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Cryptocurrency Market Goes Wild While ‘Stablecoin’ Tether Loses Value

The entire cryptocurrency market is trading in a sea of green today with Bitcoin (BTC) marking a daily high of more than 10 percent....

Report: Theft of Cryptocurrencies Rose 250% in First Nine Months of 2018

A new report has found that cryptocurrency theft through hacks or exchange platforms rose 250 percent from 2017, reaching $927 million in the first nine...

Yobit Crypto Exchange Announces Public Pump and Dump Scheme

Yobit may normally barely be able to hold onto the #50 spot on Coin Market Cap, but someone over there must have cojones the...

The Beauty Industry Eyes Cryptocurrency Integration

Companies in the beauty industry are looking at cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to improve their rewards programs and grow their customer base. With continued interest...

Malta Prime Minister – Crypto is the ‘Inevitable Future of Money’

The Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, recently addressed attendees of the UN assembly and spoke about what new technology can offer the world. Countries don't...

Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) Jockey for 2nd Place – Less than 3% Market Cap Difference

In what is turning out to be a closely fought battle, Ripple's XRP is once again within spitting distance of dislodging Ethereum from its...

Chinese Court: ETH Is Not a Currency but a General Property

Despite the country’s nationwide ban on cryptocurrencies, a District Court in Shanghai has ruled that Ether (ETH) should be treated as general property and...

Marshall Islands Goes Ahead with State-Backed Crypto Plans Despite IMF Warning

The Pacific country of the Marshall Islands will be proceeding with its previously reported plan of launching its own virtual currency, without the blessing...

New Zealand Police Warn Public of Crypto Scams Following Victim’s Loss of $320,000

New Zealand police are warning the public of potential crypto scams that promise good returns after a victim lost $320,000 in life savings. Seek Advice...

Taiwan’s Financial Regulator Considers Limited Cash Transactions for Cryptocurrencies

Taiwan's financial regulator has said that limited cash transactions of cryptocurrencies could be permitted in convenience stores in the country. Crypto Limit Could be Set...

Singapore’s Central Bank Finds Blockchain to Be ‘Fundamental’ For Financial Services

During the week of Consensus in Singapore, a senior official from the city-state’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which is the de facto Central...

Huobi Crypto Exchange CEO Meets with Putin Advisor to Discuss Possible Expansion into Russia

Despite Russia's fairly negative position on cryptocurrencies, an advisor to President Putin met with Huobi’s Founder and CEO to discuss potential collaboration and Huobi’s...