BitMex to face $300 million lawsuit from investors
The cryptocurrency exchange and its founder are facing legal action from an early investor, follow allegations of fraud.
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Crypto ransomware freezes 10 years of Argentina government’s data
The hackers identified and infected a government server storing a decade’s worth of encrypted government files in Argentina, freezing access on demand of payment in BTC.
New York’s new guidelines seek to toughen BitLicense compliance
The New York Department of Financial Services has set out what it describes as the “first step” to reviewing the license, which has been in operation since 2015.
Suspected crypto tax evaders draw ire of Danish taxman
The Skattestyrelsen have written to cryptocurrency users suspected of being involved in tax evasion, requesting they submit full disclosures on their trading activities.
Nike secures ‘CryptoKicks’ patent for blockchain sneakers
The patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) details an innovative blockchain system for recording and transferring ownership of the sneakers.
bitFlyer to force liquidation of customers’ BSV coins
For over a year, bitFlyer customers have been unable to access their BSV assets which were created in a 1:1 ratio to all their BCH holdings after the ledger splitting hard fork in November 2018.
New MacOS malware crypto platform traced to North Korea
The malware is disguised as a cryptocurrency arbitrage platform to infiltrate the MacOS systems of unsuspecting victims, according to security researchers.
Craig Wright sets out his vision for iGaming with Bitcoin
At the SiGMA 2019 event in Malta, Dr. Craig Wright said the BSV blockchain was perfectly suited to the needs of the iGaming sector, in large part as a result of the security that comes from creating an immutable public record of transactions.
Bank of Japan governor says ‘no public demand’ for central bank crypto
Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said there was no reason to issue a central bank digital currency in the current climate.
OKEx launches Bitcoin SV futures trading
Crypto exchange OKEx has launched futures trading for Bitcoin SV (BSV) and USDT, providing investors with an alternative mechanism for trading BSV.
Ukraine taps Belarus exchange to learn about crypto regulation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Currency.com, a Belarus based cryptocurrency exchange.
24 Chinese crypto scam fraudsters arrested in Thailand
Authorities in Thailand have arrested 24 Chinese nationals in connection with a BTC investment scam thought to be operating an industrial scale from Bangkok.