# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=517 Page 517 of 658. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Ransomware hackers demand $4M in Bitcoin from Argentina](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-09T03:39:19.000Z Updated: 2020-09-09T03:39:19.000Z A ransomware attack crippled Argentina's immigration agency for hours. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5733.json) ## [South Koreans discouraged from attending cryptocurrency investment briefings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5732) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-08T09:03:46.000Z Updated: 2020-09-08T09:03:46.000Z Attending face-to-face crypto investment briefings could expose citizens to fraud risks as well as the of becoming infected with Covid-19. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5732.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5732.json) ## [Russian launch of Binance Card to push through despite the upcoming ban on cryptocurrency payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5731) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-09-08T05:37:57.000Z Updated: 2020-09-08T05:37:57.000Z Binance will still push through with the launching its crypto debit card in Russia. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5731.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5731.json) ## [Bitcoin (BTC) beats gold as a reserve asset, says strategist](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5730) By Mark Jason Alcala | Insights & Views Published: 2020-09-07T14:02:35.000Z Updated: 2020-09-07T14:02:35.000Z Bitcoin (BTC) is now viewed as a better reserve asset and store of value compared to gold by some investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5730.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/5730.json) ## [South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange raided by the police](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5729) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-07T09:00:17.000Z Updated: 2020-09-07T11:12:22.000Z Authorities raided Bihumb as part of its ongoing investigations in connection with the BXA token sale. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5729.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5729.json) ## [Cryptocurrency will be accepted as payment for tax in Switzerland's Zug canton starting 2021](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5728) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-04T09:28:37.000Z Updated: 2020-09-04T09:28:37.000Z Known as Switzerland's Crypto Valley, the canton of Zug plans to accept Bitcoin and Ether as tas payment next year. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5728.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5728.json) ## [Cryptocurrency scammers hack into Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-04T06:20:22.000Z Updated: 2020-09-04T06:20:22.000Z Hackers hijacked PM Modi's Twitter account and used it to ask for BTC and ETH. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5727.json) ## [Ethereum (ETH) miners’ August profits soar to a new record at $113M](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5726) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-09-03T15:46:08.000Z Updated: 2020-09-03T15:46:08.000Z Ethereum miners made a killing in August by posting a record-breaking $113 million in profits. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5726.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5726.json) ## [Cryptomining hardware maker Canaan reports increased revenue and reduced losses for Q2](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5725) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-09-03T09:08:30.000Z Updated: 2020-09-03T09:08:30.000Z With rising revenue, Canaan was able to reduce operating losses for the second quarter of 2020. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5725.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5725.json) ## [Bitcoin ETP listed in leading stock exchanges in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5724) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-09-03T04:48:03.000Z Updated: 2020-09-03T04:48:03.000Z Investors can now trade in Bitcoin ETP via stock exchanges in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5724.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5724.json) ## [Revolut US clients can now trade in Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5723) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-09-02T15:18:19.000Z Updated: 2020-09-02T15:18:19.000Z Revolut's U.S. crypto exchange expands its roster of tradable cryptocurrencies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5723.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5723.json) ## [New malware can steal cryptocurrency wallet IDs and credit card info](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-02T08:11:40.000Z Updated: 2020-09-02T08:11:40.000Z Anubis is a new malware that could steal sensitive data such as crypto wallets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5722.json) ## [Tether briefly ousts XRP as third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5721) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-09-02T06:01:03.000Z Updated: 2020-09-02T06:01:03.000Z Tether briefly surpassed XRP's market cap becoming the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5721.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5721.json) ## [Venezuela ranks third in cryptocurrency usage worldwide](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-01T14:28:26.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T14:28:26.000Z Venezuelans use cryptocurrency to preserve their wealth amidst hyperinflation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5720.json) ## [US Justice Department goes after cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5719) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-01T09:31:25.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T09:31:25.000Z The DOJ has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to recover stolen cryptocurrency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5719.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5719.json) ## [Bank of Korea seeks a partner for the second phase of its CBDC project](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-09-01T05:32:06.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T11:48:58.000Z Bank of Korea wants to enter into a consulting partnership with a private firm for its cryptocurrency project. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5718.json) ## [Russia blocks crypto site Bestchange.ru for the third time](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5717) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-09-01T02:44:46.000Z Updated: 2020-09-01T02:44:46.000Z Russian authorities blocked the domain of a popular site that contained information about Bitcoin. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5717.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5717.json) ## [Polkadot (DOT) could become third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap in a year](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5716) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-08-31T11:03:28.000Z Updated: 2020-08-31T11:03:28.000Z An Asian-based cryptocurrency fund believes that DOT has what it takes to soar and become one of the top three tokens. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5716.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5716.json) ## [Crypto exchange FTX expands into retail with acquisition of Blockfolio](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5715) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-08-31T04:35:06.000Z Updated: 2020-08-31T04:35:06.000Z FTX and Blockfolio are developing an app for cryptocurrency trading that will be targeting retail investors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5715.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5715.json) ## [Brazil’s cryptocurrency firms target a $100B market by the end of 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5714) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-27T17:54:52.000Z Updated: 2020-08-27T17:54:52.000Z Brazil's crypto market has posted double-digit growth in the last three years. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5714.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5714.json) ## [South Korea’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange raided for wash trading](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5713) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-27T10:46:47.000Z Updated: 2020-08-27T10:46:47.000Z South Korean authorities seize Coinbit's headquarters as the exchange is investigated for wash trading. