cryptocurrencies

North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017  |  Bitcoin

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bloomberg Technology reported that the country’s hackers...

READ MORE >
Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
Russia To Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Says Finance Ministry
September 11, 2017  |  Digital Payments

At the same time that China is reportedly gearing up to shut down bitcoin exchanges in the country, Russia is moving to regulate the burgeoning...

READ MORE >
Russia Wary Of ICOs
Russia Wary Of ICOs
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, released a new statement Tuesday (Sept. 5) highlighting the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings...

READ MORE >
Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
Paris Hilton Announces Participation In Upcoming LydianCoin ICO
September 05, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Paris Hilton tweeted over the weekend that she is planning to participate in the upcoming LydianCoin initial coin offering. According to the Financial Times, Hilton tweeted...

READ MORE >
China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
September 05, 2017  |  International

In what might be a major regulatory shot across the initial coin offering (ICO) bow, China has put in place an immediate ban on funding...

READ MORE >
 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
 Bitcoin Slides On China ICO Ban
September 05, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

Bitcoin prices were hit by a significant downdraft in the wake of news Monday that Chinese regulators have put in place a ban on initial...

READ MORE >
New York State Of (Cybersecurity) Mind
New York State Of (Cybersecurity) Mind
August 28, 2017  |  Regulation

New cyber-rules are taking effect in New York state, with wide-ranging impact for financial services players near and far.  Brexit gets down to business on...

READ MORE >
Surprise Edition: Amex, Hackers And Starbucks E-Commerce Sign-Off
Surprise Edition: Amex, Hackers And Starbucks E-Commerce Sign-Off
August 28, 2017  |  Data Dive

Last week’s news cycle was all about surprises. Hurricane Harvey blew into the coast of Mexico as a “blob of weather systems” and instead snuck...

READ MORE >
First Bitcoin Capital Trading Suspended By SEC
First Bitcoin Capital Trading Suspended By SEC
August 25, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday (Aug. 24) it has temporarily suspended trading in the securities of Canada-based company First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (BITCF). In...

READ MORE >