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CipherTrace Life Hack for Criminal Investigations: How to Know if Cryptocurrency Was Utilized
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CipherTrace Life Hack for Criminal Investigations: How to Know if Cryptocurrency Was Utilized

CipherTrace blockchain analytics firm has revealed guidelines that could help law enforcement identify that cryptocurrency was used for illicit activities.

Bitcoin Eyes $12K, Experts Say It Will Surge Regardless of US 2020 Presidential Election Outcome
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Bitcoin Eyes $12K, Experts Say It Will Surge Regardless of US 2020 Presidential Election Outcome

Market experts have said that Bitcoin's price will be unaffected by the outcome of the US presidential elections.

Ripple CTO Regrets Selling Ether for $1 Each, Missed Out on Millions as ETH Looking Bullish
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Ripple CTO Regrets Selling Ether for $1 Each, Missed Out on Millions as ETH Looking Bullish

Ripple chief technical officer (CTO) David Schwartz disclosed that he previously had 40,000 Ether in his possession, but that he liquidated it in 2012.

US Crypto Exchange Kraken Predicts Bitcoin Price Will Rally in October
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US Crypto Exchange Kraken Predicts Bitcoin Price Will Rally in October

US-based crypto exchange Kraken has released its September 2020 volatility report which predicts that Bitcoin’s price will likely rally in October.

Ripple CEO Hints at Firm's Likely Move from US after DOJ Report
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Ripple CEO Hints at Firm's Likely Move from US after DOJ Report

Ripple's Chief Executive Officer has hinted that unfavorable regulations may force the company to relocate its headquarters out of the United States.

Democrat Nancy Pelosi Says $1.8T COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks at Standstill, How will Bitcoin react?
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Democrat Nancy Pelosi Says $1.8T COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks at Standstill, How will Bitcoin react?

Democrat Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that discussions over a new $1.8 trillion stimulus package have ground to a halt, what could the stimulus delay mean for Bitcoin?

DOJ Wants to Bypass End-to-End Encryption to Fight Child Sexual Exploitation – Cause for Concern for Tech?
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DOJ Wants to Bypass End-to-End Encryption to Fight Child Sexual Exploitation – Cause for Concern for Tech?

US government officials want to bypass encryption on websites, under allegations that child sexual exploitation runs unmonitored on strongly encrypted platforms.

Trump Administration Agrees to $1.8T Stimulus
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Trump Administration Agrees to $1.8T Stimulus

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin proposed more than $1.8 trillion on Friday after nearly four months of talks between parties.

US Department of Justice Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework
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US Department of Justice Releases Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has released a cryptocurrency enforcement framework, which offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging threats in the crypto space.

EARN IT Act Introduced in US House of Representatives, Critics View It as Threat—What This Means for Crypto
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EARN IT Act Introduced in US House of Representatives, Critics View It as Threat—What This Means for Crypto

Despite being perceived as an “anti-security bill” by many, the EARN IT Act has made its way to the US House of Representatives and currently awaits approval.

Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”
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Ripple Co-Founder Hints Move From US Regulation: “Blockchain and Digital Currencies are not Welcome”

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen is considering moving Ripple’s base from the United States due to crushing biased regulation.

President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets
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President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets

Trump has decided to delay negotiations regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package until after the presidential elections, sending Bitcoin's price down.

China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan
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China’s Central Bank Digital Currency DCEP Has Been Processed in Pilot Transactions Worth 1.1 Billion Yuan

In the race to be the first country to launch a functional CBDC, China appears to be in the lead, as it has begun experimenting with its digital currency.

Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation
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Members of Congress Start Blockchain Education with $50 Dollar Bitcoin Donation

Members of the United States Congress will receive a $50 campaign contribution in Bitcoin today to educate lawmakers on the potential of blockchain technology.

Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?
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Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?

Coronavirus has driven global economies and businesses to the ground, but one industry that has benefitted from the pandemic appears to be the tech sector.