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Capitol Hill Hearings in June: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Ransomware Attacks and More
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Capitol Hill Hearings in June: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Ransomware Attacks and More
CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De on what to expect from the upcoming house financial services committee hearings this month.
Capitol Hill Hearings in June: Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Ransomware Attacks and More
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Jun 7, 2021 at 6:36 p.m. UTC
Jun 7, 2021
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DOJ Charges Latvian National for Role in 'Trickbot' Ransomware Scam
The "Trickbot Group" told victims they would need to purchase special software through a bitcoin address to decrypt their files.
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By James Rubin
Jun 4, 2021 at 9:54 p.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2021
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Is Banning Bitcoin the Solution to Ransomware Attacks?
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Is Banning Bitcoin the Solution to Ransomware Attacks?
After the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, some on Capitol Hill are wondering whether restrictions – or even an outright ban – on bitcoin are a solution for the growing pr...
Is Banning Bitcoin the Solution to Ransomware Attacks?
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Jun 4, 2021 at 8:37 p.m. UTC
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'It Wasn't Until Anonymous Payment Systems That Ransomware Became a Problem'
American Hacker Jeffrey "Sneak" Paul joins host Bram Cohen for a deep-dive into the hard problems underlying the rise of ransomware attacks, what it all means and what we can...
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By CoinDesk Staff
May 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2021
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Elliptic: 'Far Less than One Percent' of All Bitcoin Transactions Are Criminal
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Elliptic: ‘Far Less Than 1%’ of All Bitcoin Transactions Are Criminal
Dr. Tom Robinson, Elliptic’s co-founder and chief scientist, explains why Elliptic is keeping the information about their discovery of the wallet used by Colonial Pipeline ran...
Elliptic: 'Far Less than One Percent' of All Bitcoin Transactions Are Criminal
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May 27, 2021 at 11:27 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2021
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Banning Crypto to Stop Hackers Is Like Banning Cheese to Stop Mice
A Wall Street Journal op-ed argues banning crypto can stop ransomware attacks, like the one on the Colonial Pipeline. The notion is ridiculous, says our columnist.
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By David Z. Morris
May 26, 2021 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
May 26, 2021
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DHS to Issue First Cybersecurity Regulations in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack
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DHS to Issue First Cybersecurity Regulations in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a security directive that will require pipeline companies to report cybersecurity incidents to the agency. “The Hash” pane...
DHS to Issue First Cybersecurity Regulations in Wake of Colonial Pipeline Hack
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May 26, 2021 at 5:01 a.m. UTC
May 26, 2021
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Bitcoin Wallet Used by DarkSide for Ransom Payments ID'd by Elliptic
Since becoming active, the wallet has received bitcoin transactions totaling $17.5 million, the data analysis firm said.
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By Kevin Reynolds
May 14, 2021 at 7:59 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
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Ransomware Attack Forces Major US Pipeline to Shut Down
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Ransomware Attack Forces Major US Pipeline to Shut Down
A ransomware attack, apparently carried out by a criminal group over the weekend, forced Colonial Pipeline, which carries nearly half of the East Coast’s gasoline and diesel,...
Ransomware Attack Forces Major US Pipeline to Shut Down
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May 10, 2021 at 9:25 p.m. UTC
May 10, 2021
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