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Certified ethical hacker and IT manager steals $575,000 in cryptocurrency from elderly person

Certified ethical hacker and IT manager steals $575,000 in cryptocurrency from elderly person
The practising IT manager stole the huge sum from an elderly person after being hired to fit a home security system
12 Apr 2022
Why Rishi Sunak's NFT gambit will backfire on UK fintech

Why Rishi Sunak's NFT gambit will backfire on UK fintech
Plans for the Royal Mint to launch an NFT – part of wider government cryptoasset measures – is more than just another PR misstep
5 Apr 2022
UK to introduce stablecoins

UK to introduce stablecoins
Announcement comes three months after report from the House of Lords found no “convincing case” for the UK to introduce a CBDC
5 Apr 2022
Cyber attackers' NFT blockchain heist nets hundreds of millions in stolen cryptocurrency

Cyber attackers' NFT blockchain heist nets hundreds of millions in stolen cryptocurrency
Ronin blockchain owner Sky Mavis said it's working with outside experts to ensure the stolen funds are returned to owners
30 Mar 2022
Cryptomining criminals are focusing on the cloud 

Cryptomining criminals are focusing on the cloud
Trend Micro report reveals that cryptomining groups are fighting each other for access to victims' cloud servers
30 Mar 2022
Democrats propose privacy-focused digital dollar

Democrats propose privacy-focused digital dollar
The dollar would have to be able to make offline transactions and preserve anonymity
29 Mar 2022
Experts dismiss today's EU vote to ban Bitcoin as 'unworkable'

Experts dismiss today's EU vote to ban Bitcoin as 'unworkable'
A controversial last minute amendment could effectively ban the biggest cryptocurrency in the world if approved in a vote today
14 Mar 2022
US pledges to take a 'hands-on' approach to disrupting cyber criminals

US pledges to take a 'hands-on' approach to disrupting cyber criminals
The country has promised 'proactivity' on cyber warfare as it launches new government cyber crime taskforces
21 Feb 2022
India reserve bank compares cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes

India reserve bank compares cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes
The bank’s deputy governor said that banning cryptocurrency may be the best option for India
15 Feb 2022
Coinbase Super Bowl marketing stunt prompts debate over QR code security

Coinbase Super Bowl marketing stunt prompts debate over QR code security
Experts are torn over QR codes and whether the cyber security threat they theoretically present is actually enough to warrant genuine concern in real-…
14 Feb 2022
US seizes record $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack

US seizes record $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack
The FBI has also arrested a married couple for allegedly conspiring to launder the stolen cryptocurrency
9 Feb 2022
India to launch state-backed 'digital rupee'

India to launch state-backed 'digital rupee'
The government is also introducing a 30% tax on income from digital assets
1 Feb 2022
China selects pilot zones to take part in blockchain trials

China selects pilot zones to take part in blockchain trials
The initiative will involve 164 entities including hospitals, universities and companies
31 Jan 2022
IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as legal tender
The country sought a $1.3 billion loan from the IMF last year, although this has been reportedly hindered by the fund’s Bitcoin concerns
26 Jan 2022
Crypto.com confirms $34 million hack caused by 2FA bypass exploit

Crypto.com confirms $34 million hack caused by 2FA bypass exploit
The cryptocurrency exchange previously denied that any customers lost funds despite numerous reports from customers and analysts
21 Jan 2022
Federal Reserve warns foreign centralised digital currencies could decrease global use of dollar

Federal Reserve warns foreign centralised digital currencies could decrease global use of dollar
New report argues CBDCs could level the playing field for private sector innovation but that network security remains a significant challenge
21 Jan 2022
Singapore discourages cryptocurrency trading with new regulations

Singapore discourages cryptocurrency trading with new regulations
It has warned that trading is highly risky due to the fact that prices are subject to sharp speculative swings
17 Jan 2022
Mozilla suspends cryptocurrency donations following backlash

Mozilla suspends cryptocurrency donations following backlash
However, the option to donate bitcoin to the Mozilla Foundation might return in the future
7 Jan 2022
Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining to avoid nation-wide energy blackouts

Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining to avoid nation-wide energy blackouts
The government hopes to clamp down on large cryptocurrency farms operating in the north of the country
6 Jan 2022
Australia plans reforms to tackle digital wallets and cryptocurrency regulations

Australia plans reforms to tackle digital wallets and cryptocurrency regulations
The treasurer has warned that if the country doesn’t introduce reforms, it will be Silicon Valley that determines the future of the sector
8 Dec 2021
Google files lawsuit against Russian botnet operators

Google files lawsuit against Russian botnet operators
The Glupteba botnet infected approximately one million Windows machines to steal data and mine cryptocurrencies
8 Dec 2021
BitMart suspends withdrawals following hack

BitMart suspends withdrawals following hack
Hackers managed to get away with at least $150 million (£113 million) in cryptocurrencies
6 Dec 2021
Could using blockchain kill your green credentials?

Could using blockchain kill your green credentials?
With Bitcoin transactions consuming enough energy to fuel a small country, can blockchain technology ever be considered environmentally friendly?
1 Dec 2021
Citigroup to create 100 blockchain and cryptocurrency roles

Citigroup to create 100 blockchain and cryptocurrency roles
The new positions are expected to be filled by the end of 2022
23 Nov 2021