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Self acclaimed Ghanaian millionaire celebrity - Shatta Bandle took to his Instagram page to show off his Bitcoin wallet; boasting of $65,000 holdings about (7.54) BTC at the time of publication. The "Young Young Rich Nigga or Abba Dangote" as he is fondly called, gained popularity
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Cryptocurrency forensics firm - CipherTrace has launched a new program designed to train students, and provide tools necessary for the detection of cryptocurrency-related scams. According to the announcement, the initiative titled "Defenders League" currently involves a partnership between the Middlesex University London, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies
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Interpol is working closely with cybersecurity firm, Trend Micro to mitigate the risks of cryptojacking affecting people across South-East Asia. According to its report, released on 8 January, 2020 the combined efforts have helped to reduce crypto-jacking in the region by 78%. https://soundcloud.com/sophossecurity/naked-security-podcast-epsidode-1 A Positive Step
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“Should I invest in cryptocurrency?” It’s a question almost every Nigerian is asking. Ten years ago, after all, investing $100 in Bitcoin would have made you a multimillionaire by now. Sadly investing today is a lot more high-risk. Are you considering investing in cryptocurrency in 2020? If so, you
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Bitcoin is approaching key psychological barriers at $8,000. Bitcoin prices rise by 4.06% at $7,861. Other cryptocurrencies have experienced rising prices over the same period. Buy Orders Gain Momentum While Bitcoin rose by 4.06%, Ethereum went up 1.36% at $142.38 and XRP 9.27%
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Rising uncertainty surrounding the USA and Iran has contributed to heightened bids for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency could soon rise above the resistance of $7,580. This would confirm a short-term bullish breakout. Bitcoin Reacts to US and Iran Tension The cryptocurrency is currently at $7,532. Prices are up 10%
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Social messaging giant, Telegram refuses to disclose the details of its spending of $1.7 billion in ICO cash funds to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. SEC Questions Telegram for Spending of ICO Cash Funds According to SEC, “Defendants are now refusing to disclose the bank records concerning
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Google and Apple decide on Ethereum adoption with policies. Ethereum Metamask celebrates a good start to 2020 with the reversal of a Google Play store ban. Users are now able to download the Ethereum browser extension through Google. Meanwhile, Apple threatens removal of blockchain applications. Google Play Store Lifts Ban
Africa
Nigeria Communication Commission takes a huge leap in the blockchain space for Africa, investing $5,500 in blockchain startup Wicrypt. Wicrypt makes it possible for users to make money by sharing their internet connection. A Milestone in Nigeria Blockchain Industry This presents a milestone for the blockchain industry in Nigeria.
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Regulators have taken a bold step forward with the first approved ICO following the establishment of the France ICO visa under the PACTE Law. The country’s financial regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers gave the approval to blockchain company, French-ICO . The First France ICO Visa Approval French-ICO describes itself as
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After multiple account bans and deletion of videos containing cryptocurrency content on its video platform, YouTube, Google has suspended Ethereum wallet, MetaMask from its Google Play app store. Ethereum Wallet Suspended on Google Play Store Google Play app store no longer lists Metamask’s Android client, thus preventing people from
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YouTube cryptocurrency videos were deleted by the Google-owned platform this week. YouTubers received notifications earlier this week. They were informed that their videos violated the terms of service of the platform. Youtube Calls Cryptocurrency Videos Deletion a Mistake The change seemed to hit smaller outlets and websites concentrating on material