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Digital currency crime reduced by 83% in 2020, but ransomware attacks up 311%
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31 January, 2021

Digital currency crime reduced by 83% in 2020, but ransomware attacks up 311%

The Chainalysis report revealed that illicit activities only accounted for 0.34% of all digital currency activity, or roughly $10 billion.
City of Miami hires technology chief for digital currency drive
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31 January, 2021

City of Miami hires technology chief for digital currency drive

Mayor Francis Suarez has already pledged to make Miami a hub for digital currency and blockchain businesses, with the appointment...
US authorities disrupt $46M ransomware NetWalker
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30 January, 2021

US authorities disrupt $46M ransomware NetWalker

Law enforcement officials in the United States have led a coordinated international law enforcement action to disrupt a sophisticated form...
Hut 8 completes $11.8M financing for new ASIC mining rigs
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28 January, 2021

Hut 8 completes $11.8M financing for new ASIC mining rigs

The Canada-based block reward miner will use the funds to provide a US$2.9 million deposit to purchase 5,400 new Whatsminer...
Bit Digital sued by investors over alleged fraud
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28 January, 2021

Bit Digital sued by investors over alleged fraud

Block reward miner Bit Digital faces a class-action lawsuit in the Southern District Court of New York as investors are...
No, the protocol is not locked
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27 January, 2021

No, the protocol is not locked

Joshua Henslee reviews the suggested changes to revert to Bitcoin protocol v0.1, explaining why it’s not something developers should be...
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