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5713.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5713.json) ## [More than 1000 users affected in a cryptocurrency tax reporting service hack](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-27T05:49:56.000Z Updated: 2020-08-27T05:49:56.000Z A hacker is selling customer data obtained by hacking an online crypto tax service. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5712.json) ## [UK-based cryptocurrency firms might be required to submit annual financial crime reports](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5711) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-26T15:25:12.000Z Updated: 2020-08-26T15:25:12.000Z The FCA released a proposal to include more firms in the annual financial crimes reporting. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5711.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5711.json) ## [Ontario residents won't be able to access cryptocurrency derivatives platform Bitmex starting September](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5710) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-26T08:25:32.000Z Updated: 2020-08-26T08:25:32.000Z The Ontario Securities Commission mandated Bitmex said that Bitmex is not registered or recognized in Ontario. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5710.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5710.json) ## [IMF’s cryptocurrency explainer video goes viral](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-26T06:11:21.000Z Updated: 2020-08-26T11:12:21.000Z IMF recently released a two-minute video explaining cryptocurrency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5709.json) ## [Japan’s Finance Minister suggests employing blockchain technology for Covid-19 contact tracing](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-25T08:21:14.000Z Updated: 2020-08-25T08:21:14.000Z Japan's Finance Ministry is urging for the use of blockchain in the country's efforts against the spread of the coronavirus. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5708.json) ## [1,100 unlicensed Bitcoin (BTC) mining farms shut down in Iran](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5707) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-25T06:02:21.000Z Updated: 2020-08-25T06:02:21.000Z Iran shut down more than a thousand unlicensed crypto firms that were identified with the help of whistleblowers. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5707.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5707.json) ## [Former RBI governor expresses views on the future of Bitcoin and Libra](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5706) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-08-24T11:47:40.000Z Updated: 2020-08-24T11:47:40.000Z A former RBI governor believes that Bitcoin and Libra have their respective roles to play in the future of finance. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5706.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5706.json) ## [$50B worth of cryptocurrency exits China as investors worry about the country’s economy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5705) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-08-24T06:16:25.000Z Updated: 2020-08-24T06:16:25.000Z Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed that $50 billion in cryptocurrency was moved out of China in the past 12 months. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5705.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5705.json) ## [Canada-based restaurant chain converts reserve fiat to Bitcoin (BTC)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5704) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-08-23T11:12:44.000Z Updated: 2020-09-07T11:38:09.000Z A Canadian restaurant chain owner believes that holding Bitcoin (BTC) is a better alternative compared to saving cash. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5704.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5704.json) ## [South Africa’s FSCA investigates cryptocurrency investment firm Mirror Trading International](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5703) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-23T07:25:16.000Z Updated: 2020-08-23T07:25:16.000Z South Africa's financial regulator starts investigations into cryptocurrency firm MTI for operating without the proper license requirements. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5703.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5703.json) ## [Cryptojacking malware that installs XMR cryptocurrency mining app discored](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-21T07:11:12.000Z Updated: 2020-08-21T07:11:12.000Z FritzFrog is a cryptojacking malware that installs XMRig, a cryptocurrency mining app that mines Monero (XRM). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5702.json) ## [Bitcoin mining industry in China hardest hit in 2020](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5701) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-08-20T16:29:25.000Z Updated: 2020-08-20T16:29:25.000Z During the first half of 2020, China's cryptocurrency mining industry has been impacted by a number of factors. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5701.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5701.json) ## [Jeju Island tourists are now required to use a blockchain-based contact tracing app](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-20T11:21:56.000Z Updated: 2020-08-20T11:21:56.000Z South Korea's Jeju Island is harnessing blockchain technology in its fight against the coronavirus. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5700.json) ## [Cryptocurrency gaming portal Bitcoin Games launches promotion with a prize pool of $2M](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5699) By Mark Jason Alcala | Business Published: 2020-08-20T09:25:44.000Z Updated: 2020-08-20T09:25:44.000Z Bitcoin Games' $2 million prize pool is one of the biggest in the world of online casinos. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5699.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/5699.json) ## [Most Bitcoin (BTC) investors bullish but would HODL even if cryptocurrency’s prices falls to zero, says survey](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5698) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-08-20T07:23:05.000Z Updated: 2020-08-20T07:23:05.000Z Seventy percent of the respondents of a recent survey said that they won't sell their Bitcoin even if it reaches $0. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5698.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5698.json) ## [Cryptocurrency investors can now trade in Grayscale’s Litecoin Trust and Bitcoin Cash Trust](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5697) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-08-19T14:39:57.000Z Updated: 2020-08-19T14:39:57.000Z Grayscale's Bitcoin Cash Trust and Litecoin Trust received DTC eligibility. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5697.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5697.json) ## [Cryptocurrency and stock trading app Robinhood valuation rose to $11.2B in a recent funding round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5696) By Mark Jason Alcala | Investing Published: 2020-08-19T10:19:14.000Z Updated: 2020-08-19T10:19:14.000Z Robinhood added $2.6 billion to its valuation in just one month. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5696.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/5696.json) ## [3 South African firms accused of running fraudulent cryptocurrency credit card scheme](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5695) By Mark Jason Alcala | Regulation Published: 2020-08-19T06:40:30.000Z Updated: 2020-08-19T06:40:30.000Z Alabama and Texas issued cease and desist order to three South African companies suspected of running a cryptocurrency card scam. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5695.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/5695.json) ## [China tests digital yuan CBDC in Beijing, Hong Kong, and other major cities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694) By Mark Jason Alcala | Technology Published: 2020-08-19T03:27:20.000Z Updated: 2020-08-19T03:27:20.000Z China is pushing ahead with its central bank digital currency program, which is currently being testing in major cities. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/5694.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=516) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=518)