Beware of The Latest Blockchain.info Phishing Attack
It appears as if there is yet another phishing email being sent out to Blockchain.info users. It is not the first time this takes place in the Bitcoin world, …
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European Commission Proposes the Creation of a Bitcoin User Database
July 29, 2016
Bitcoin Wallets, Coins, Crypto, Finance, News
The European Commission, a branch of the European Union, has proposed the creation of a centralized database of Bitcoin users, their identities, wallets and financial operations. The directive seeks …
Brazilian Prosecutor Freezes Facebook’s Bank Account
If there’s one thing about the financial system everybody should be afraid about, it is the chance of having funds frozen indefinitely. Facebook, of all companies, saw US$11.7m frozen …
Bitcoin Traders Should Explore Foreign Exchange Arbitrage Opportunities
Arbitrage in the cryptocurrency world is nothing new under the sun, as various exchanges seem to maintain different prices. However, these gaps are usually a few dollars worth at …
TransferWise Blocks Money Transfers To Bitcoin Companies
It is not the first time money transfers to Bitcoin-related services are blocked by financial institutions. However, it is the first time TransferWise is doing so, even though they …
3,500 Decryption Keys For Chimera Ransomware Have Been Leaked
There are many different types of ransomware in the world today, and Chimera is one of the newest strains causing havoc. However, several thousand decryption keys for this ransomware …
HaoBTC Expands Bitcoin Service Offering With A New Mining Pool
A new mining pool has opened its doors to the public. Most cryptocurrency enthusiasts know the HaoBTC name for their exchange and wallet service, primarily targeting Chinese users. However, …
Coinbase Enables Credit and Debit Card Bitcoin and Ether Purchases from Australian Customers
July 27, 2016
Bitcoin Wallets, Coins, Crypto, News
Coinbase, The Digital Assets Company, is now accepting credit and debit card bitcoin purchases from Australian Customers. The company has been looking to expand its operations in new countries. The …
New York City Electricity Spot Price Spikes By 1,000%
By the look of things, Washington is not the only area where electricity prices are on the rise. New York City saw a 1,000% electricity price spike due to …