A Central Bank of Azerbaijan official says a blockchain-based digital ID system will be adopted in the Q1 2020. The Republic of Azerbaijan is planning to complete a project of blockchain-based digital identification system by the end of 2019. Farid Osmanov, director of the information technology department at the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), says […]
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Hong Kong’s financial watchdog announced it will unveil regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges and application requirements today. Hong Kong’s financial regulator — the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) — will publish a new set of regulations for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency exchanges today. The news, reported by Reuters on Nov. 6, was announced by Chief Executive […]
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Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz leads a $5 million funding round for Arweave, a blockchain startup focused on permanent online data storage. Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has led a $5 million funding round for Arweave, a blockchain-startup focused on permanent online data storage. On Nov. 5, the Arweave project reported that it had attracted […]
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CipherTrace’s support for BNB and Binance Chain will not affect Binancians’ security and data protection, Binance COO Samuel Lim says. American blockchain security firm CipherTrace will provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls for Binance Chain and its native asset Binance Coin (BNB). CipherTrace to increase AML checks on Binance Chain Binance Chain, a public blockchain of […]
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In comments to the media, the venture capitalist appealed to India’s government to rethink its desire to outlaw Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. India is leaving itself vulnerable to corruption by attempting to ban cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), says Tim Draper. Speaking to California-based media outlet Indica on Oct. 31, the pro-Bitcoin VC investor called on […]
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Cryptocurrency hacks have increased alongside adoption. Here’s a list of five hacks that shook the crypto world. In tandem with improvements in technology and security, hackers have started getting more creative with the scams and hacks they carry out. You could be one click away from malware, causing harm to your files and crypto assets. […]
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China’s official state-owned media has endorsed “orderly” blockchain innovation but cautioned the public to “keep it rational” and avoid the hype around “aircoins.” China’s official state-owned media has endorsed “orderly” blockchain innovation but cautioned the public to “keep it rational” and avoid the hype around “aircoins.” On Oct. 4, Dovey Wan — founding partner of […]
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Cointelegraph Brasil presents a weekly digest of selected cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related news. Brazil has seen another tumultuous week in the cryptocurrency industry, as the alleged pyramid scheme Atlas Quantum upsets it customers yet again, another six individuals linked to the Unick Forest crypto scheme are arrested, and the founder of A2 Trader challenges Brazilian regulators […]
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Canada’s volatile history of mainstream adoption and fraud is directly impacting the future of cryptocurrency in the country. Recently, Canada’s central bank has been leading working groups with global partners exploring a blockchain future. Their crypto presence has soared with Ernst & Young’s announcement that it is using Toronto to test its public government expenditure […]
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The Malta Financial Services Authority has warned of a new Bitcoin scam that shares the same characteristics as a previously identified entity. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned of a new Bitcoin (BTC) scam that shares the same characteristics as a previously identified entity. The watchdog issued its warning on Oct. 31. Opportunity […]
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