BTC-e
Crypto Exchange WEX Linked to Iranian Ransomware Operators, Says PwC
Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.
Uncategorized
Big Decisions Loom for Financial Markets – 05 March 2019
This week traders in all global financial markets will be paying attention to the upcoming meeting in the ECB and their assessment about the TLTROs (targeted longer-term refinancing options), as the first deadline is coming to an end.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Seeking Gains After Retaking Key Price Support
Bitcoin has returned above crucial support at $3,700 and could bounce higher if it can defend that level going forward.
Business News
Futures Trading Nears $1 Billion in First Month at Kraken Crypto Exchange
Crypto Facilities, which provides futures data to CME, saw its own trading volume jump five-fold after being acquired by Kraken.
Business News
EY Aims to Make It Easier to Calculate Crypto Taxes With New Tool
The professional services giant has launched a product to help clients automate their cryptocurrency accounting and tax calculations.
Uncategorized
Global Markets Retreat as Dollar Stays Strong – 05 March 2019
Asian markets were broadly lower on Tuesday afternoon, following Wall Street down after a turbulent day on Monday.
Business News
Dash Core Group to Lay Off Staff in ‘Crypto Winter’ Cost-Cutting Effort
The company behind cryptocurrency project Dash is to reduce its staffing levels in a cost-cutting effort brought on by the bear market.
BitGo
Crypto Custodian BitGo Exaggerated Insurance Coverage, Underwriter Claims
An underwriter of BitGo’s $100 million crypto insurance policy says the custodian described it in a misleading way.
Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Miners Are Investing Again, Expecting a Cheap Power Boom Soon
Bitcoin miners in China are betting that abundant water this summer will make their business profitable again.
Business News
Coinbase Pushes Out Ex-Hacking Team Employees Following Uproar
Coinbase is parting ways with Neutrino employees who worked at Hacking Team following a customer backlash.