EOS block producer allows double spending due to "private affairs"
One of 21 block producers in the EOS network did not update its blacklist with addresses implicated in fraudulent transactions, and as a result allowed double spending.
Bithumb claims to return $14 million from stolen cryptocurrencies
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb reported a successful attempt to reduce its losses from the recent hacker attack, which resulted in approximately $31 million in cryptocurrencies stolen.
US Justice Department confiscated $20 million in cryptocurrencies from drug traffickers
The United States law enforcement agencies revealed a large network of drug and arms dealers, who operated in the darknet.
Bitcoin Cash under stress attack
BitPico, an anonymous group of bitcoins enthusiasts, which became famous for threatening to hack into the Lightning Network, has now turned its attention to Bitcoin Cash. They plan to test the BCH network for stability.
Facebook unbans cryptocurrency advertising
Facebook suddenly decided to ease its restrictions on cryptocurrency promotion introduced in January. Starting from 26 June, advertising from approved advertisers is partially permitted.
EOS reportedly sells almost all attracted cryptocurrencies
The cryptocurrency platform EOS, which raised about $4 billion during its year-long crowdsale, is actively selling or moving ethers, attracted during its ICO. Within the last week, the sale speed reached 500,000 ETH, which is equivalent to $250 million.
Japan to opt out of progressive tax on cryptocurrency profits
The Japanese government is discussing the possibility of switching from progressive tax rate on cryptocurrency capital gains to a uniform one.
Bitmain approaches to control almost 51% of bitcoin hashrate
Mining pools controlled by the largest Chinese ASIC miners producer Bitmain, mined more than 42% of bitcoin blocks last week, and their share in the network hashrate is growing, making a '51% attack' on bitcoin more real.
Cryptocurrency market regains $22 billion as forecasts differ
Overall cryptocurrency capitalization has managed to increase almost 10% within the last 24 hours and returned to $260 billion. Bitcoin overtopped $6000. But analysts and enthusiasts forecast that exit from this correction will not be easy.
Another major mining chips manufacturer in China plans billion-worth IPO
Ebang Communication, one of the largest manufacturers of mining chips in China, has applied for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
Bitcoin falls to year-to-date minimum
The cryptocurrency market continues falling. The price of bitcoin went below $6000, and Ethereum returned to $440.
27 more accounts are frozen in the EOS network
EOS Block Producers frozed 27 more accounts, without giving a clear explanation for what reason this decision was made.
BitFlyer suspends registration of new users due to regulator claims
bitFlyer, largest Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, halted registration of new users. The decision is due to the order of the Japanese financial regulator to improve flaws in its business operations.
Laos moves towards application of e-governance
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on the same daybetween the Lina Network and the Ministry of Science and Technology of Laos for the deployment of digital identity using Blockchain.
Bithumb promises to compensate losses after hacker attack
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb confirmed that hackers manages to steal $30 million in cryptocurrencies and promised to compensate all losses to investors.
30 cryptocurrency exchanges announce support of TRON tokens migration
On 21 June, TRON launches the process of migration of its mainnet to its own blockchain. Holders should place TRX tokens on those cryptocurrency exchanges that announced support of this migration.
