March 2021 – Page 111

Stablecoin Issuer Tether Says It Is a Victim of a 500 BTC Ransom Demand Infoleak Threat

Just days after the conclusion of its long-running feud with the Office of the Attorney General of New York, Tether says it is now a victim of an extortion attempt. According to the stablecoin issuer, the blackmailers are threatening to release documents they claim “will harm the bitcoin ecosystem” if their demand for the payment […]

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Fantom brushes off network outage with another 30% price surge

With over 3,000% growth since the turn of the year, even a recent network outage couldn’t stop Fantom’s bullish surge.

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3 reasons Bitcoin recovered by 8% overnight — Key levels to watch next

Bitcoin rebounded by over 8% overnight and there are three key reasons behind the rally, in addition to macro factors.

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Rakuten’s customers can now use Bitcoin for shopping

Japanese retail giant Rakuten has integrated its crypto wallet with its payment app, enabling consumers to directly load and convert their Bitcoin holdings for use in everyday spending.

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Bitcoin is at a ‘tipping point’ in international trade, Citi says

Mainstream adoption is within Bitcoin’s grasp, according to Citi analysts.

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China’s BSN partners with TON Labs to utilize Telegram blockchain

While Telegram’s token project is dead, the blockchain still lives.

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Gazprom Neft uses blockchain tech to streamline aircraft refueling

Gazprom Neft’s aviation refueling subsidiary has piloted a blockchain-based refueling payment project to automate and accelerate transactions.

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Spanish Court Orders the Investigation of Possible ‘Computer Fraud’ on Bittrex Exchange After a User Loses 1.3 BTC

A Spanish Court has issued an order compelling a division within the country’s police to investigate the possible existence of “computer fraud” on the Bittrex cryptocurrency platform. The order was issued following the filing of a complaint by a Tenerife based Bittrex user who claims to have lost 1.3 BTC (or $58,000) that was stored […]

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Chiliz $CHZ Growth Continues With Trio of New Listings

Chiliz Announces Trio of $CHZ Listings on Bitcoin.com Exchange, HitBTC and Changelly

Chiliz $CHZ – the digital currency for sports and entertainment – has announced listings on the Bitcoin.com Exchange, HitBTC and Changelly platforms. Chiliz is the on-platform currency of fan engagement platform Socios.com, which is built on the Chiliz blockchain infrastructure. Socios.com allows sporting and entertainment organisations to monetize their global fanbases through digital assets known […]

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Online Retail Giant Rakuten Allows People to Load Payment App With Cryptocurrencies

The firm Rakuten Inc., often referred to as “the Amazon of Japan,” announced customers can now load up Rakuten Pay accounts with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and bitcoin cash. In order to commemorate the latest crypto service, Rakuten is also offering bonus points to people leveraging “Rakuten Cash” via crypto assets. Crypto Can Pay for […]

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