With the state’s blessing, CNET Antigua is planning to launch an Ethereum-based ICO to fund public-private development projects in Antigua and Barbuda. [Read More …] Source: JUST BITCOIN NEWS The post <h1>Antigua And Barbuda To Support Ethereum-based ‘ICO For Development’</h1> is available on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Fundstrat strategist Tom Lee has repeated past bullish BTC price predictions, adding that corporations joining the crypto world is a positive sign. Co-founder and Fundstrat strategist Tom Lee has repeated his prediction that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $20,000 by mid-year and $25,000 by the end of the year. He also expects at least three publicly […] The following blog post Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Stays Bullish On BTC Price, Sees Major Firms Joining Crypto Sphere is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Land of The Rising Sun has a ravenous appetite for cryptocurrency. In our Expert Takes, opinion leaders from inside and outside the crypto industry express their views, share their experience and give professional advice. Expert Takes cover everything from Blockchain technology and ICO funding to taxation, regulation, and cryptocurrency adoption by different sectors of […] Bitcoin and Solar Energy Fuel Investment in Japan: Expert Take was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that it will launch a Blockchain-based initiative for tracking vehicles’ lifecycle for their customers. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to launch a Blockchain-based vehicle lifecycle management system in 2020 that would provide customers which a history of their vehicle from “the manufacturer all the […] The following blog post Dubai To Release Blockchain-Based System To Track Vehicle Lifecycles is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Cryptocurrency trading is now on the menu for Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff, its chief lawyer has said. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has formally allowed its employees to trade cryptocurrencies, but maintained its ban on Bitcoin futures participation, Bloomberg reports Wednesday, Feb. 28. The regulator, which together with the Securities and Exchange […] The blog post US Regulator CFTC Allows Staff To Trade Cryptocurrency, BTC Futures Remain Off Limits was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Education Ecosystem (LiveEdu) has announced that their Education token will be […] The following post PR: Education Ecosystem Announces Token Exchange Listings and Chance to Win Three Tesla Model S Cars is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Several lawyers have discussed some of the challenges that arise from cryptocurrency ownership during divorce. The anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies creates the possibility for spouses to accumulate wealth that is concealed from their partner. However, this often can lead to parties searching for “pots of gold” that don’t exist. Also Read: Israeli Supreme Court Forbids Bank […] The blog post Lawyers Discuss Challenges Posed by Cryptocurrencies During Divorce was originally seen on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

More than 3 million graphics cards have been sold to cryptocurrency miners in 2017, with sales reaching $776 million, a new report revealed. According to a major manufacturer, prices of GPUs will continue to increase in 2018, despite expectations of decreasing demand in the mining sector.   Also read: AMD Increases GPU Production to Match […] Report: Crypto Miners Bought 3 Million GPUs Last Year is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This week the ‘bitcoin-friendly’ financial institution Silvergate Bank sold 9.5 million shares that raised a sum of $114Mn USD during the common stock sale. Some of the capital injection was provided by the venture capital firm Digital Currency Group who welcomed Silvergate Bank into the company’s growing list of partners and subsidiaries. Also read: Indians Look […] Digital Currency Group Welcomes Bitcoin-Friendly Bank to the ‘DCG Family’ is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The crypto exchange and wallet Coinbase posted a status today that BTC buys and sells are currently only intermittently available, promises to restore full service soon Crypto exchange and wallet service Coinbase reported today at 1:53 a.m. PST, about five hours ago to press time, that Bitcoin (BTC) buys and sells are “intermittently available”. The […] Coinbase: Bitcoin Buys And Sells ‘Intermittently Available’ was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

J.P. Morgan Chase has now referred to cryptocurrencies as a “risk” to its business that could cause it to lose market share, according to its annual SEC report. J.P. Morgan Chase has added a segment on cryptocurrencies to the “Risk Factor” section of their 2017 annual report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), […] J.P Morgan Sees Crypto As ‘Competition’ And ‘Risk’ To Its Business In SEC Annual Report is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

One of the world’s most affluent persons, Bill Gates, appears to have bought in to the rhetoric of popular media and government law enforcement accounts. Recently, Mr. Gates and his wife submitted to a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything (AMA), and Mr. Gates’ gave some unusual views on cryptocurrency.   Also read: How To Regain Control From Nanny Zuck […] Bill Gates Says Crypto Has Caused Deaths in a Fairly Direct Way was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

A UK man living in Amsterdam is facing up to five years in prison for allegedly helping people by exchanging fiat cash for bitcoin which was used to buy drugs. He supposedly started by growing cannabis himself but soon found the bitcoin business to be more profitable by itself.   Also Read: US Navy Investigators […] British Man in Amsterdam Allegedly Laundered €11.5m in Bitcoin Drug Money is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The chairman of Switzerland’s stock exchange, Romeo Lacher, has spoken in favor of developing a Swiss national cryptocurrency. Mr. Lacher suggested that the proposed “e-franc” would provide a boost to the Swiss economy, in addition to comprising a payment system offering benefits over traditional systems. Also Read: Chinese Entrepreneur Warns Against Mining and ICO Bans  Swiss […] The blog post Swiss Stock Exchange Chairman Advocates National Cryptocurrency is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

