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Crackdown: Chinese Authorities Confiscate $1.5 Million in Cryptocurrencies in FIFA Gambling Racket
Authorities in the Guangdong district of Southern China announced on July 12, 2018, an illegal gambling racket involving cryptocurrencies has been dismantled.
Crypto Markets See Slight Gains Since Yesterday's Upswing, Despite US Indictment FUD
July 14: crypto markets are holding gains from yesterday's mild upswing, with all top ten cryptocurrencies seeing slight growth over the past 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap and Coin360.
Following in the Footsteps of Man's Greatest Inventions?
For a more comprehensive list of man's greatest inventions, The Atlantic has put together a fantastic catalogue compiled and ranked by some of the world's most notable historians, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
US Ranks as 'Most Favorable' Country for ICOs in Recent Report
The U.S., Switzerland, and Singapore were ranked as the top three "Most favorable" countries for Initial Coin Offerings in a recent report, according to a press release the researchers shared with Cointelegraph July 14.
Greek Court Rules to Extradite Alexander Vinnik, Accused of Laundering $4 Bln in Bitcoin
A Greek court has ruled to extradite the alleged former operator of crypto exchange BTC-e, Alexander Vinnik, to France, local news outlet CNN Greece reported Friday, July 13.
New Electricity Tariffs Introduced for Cryptocurrency Miners in Upstate New York
Cryptocurrency miners face newer tariff rates in New York after the city's State Public Service Commission approved new rules qualifying high-density load customers under an individual service agreement.
Kaspersky Labs Reveals Tactics Used by Criminals to Steal Cryptocurrencies
Cybersecurity software company Kaspersky Labs examined several instances of cryptocurrency-related crime to determine various tactics used by criminals when attempting to steal digital assets.
Blockchain Platform Offers Digital Collectibles of World Leaders and Politicians
In the future, it plans to add short audio clips and animations to Cryptons - and even allow owners to use an image of themselves to create their own Crypton.
Bank of Thailand Considers Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments, Fraud Reduction
The Governor of the Bank of Thailand, said that the bank is considering blockchain technology for various applications during a speech at the the Bloomberg ASEAN Business Summit on July 12.
Coinbase CTO: Crypto Has Bubble-Crash-Build Phases, Crucial For Rallies
Balaji Srinivasan, the chief technical officer at Coinbase, the world's largest crypto brokerage, exchange, and wallet platform, said at the TechCrunch Sessions Blockchain held in Zug, Switzerland that he initially bought Bitcoin in 2009 to combat the US dollar inflation and devaluation.
A US Election Probe Implicated Bitcoin
Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general of the U.S., sparked a social firestorm when he revealed that the dozen Russian military intelligence officers indicted on Friday used bitcoin to fund hacking efforts during the 2016 presidential election.
Muh Monopoly! How a Banker's Talk Sparked All Kinds of Crypto Mockery
Last week, Agustin Carstens, the head of the Bank of International Settlements, widely considered the central bank of central banks - told cryptocurrency makers to "Stop trying to create money."
Russian DNC Hackers Used Bitcoin to Fund Operation
Although the Russian operatives' mission was information-based, the indictment claims they used cryptocurrencies to fund their work.
Tezos Foundation to Launch Grantmaking Process
The Tezos Foundation has announced that it will hold their first formal call for proposals through an open grantmaking process, according to an announcement published July 13.
Coinbase Announces Five Possible New Assets, Makes No Guarantees For Trade Listing
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it is examining the addition of five new coins, according to a blog post published July 13.
Bermuda Government to Introduce New Regulations on ICOs, Address 'Legal Ambiguity'
The Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda David Burt introduced new regulations on initial coin offerings speaking before the House of Assembly, the Royal Gazette news reports July 13.
Bloomberg: R3 Considers IPO Launch, Potential Buyers Express Interest
R3, a blockchain software enterprise that leads a consortium of more than 200 members, is considering launching an initial public offering, Bloomberg reported July 13.
Blockchain Game Releases Its Inner Wallet for Seamless User Experience
On July 4, 2018, Blockchain Cuties, a new collectible crypto game on the Ethereum blockchain, released its first ever crypto wallet, according to the company's press release.
Texas State Securities Board Issues Cease and Desist Order to Crypto Promoters
The Texas State Securities Board has issued an emergency cease and desist order to a network of cryptocurrency-related firms, the SSB announced in an official statement July 12.
5 Crypto Assets Are Soaring Big on Possible Coinbase Listings
Cryptocurrencies generally see a price increase after being added to an exchange, but with Coinbase the rise can be meteoric - even when nothing is actually being added.
Coinbase Exploring the Addition of Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, and 0x
In an announcement July 13, 2018, Coinbase unveiled the possibility of listing new coins on its exchange, including Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash, and 0x. Noticeably absent from the list is XRP.Today we are announcing that we're exploring the addition of the following assets to Coinbase: Cardano, Basic Attention Token, Stellar Lumens, Zcash and 0x. https://t.
Something Strange Is Going On at a Crypto Exchange Called WEX
Users of WEX, the cryptocurrency exchange built on the ashes of BTC-e, are reporting withdrawal problems, raising new questions about an already mysterious trading platform.
American Express Files for Blockchain-Based Patent System
Global financial services giant American Express applies for blockchain-based proof of payment system.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, Stellar, IOTA, TRON: Price Analysis, July 13
BTC/USD We expected Bitcoin to find support close to $6,250 but it plunged down to $6,120.
Tezos Is Giving Away Grant Money to Crypto Developers
A few short weeks after the beta version of its mainnet went live, Tezos is looking to encourage its community to begin developing on its platform.
US DoJ Charges 12 Russian Officials With Cryptocurrency-Funded Elections 'Interference'
The U.S. Department of Justice released an indictment on July 13 charging twelve Russian nationals with committing federal crimes - funded by cryptocurrencies - with the aim of "Interfering" in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections.
Finance Professor Predicts Bitcoin Will Emerge as Digital Gold
In addition to the media's perpetual fascination with the prospect of a Bitcoin bubble, message boards and Reddit threads are packed with similar conversations about the efficacy and sustainability of digital currencies.
Binance Backs World's First Decentralized Bank in Malta
Binance, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily volume, announced an investment in Founders Bank, a decentralized banking platform based in Malta.
Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations
A group of Russian military intelligence officers indicted Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election allegedly used bitcoin to fund their operations.
Crypto Markets Show No Friday 13th Fear as Assets U-Turn on Previous Losses
Cryptocurrency markets staged a modest comeback Friday, July 13, following a week in which Bitcoin lost over 5 percent against the dollar and Ethereum over 7 percent.