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  • Oct 21, 2024

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Thanatos - First Ever Bitcoin Cash Ransomware Doesn’t Even Decrypt Your Files!

Even after paying the Thanatos ransom, the files do not get decrypted! This is due to a bug in the decryption algorithm that prevents the files from being decrypted.

China Monitoring Transactions in Offshore Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Chinese authorities are now monitoring offshore cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as websites used by Chinese traders to facilitate P2P cryptocurrency transfers. 

Garett Camp, Uber Co-Founder Launches ECO Cryptocurrency

Garett Camp, the co-founder of Uber has now launched a new cryptocurrency - ECO. Eco intends to be a currency used for day-to-day payments around the globe.

AMD Worries That A Fall in Demand from Cryptocurrency Miners Could Impact Revenues

As per their Annual report issued in February, AMD worries that when the demand from the miners reduces, this would cause an adverse impact on their business.

India's IndusInd Bank Ties Up with Ripple for Payment Processing

Ripple has been tying up with organizations and banks from across the world to expand their payments system - and their latest partnership is with IndusInd bank in India

Porsche Is Testing Blockchain Integration in Cars

Porsche has now taken the next step in this evolution of cars - by implementing the blockchain technology.

Starbucks Plans To Introduce a Blockchain Based Payments App

Starbucks is the latest name to join the Blockchain revolution. The company intends to launch a blockchain based payments app soon.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Launches Probe into Cryptocurrencies in the US

The SEC has launched a probe into businesses which are involved in high volumes of cryptocurrency trade. The SEC intends to go strict on fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings.

Germany Will Not Tax Cryptocurrency Payments

With their newly introduced tax laws, Germany will now treat cryptocurrencies (for tax purposes) as an equivalent to legal tender. This means that cryptocurrency payments are no longer taxable!

Supreme Court of Israel States Banks Cannot Ban Cryptocurrency Transactions

In a landmark judgment, the supreme court of Israel has stated that banks cannot block accounts of cryptocurrency exchanges.