Bitcoin Private Team Accuses Crypto Exchange HitBTC of Fraud After Delisting
Cryptocurrency exchange HitBTC has been accused of fraud by Bitcoin Private (BTCP) developers Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Billionare’s Wife Kidnappers Demand a 9 Million Euro Monero Ransom
There are numerous correlations between cryptocurrency and criminal activity. This trend has been apparent for years and only seems to grow bolder every quarter. A group of individuals who kidnapped the wife of a wealthy Norwegian now demands a ransom in Monero. More specifically, they want to obtain 9 million euro worth of Bitcoin. A … Read more
The Daily: Husbands Blackmailed for Bitcoin, Blockchain This and That
Scammers are threatening to reveal cheating husbands to their wives and asking for bitcoin ransom – check the details in this edition of The Daily. A porn streaming website now rewards its users with tokens, and hair sprays are sold for BTC and BCH. Also, find out what Brits think about blockchain and learn about … Read more
Bitcoin in Brief Monday: Zencash Targeted in 51% Attack, Ticketfly Hijacked for Ransom
In today’s Bitcoin in Brief – Zencash has lost $550,000 in two double-spend transactions following a 51% attack on the network. Developers have taken measures to increase the difficulty of future attacks. The event-ticketing platform Ticketfly is also trying to recover from a hijack. 26 million accounts have been reportedly compromised by a hacker who … Read more
South Africa: Gang Kidnaps 13 Year Old Boy, Demands Ransom of 15 Bitcoins
The abductors of a 13-year-old boy in South Africa have demanded a “non-negotiable” ransom of 15 BTC ($120,000) for his release Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Hong Kong Hacker Arrested in Blackmail for Bitcoin Case
A suspect in a case involving hacking, blackmailing and Bitcoin has been arrested in Hong Kong. A 30-year-old computer technician has been taken in custody in connection with cyberattacks against two travel agencies. The man risks years of imprisonment. Personal data of customers was held for ransom. Tour operators were asked to pay 1 Bitcoin … Read more