In less than six hours, zclassic will fork to create bitcoin private, a new privacy-oriented coin that uses zk-snarks to obfuscate transactions. Holders of bitcoin and zclassic will both be eligible to receive bitcoin private (BTCP) on a 1:1 basis. There’s just one problem: 93% of all zlcassic (ZCL) is on Bittrex exchange, which until […] Forking Today: Bittrex’ Stance on Bitcoin Private Angers Zclassic Bagholders is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. SINGAPORE – The advent of blockchain technology is provoking a […] The following post PR: Brahma OS Is the Decentralized Value Operating System Based on Revolutionary Blockchain Technology was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Low-income areas in the city of Detroit are seeing a bunch of cryptocurrency-based automated teller machines (ATM). According to local reports, ATMs are popping up in great number in liquor stores, gas stations, and cash-checking locations. Also read: Bitwala Launching Full-Fledged Crypto-Friendly Banking Service with Debit Card Detroit Michigan Sees a Crypto-ATM Invasion Detroit is a […] The post Bitcoin ATMs Thriving in Michigan’s Most Populous City was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

A multitude of representatives of law enforcement agencies from around the world have talked about the use of bitcoin by criminal elements, sometimes revealing ignorance about cryptocurrencies in the process. Now it appears that Europol at least is trying to go deeper, learning about various altcoins and how they can be used too. Also Read: […] The following blog post Europol: Hardcore Criminals Are Shifting From Bitcoin to Monero, Zcash and Dash is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Thirty-five countries and the European Commission have asked the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), responsible for setting global anti-money laundering (AML) policies, to revise its standards relating to cryptocurrencies. The organization promised to present its revised AML countermeasures for cryptocurrencies at the upcoming G20 meeting of finance ministers. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas […] The post 35 Countries, EU and FATF Agree to Revise Global Cryptocurrency Standards was first published on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Millennials welcome new industry dynamics, but they have their own motivations for supporting the ascendancy of open-source, decentralized blockchains, many of which are unique to trends common for their generation. Regardless of the reasons for their backing, millennials are indisputably crucial to the survival of blockchains. Now the largest population on Earth, millennials also enjoy […] The following article Op Ed: Why Millennials Migrate to Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency in Droves was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

To many regular participants in the Bitcoin economy, there may have been a sense that in the final months of 2017 transaction fees were rising quite significantly. There was a noticeable increase in transaction traffic across the latter part of the year, with an initial spike of high fees in late November preceding a huge […] Wait…What Happened to Bitcoin Transaction Fees? was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Malware attacks continue to garner a great deal of attention in the tech world. Short for “malicious software,” its intent is to damage or disable computers and computer systems. Now researchers from the cyber security firm Imperva say they have found the source of 90 percent of remote code execution attacks in December 2017: cryptomining […] Cryptomining Malware Fuels Most Remote Code Execution Attacks: Study is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Why the cryptocurrencies are not saving the country in a crisis. When the Petro was unveiled to the world by Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, he led the cheering squad about what a groundbreaking and successful idea it would be. A government-backed, oil-pegged, cryptocurrency that would aid the ailing Venezuelan nation in their time of crisis […] The post ‘These Guys Just Need Money’: What Do Venezuelan Users Think of the Petro? is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. The world’s first Blockchain & AI driven Marketplace for love, […] PR: Viola.AI Announces Worldwide Community-Choice Campaign for the Name, Look and Persona for the World’s Smartest Love Advisor is available on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

There has been a lot of talk recently about the missing representation of women in the male-dominated cryptocurrency ecosystem. While Las Vegas strippers are not the representation some hoped for, they are an example of how bitcoin can help working women control their financial affairs and avoid potential problems with prudish banks. Also Read: Bitpay […] The post Las Vegas Strippers Accept Bitcoin via QR Tattoos was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Over the past few months, the U.S. government and its special agencies have been ramping up their efforts to try to regulate bitcoin and digital currencies. This week the Justice Department’s Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein spoke about cryptocurrencies at the Financial Services Roundtable this Monday in Washington, DC. Also read: Sixth Grader Writes a 57-Page […] The post Justice Dept Looks to Develop ‘Cryptocurrency Strategy’ is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Russian crypto developer Yury Mayorov was kidnapped in Moscow, beaten, robbed of 300 BTC, and forced by the robbers to take an unknown pill after with a swig of vodka. Four unknown men kidnapped Yury Mayorov, the creator of cryptocurrency PRIZM, Forklog news outlet reported yesterday, Feb. 26. According to Forklog, Mayorov was robbed of […] Russian Crypto Developer Beaten, Robbed Of 300 BTC On Moscow Streets was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

sponsored A company is using Blockchain to train and use AI systems in medical care. When we consider quite how far medicine has developed worldwide in the past century, it could be easy to become complacent and assume that we have advanced our treatment methods and capabilities as far as possible. However, a 2016 study revealed […] The blog post Blockchain-based Artificial Neural Networks To Save Thousands Of Lives From Medical Errors is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

The world’s biggest investment firm BlackRock has said cryptocurrency will be “more widely used” in the coming years. The world’s largest investment company BlackRock has continued its bullish forecast for cryptocurrency, saying it sees “wider use” in the future in its weekly commentary report released Monday, Feb. 26. The investment management giant with $5.7 trln […] The article $5.7 Trln Investment Company BlackRock: Cryptocurrency Will Be ‘Widely Used’ In Future is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The new governor of Taiwan’s central bank, Yang Chin-long, said in his welcome speech that the bank will be willing to explore Blockchain technologies. Yang Chin-long, the new governor of Taiwan’s central bank, indicated in a speech yesterday, Feb. 26, that the bank would be open to exploring Blockchain technologies. At the end of January, […] The article Taiwanese Central Bank Sees Future In Blockchain For Payment Systems is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled yesterday that banks cannot limit the activity of bank account associated with the crypto industry. Israel’s Supreme Court has issued a temporary court order prohibiting Leumi Bank from restricting the banking activity of crypto broker Bits of Gold, Finance Magnates reported yesterday, Feb. 26. The Supreme Court’s decision, that has […] The following blog post Israeli Supreme Court Prohibits Banks From Restricting Crypto Activity In Landmark Decision was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Over 30 of the world’s leading blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment […] The following article PR: CryptoWorld LLC Announces Wall Street and the Internet of Money Conference. was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Last year, Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak (Woz) revealed he’d purchased bitcoin, likening it to being better than gold. And then, months later, Woz announced he’d sold it all. In the process of selling off his gains, it turns out he was defrauded out of a substantial sum. Also read: How To Regain Control From Nanny Zuck […] The blog post Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak’s Bitcoin Stolen is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The Supreme Court of Israel issued a temporary injunction order on Monday forbidding Bank Leumi from sweepingly halting the account activity of the Bits of Gold bitcoin exchange. This is seen as a major victory in the Israeli cryptocurrency industry that will set a precedent for other bitcoin businesses struggling to get banking services. Also […] Israeli Supreme Court Forbids Bank From Denying Service to Bitcoin Exchange is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is reportedly considering a capital tie-up in order to regain the trust of crypto investors, following a recent hack where 58 billion yen worth of cryptocurrency was lost. As multiple victim groups are preparing to sue the exchange, the Tokyo police is also stepping up its investigations. Also read: Indians Look to […] The following article Hacked Japanese Exchange Considers Capital Tie-Up to Regain Public Trust was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Top 9 cryptocurrency prices analyzed. The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cointelegraph.com. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. The market data is provided by the HitBTC exchange. Goldman Sachs funded, […] Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, NEO, EOS: Price Analysis, Feb. 26 was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

The self-proclaimed ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ Craig Wright is being sued for $10 bln by deceased business partner’s brother. Chief scientist of nChain and self-proclaimed mind behind the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym, Craig Wright, is being sued for $10 bln. The suit is brought to the United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida by Ira […] Self-Proclaimed ‘Satoshi’ Craig Wright Sued For $10 Billion is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Circle, a mobile payment app company backed by Goldman Sachs, has announced it is buying U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex Inc. — a move that will transform Boston-based Circle into one of the biggest players in the industry. According to Fortune Magazine, Circle paid $400 million for the exchange, which handles a trading volume of around […] Circle Leaps Into Exchange Business With Poloniex Acquisition was first published to: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Ethereum has just announced its Ethereum Community Fund (ECF) grant program, an initiative launched by a collection of major players in the Ethereum world that is designed to accelerate the development of blockchain infrastructure apps and services. The stated aim of the ECF is to bring about “an environment where teams and ideas can thrive, […] Op Ed: What Do We Mean When We Talk About the "Blockchain Ecosystem”? was originally published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

In crypto, as in life, everything comes with a price. You want free tokens airdropped to your wallet? Prepare to answer a bunch of questions and follow a bunch of social channels for the pleasure. You want cheap bitcoin transactions? Then the price you must pay is forgoing the network for all but essential transactions. […] The blog post This Week in Bitcoin: Everything Has a Price was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Over the past two days, BTC/USD markets dipped below the $10K price region to a low of $9,260 on February 25. The following day the price per BTC has since bounced back on Monday morning, jumping over $700 in value and touching a high of $10,400. Also Read: China Censors Cryptocurrency Ads on Search Engines and […] The following blog post Markets Update: Volume Is Weaker as BTC Prices Push Past $10,000 is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Valetta- With FundFantasy’s presale having been sold out, and their […] PR: Trading Platform FundFantasy ICO Launches in a Few Hours! 50% Bonus for First 48 Hours was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Crypto is going to change the world, and so are women. And women who dabble in bitcoin never want to look basic. As an answer, Shenova Fashion combined the two in a made-to-order Bitcoin Genesis Block Dress. It’s one more piece of proof bitcoin and cryptocurrency are making it into the mainstream. Also read: How To […] The blog post Hacker Chic; Get a Bitcoin, Periodic Table or Fibonacci Sequence Fashion Dress was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Cryptocurrency regulation is coming to Uzbekistan after September this year, with a Blockchain push in July. Uzbekistan will publish its plans to regulate Bitcoin in September 2018, with a Blockchain “skill center” set to begin operating in July, local news outlet Vzglyad reported Feb. 21. According to local news, the country’s president Shavkat Mirziyoyev endorsed […] The following post Uzbekistan Will ‘Regulate’ Cryptocurrency After September 2018 is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The crypto markets are experiencing a slight upswing today, with green all across the board on the top ten coins on CoinMarketCap. Monday, Feb. 26: the crypto markets are climbing back up today, with all of the top ten coins listed on CoinMarketCap in the green. Total market cap is up to around $450 bln, […] The following post Crypto Markets Climb Towards Green, Bitcoin Above $10,000 was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The money-sending app Circle has revealed today that they have purchased the large crypto exchange Poloniex. Multi-currency money-sending app Circle has announced today, Feb. 26, that they have acquired major US-based cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex for $400 mln, Fortune reports. Earlier this month, Cointelegraph had covered previously unconfirmed rumors that this acquisition was set to soon take […] The following post Breaking: Mobile Payments App Circle Acquires Crypto Exchange Poloniex For $400 Mln was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

