In our “Events” section, we cover major conferences, meetups, and industry gatherings related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Here you will find announcements, highlights, and reports from important events shaping the crypto ecosystem. Read the “Events” section on ForkNews to stay updated on key happenings in the blockchain industry.
Last November, 35-year-old Luis Meza, along with other gang members, kidnapped his friend and stole $2 million worth of cryptocurrency from him.
Cyber police detained a gang of crypto fraudsters consisting of four young residents of Dnieper, who created a network of fake web exchangers for converting cryptocurrencies.
Thomson Reuters has launched a new version of its MarketPsych Indices (TRMI), which includes market sentiment data for the top 100 cryptocurrencies. The stated goal of the project is to increase the efficiency and transparency of virtual assets on the global market. The move follows the successful launch of Bitcoin market sentiment data in March 2018.
A little-known cryptocurrency called My Big Coin is now the focus of lawyers studying a case that could determine whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTS) has the powers it needs to crack down on scammers in the cryptocurrency world.
Today, a Southern California court is considering the case of a US citizen who, under the pseudonym Bitcoin Maven, carried out unregulated cashing out of Bitcoin coins. Income from illegal activities amounted to US$300,000 per year.
A cyber attack on a little-known exchanger caused the loss of billions of dollars from the total capitalization of cryptocurrencies. The price of Bitcoin fell 7% immediately after South Korean exchange Coinrail announced that it had become the target of scammers. On Monday, the company announced a security issue that resulted in the exchange losing 30% of all crypto assets stored on it.
The Philippine Police Cybercrime Unit has arrested 8 people suspected of fraudulent Bitcoin transactions. Also arrested were 480 Filipino citizens who worked in a call center through which people were persuaded to make investments. Israel's Foreign Ministry is investigating the case.
As a publicity stunt, crypto enthusiasts climbed Mount Everest and buried a hardware wallet containing 500,000 ASKT. In the accompanying YouTube video, one of the climbers invites users to pick up this wallet. According to Finance Times, the company estimates the value of the tokens in this wallet to be approximately $50,000. This figure is based on information from the pre-sale and ICO, which have not yet begun.
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