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Bitfinex Launches $400 Million Bounty Hunt for 2016 Hackers Who Stole $1.3 Billion in BTC
Bitfinex has launched a 400 million dollar bounty hunt in search of the hackers responsible for the theft of nearly 120,000 Bitcoins from the global exchange in 2016.
Bithumb Lists Civic (CVC) and HUNT in Korean Won Markets
Bithumb, a leading virtual asset platform, has announced the addition of Civic (CVC) and HUNT tokens to its Korean Won trading market.
Polygon Emerges as Second-Largest Blockchain Gaming Network
In March, Polygon saw a surge in user activity, making it the second-largest blockchain gaming network in terms of unique active wallets. Polygon's Hunters On-Chain game, which has seen a 17,000% UAW increase in the past 30 days alone, was a significant contributor to this surge. Polygon's NFT integrations and partnerships with big-name companies like Warner Music, Starbucks, and Reddit have also contributed to its bullish momentum.
Child Porn Darknet Sites Surge with Crypto-Payments as Korean Police Hunt "Nth Room" Clientele
The use of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has become the preferred payment for internet based human trafficking and depraved services, which include blackmail porn and child sexual exploitation according to forensics firm Chainalysis.
Ransomware Hackers Hunt for Bitcoin by Targeting Call of Duty: Warzone
Ransomware hackers have raided Call of Duty: Warzone player accounts and demanded Bitcoin payments in exchange for releasing the retained data.
Ghana Confirms Its Interest in Piloting Central Bank Digital Currency
Ghana has confirmed that it is on the hunt for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Bank of Ghana’s deputy governor, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, recently revealed that the country’s central bank remains committed to piloting a national digital currency. He made such remarks during a virtual stakeholder workshop on payment systems and services as reported by GhanaWeb local news outlet.
Looking For a Data Scientist: Is NASA Interested in Launching a New Cryptocurrency?
A few days ago, NASA advertised the position of data scientist with emphasis on cryptocurrency experience on LinkedIn platform. The move has stirred much speculation on whether the agency is intending to launch its own cryptocurrency. But let’s find out.
PayPal May Be in Talks to Acquire Curv Crypto Custody Firm
After PayPal dropped plans to acquire BitGo digital asset custody firm, it has been reported that it is now aiming to acquire Curv crypto custody firm.
FC Barcelona Enters the Crypto Space with Blockchain-Propelled Fan Engagement Platform
FC Barcelona, one of the most successful and envied football clubs in the world, has joined hands with Chiliz, a fintech firm, in the provision of a blockchain-powered fan-engagement platform.
Bitcoin Mixer - Shuffling Your Bitcoin For Anonymity and Privacy
Bitcoin Mixer offers a solution to the many risks posed by transacting Bitcoins online through a process known as Bitcoin shuffling.
Ethereum Price Gains 45% in 24 hours, What’s Driving the ETH Price Rally?
The Ethereum price has made its largest single-day price gain in the crypto’s history, surging 45% in the last 24 hours, but what is behind the ETH price rally?
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Not Like Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency
CBDC are digital assets, but they are not cryptocurrencies and in fact strike at the heart of the very philosophy that brought Bitcoin into existence.
Trump Handed Digital Future to China by Going After Bitcoin, Bolton's Book Reveals
President Trump’s opposition to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is well documented as is his determination to maintain the US Dollar's global status. According to a passage from ex-national security advisor John Bolton’s book—Trump’s administration has actually handed Bitcoin and Ethereum a huge advantage over other cryptocurrencies.
Blockchain: Emergence of a New Breed of Tax Professionals in the Digital VAT World
Governments around the world are seeking new sources of revenue, and value-added tax (VAT) is the key revenue driver and the largest contribution to governmental budgets. Each year billions of dollars are lost in tax revenue due to non-compliance, evasion, fraud, and non-collection.