During the Anarchapulco event last week I had purchased a Digital Bitbox hardware wallet. I’ve tested and reviewed a variety of popular hardware wallets over the years and decided to experiment with the Bitbox platform so our readers can get an idea of what this product has to offer. Also read: Venezuelan Government Opens School to […] A Review of the Swiss-Made Digital Bitbox Hardware Wallet was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Payment company Circle has announced that it has purchased Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange. Rumors of the acquisition had been circulating for weeks, and were finally confirmed today in press releases issued by both parties. Poloniex is one of the most well established cryptocurrency exchanges, but has been stagnating. It is hoped that the partnership will revitalize […] The following blog post Cryptocurrency Exchange Poloniex Has Been Bought by Circle was originally published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Despite recent claims that bitcoin is becoming less popular for illicit dealings on the dark web, investigations show that it is still the payment method of choice for many. The most recent example comes from the US Navy, where a few entrepreneurial cadets reportedly used bitcoin to buy drugs which they distributed to their classmates […] US Navy Investigators Bust Bitcoin Drug Ring at Naval Academy was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Bitcoin was originally created to free people’s money from the control and censorship of regulators, banks and governments. Companies in the ecosystem are supposed to be infused with this ethos, but as they strive to become more mainstream some, like Bitpay apparently, adopt the more prevailing standards in the business world. Also Read: Nasdaq-Listed “Blockchain” […] Bitpay Bans Payments to Merchants of Explicit Content, Cloud-Mining and Gambling was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has refuted reports that it is interested in the petro, the Venezuelan ”oil-backed” currency. Earlier this month, Venezuela reportedly claimed that a handful of countries have expressed interest in receiving the petro for commerce with Venezuela such as Norway, Denmark, Brazil, Vietnam, Poland, and others. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin […] The blog post Poland Refutes Reports of Its Interest in Venezuela’s Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency was first published to: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

The Canadian diamond mining company Lucara Diamonds has hired a NEO as part of their process of modernizing through the use of Blockchain technologies. Canadian diamond exploration and mining company Lucara Diamond has appointed a new chief executive in a move towards modernizing the diamond industry with Blockchain technologies, the Financial Times reported today, Feb. […] Canadian Diamond Mining Company Hires New CEO, Turns To Blockchain was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Swiss stock exchange’s chairman has supported a potential crypto franc, admitting he “doesn’t like cash.” The chairman of Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX Romeo Lacher thinks there are “a lot of upsides” to releasing a crypto version of the Swiss franc. Speaking to the Financial Times Sunday, Feb. 25, Lacher said the organization would be […] Swiss Stock Exchange Chairman Sees ‘Upsides’ To Launch Of Crypto Franc is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Over the past few weeks, many people have noticed that bitcoin core network fees and transactions times have been a lot better than two months ago when fees reached highs of 1,000 satoshis per byte or $30-40 per transaction. Many people are wondering why these issues have subsided, and some people believe it is due […] Transaction Batching: Good for Fees, Bad for Privacy is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Czechs are more inclined to store value in cryptos than in euros, according to a new poll gauging attitudes toward currencies other than the koruna. When asked about their intentions to acquire foreign cash, twice as many respondents said they were interested in buying bitcoin than purchasing US dollars. Also read: Bafin Clarifies Stance on […] The following post Poll: Bitcoin More Popular With Czechs than the Euro was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

It has been announced that the Marketing Director of Adastra Marketing, Amelie Arras, will look to defend bitcoin’s crown in the upcoming Money20/20 Asia Payments Race. Mrs. Arras is hoping to repeat her performance from last year, where she defeated four other participants to claim victory for bitcoin in the Money20/20 USA Payments Race. Also […] Amelie Arras Prepares to Defend Bitcoin’s Title at Money 20/20 Asia Race is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Residents from the state of Georgia may soon be able to pay their taxes in bitcoin as two senators have introduced a bill that allows digital currency payments for tax obligations and licensure fees. Also Read: Nasdaq-Listed “Blockchain” Companies Hit With New Legal Troubles The State of Georgia May Allow Residents to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin […] The following article Georgia Lawmakers Propose Tax Amendment That Allows Bitcoin Payments was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Uzbekistan has taken the road to bitcoin legalization. In accordance with a presidential decree, a law regulating “electronic money” should be prepared by the end of the summer. The Central Asian country is also planning to open a center for distributed ledger technologies. Mining expenses in Uzbekistan are among the lowest in the world, as […] The blog post Uzbekistan to Legalize Bitcoin and Support Developers is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Coindash has announced that 20,000 ETH have been sent to the company’s wallet from the address associated with the hacker that stole approximately 37,000 ETH during the company’s ICO last year. The transaction constitutes the second instance in which the hacker has returned funds to Coindash. Also Read:Japanese Police Reveal 669 Money Laundering Cases Tied […] Hacker Returns 20,000 ETH to Coindash is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Matthew Lesko, the author of the books on how to get “free money” in the form of federal grants, said in an interview with CNET that cryptocurrencies are a scam. Matthew Lesko, the US author who made himself a name in the 90s writing books on how to get “free money” from the United States […] The following post “Free Money Guy” Matthew Lesko Says Crypto Are Gamble, Scam is available on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been forced by court order to hand over thousands and thousands of its customers’ names and assorted personal information to the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the agency’s effort to collect tax.    Also read: How To Regain Control From Nanny Zuck Coinbase Sends Out IRS Notice “Received notice from […] Coinbase Compelled by IRS to Provide 13,000 Customers’ Information is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

