Russian Central Bank debuts in sueing cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme
The Bank of Russia discovered signs of a financial pyramid in the activities of several companies operating under the single brand Cashbery. The project promised a high yield in the shortest possible time and accepted cryptocurrencies for payment.
Bistox: An evolution in value transfer among the cryptocurrency exchanges
Here’s a strange fact: these days, cryptocurrency exchanges are mostly centralized despite the fact that decentralization is the basis of cryptocurrency tech.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum can easily scale up to 500 transactions per second
Co-founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin found a way to increase the speed of transactions in the system by 3200% without using second-level solutions, such as Plasma.
Boston Hosts Global Blockchain Conference In September
Extremely high interest in fintech and blockchain reinforces the need for comprehensive and in-depth approach to the new technology, as its proper use in business processes can be a major competitive advantage.
Blockchain.com sues cryptocurrency wallet imitating its website
Blockchain.com, one of the old-timers of the cryptocurrency market and the leader among the online wallets for bitcoin users, filed with the South District court of New York on allegedly fraudulent crypto-wallet trying to imitate design and domain of Blockchain.com
Scania and ARROUND will release ads with augmented reality
The Swedish manufacturer of trucks and buses, Scania, has entered into an agreement with ARROUND project, which is developing a decentralized advertising network in augmented reality. The companies will jointly launch a project to promote the new S730 premium series in AR.
Security Token Club launch announced in Moscow - connecting professionals in the field of digitization of traditional financial markets
On 13th September, official Security Token Club launch took place in “Tablitsa” loft space.
New York Attorney General is like abusive ex trying to stalk you - CEO Kraken
CEO of bitcoin exchange Kraken criticized the latest actions of the New York State authorities, comparing them with a girl who pursues her ex-boyfriend even after their split.
Europol: no terrorist attack in Europe was funded via cryptocurrency
The united police service of the European Union notes the growing interest of cybercriminals and terrorists in cryptocurrencies and cryptojacking, but admits that no terrorist act has so far been financed via cryptocurrencies.
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif attacked by hackers, $60 million stolen
Cybercriminals attacked the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif and withdrew various cryptocurrencies worth several billion Japanese yen. Zaif promises to reimburse all losses to its customers, trading operations are suspended.
New York State Attorney General's Office announces results of crypto exchange investigation
The New York State Attorney General's Office published a 42-page report on 9 cryptocurrency exchanges and noted various high risks associated with security and conflict of interest.
Brazil to inspect banks suspect of pressures on cryptocurrency companies
The Brazilian Antimonopoly Authority opened investigation into the largest banks suspected of unreasonably refusing to cooperate with companies working in the field of cryptocurrency trading.
Ripple jumps by 22% after partnership with major bank of Saudi Arabia
The largest bank of Saudi Arabia entered into a partnership with the San Francisco-based company Ripple. Fueled by this announcement, XRP tokens increased in price by 22%.
EncryptoTel presented its cloud platform at the CIS 2018 GCCM Almaty telecommunication conference
The company Encrypto Telecom (EncryptoTel) took part in the annual Carrier Community forum in Almaty, which traditionally was attended by representatives of major international telecom operators.
Scammers steal $58,000 using counterfeit EOS tokens
Cryptocurrency can also be counterfeit. Using fake EOS tokens and critical vulnerability, scammers stole $58,000 from the decentralized trading platform.
Two South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges to suspend fiat withdrawals for unverified traders
Attempts of South Korean authorities to fight anonymous trading in the cryptocurrency market have not yet been crowned with success. But the new initiative of the largest crypto exchanges can force traders to pass verification.
