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Cryptocurrency is a hidden, secure form of token that carries a monetary value. Bitcoins, Ethereum, Litecoins and various other similar terms that you hear, fall under the broad umbrella of Cryptocurrencies. Most of the cryptocurrency trades are recorded on a blockchain that forms a decentralized system. This is one of the reasons why it has become so popular in recent times.

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Russian County Website Falls Victim to Cryptojacking Attack

The website of Khabarovsk county has been compromised by hackers and is mining for cryptocurrencies using the processing power of the visitors’ computers.

Potcoin to Sponsor Dennis Rodman’s Trip to Singapore For the Trump - Kim Jong-Un Meeting

Dennis Rodman’s trip to the Singapore peace summit is being sponsored by Potcoin - a cryptocurrency that facilitates the purchase of legalized marijuana. 

World's Biggest Cryptocurrency Mining Farm To Be Set Up in Upstate New York

The state of New York might soon become the Bitcoin Mining capital of the world as a $700 Million mining farm is expected to be set up in upstate New York soon

Putin Addresses Cryptocurrencies: Says No Country is Ready for National Cryptos Yet

Putin commented that cryptocurrencies being used in place of fiat money might have worked in Japan to some extent, this is unlikely to work in other countries.

Apple Revises App Store Guidelines for Applications That Deal with Cryptocurrencies

Earlier this week during the WWDC 2018, Apple updated their guidelines for applications on their app store that deal with cryptocurrencies.

$7.3 Million Cryptocurrency Scam Jolts Indian Cryptocurrency Markets

A cryptocurrency scam worth Rs. 500 Crore ($7.3 Million) has come to light in India, named MoneyTradeCoin - the scam was orchestrated by The Flintsonte Group.

Crypto-Related Cybercrime Has Resulted in a Loss of $1.1 Billion USD So Far in 2018

In the past six months, cybercriminals have already managed to steal over a $1.1 Billion from cryptocurrency investors and businesses.

Hypothekarbank Lenzburg Becomes First Swiss Bank To Offer Accounts to Crypto Businesses

Hypothekarbank Lenzburg is the first bank in Switzerland to open up to the cryptocurrency businesses - allowing them to set up their bank accounts with them. 

Bitcoin is Not a Security but Most ICOs Are: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Comments

Clayton’s states that Bitcoin cannot be classified as a security because it fundamentally behaves as a replacement for traditional, fiat currencies.

Facebook and Google Face Heat from Crypto-Community Over Ad-Ban

Months after announcing the ban, these internet giants continue to face a backlash from the crypto-community, which is upset about being treated unfairly.