A major bank in Thailand has reportedly terminated the bank account of a local cryptocurrency exchange, following an announcement by the central bank prohibiting financial institutions from five cryptocurrency-related activities. Meanwhile, the Thai government is actively working on providing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Bank […] The article Thai Bank Terminates Account of Local Cryptocurrency Exchange was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. XINFIN, a Blockchain Technology firm for global trade and finance, […] The following blog post PR: Jason Butcher Joins Advisory Board of Xinfin, the Singapore Based Fastest Growing Blockchain Technology Company was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Venezuelan government has opened a school in the capital city to teach its citizens how to buy, sell, and mine cryptocurrencies, including courses on the nation’s oil-backed currency, the petro. Meanwhile, President Nicolas Maduro has approved resources for universities across the country to establish mining farms. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as […] Venezuelan Government Opens School to Teach Citizens About Cryptocurrencies was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Plans to build a new manufacturing facility for mining equipment have been announced in Belarus. It will be situated in the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park, currently under construction in the “Velikiy Kamen” special economic zone. The plant will be assembling mining rigs with cooling systems utilizing excess heat. Also read: Two Russian Regions to Develop Large […] New Plant to Assemble Mining Rigs in Belarus is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The crypto markets are continuing to decline slightly today, but none of the top ten coins in CoinMarketCap is down more than 5 percent. Sunday, Feb. 25: the crypto markets are down almost all across the board, but not by very much. Of the top ten coins listed on CoinMarketCap, no coin is down more […] The post Crypto Markets Continue To Fall, But Not By Much was first published to: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia cannot fall behind in the Blockchain industry, without mentioning “Blockchain” once. During a meeting with Herman Gref, the president of Russia’s largest bank Sberbank, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the importance of not falling behind in Blockchain development. Sberbank already introduced Blockchain in their document transfer and […] Without Mentioning Blockchain, Putin Says That Russia Must Stay Ahead In Technology was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Icelandic IT service Advania has confirmed with the police that their security footage matches the two men currently in custody for a string of data centers burglaries. Icelandic information technology service Advania has confirmed with their security footage that the police have apprehended the right two men for the three burglaries at data centers in […] Culprits Apprehended In Alleged Icelandic Bitcoin Miner Theft is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Laszlo Hanyecz, the original purchaser of two pizzas with 10,000 BTC back in 2010, has bought two more pizzas using the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Laszlo Hanyecz, the man that completed the world’s first documented Bitcoin (BTC) transaction for a physical item in 2010 — 10,000 BTC for two pizzas — has now bought two more […] Original Pizza Day Purchaser Does It Again With Bitcoin Lightning Network is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

Adding “Blockchain” to the name of their firms have proved to be very beneficial to the top management of publicly listed companies over the past year. However, this tactic also attracted negative attention from regulators, and now two Nasdaq firms are facing additional troubles. Also Read: Robinhood Starts Rolling Out Cryptocurrency Trading Today Class Action Lawsuit […] The following post Nasdaq-Listed “Blockchain” Companies Hit With New Legal Troubles is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

A mooted Bitcoin Embassy is the first of its kind, since an early attempt in New York City, for a bitcoin gathering place. It was American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) Editorial Director Jeffrey Tucker who had a revelation of sorts to establish a Bitcoin Embassy in the United States. The idea is to bring […] The post New Bitcoin Embassy Opens in the United States was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Over the decade, our approach to content has changed drastically. […] PR: LiveTree – the Beginning of the End of the Centralized Entertainment Industry was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

The South Korean financial authorities are investigating 20 publicly listed companies for unfairly using cryptocurrency claims to boost their share prices. Crypto-related companies do not always follow through with their plans after seeing their share prices surge. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Investigating 20 Companies The South Korean Financial Supervisory […] The following article Korea Investigates 20 Public Companies for Using Crypto Claims to Boost Share Prices is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

This week the owner of the web portal Bitcoin.org and Bitcointalk, a pseudonym called Cobra wrote an open letter to the bitcoin community asking them to think about changing the Bitcoin core network’s Proof-of-Work algorithm. Also read: Ross Ulbricht Denied Post-Conviction Relief Extension Bitcoin.org Owner ‘Cobra’ Says Bitcoin Mining Is Controlled By One Man and His […] The following article Bitcoin.org Owner Asks the Community to Change Bitcoin’s Central PoW Algorithm is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

sponsored The financial cryptocurrency platform is using their unique payment card which utilises AI for the most valuable purchases in real time. The increasing ability to pay for products and services using cryptocurrency debit cards is a physical representation of the rise in crypto popularity. However, they are still relatively rare and at times complex; […] The post New Cryptocurrency Debit Card Harnesses AI To Give Customers The Best Deal is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

