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Most criminal cryptocurrency is funneled through just 5 exchanges

A few big players are moving a “shocking” amount of currency in a tight market. Enlarge (credit: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images) For years, the cryptocurrency economy has been rife with black market sales, theft, ranso.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJan 28th, 2023

Only 150 transactions were made on day one of Coinbase"s NFT marketplace

The U.S.'s largest cryptocurrency exchange has just entered the NFT market...and it couldn't have come at a worse possible time.Coinbase launched its NFT marketplace to the public on Wednesday, allowing anyone to sign up on the new platform. Day one.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 6th, 2022

New York Closes In On Bitcoin Mining Crackdown

A New York bill that would ban new bitcoin mining operations is "swiftly making its way through the state capitol in Albany," reports CNBC. Some industry insiders fear that the bill, which calls for a two-year moratorium on certain cryptocurrency min.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 5th, 2022

Chicago police data study yields index for identifying networks of criminal cops

New research led by Northwestern University can help officials identify hidden networks of officers engaging in misconduct and criminal behavior within police organizations. The study shows that police misconduct is a group phenomenon that contribute.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 4th, 2022

SEC Launches a Hiring Spree To Fight Cryptocurrency Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission is vastly expanding its fight against cryptocurrency fraud by hiring more than a dozen new employees to combat cybercrime, the agency said Tuesday. From a report: The additional 20 positions will result in almos.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2022

SEC launches a hiring spree to fight cryptocurrency fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission is vastly expanding its fight against cryptocurrency fraud by hiring more than a dozen new employees to combat cybercrime, the agency said Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2022

CACI DarkBlue Intelligence now has access to cryptocurrency data

CACI International has enhanced the company’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) analytics suite, DarkBlue Intelligence, with broader access to the cryptocurrency economy in partnership with several leading crypto analytics firms. The DarkBlue Intelligen.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2022

Wikipedia will no longer accept cryptocurrency donations. Here"s why.

The Wikipedia community just successfully pushed back against cryptocurrency.On Sunday, the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation, which owns and operates Wikipedia, announced that it would no longer accept cryptocurrency donations. The decision was made a.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2022

Google Attacks EU for Treating It Almost Like a "Criminal"

Alphabet's Google lashed out at the European Union for doling out a "quasi criminal fine of very large proportions" for allegedly thwarting advertising rivals on websites. From a report: At a hearing at the bloc's General Court on Monday, the search.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2022

Crypto boss says fraudsters have "special place in hell"

An executive at one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges hits out at scammers who target the vulnerable......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMay 1st, 2022

Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency

The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMay 1st, 2022

RIAA & Homeland Security’s IPR Center Team Up to Fight Online Piracy

The RIAA and the US Government's National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate public and private sector efforts to disrupt online piracy. Criminal prosecutions for musi.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsMay 1st, 2022

It"s Official: Wikipedia Stops Accepting Donations in Cryptocurrency

The non-profit Wikimedia Foundation (which operates Wikipedia) "announced that it would no longer accept cryptocurrency donations," reports Mashable, saying the decision came after a three-month discussion period: Wikimedia said it would close its a.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsMay 1st, 2022

This $35 cryptocurrency trading course bundle should answer a lot of your questions

TL;DR: As of April 30, you can get The 2022 Advanced Cryptocurrency Trading Bundle, which is worth $1,400, for just $34.99.Now that the White House is all in on cryptocurrency, you might want to familiarize yourself with it too. Even if you have no d.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableRelated NewsApr 30th, 2022

Canada to prosecute crimes on the moon

Canadian lawmakers on Thursday passed an amendment to the nation's Criminal Code to allow for the prosecution of crimes committed on the moon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 29th, 2022

One of the most powerful DDoSes ever targets cryptocurrency platform

15.3 million requests per second is HUGE, especially when delivered through HTTPS. Enlarge A cryptocurrency platform was recently on the receiving end of one of the biggest distributed denial-of-service attacks ever after thr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 28th, 2022

Crypto Firms Seek Clearer US Rules on Their Interest-Bearing Products

Cryptocurrency companies said they remain unsure of U.S. regulations governing products that allow customers to earn interest on holdings instead of trading them, months after such an interest-bearing product drew a $100 million fine from a federal r.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsApr 27th, 2022

Crypto Industry Can"t Hire Enough Lawyers

The cryptocurrency industry is ramping up efforts to recruit more legal talent as it faces increased regulatory pressure while looking to be accepted by and become part of mainstream finance. From a report: Crypto exchanges and companies are poaching.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsApr 25th, 2022

Coinbase CEO Says Apple"s Crypto Rules Highlight "Potential Antitrust Issues"

Brian Armstrong, the chief executive of Coinbase, believes Apple's App Store rules have hampered the company's product roadmap, accusing the iPhone-maker of banning features from their app and generally not being friendly with the cryptocurrency indu.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2022

Nasty new botnet exploits Docker containers to mine cryptocurrency

Unknown threat actors are using compromised endpoints to mine Monero......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2022

Newsroom: 34 Million US Adults Own Cryptocurrency

3.6 million will pay with crypto in US; payment value to spike 70% in 2022   April 20, 2022 (New York, NY) – Cryptocurrency usage will continue its meteoric rise, […].....»»

Category: internetSource:  emarketerRelated NewsApr 21st, 2022