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Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Bribe Worker With Bitcoin in Would-Be Extortion Attempt
The man traveled to the U.S. to recruit an employee to introduce malware into the unnamed company's network, the DOJ alleges.
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Investopedia Survey Suggests Investor Concerns of Bitcoin Bubble, Says Editor-in-Chief
Over 60% of respondents surveyed by Investopedia believe bitcoin is in bubble territory.
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Serbian Man Indicted for Embezzling $7M Through Fraudulent Crypto Schemes
According to the indictment, Kristijan Krstic founded two digital-asset investment platforms that fraudulently induced investors to buy securities in the form of investment co...
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Bitcoin Slumps to $31K on Sell-Off in US and Europe
Uncertainty is leading many to take short-term profit, according to the "Coinbase Premium" indicator.
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US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms
Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.
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A WeChat Ban Should Be the Moment for Decentralized Tech. But It’s Not.
President Trump’s threat to ban WeChat could disrupt the communication of millions of people. Decentralized technology is one solution, but will people really use it? Not nece...
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Adds New Banking Option for US Users
Kraken's U.S. customers can now make wire transfers from their accounts at MDV Bank to fund purchases of cryptocurrency.
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E-Gold Claims US Officials Buried Key Report in 2008 Landmark Crypto Ruling
A court filing alleges federal government suppression of an OFR review led to crypto businesses being defined as money transmitters.
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JPMorgan Analysts: Bitcoin Is Likely to Survive (as a Speculative Asset)
Bitcoin proved itself a resilient asset, if not a stable or useful currency, during March's global market meltdown, JPMorgan analysts told investors.
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UK Trade Negotiators Eye Blockchain Provisions in Coming US Trade Talks
The U.K.'s trade negotiators want to set the pace for global blockchain regulation in its upcoming free trade talks with the United States.
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