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Mining Firm Titan Introduces Lumerin, a Project Aiming to Commodify Bitcoin’s Hashpower
23.10.2021
On October 21, the bitcoin mining pool operator Titan revealed a new decentralized hashpower routing protocol called Lumerin. The open-source project aims to commodify bitcoin’s hashpower “through smart contracts, making hashpower tradable.” Bloq’s Mining Arm Titan...
Popular BTM Operator: Bitcoin of America Adds Ethereum to Its Bitcoin ATMs
18.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. Bitcoin of America...
Bitcoin Mining Operation Being Sued for Producing High Noise Levels in Tennessee
16.10.2021
A bitcoin mining operation in Tennessee is being sued by neighbors due to the high level of noise the facility produces. The lawsuit, which was filed in August, asks mining operator Red Dog to shut down operations and pay personal damages fees, as well as compensate owners for decreased property...
Canadian Bitcoin Mine Operator Facing $7 Million Fine for Setting Up Power Plants Without Permission
4.10.2021
Link Global, a bitcoin mine operator in Canada, is facing a fine of up to $7 million for installing power plants to run its miners without government permission. The company installed several power plants without following legal procedures and alleges that, if the penalty is enforced, it will...
Popular Bitcoin ATM Operator: Bitcoin of America Working With WGN Radio to Promote Cryptocurrency Education
1.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America (BOA) is a popular virtual currency exchange, headquartered in Chicago, IL. They are known for their extensive number of Bitcoin ATM locations across the United States. Bitcoin of America’s CEO, Sonny Meraban, and Director of Marketing, Jenna Polinsky, have...
Russian Post to Employ Blockchain Technology in Parcel Tracking
30.9.2021
The national postal operator of Russia plans to implement a parcel tracking system that will rely on blockchain technology. The introduction of the new service is part of Russian Post’s digital transformation strategy and is expected to reduce the number of lost shipments. Blockchain-Based...
Kraken Charged by CFTC Over Margined Crypto Transactions, $1.25 Million Penalty Imposed
29.9.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Payward Ventures, the operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, “for illegally offering margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets, including bitcoin, and failing to register.” CFTC Charges Kraken, Imposes...
US Mobile Operator Calls on Cardano
29.9.2021
Dish Network has entered into a strategic partnership with Input Output Global (IOG) to explore the US satellite television and cellular network group ( listed at Nasdaq ) with the help of the Cardano Blockchain. The announcement was made at the Cardano Summit of 2021 according to Cardano price...
Thailand’s tourism authority is considering creating its own utility token
29.9.2021
The proposed TAT Coin will enable tourism operators to cash in on the popularity of cryptocurrencies
Hackers Compromise Web Portal Bitcoin.org — DNS Hijack Replaces Site With BTC Doubler Scam
23.9.2021
On Thursday, the pseudonymous operator of Bitcoin.org told the public on Twitter that the web portal has been “compromised.” The operator, Cobra, explained that the hackers were able to implement a bitcoin doubler scam model and stressed that the site would be down for a “few...
S Korean MP Tells Gov’t: ‘Don’t Let a Crypto Monopoly Emerge’
8.9.2021
country to have submitted its official application to become a licensed trading platform operator after sealing a deal with the neobank K-Bank. The latter has established a
Korean firm will become first BSN portal operator outside of China
1.9.2021
China’s Blockchain Service Network is going global, with Korean blockchain firm MetaverseSociety announced as the first BSN portal operator outside of China
Canadian regulator alleges OKEx operator violated securities law
19.8.2021
The commission has made similar allegations against Bybit, crypto exchange KuCoin and Polo Digital Assets
Darknet crypto mixer operator pleads guilty to laundering $300M in BTC
19.8.2021
The operator of the darknet-based Bitcoin mixing service Helix has pleaded guilty to laundering more than $300,000 million worth of BTC from 2014 to 2017
Founder of the Bitcoin Mixer Helix Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges
18.8.2021
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of the bitcoin mixing service Helix has pleaded guilty on Wednesday to money laundering charges. Harmon’s guilty plea follows the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) fining Harmon $60 million last year. Helix Operator...
Cinema operator AMC plans to accept BTC by 2022
10.8.2021
AMC chairman and CEO, Adam Aron, revealed the American cinema giant is looking to accept Bitcoin payments for movie tickets in response to customer demand
Swisscom will become a Chainlink node operator
5.8.2021
"Making reliable off-chain data available on decentralized networks is a critical success factor for the future development of digital assets,” said Dominic Vincenz
FTX and Entertainment Giant Dolphin to Launch NFT Marketplace
4.8.2021
On August 2, West Realm Shire Services Inc., the owner and operator of FTX.US, revealed the company has partnered with film and television production company Dolphin Entertainment. According to the announcement, FTX and Dolphin will be launching a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace dedicated...
Payments Giant NCR Acquiring Libertyx to Offer Complete Crypto Solution
4.8.2021
NCR Corp., a global leader in ATM software applications, has announced that it is acquiring Libertyx, the crypto company that claims to be “America’s first and largest network of bitcoin ATMs, cashiers, and kiosks.” NCR Acquires Libertyx NCR Corp. (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise...
Huobi winds down former exchange operator in China
27.7.2021
Huobi's move follows a similar decision by crypto exchange OKEx, which resolved to dissolve its China-based entity in late June