 million individuals exposed. As CNN reported on July 30, confidential data for […]
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