RenrenBit CEO Zhao Dong speaks about Tether’s yuan-backed stablecoin and its impact on Bitcoin and crypto startups in China. In late August various crypto media reported that Tether planned to issue a Chinese yuan-backed stablecoin. Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong told ChainNews that the stablecoin would be called CNHT and be held in offshore accounts. Zhao […]
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North Korea is allegedly developing its cryptocurrency for bypassing U.S. sanctions, but experts point out other reasons for this initiative. It seems that a movement to create a national cryptocurrency is gaining momentum in Asia. Following China, the North Korean authorities announced their readiness to issue digital money and even indicated the availability of all […]
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While ordinary Cubans are using crypto access the global marketplace, the sector faces a number of challenges. Following the roll-out of mobile internet across the country in 2018, many ordinary Cubans are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to bypass economic sanctions imposed by the United States and access the global marketplace. Despite growing adoption, cryptocurrencies still face […]
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Altcoins enjoy an explosive bull run as Bitcoin falters, Zuckerberg wines and dines with US politicians, and North Korea begins developing its own cryptocurrency. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and […]
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North Korea is reportedly in the early stages of developing its own Bitcoin-like cryptocurrency to avoid international sanctions. A North Korean representative reportedly said that the country is in the early stages of developing its own Bitcoin (BTC)-like cryptocurrency. North Korea trying to evade international sanctions On Sept. 18, Vice news reported that the Democratic […]
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The U.S. announces further sanctions against three North Korean state-sponsored hacker groups, responsible for North Korea’s malicious cyber activities. The United States Treasury Department announced further sanctions against three North Korean state-sponsored hacker groups, responsible for “North Korea’s malicious cyber activity on critical infrastructure.” Continue to enforce existing U.S. and U.N. sanctions against North Korea […]
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The United States’ National Security Agency is allegedly working to develop a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency, a Bloomberg reporter has claimed. The United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) is allegedly working to develop a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency. The claim was made in a tweet by Bloomberg Technology reporter William Turton on Sept. 4, who was in attendance at […]
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North Korea denies accusations that it stole $2 billion in crypto from banks and exchanges. North Korea is denying accusations of obtaining $2 billion through hacking banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. North Korea accuses the United States of spreading rumours On Sept. 1, the country’s official state media, the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) denied allegations […]
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North Korea: A history of crypto use and misuse on behalf of one of the most controversial regimes in the world. Could they be behind most crypto hacks? For many years now, the media periodically reports news regarding the alleged mischiefs pinned on the North Korean hackers that are seemingly detriment to target fintech businesses. […]
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Cyber criminals have netted $4.3 billion from digital currency exchanges, investors and users in 2019, according to a CipherTrace report. Cyber criminals have netted $4.3 billion from digital currency exchanges, investors and users in 2019. Blockchain security company CipherTrace gave its summary crypto-related theft in its Anti-Money Laundering report that it shared with Cointelegraph on […]
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