Coingeek: New report sheds light on BitKeep hack over the holidays

Coingeek: North Korean hackers targeting Japanese financial firms with new malware

Saturday, 31 December 2022 06:00

Working similarly with other hacking gangs, BlueNoroff uses fake websites and mimics popular VC firms and financial institutions to scam victims in Europe and the Far East, particularly in Japan. [...] Read More... The post North Korean hackers targeting Japanese financial firms with new malware appeared first…

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Coingeek: Square Enix enters into 7 billion yen deal with NFT mobile developer

Saturday, 31 December 2022 04:00

Square Enix remains optimistic that NFTs will play a crucial role in transforming the gaming industry as it strikes a deal with Gumi to create a game based on blockchain technology. [...] Read More... The post Square Enix enters into 7 billion yen deal with NFT mobile…

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Coingeek: INDX Summit: In search for financial inclusion, Philippines wields the power of fintech

Saturday, 31 December 2022 02:00

The second day of the INDX Summit concluded with industry players and thought leaders rallying for better education and increased collaboration toward financial inclusion in the Philippines [...] Read More... The post INDX Summit: In search for financial inclusion, Philippines wields the power of fintech appeared first…

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Coingeek: South Korea: Top executives of scam V Global exchange convicted

Saturday, 31 December 2022 00:00

Convicted employees of the now-defunct V Global exchange have risen to seven, with two C-level executives being the latest to face court and jail sentences of up to eight years. [...] Read More... The post South Korea: Top executives of scam V Global exchange convicted appeared first…

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Coingeek: Ripple CTO David Schwartz struggles to understand Dr. Craig Wright

Friday, 30 December 2022 14:00

Dr. Wright says institutional investors won't touch Bitcoin unless the recovery question is unanswered, leading to Schwartz questioning why such investors are the target group for digital cash. [...] Read More... The post Ripple CTO David Schwartz struggles to understand Dr. Craig Wright appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Elas’s Brendan Lee talks building a Philippines national ledger on CoinGeek Backstage

Friday, 30 December 2022 10:00

Brendan Lee tells CoinGeek Backstage that such a ledger would incorporate national assets such as ID and CBDC, but still localized to serve the smaller regions. [...] Read More... The post Elas’s Brendan Lee talks building a Philippines national ledger on CoinGeek Backstage appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: The ‘Running Bitcoin Challenge’ in Hal Finney’s memory is on again

Friday, 30 December 2022 08:00

In honor of Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney, the Running Bitcoin Challenge will return on January 10, 2023 to support ongoing treatments and cures for ALS. [...] Read More... The post The ‘Running Bitcoin Challenge’ in Hal Finney’s memory is on again appeared first on CoinGeek.

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Coingeek: Argo Blockchain sells Helios mining facility for $65 million to Galaxy Digital

Friday, 30 December 2022 07:00

Argo sold the facility for $65 million while also securing an extra $35 million loan from the Mike Novogratz-owned firm as it struggles with the bear market. [...] Read More... The post Argo Blockchain sells Helios mining facility for $65 million to Galaxy Digital appeared first on…

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Coingeek: Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year

Friday, 30 December 2022 06:00

Japan is dead set on lifting the ban on stablecoins, with authorities gathering feedback on easing restrictions, opening a pathway for seamless stablecoin trading. [...] Read More... The post Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year appeared first on CoinGeek.

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