Bitfinex likely manipulated BTC price surge in 2017, paper claims
The Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange is responsible for the meteoric price jump in BTC from 2017, and not in a good way.
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Regulator seizes control of Canadian crypto exchange on verge of shutting down
The Einstein Exchange has been forcefully shut down by the BC Securities Commission after concerns were raised about its operations by users.
‘Worthless’ cryptocurrency operators ordered to pay $4.25M
Nathan Mullins and Blake Harrison Kantor were charged with fraud, basing the allegations on a binary option scam that involved virtual currency that was dubbed as “ATM Coin.”
Bahrain entices fintech startups with fast-track setup process
The new fast-track process will be a free service including a quick entry process that will cover all residency costs, as well as visa requirements and business registration.
Kronoverse taps video game entrepreneur Ron Chaimowitz as board advisor
Interactive entertainment leader Ron Chaimowitz has joined the advisory board of esports monetization platform Kronoverse, effective November 1.
Huobi to freeze US accounts by mid-November
As with many other global platforms, Huobi is finding it difficult to operate in the U.S. and will finally cease support for U.S. clients this month.
Golix CEO ‘loses’ private keys to crypto exchange wallet
The CEO admitted to losing the keys, but says 99% of the users have received their money.
21 crypto exchanges seek Malta license
The exchanges have been in a transitory period but it ended on October 31.
Bitcoin SV-branded Ayr United adds another victory in the Scottish League
CoinGeek-sponsored team, Ayr United, now sits in second in the Championship Table, right behind Dundee United.
BTC is not money: UK updates crypto tax guide
The tax agency issued a guide on what it will consider for taxation, while stating that it considers Bitcoin as commodity not currency.
Veritaseum ICO issuer ordered to pay $9.5M in settlement
The SEC is on it again, this time settling with Veritaseum issue Reginald Middleton for $9.5M.
SIM swap lawsuit finds another target—Bittrex
Gregg Bennett is suing Bittrex for allowing someone to walk off with almost 100 BTC, currently worth around $1 million, this past April.
BitMEX makes a huge mistake with user data
The established cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX made a rookie mistake last week and it could potentially put all of its users at risk.
Crypto buying via credit cards banned in Argentina
The South American country has typically been supportive of allowing crypto-related activity, even instituting crypto payments to pay for public transportation.
Calvin Ayre passes on buying Dave Kleiman estate because it holds no assets
Calvin Ayre has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Dave Kleiman's estate based on a legal analysis that concluded the estate holds no significant assets.
Bitcoin SV transaction growth acceleration just getting started
As businesses continue experimenting with going cashless, BSV offers enterprises the best performing blockchain with fast transactions, low fees, and a secure ecosystem.
Malta regulator warns of ‘deceitful’ Bitcoin Revolution scam’s return
The Malta Financial Services Authority has issued a warning against Bitcoin Futures, an entity that appears to be replicating an earlier BTC scam.
Belgium’s crypto scam list now includes 131 ‘suspicious’ sites
While not outright accusing these companies of wrongdoing, the Belgian Financial Services Markets Authority says there is a reason to be concerned.
BSV wallet: Centbee review
An in-depth look into the Centbee wallet. Is it really everything it promises to be?
Weekly update: Important developments in cryptocurrency space Nov 02, 2019
Across the globe, a great deal of attention is being placed on the ecosystems from everyday people to the highest levels of government.