For all the inroads that bitcoin has made on the current financial system, it has yet to threaten their ascendancy. The CEOs of Paypal, Visa, and other legacy payment systems may have been monitoring the rise of cryptocurrencies, but they have not been losing sleep over them. Now, in a frank report to the SEC, […] Bank of America Acknowledges the Threat Posed by Cryptocurrency is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Whether TA works or not is a topic discussed ad nauseam in cryptocurrency circles. As a cryptocurrency trader with a fascination for engineering, math and science, I backtested the entire spectrum of the most popular bitcoin TA indicators in early 2015 using the now defunct Tradewave-platform, in search of that magic formula that would allow […] The article Trading Tip `The Wall´ – Meet the TA Gods was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Just recently Japanese investigators revealed they had obtained 669 reports concerning “suspected money laundering” tied to cryptocurrency transactions and domestic digital currency trading platforms. The linked data was derived from investigations spurred by the recent transaction reporting statutes licensed exchanges are required to follow. Also read: Bitcoin Is Finding Its Way into High Schools Japanese Police […] Japanese Police Reveal 669 Money Laundering Cases Tied to Local Exchanges was first seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The majority of investors aren’t Blockchain experts and need explanation without the industry jargon In our Expert Takes, opinion leaders from inside and outside the crypto industry express their views, share their experience and give professional advice. Expert Takes cover everything from Blockchain technology and ICO funding to taxation, regulation, and cryptocurrency adoption by different […] Three Ways Your ICO Can Overcome FUD in the Market: Expert Take is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

One of the largest Canadian banks, TD Bank, stops customers from buying crypto with credit cards, following US J.P. Morgan, Citi and others. Following in the footsteps of several major banks globally, the Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), one of the largest banks in North America, announced  in an email statement to customers on Friday, Feb. 23, […] The post Canada: TD Bank Bans Credit Card Purchases of Crypto Following Global Trend was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

In ongoing legal battle, Coinbase has officially informed around 13K customers that the company will hand over personal data to the IRS regarding their accounts from 2013-15. US-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service Coinbase sent an official notice Friday, Feb. 23 to approximately 13,000 of its customers whose information it is legally required to turn […] Coinbase Informs 13K Affected Customers Of Imminent Data Handover To IRS is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

US: the Georgia state senate introduced a bill to allow tax payments in cryptocurrencies. The US state of Georgia is the next state in line to possibly accept cryptocurrencies as a valid form of payment for state taxes and licenses, according to a bill introduced on Feb. 21. Senate Bill 464, introduced by Republican state senators, […] The following blog post US: Georgia Next State In Line To Accept Crypto For Taxes, Licenses is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The pump and dump is an age-old tactic to turn a quick buck. Recently, its increased amount in the cryptocurrency market has prompted CFTC to issue a Consumer Protection Advisory. The pump and dump, an age-old scheme to quickly raise the value of a worthless asset and then selling it to reap the profits from […] Pump and Dump in Crypto: Cases, Measures, Warnings was originally published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

CEO of Overstock Patrick Byrne said that he is “not really interested in cryptocurrencies”, with the exception of a virtually unknown new project, Ravencoin. Patrick Byrne, the CEO of Overstock, which was the first major retailer to accept Bitcoin (BTC) back in 2014, has said that he is “not really interested in cryptocurrencies per se,” […] The following article Overstock CEO Puts ‘Millions Of Dollars’ Into Unknown Coin, Compares To Bitcoin is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

sponsored The company is using Blockchain and smart contracts to enhance speed and security of payments and plans to add innovative features by integrating artificial intelligence. A Romanian startup has set out to build a specialized Blockchain-based fundraising platform for philanthropic organizations such as Unicef, Red Cross or Save The Children to improve speed and […] Romanian Startup Targets $400 Bln Charity Fundraising Market With New Platform is courtesy of: www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Satoshi Revolution: A Revolution of Rising Expectations. Section 2: The Moral Imperative of Privacy Chapter 6: Privacy is a Prerequisite of Human Rights Privacy is the Virtue that Sparked the American Revolution, Chapter 6, Segment 2 A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole […] The post Wendy McElroy: Privacy Is the Virtue That Sparked the American Revolution is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Over the past few months, well known hardware wallet manufacturers have been swamped with sales during and after the holiday season. Hardware wallet deliveries have been backed up and some people have had to wait weeks to get direct shipping from source manufacturers. Much of the demand has stemmed from the typical holiday season, but […] What to Expect When You Order a Hardware Wallet is courtesy of: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Coinbase’s professional trading platform GDAX now supports SegWit scaling upgrade for transactions on the Bitcoin network. Coinbase’s professional trading platform Global Digital Asset Exchange GDAX announced it has implemented Segregated Witness (SegWit) support for Bitcoin transactions in a blog post published Friday, Feb. 23. The platform characterizes SegWit technology as “a critical step forward in […] The following article Coinbase’s GDAX Exchange Introduces Full SegWit Support was first seen on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Chinese mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain made 2017 profits comparable to American GPU manufacturer Nvidia, reports. Chinese mining hardware giant Bitmain has reportedly made higher profits in 2017 than long time American graphics processing unit (GPU) manufacturer Nvidia, CNBC reported Feb. 23. CNBC writes that according to a report published Feb. 21 from investment research company […] The article China Mining Co. Bitmain Shows Higher 2017 Profits Than US GPU Giant Nvidia, Report Finds was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

