Following the People Bank of China's ban on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today also issued an official statement on the subject. Also read: What’s Government’s Long Game for ICOs and Digital Currencies? Released on 5th September, the statement is not as harsh as the PBOC's ruling -- but does remind businesses and … [Read more...] about ICOs Must Now Seek Licensing in Hong Kong
Is Your Bitcoin Wallet Ready for a Hard Fork This August?
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With the UASF August 1st deadline fast approaching, one of the most common questions on the many casual Bitcoin users' minds is: will they indeed have twice as many bitcoins after a blockchain split (better-known as a "hard fork")? Also read: Which Mobile Bitcoin Wallet Should I Choose? Before we dive in, it's important to mention that the hard fork (splitting the Bitcoin … [Read more...] about Is Your Bitcoin Wallet Ready for a Hard Fork This August?
Korean Bitcoin Startups to Get Licenses and Eased Regulation
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Up to 40 fintech startups -- about half of which use bitcoin as their primary settlement mechanism -- will likely receive official money transfer licenses from South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service this August. Also read: The Future of Bitcoin 2017 Series: Antony Zegers and Market Governance for Bitcoin Lowered Capital Requirements to Encourage More Competition This … [Read more...] about Korean Bitcoin Startups to Get Licenses and Eased Regulation
CIA’s ‘Brutal Kangaroo’ Toolkit Infects Machines Disconnected From the Internet
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Wikileaks yesterday published more user manuals describing a CIA-designed suite of Windows-based malware. The tools, called "Brutal Kangaroo", can even infiltrate closed networks or individual machines that are disconnected from the Internet. Also read: Linksys Tells Customers How to Remove CIA Surveillance Tools Air-Gapped Machines Can Still Be Compromised Air-gapped … [Read more...] about CIA’s ‘Brutal Kangaroo’ Toolkit Infects Machines Disconnected From the Internet
United Nations Recognizes Blockchain Startups With Remittance Technology Awards
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The United Nations showed its support for blockchain and other bleeding-edge technology startups at the 5th annual Global Forum on Remittances, Investment, and Development with the first ever RemTech Awards, on June 15. Also read: Bitcoin Is ‘Complete Garbage’ Says MarketWatch – We Disagree Remittances to Drastically Reduce Cost by 2030 The Forum focuses on the challenge … [Read more...] about United Nations Recognizes Blockchain Startups With Remittance Technology Awards