Bitcoin Resilient as High Profile US Twitter Accounts Hacked in Unprecedented Bitcoin Scam
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On Wednesday, scammers hacked into the Twitter accounts of renowned politicians, technology honchos, and crypto companies in a well-coordinated bitcoin scam. The scale of the problem suggests that it wasn't limited to a single service or account. 



In the biggest hack ever on the social...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Bank of Thailand will Test its CBDC with Local Business before Full Launch
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Thailand's Central Bank is about to deploy its digital currency CBDC) with local businesses. This will be the project's third phase before conducting a mainstream launch. 



The Nation Thailand quoted the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Assistant Governor Vachira Arromdee, who gave a...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Texan Charged for Using $1.1 M in Covid-19 Relief Loan to Trade Crypto
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U.S. authorities have charged a man for diverting funds from a Covid-19 relief program to trade in cryptocurrencies. The man was taken to custody for fraudulently obtaining two loans. 



The United States’ Department of Justice announced it on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. It charged J...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Crypto News Roundup of the Week 13th-17th
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ChainLink has analysts considering its rise to gain dominance over bitcoin. The coin surged by over 12%, regaining a price of over $8.00. This year proved suitable for the currency so far, increasing by around 170% since the beginning of the year. Now, it is among the top ten cryptocurrencies...

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By: Wayne Jones

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#AI #Binance #CryptTwitter #Japan #PayPal #Zcash

Twitter now Restricts Posts Containing Bitcoin Addresses
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Twitter users can no longer share posts containing cryptocurrency addresses. Twitter may have disabled the ability to share strings of letters and numbers following Wednesday’s hacking incident.



The move appears to be a temporary solution in response to the recent hacking incident. T...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Cameron Winklevoss: Forget Twitter Hack, the FED Hacks the Dollar Continually
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As the world ponders on the identity of the infamous Twitter hack, Gemini Exchange co-founder has made a witty remark on the U.S. Dollar hacking. He blames the Federal Reserve for hacking the currency repeatedly.



The last few days have seen all print and electronic media focus attention on...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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The Best Ways to Get Crypto in the U.S.
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Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that have been around since 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto mined Bitcoin's genesis block (block 0). More than ten years later, the developer's true identity remains unverified. For this, some countries remain adamant to accept cryptocurrency to this day. However,...

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By: Wayne Jones

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The DOJ is Hiring a Crypto Crime and Computer Hacking Attorney Adviser
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is on a hiring spree. The agency is looking for an attorney as it intensifies its crackdown on international cybercrime.



According to a job advertisement by the Criminal Division's overseas development office, this will be a 12-month assignment....

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Billionaire Investor Tim Draper: The Bitcoin Opportunity 10 – 100X Bigger Than the Internet
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A comprehensive look at the cryptocurrency ecosystem shows a growing interest in bitcoin as the Covid-19 economy is setting in. Tim Draper believes that bitcoin will disrupt the world 10 – 100X more than the internet. 



In a recent post, Billionaire Venture Capitalist Tim Draper remained f...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Jiu-Jitsu champion Craig Jones Explains How He Missed his Bitcoin Chance
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Craig Jones is among BTC owners who lost the chance of a lifetime during the 2017 bitcoin surge. Jones apparently misplaced his coins and missed on the chance to cash in for a massive profit. 



According to a recent blog post on CoinJar, the 29-year...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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DOJ Repatriates Two Suspected Bitcoin Thieves from Cyprus
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The DOJ has extradited two suspected criminals from Cyprus for allegedly stealing Bitcoin. This comes a few days after the DOJ posted a job listing for a crypto and dark web attorney-adviser.  



According to a statement from the US Department of Justice (DOJ), one is...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Top Altcoins Movers and Shakers of the Week
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In the past week (12th to 18th July 2020), altcoins have been bullish. However, on the contrary, the crypto market has generally been bearish where top coins i.e., Bitcoin (BTC)-1.4% and Ethereum (ETH)-2.31% have recorded substantial losses. Bitcoin is still trading under $9,200 with the crucial...

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By: Wayne Jones

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Crypto News Roundup of the Weekend
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Bitcoin prices are still bearish, holding below $9,200 all weekend. However, enthusiasts still have hopes that the coin will surge. Michael van de Poppe, a crypto trader, mentioned in a YouTube video several reasons why he expects BTC to make a big move soon. Furthermore, he stated that ETH and...

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By: Wayne Jones

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MasterCard Approves Wirex as it Expands its Cryptocurrency Program
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MasterCard is intensifying its interest in cryptocurrencies. The firm has granted Wirex principal membership status.



MasterCard announced in a July 20, 2020 press release it was simplifying access to its Accelerate program for cryptocurrency card issuers. The principal membership...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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PayPal Chooses Paxos for its Awaited Crypto Service
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Giant global online global payment processor PayPal is partnering with Paxos for its upcoming project. The cryptocurrency brokerage will handle the new service’s supply of a digital asset.



CoinDesk, a leading online crypto-based news publication, was familiar with the matter said the a...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Crypterium Announces New Crypto Payment Visa Card to Promote Crypto Spending
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UK-based Crypterium has introduced a new crypto payment card. The firm aims to eliminate barriers for cryptocurrency holders to enhance hassle-free spending. 



The well-known cryptocurrency company and winner of the KPMG FinTech startup announced the Crypterium Card Visa Edition launch via...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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UK Government Considers Restricting Crypto-based Promotions
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After serious considerations, the UK government is going to restrict promotions based on cryptocurrencies. The move comes as protection to investors against misinformation. Her Majesty's Treasury mentioned on July 20 the need to lower levels in the transmission of misleading and sketchy...

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By: Wayne Jones

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Temporary Reprieve as Russia Halts Plans to Criminalize Bitcoin Transactions
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Russian cryptocurrency enthusiasts have nothing to worry about, at least for now. This is after the country’s Parliament dropped initial plans to outlaw bitcoin transactions. 



According to the local media, the Russian Parliament has revised sections of the Digital Financial Assets B...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Top Five Mobile Wallets
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Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been around for slightly over a decade now, but the concept is still new to some people. Bitcoin is a leading cryptocurrency that is fairly common among tech-savvy people. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts maintain that digital currencies are safer, easier, and have...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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#AndroidWallets #BRD #Coinomi #Exodus #Jaxx #MobileWallets #Mycelium

‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Pierce Advocates for Crypto Benefits
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Crypto-friendly SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce wants to see a regulatory framework that supports technological development and cryptocurrencies. The Commissioner has previously said there is an increase in demand for cryptocurrencies as investors seek to diversify their portfolios. 



The...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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Bitcoin: A Peaceful Revolution that Promotes Privacy in a Public World
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We live in a public world, where everything is shared. Whether it's on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Reddit, Millennials are good at one thing. They share details about everything in their daily lives to complete strangers; they give their personal beliefs on habits and even financials.



The...

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By: Tom Nyarunda

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