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Cybercriminals Offer Bundles of Cash for 10% Fee in Bitcoin
Hackers crack bank accounts and sell stolen funds for only 10-12% of their real value in BTC equivalent, according to the new Q3 2019 Black Market Report from Armor’s Threat Resistance Unit.
Californian Politician Uses Crypto to Purchase Cannabis in the US
A Californian politician Ben Bartlett has become the first elected official who used Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Universal Dollar (UPUSD) to make the purchase at Ohana Cannabis, a dispensary in Emeryville,...
Cubans Use Cryptocurrency for Skirting U.S. Sanctions
Cubans are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to make online purchases, as well as to invest and trade. News, local resident Jason Sanchez said cryptocurrencies were “opening new doors” f...
Facebook’s Libra Coin Will Be Launched in H2 2020
In an interview with French news magazine Les Echos on Sept. 12, Bertrand Perez, director general of the Libra Association, said the cryptocurrency will be launched in the second half of 2020.
Bitcoin Will Be Featured on Watford FC Player’s Uniforms
The Bitcoin “B” logo will be featured on the Watford FC player’s uniforms as a result of the club’s partnership with Bitcoin betting platform Sportsbet.io. The team will also a...
Facebook’s Libra is Seeking for Swiss Payment System License
Facebook’s Libra is seeking to apply for licensing as the Swiss payment system.
PundiX’s Blockchain Phone is Almost Ready for Launch
The blockchain phone from PundiX is almost ready for launch. The device, officially called “Blok on Blok” or BOB, will go on pre-order in Q4 2019 at a price of $599 via Kickstarter an...
Domino’s Pizza France Launches $100K Prize Ordering Competition
The French branch of Domino’s Pizza launched a competition with a prize of $110,000 in Bitcoin or cash, according to a company’s tweet on Sept. 6.
Mastercard to Launch Blockchain Payments Platform
Mastercard, a multinational financial services corporation has partnered with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3 to launch a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform.