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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Today, Oct. 31, marks eleven years since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper by the still-mysterious person or group pseudonymously identified as Satoshi Nakamoto. Today, Oct. 31, marks eleven years since the publication of the Bitcoin white paper by the still-mysterious person or group pseudonymously identified as Satoshi Nakamoto. A revolutionary text Bitcoin: A […]
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Investment strategist William Peets has pointed to a widespread underestimation of the deflationary impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain for global finance. Investment strategist William Peets has pointed to a widespread underestimation of the deflationary impact of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and blockchain for global finance. Peets is currently CIO and portfolio manager for digital asset […]
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The Chinese central bank has introduced a new system to certify 11 different types of fintech hardware and software pertaining to digital payments. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), will use a new system to certify 11 types of fintech hardware and software products relating to digital payments. On Oct. 29, the […]
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Carbon exchange AirCarbon launched a global tokenized carbon credits trading platform for airlines and the aviation industry in Singapore. Carbon exchange AirCarbon launched a global tokenized carbon credits trading platform in Singapore. Business news outlet Business Times reported on Oct. 30 that the platform will allow firms such as airlines to buy and sell tokens […]
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A new web app called Shhgit will scan the GitHub code repository and search for sensitive secrets, such as private crypto keys and passwords. A new web app, called “Shhgit”, will scan the web-based GitHub code repository and search for sensitive secrets, such as private crypto keys. Scanning for private crypto keys and passwords On […]
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A German startup is reportedly aiming to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded note on the Frankfurt and Luxembourg stock exchanges by December. A German startup is attempting to list a Bitcoin (BTC) derivative product on the Frankfurt and Luxembourg stock exchanges. According to German business news daily Handelsblatt on Oct. 29, the startup Iconic has filed […]
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South Korean technology conglomerate Samsung has integrated Tron support to its decentralized app store, Blockchain Keystore. South Korean technology conglomerate Samsung has integrated Tron (TRX) support to its decentralized app (DApp) store, Blockchain Keystore. According to a release note published on Oct. 29 to the Samsung Developers website, Samsung Blockchain Keystore SDK v1.2.0 now includes […]
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Government authorities are looking for new ways to track crypto to prevent or solve financial crimes, but this can decrease privacy. Tracking cryptocurrency transactions is getting easier for law enforcement agencies. On Oct. 16, Cointelegraph reported on how authorities in the United States successfully shut down an international child pornography site. To identify the criminals, the […]
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Blockchain startup Zamna raised $5 million to automate airport security checks with blockchain and biometrics. Blockchain startup Zamna raised $5 million to automate airport security checks using blockchain and biometrics technology, tech news outlet Silicon Republic reports on Oct. 28. The startup plans to use the funding to deploy its Advance Passenger Information platform. Zamna […]
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