Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao — who is still reeling after a $54 million bitcoin hack — is suing Sequoia Capital China, a unit of California-based venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. Continue reading Still Reeling From $54 Million Bitcoin Hack, Binance Sues Sequoia Capital
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Telecom Giant AT&T Gains First-Mover Status by Accepting Crypto
AT&T announced today that it is accepting crypto payments through Bitpay, which supports a number of major cryptocurrencies. A short press release notes that the integration is complete and users can make payments with Bitpay via the AT&T website or through the mobile app. Continue reading Telecom Giant AT&T Gains First-Mover Status by Accepting Crypto
No ‘Truth’ Behind Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Satoshi Claim
Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright shocked the cryptocurrency community on Tuesday by filing copyright registrations over the Bitcoin whitepaper and early Bitcoin code. In a press release, Wright claimed the US Copyright Office had officially “recognized” his role as the true bitcoin creator. Continue reading No ‘Truth’ Behind Craig Wright’s Bitcoin Satoshi Claim
Predictable Bitcoin Drop Snowballs to Major Cryptos Plunging 7%
In the last 24 hours, the bitcoin price has dropped by around four percent against the U.S. dollar, leading major crypto assets such as ethereum, bitcoin cash, and XRP to drop by more than seven percent. Continue reading Predictable Bitcoin Drop Snowballs to Major Cryptos Plunging 7%
Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
The Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) has taken down a cryptocurrency-mixing service, BestMixer.io, in a crackdown involving Europol and Luxembourg authorities. Continue reading Europol Ends Cryptocurrency Mixer Behind $200 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme