MyEtherWallet Warns That A "Couple" Of Its DNS Servers Have Been Hacked
• https://cointelegraph.com, By Marie HuilletUpdate: Data from EtherScan shows that over $150k worth of ETH has been stolen in the DNS hack.
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Bitcoin Cash Proponents Prepare for the Largest Block Size Increase Ever
• https://news.bitcoin.comIn a little more than three weeks time the Bitcoin (BCH) network will hard fork by upgrading its block size to 32MB and incorporate additional functionalities to the protocol. Currently, the entire community is steadily preparing for the consensus ch
Goldman Hires Head Cryptocurrency Trader
• https://www.zerohedge.com, By Tyler DurdenFour months after we reported that Goldman Sachs is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk, an announcement which coincided with bitcoin trading near its all time highs just shy of $20,000, the bank announced that in its first official exp
China Joins The Global Push For Cashless Society
• https://www.technocracy.news, By: Jim RickardsTechnocracy demands total digital control over the entire global economy, and this cannot be achieved until cash has been completely driven out; this war on cash is already evident on every continent in the world, and it not to be taken lightly! ?
Iran Officially Switches From US Dollars to the Euro
• The Middle East MonitorIran's feud with the US is set to get worse after Tehran announced yesterday that it will start reporting foreign currency amounts in euros rather than US dollars, as part of the country's effort to reduce its reliance on the American currency du
Bitpay Adds Bitcoin Cash Support to Checkout Point-of-Sale App
• https://news.bitcoin.comBitcoin cash is continuing to gather more support among users and service providers, with the latest example coming from Bitpay. The service now allows merchants to accept BCH payments via its Pos app, and settlement is expected soon too so that reta
Nominee to New York Federal Reserve Claims That Crypto Isn't Currency
• https://news.bitcoin.comThe current president and chief executive officer of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, and the man expected to soon be the New York Federal Reserve Bank, John Williams, has rejected the suggestion that cryptocurrencies comprise currency.
Wikileaks Calls for Global Blockade of Coinbase After Its Shop Was Blocked
• https://news.bitcoin.com, Kevin HelmsWikileaks announced that Coinbase has blocked its official Wikileaks shop without notice or explanation. The organization will call for a global blockade of the cryptocurrency exchange and payment processor "as an unfit member of the crypto communi
Cheapair.com Considers Bitpay as Coinbase Terminates Merchant Processing Solutions
• https://news.bitcoin.com, Kevin HelmsCheapair.com is asking for customer feedback on using Bitpay to process bitcoin payments as its existing processor, Coinbase, is getting out of that business at the end of the month. Cheapair.com has also revealed additional plans for cryptocurrencie
Bitcoin Cash Smashes Through $1,000 USD
• https://news.bitcoin.comBitcoin cash (BCH) is now trading at $1,000 USD, returning the price to levels not seen since late March of this year. Analysts have attributed the BCH spike to after-tax-season liquidity, strong volume, and a passionate and active community supporti
Institutional Demand for Bitcoin and Crypto Resurges
• https://news.bitcoin.comReports are increasingly indicating that bitcoin's recent drop of 70% from its December record highs of nearly $20,000 has spurred a renewed interest in the BTC and cryptocurrency markets from institutional investors.
Significant Trade Volume Triggers Localbitcoins KYC Requirement
• https://news.bitcoin.comAccording to a recent thread on Reddit, Localbitcoins traders allegedly have to verify their identity if they are trading "significant" volume using the peer-to-peer platform.
Yes, You Can Buy Your World Cup Ticket with Bitcoin
• https://news.bitcoin.comRussian crypto-media have asked a meaningful question - why World Cup tickets can't be bought with cryptocurrency. Credit card payments and bank transfers are currently accepted, but are they an option for every fan who wants to go to the stadium
Tax Time is Here and Lots of Cryptocurrency Holders Don't Care
• https://news.bitcoin.comIn the U.S. tax season has arrived and many American cryptocurrency proponents are squirming because they have to pay for some of the gains they made last year. However, there are a lot of digital currency holders who could care less about taxes and
Crypto Conference for Women to Be Held in Moscow
• https://news.bitcoin.comA conference dedicated to raising awareness among women about cryptocurrencies is scheduled to take place in the Russian capital this month. The speakers at the event, also women, will share practical information on cryptos, blockchain technologies,
Op-Codes and Scripting Capabilities Coming to Bitcoin Cash
• https://news.bitcoin.comOver the past few weeks, the bitcoin cash (BCH) community has been discussing the use of 'op-codes' with the BCH chain. The technology could allow the creation of different types of metadata implementations like colored coins and representative t
Bermuda Outlines Cryptocurrency Regulations to Attract Entrepreneurs
• https://www.ccn.com,Bermuda is moving forward on virtual currency legislation as it seeks to attract fintech entrepreneurs, the country's Minister of National Security noted during an overview of its proposed fintech regulatory framework at the Bermuda Underwater Expl
Bermuda Outlines Cryptocurrency Regulations to Attract Entrepreneurs
• https://www.ccn.com,Bermuda is moving forward on virtual currency legislation as it seeks to attract fintech entrepreneurs, the country's Minister of National Security noted during an overview of its proposed fintech regulatory framework at the Bermuda Underwater Expl
Who's Driving The Mysterious Swiss Franc Slump?
• zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenThe last couple of weeks have seen something mysterious occur in the Swiss Franc, Amid all the chaotic economic, geopolitical, and military machinations - that have sparked a bid for gold and bonds - the Swissy, a traditional safe-haven currency, has
John McAfee Still Bullish, Did Banks Start Buying Crypto
• https://d.tubeThe cryptocurrency market has had a big bounce into the $300 billion range overnight. The massive volume spike was the most Bitcoin volume in a 24 hour period, ever. Could this be the beginnings of the institutional investment wave? John McAfee ap
Luxury Pen Manufacturer Ancora1919 Offers Bitcoin and Ethereum Fountain Pens
• https://news.bitcoin.comAncora1919, an Italian company that has produced luxury pens since the early 20th century, has announced that it will soon accept pre-production orders for limited edition Ethereum pens. The company also sells limited number of bitcoin pens.
74 Beauty Clinics in Japan Now Accept Payments in BTC
• https://news.bitcoin.comThis week the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange and payment processor, Bitflyer, announced its partnership with SBC Medical Group the parent company of the popular Shonan Beauty Clinic. The union between both firms means that 74 clinics nationwide wil
Why Big Government, Big Banks, and Big Tech All Hate Cash
• By Brendan Brown Mises.orgBig government, big banks, and big tech are now all on the same side in the war against cash. Government -- we all know about already. Big banks -- they do not want to see the users of cash in retail transactions (for goods and services) getti
Caribbean Nations Introduce Crypto Payments in the Travel Industry
• https://news.bitcoin.com/caribbean-nations-introduThe Caribbean Tourism Organization is going to introduce cryptocurrency payments for tourism services and products offered in the region. In partnership with a local company, CTO wants to implement crypto-based merchant applications in the travel ind
Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: Crypto Winter Is Almost Over
• https://news.bitcoin.comCould this year's crypto winter be nearing an end? That's the opinion of some experts, and while bullish predictions are easy to come by, there are signs that a thaw could be underway. In today's Bitcoin in Brief, we examine the market forecast
JP Morgan Chase Hit With Million Dollar Class Action Crypto Lawsuit
• https://news.bitcoin.com/jp-morgan-chase-hit-with-The largest bank in the United States, JP Morgan Chase, found itself the subject of a federal class action lawsuit this week. The complaint alleges that after hindering customers from buying cryptocurrencies, the bank charged enthusiasts extra fees a
Brazilian University Launches Cryptocurrency Masters Programme
• https://news.bitcoin.comA major Sao Paulo institution is launching what has been reported as Brazil's first Master's degree in cryptofinance. The course comes amid an increasing embracement of virtual currencies on the part of the Brazilian universities, with themes per
Metal-Backed Cryptocurrency to add PGP Founder as Advisor
• https://www.ccn.comTiberius Coin, a cryptocurrency backed by real metals which I've written about in the past here made a major announcement this week. The group will be adding Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and Silent Circle founder Phillip Zimmerman as an Executive Dire
Ledger Wallet Users Unable to Access BCH Accounts for Over 24 Hours
• https://news.bitcoin.comAccording to reports, bitcoin cash users are frustrated with the Ledger hardware wallet as users have complained they cannot access their accounts. The firm's chief technical officer, Nicolas Bacca, explained on Reddit forums that the team was stil
China Eyes Yuan Devaluation in Trade Dispute
• themaven.net by Mike Mish ShedlockFinally, we have a story that makes retaliatory sense vs. the widely believed "nuclear" treasury dumping theory.
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