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.
Bitmaintech Israel's Ra'anana research and development center is closing due to the general downturn in cryptocurrency markets, according to a report from financial publication Globes.
The US government is considering using forensic analysis techniques to track transactions involving the cryptocurrencies Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR). This is according to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program published by the US Department of Homeland Security.
Recently, one of the richest Bitcoin addresses woke up and someone transferred 66,233 BTC, worth over $257 million. This address has not been active since 2014.
On Monday, Bulgarian prosecutors released a statement saying local police had arrested three men for stealing approximately $5 million worth of cryptocurrency.
Anthony Dresch, founder of Korelya Capital, which led Bitfury's $80 million funding round, recently joined Bitfury's board of directors. And Bitfury's advisory board will now be chaired by Annette Nazareth, a former authorized representative of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The new project, known as Shark Pool, aims to destroy Bitcoin forks, flood their networks with empty blocks, collect mining rewards, and then convert them into Bitcoin Cash.
San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken, the largest and one of the most secure crypto platforms, has warned users about the risks of trading the new Bitcoin Cash SV (BCH SV) token, saying the fork does not meet all of the exchange's listing requirements.
As IT technologies develop, the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine faces new challenges. Now she has to confront illegal actions related to the world of digital payment systems and cryptocurrencies.
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