Russia makes new request to Greece for cybercrime suspect
Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Security
Jul 4, 2018
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News tagged with virtual currency
How your smart fridge might be mining bitcoin for criminals
Is the web browser on your phone slower than usual? It could be mining bitcoin for criminals.
Security
Jun 29, 2018
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Hackers steal $30m from top Seoul bitcoin exchange
Hackers stole more than $30 million worth of cryptocurrencies from South Korea's top bitcoin exchange, sending the unit's price falling around the world on Wednesday.
Security
Jun 20, 2018
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Bitcoin could 'bring internet to a halt': BIS
The Bank for International Settlements in a report warned digital currencies like bitcoin could overwhelm and break the internet if they continue to grow.
Internet
Jun 18, 2018
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Bitcoin hits 4-month low after currency exchange theft
The price of bitcoin has fallen to a four-month low of $6,370, days after South Korean virtual currency exchange Coinrail said hackers had stolen over $37 million, or almost a third of the virtual currency it had stored.
Internet
Jun 13, 2018
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Zimbabwe warns against cryptocurrencies
Zimbabwe's central bank on Monday warned against trading in cryptocurrencies, saying virtual currencies such as bitcoin were not regulated in the country.
Internet
May 14, 2018
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Pacquiao to launch own cryptocurrency
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday he would launch a cryptocurrency to connect with fans, but also backed the regulation of virtual currencies.
Internet
Apr 18, 2018
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Quebec wary of bitcoin gold rush
At the site of a former cocoa factory in Canada's Quebec province, tiny holes punctured in the walls of a warehouse allow fresh air to cool thousands of whirring processors connected by a tangle of wires.
Internet
Apr 18, 2018
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New York investigates cryptocurrency trading exchanges
New York state authorities on Tuesday said they have launched a probe into platforms that trade cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, including potential fraud and conflicts of interest.
Internet
Apr 17, 2018
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Japan's hacked crypto exchange Coincheck bought out
Japanese online broker Monex Group said Friday it would buy virtual currency exchange Coincheck, which was hit by a massive hack that saw thieves steal hundreds of millions of dollars in virtual currency.
Business
Apr 6, 2018
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