German Fraunhofer research institute wants to extend its Blockchain features to its radio-frequency ID sensor systems The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS), based in Dresden, Germany, intends to use Blockchain concepts for the development of wireless radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensor systems in the logistics sector, according to a Feb. 22 press release. The use […] German Research Institute To Use Blockchain For Radio-Frequency ID Sensor Systems was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

The Bank of China has filed a patent for a solution to scale Blockchain technology systems via data compression. The commercial, state-run Bank of China, not to be confused with the People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, has filed a patent with the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) for a solution to […] Bank Of China Files Patent For New Blockchain Scaling Solution is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

After the newly written U.S. tax laws recently passed, cryptocurrency investors realized the tax-free exemption filing 1031 for IRS reporting is no longer applicable to their digital asset investments. The law also implies that a lot of people will have to pay taxes on every single transaction they processed throughout the past twelve months. However, […] Gifting Bitcoin Is One Way a Person Can Avoid Paying Crypto-Taxes is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. According to the decision made by the e-Chat management team, […] The following blog post PR: Why the Bitcoin Holders Should Hurry up to Invest in e-Chat Before March 1, 2018 was first published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Over the past few years, colleges and universities all over the world have been creating courses revolving around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Now the subject is slowly infecting the halls of high school students who want to learn about these emerging technologies. Because of the increased student interest, this week a Business and Personal Finance […] Bitcoin Is Finding Its Way into High Schools is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Bankers and government officials have discussed the possible creation of a crypto valley on Russia’s Pacific coast. Representatives of the Central Bank and the executive power in Moscow have taken part in the consultations initiated by the Fund for Development of the Far East. The city of Vladivostok, where local authorities want to allow cryptocurrency […] Vladivostok Discussed as Russia’s New ”Crypto Hub” is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Why and how regulatory actions affect prices. This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. 2017 saw cryptocurrencies swing wildly in valuations daily. Despite a mostly upward trajectory, the market remains susceptible to unpredictable and sometimes extreme […] Regulations And Their Influence On Cryptocurrency Prices was first published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Is this decentralized marketplace the next Amazon? Let’s take a look at Syscoin, blockchain’s answer to e-commerce platforms. What is Syscoin (SYS)? Syscoin is “a global network, a distributed ledger, a decentralized database and a blockchain. It is also a cryptocurrency, an altcoin, a digital currency and a tradable token.” Originally launched in late 2014 […] What is Syscoin (SYS)? A Beginner’s Guide is available on: www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Ministry of Finance in Kazakhstan has announced measures to improve security and oversight in its IT department after catching four employees mining cryptocurrencies on its servers. Joking that the miners have taken over the central bank’s main duty – money emission, a deputy called for crypto regulations. The National Bank is actually working on […] Finance Ministry Employees Caught Mining Cryptos in Kazakhstan is courtesy of: www.justbitcoinnews.com

The Big Sky Country state of Montana keeps raking them in. For the second time this month, a mining operation is announcing its moving to the Butte area. Power Block Coin LLC is reportedly plunking down a quarter of a billion dollars to upgrade existing facilities to mine the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin. Also […] Montana Scores $250 Million Bitcoin Mining Campus is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange association will verify member compliance with self-regulatory measures announced last year. An association of South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges said that it is planning to check if its members are following a set of self-regulatory cryptocurrency measures adopted last year, local journal Yonhap News reported Feb. 21. The Korean Blockchain Industry Association, […] South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Evaluate Self-Regulations was first seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

sponsored The company intends to produce their own energy and apply their own fixed price to sales, leading to a standardization of fees. As the cryptocurrency market expands, so too does the volume of energy required to maintain it. If the Bitcoin market alone continues to progress at its current rate, it will soon consume more […] The following blog post New Project to Tackle Crypto Energy Crisis by Generating Electricity Through Waste was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com/

Modern energy services are vital to human well-being and to a country’s economic development, yet according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), globally 1.2 billion people lack access to electricity. It’s thought that around 95 percent of these people are in either sub-Saharan Africa or developing Asia, with 80 percent in rural areas. Ethereum-based platform […] The blog post Bringing Renewable Energy to the World Using Blockchain Technology was originally seen on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Cointelegraph has launched its German version, bringing the latest global and local updates on cryptocurrency and Blockchain to the German-speaking world. Cointelegraph proudly unveils the launch of its German version, CT Deutsch today, Feb. 23. Starting today, both the most important news from our main page as well as local updates from Germany, Austria and […] The blog post Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Cointelegraph Launches German Version was first published on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Over 34,000 ethereum smart contracts containing $4.4 million in ETH may be vulnerable to exploitation. That’s the conclusion reached by a quintet of researchers hailing from Singapore and the UK. Their technical report, which is currently undergoing peer review, suggests that millions of dollars in ether may be at risk from poorly coded smart contracts […] The following blog post Report Claims 34,000 Ethereum Smart Contracts Are Vulnerable to Bugs is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

