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Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator
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24 February, 2021

Over 60% of all scams are related to digital currencies: Austrian regulator

The Financial Markets Authority stated that it saw a record in whistle-blower reports of potential fraud in 2020, with digital...
Bitcoin: It’s all about the ledger
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24 February, 2021

Bitcoin: It’s all about the ledger

Bitcoin's blockchain is a supercharged accounting ledger, but at the end of the day it works much the same as...
Tether, Bitfinex prohibited from operating in New York, pays $18.5M settlement in NYAG case
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23 February, 2021

Tether, Bitfinex prohibited from operating in New York, pays $18.5M settlement in NYAG case

The NYAG statement is highly critical of Bitfinex and Tether, accusing them of “recklessly and unlawfully [covering up] massive financial...
Bitcoin Talk: Decentralized vs Distributed
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23 February, 2021

Bitcoin Talk: Decentralized vs Distributed

To be decentralized means to not be controlled by a single entity; to be distributed means to be spread out,...
Twetch’s Josh Petty joins Bitcoin’s Got Talent judge panel for episode 2
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23 February, 2021

Twetch’s Josh Petty joins Bitcoin’s Got Talent judge panel for episode 2

In episode 2 of Bitcoin’s Got Talent, Marcus McMahon, Melissa Richelle, and Aaron (@BSVguru) pitch and present their business plans—and...
Digital currency ATMs facilitating crime, need regulation: New Jersey watchdog
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23 February, 2021

Digital currency ATMs facilitating crime, need regulation: New Jersey watchdog

A New Jersey watchdog has recommended the quick implementation of regulation to govern digital currency ATMs in the state.