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Australia weighs banning ransomware payments amid hike in attacks
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14 April, 2023

Australia weighs banning ransomware payments amid hike in attacks

Australia is considering a proposal to ban ransomware payments which some experts claim would disincentivize the hackers in the wake...
The Bitcoin Masterclasses #3 in Zurich: Mapping transactions across multiple systems and swaps
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13 April, 2023

The Bitcoin Masterclasses #3 in Zurich: Mapping transactions across multiple systems and swaps

In this session of The Bitcoin Masterclasses series, Dr. Wright notes that shipping would be more efficient on the blockchain,...
ASIC-maker Bitmain fined $3.6 million in China over tax violations
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13 April, 2023

ASIC-maker Bitmain fined $3.6 million in China over tax violations

Bitmain must pay $3.6 million for allegedly failing to pay personal income taxes worth $2.4 million despite notices from the...
French central bank explores DeFi risks and regulation
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13 April, 2023

French central bank explores DeFi risks and regulation

The French central bank published a detailed discussion paper this week on DeFi, exploring its risks and the potential regulatory...
South Korea’s GDAC exchange loses $13 million in hack
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13 April, 2023

South Korea’s GDAC exchange loses $13 million in hack

Hackers targeted GDAC’s hot wallet, stealing 60 BTC, 350 ETH, and 10 million WEMIX tokens, accounting for a quarter of...
UK central bank to set up 30-member Britcoin team: report
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13 April, 2023

UK central bank to set up 30-member Britcoin team: report

Bank of England is ramping up its central bank digital currency efforts and hiring developers, security architects, and more despite...