The deputy chair of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Ahmet Kenan Tanrikulu, has written a 22-page report seeking to highlight the regulatory vacuum that presently exists in Turkey pertaining to cryptocurrencies. The report also makes a number of policy recommendations for the development of a regulatory framework for virtual currencies, including advocating that Turkey develop […] Turkish Minister Proposes National Cryptocurrency is republished from: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Mexico’s bill to regulate fintech institutions including cryptocurrency exchanges is expected to become law within “weeks,” according to local crypto exchange ISBIT. Daniel Luévano, the exchange’s director of operations, shared with news.Bitcoin.com what to expect from the new law, citing a leaked document he obtained from the recent meeting of regulators. Also read: Indians Look to […] The article Sneak Peek: Mexico’s Regulations for Crypto Exchanges Expected in ‘Weeks’ is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Over the past few months, quite a few bitcoin miners have been flocking to regions in North America in places such as Vancouver, and multiple states in the U.S. throughout the Midwest. Now, according to the state of Oregon’s regional press, miners are starting operations in the area because of concentrations of cheap hydropower. Also […] The following article Oregon’s Cheap Hydropower Attracts a Swarm of Bitcoin Miners is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

The SEC investor’s website posted a light-toned article aimed at new crypto investors, suggesting they stay informed and mitigate risk by diversifying their crypto portfolios. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investor’s website published a light-hearted notice this week to all investors considering buying the “latest new cryptocurrency or token.” Lori Schock, the Director […] The blog post SEC Director of Investor Education: ‘Don’t Flip A Coin’ Over Crypto Investments is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Two board members of the Tezos Foundation, whose controversial ICO raised $232 mln, left office and were replaced by community members. The Tezos blockchain project may finally get underway after two board members of the Tezos Foundation, including its founder and president Johann Gevers, voluntarily stepped down and were replaced by Tezos community members, according […] Tezos Head & Board Member Step Down, Platform Prepares ‘Timely Launch’ was originally seen on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Alex Rass, blockchain expert and enthusiast with a history of […] The blog post PR: US Fintech Expert From Prudential Financial Launches Cryptocurrency – Backed Lending Startup Money Token is republished from: www.justbitcoinnews.com

Next week the ethereum classic (ETC) community is expecting to receive coins from a ‘snapshot’ fork called ‘callisto’ (CLO). The clone will be an exact copy of the ETC chain up until block 5,500,000 and ETC holders will receive a 1:1 ratio of CLO coins. Also Read: China Censors Cryptocurrency Ads on Search Engines and Social […] An Ethereum Classic Fork Snapshot Is Coming Next Week is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

It has always been assumed that a large number of ICOs will fail, be it at the fundraising stage or when it comes to delivering the actual project. It’s hard to settle on a precise figure, however, as most dubious ICOs don’t exit scam: they slowly tiptoe away, like a sneak thief rather than a […] The post 46% of Last Year’s ICOs Have Failed Already is courtesy of: JUST BITCOIN NEWS BLOG

Secured Automated Lending Technology (SALT) has an enviable problem if its recent Medium post is to be believed. The membership-based crypto-as-collateral loan platform has declared “a demand of over $1.3b in loan requests” is forcing it to suspend “new membership registrations, loan requests, and purchases of SALT.” Also read: How To Regain Control From Nanny Zuck […] Crypto-Backed SALT Claims $1.3 Billion Backlog, Suspends New Memberships is courtesy of: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

After months of infighting between the organizers of Tezos, a blockchain project currently in development, and the Tezos Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit that controls the project’s pursestrings, the two remaining original members of the Foundation have “voluntarily” resigned. This means that since December, the entire three-person board has been replaced. According to an announcement by […] Tezos Foundation Reorganizes, Gevers Steps Down was first published to: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

When ConsenSys, a Brooklyn, New York–based firm that builds decentralized applications and blockchain ecosystem tools on Ethereum, launched a $50 million venture arm, it turned to Kavita Gupta to run it. Working closely with Joe Lubin, the founder of ConsenSys and one of the early founders of Ethereum, Gupta began spearheading efforts to fund early […] Kavita Gupta on Lubin, Buterin and Entrepreneurship in the Blockchain Space is available on: JUST BITCOIN NEWS

Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has ordered the country’s consular services, as well as several other services and gas stations, to accept any cryptocurrency including the nation’s own petro. In addition, he has announced the launch of another cryptocurrency, this time backed with gold. Also read: Indians Look to Buy Bitcoin Overseas as Regulations Tighten Maduro’s Orders […] The blog post Venezuela Orders Government Services to Accept Any Cryptocurrency is republished from: JUST BITCOIN NEWS SERVICE

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed that it received more than 1,200 complaints relating to cryptocurrencies via its ‘Scamwatch’ portal during 2017. In light of the number of complaints, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning to potential investors outlining the risks associated with cryptocurrency investment. Also Read: Tesla […] The post Australia’s Consumer Watchdog Received 1289 Crypto Complaints in 2017 is available on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com

Major Dutch financial services company, ING, has confirmed that Bitfinex holds an account with the company in the Netherlands. The bank issued a statement regarding its relationship with Bitfinex after Dutch-language website Follow the Money published a report revealing that ING is providing financial services to Bitfinex last week. Also Read: Independent Ratings Agency Alerts Investors […] The following article Spokesperson Confirms Bitfinex Is Client of ING was originally published on: https://www.justbitcoinnews.com