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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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President of the European Central Bank (ECB) - Christine Lagarde has expressed support for the bank’s involvement in the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC); as she notes its benefits for faster and cheaper cross-border payments. Speaking at a recent interview where she was asked about ECB’
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Iraqi officials assert that the US government threatens to remove the nation’s access to its central bank account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This presents an opportunity for Iraq to use censorship resistant Bitcoin. President Trump Warns Iran Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump Administration
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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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If you want to buy Bitcoin in Nigeria, you first need to choose a cryptocurrency exchange to buy coins from. This might seem simple. However, not every cryptocurrency exchange is created equal. There are increasing numbers of fake cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Nigerians. To make matters worse, some exchanges reserve the
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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 continued to blaze forward and set record high prices, following heightened US and Iran tensions The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose from $8,080 above $8,400 before corrective action took place. 2020 Highs for the Apex Cryptocurrency 2020 price records were set by Bitcoin after Iranial missiles were
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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
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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.