North Korean Hackers Attacked South Korean Exchanges, NIS Claims

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As originally reported by local media outlets, the South Korean National Intelligence Service has traced previous hackings of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges back to the North.  North vs. South This Saturday, South Korean newspapers recapped reports by the NIS that claimed North Korean hackers were behind an attack on the Bithumb exchange. The hack, which began after an … Read more

Centra ICO May Have Violated SEC Securities Law

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We have seen quite a few complaints involving ICOs in the past few months. Especially in the US, there is genuine concern as to whether or not most of these tokens are securities. It appears someone has filed a complaint against the Centra ICO, which garnered a lot of attention thanks to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s involvement as … Read more

What Is the ARC Reserve Currency?

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There have been a few attempts to create so-called stablecoins, which are usually currencies pegged to either fiat currencies or other tangible assets. The ARC Reserve Currency is an asset-backed digital stablecoin. All proceeds from the issuance of these coins will be allocated to fixed income investments. A stable-priced cryptocurrency isn’t necessarily appealing to investors, but it … Read more

Unknown Russian ISP Rerouted Internet Traffic for Major US Companies

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Every now and then, something unusual happens on the internet which no one can explain. Earlier this week, a lot of web traffic destined for major sites and platforms was routed through Russian servers for some unknown reason. This did not affect users directly, as they were still able to access the information requested. However, … Read more

düber Launches ICO to Grow Economic Surplus in the Cannabis Industry

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Seattle, Washington 12-05-2017 — düber technologies is proud to announce the launch of their Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for the dübercoin (DBR) token. This blockchain-secured digital currency will improve transparency, security and efficiency for the legal cannabis industry. The value network is built on top of an existing business that provides inventory management and sales support … Read more

UAE and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on Central Bank Digital Currency Research

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We have seen several central banks contemplate issuing their own digital currencies. So far, none of these projects have actually come to fruition. A new partnership between the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s central banks may change all that in the near future. Both entities are working on their own digital currency and blockchain-based system. Another Bank-issued … Read more

Rise of the Bitcoin Politician: Austin Petersen’s Scrappy Run for US Senate

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In the run-up to the 2018 November federal elections in the United States, at least three politicians are accepting bitcoin in donation, including an incumbent House member. One hopeful, Austin Petersen, is openly discussing the world’s most popular cryptocurrency’s benefits in his bid to win a US Senate seat. Also read: Tezos Foundation Board Member … Read more