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Iranian hackers are developing cyber attacks that block computer systems, disrupt city services and demand cryptocurrency ransom, according to a new report from Accenture PLC.
Today the recovery phase will end and the price decline will lead to new lows
Bittrex, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the future addition of XRP and Ethereum Classic trading pairs against the US dollar. The move is part of the company's “phased approach” to building out dollar trading on its cryptocurrency platform. The changes will take effect on August 20, 2018.
California-based Intuit, which develops software for financial and commercial companies, has received a patent for processing Bitcoin payments via text messages.
The low swing amplitude during yesterday's consolidation indicates a lack of uncertainty in the market. Weak recovery dynamics on declining volumes suggests that prices will resume falling today
The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), owned by the Philippine government, announced a partnership with Northern Star Gaming & Resorts Inc to create and develop a fintech hub called the “Crypto Valley of Asia” (CVA).
One US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent told the press that “she wants criminals to continue using Bitcoin” because it allows them to be traced.
This week saw the launch of Bettergram, a desktop chat app built using Telegram's open source code. Bettergram is designed specifically for the crypto community and contains several improvements to the Telegram version, including a built-in cryptocurrency price tracker.
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