Almost 40 people involved in the “Nth Room” case were identified by South Korean authorities. South Korean authorities have managed to trace the digital fingerprints of at least 40 people suspected of having paid with cryptocurrencies to access videos of rape and sexual exploitation of minors in the context of the “Nth Room” case. According […]
Continue ReadingFollowing rumors of the death of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un, reports begin circulating that the country’s Bitcoin reserves will see mass sell-off. Following rumors that North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-Un is either in declining health or dead, reports started circulating that the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) reserves will be sold. According to a March 2019 […]
Continue ReadingTron is extending its ecosystem partnership with Samsung Blockchain as a new section featuring some blockchain games will be offered on its mobile devices. The Tron (TRX) project announced on April 27 that apps built on its blockchain will be featured in the Samsung Galaxy Store. Owners of Samsung smartphones in specific countries will see […]
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the necessity for a brand new reserve currency, and it is time for crypto. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought into focus the need for international cooperation and support. Coupled with a crumbling economy, it’s shown us that now is the time for a modern, accessible reserve currency. However, markets […]
Continue ReadingDoes blockchain technology grant enough anonymity? Experts’ opinions vary, as some say the technology hasn’t lived up to the expectations. The first blockchain was launched more than 10 years ago and since then, it has evolved from simply being a backbone for Bitcoin (BTC) to a global technological phenomenon. In some sense, the distributed ledger […]
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Blockchain-based platform, MiL.k, has joined up with accommodation platform Yanolja, bolstering rewards points usability. Rewards points Blockchain platform, MiL.k Alliance, has coupled up with South East Asian travel accommodation platform, Yanolja, for rewards points compatibility and usage. “The integration with South Korea’s fastest growing online travel agency means that Yanolja members can now connect the […]
Continue ReadingLegal, regulated crypto is starting to move through the Asia-Pacific region. Chainalysis announced the extension of its cooperation with South Korean crypto exchange Upbit today, aiming to provide blockchain analysis support across the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). According to the announcement, Upbit APAC will start using Chainalysis KYT (Know-Your-Transaction) to provide a safe trading environment and […]
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The crypto exchange OKEx’s CEO, Jay Hao, talks the future of OKEx and the crypto sector, CMC’s acquisition by Binance and his favorite books. Jay Hao, the CEO of the digital asset exchange OKEx, took part in Cointelegraph China HUB, an online interview column started by Cointelegraph China. In the past, Hao has stated that […]
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The Dutch central bank says The Netherlands is well placed to develop and trial a digital Euro. The Dutch central bank wants to be the proving ground for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the European Union. In a 45-page report released by the bank on April 21, the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) said it […]
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A survey found twice as many people use central bank digital currencies than decentralized cryptocurrencies. Crypto.com and The Economist teamed up to survey more than 3,000 consumers on issues concerning crypto assets. The survey found far greater trust in central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, than decentralized cryptocurrencies — indicating that crypto is still yet […]
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