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US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing

US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing

Agrees to pay US$314,000 to resolve charges of "unlawfully touting" cryptocurrency offering.
Chris Prentice Feb 28 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
University of Maastricht says it paid hackers €200,000-euro ransom

University of Maastricht says it paid hackers €200,000-euro ransom

After attack unfolded on Christmas Eve.
Staff Writer Feb 6 2020 6:54AM Benchmarking Change
Swinburne Uni tries to make blockchain practical for trade

Swinburne Uni tries to make blockchain practical for trade

By overcoming efficiency, scalability issues.
Matt Johnston Jan 30 2020 12:36PM Projects
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Tom Wilson Dec 12 2019 1:36PM Financial Services
US citizen living in Singapore charged with helping North Korea evade sanctions

US citizen living in Singapore charged with helping North Korea evade sanctions

Digital currency specialist arrested over alleged cryptocurrency and blockchain assistance.
Jonathan Stempel Dec 2 2019 6:49AM Financial Services
NAB security team chases down investment scam sites

NAB security team chases down investment scam sites

Mike Baird applauds as Andrew Forrest takes Facebook to task in searing letter.
Simon Sharwood Nov 12 2019 7:00AM Financial Services
China leaves bitcoin mining out of list of restricted activities

China leaves bitcoin mining out of list of restricted activities

State planner indicates continuation.
Staff Writer Nov 8 2019 1:20PM Financial Services
Emerging markets need more say on digital currencies: Chinese official

Emerging markets need more say on digital currencies: Chinese official

Could facilitate illegal capital flows and disrupt foreign exchange management.
Staff Writer Oct 29 2019 1:02PM Financial Services
Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP

Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP

Uncooperative gun runner forfeits big windfall.
Julian Bajkowski Oct 23 2019 6:55AM Financial Services
Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Finance commissioner to propose new rules risk to bolster financial stability.
Francesco Guarascio Oct 9 2019 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
ASIO anniversary minted into hard currency crypto coin

ASIO anniversary minted into hard currency crypto coin

Spruiks online cracking comp for collectible spyware.
Julian Bajkowski Sep 9 2019 8:52PM Financial Services
China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

Would be able to be used across major payment platforms such as WeChat and Alipay.
Staff Writer Sep 9 2019 1:33PM Benchmarking Change
British judge orders confiscation of US$1m in cryptocurrencies from jailed hacker

British judge orders confiscation of US$1m in cryptocurrencies from jailed hacker

From prolific hacker, in the first case of its kind for Britain's biggest police force.
Tom Wilson Aug 26 2019 6:11AM Benchmarking Change
Kiwi tax office rules remuneration can be paid in crypto currencies

Kiwi tax office rules remuneration can be paid in crypto currencies

And yes, they still attract tax says first such binding ruling in the world.
Juha Saarinen Aug 14 2019 8:37AM Financial Services
Trump blasts Bitcoin, Facebook's Libra

Trump blasts Bitcoin, Facebook's Libra

Demands they face banking regulations.
Staff Writer Jul 12 2019 12:38PM Financial Services
Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook's crypto project

Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook's crypto project

Plummets almost 8 percent.
Tom Wilson Jul 12 2019 6:49AM Financial Services
Global money-laundering watchdog launches crackdown on cryptocurrencies

Global money-laundering watchdog launches crackdown on cryptocurrencies

Subjected to rules to prevent the abuse of digital coins.
John O'Donnell and Tom Wilson Jun 24 2019 1:27PM Benchmarking Change
UK watchdog says currency and crypto scams hit £27m

UK watchdog says currency and crypto scams hit £27m

Number of scams triples in 12 months.
Staff Writer May 21 2019 12:15PM Security
Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear: researchers

Binance hackers shift stolen bitcoin, identity still unclear: researchers

Funds now sitting in several digital wallets.
Tom Wilson May 10 2019 7:00AM Security
Crypto exchange Binance raided, 7000 Bitcoin lost

Crypto exchange Binance raided, 7000 Bitcoin lost

Hackers snagged API keys and 2FA codes.
Juha Saarinen May 8 2019 10:26AM Security

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