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Blossom Finance Launches a 'Halal' Cryptocurrency Microfinance Fund

Blossom's new venture, launched in a partnership with PBMT Ventura, would utilize PMBT's prowess to its existing business model to effectively become a “halal cryptocurrency microfinance fund.” The Indonesian firm fancies itself as a 'halal' fund meant for Islamic investors, and this partnership would ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency https://ift.tt/2jjrgd7 via IFTTT https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency hack losses totaled 662 mil. yen in 2017: police

In late January, 58 billion yen worth of the cryptocurrency NEM was stolen from Tokyo-based exchange operator Coincheck Inc. in the largest digital currency heist in history. Police are investigating the theft which is believed to have been carried out with the help of a virus emailed to the firm's employees ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2IK3d2c via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bureau Of Meteorology Staff Caught Mining Cryptocurrency After AFP Raid

Someone decides to run a sneaky cryptocurrency miner on their work PCs. Not the most honest thing to do, but sure, it's not the end of the world. But what if those PCs are owned by the Bureau of Meteorology? For two unfortunate staffers in the BOM's IT department, that's when the Australian Federal ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2Hm3PK5 via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Asian Altcoin Trading Roundup: Top Cryptocurrency is VeChain

The entire top 25 is in the red with just one cryptocurrency showing green during the morning trading session in Asia, and that is VeChain. According to Coinmarketcap VEN is trading 3.5% higher on the day when all other altcoins have lost value. From $4.56 this time yesterday the token is up to $4.75 ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2D74TyY via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

5 Important Facts About Cryptocurrency the SEC Says Investors Must Know

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 4 months, you've probably at least heard about all those people who've either mortgaged their houses and struck it rich, or lost their life savings, by investing in crypto. Naturally, cryptocurrency's disruptive properties have caught the attention of the US ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2sS3sof via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, NEO, EOS: Price Analysis, Feb ...

Sanction-hit Venezuela started the pre-sale of its oil backed cryptocurrency Petro on Feb. 20. Just a day later, President Nicolas Maduro's twitter handle reported raising $735 million. The Venezuelan government plans to raise a total of $6 billion through the sale of 100 Million Petros. Iran, which is also ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2sQFAkH via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Berkeley's plan to make its own cryptocurrency raises eyebrows

Some of cryptocurrency's harshest critics have characterized them as Ponzi schemes, even as others anticipate that they will revolutionize payment systems. A few early backers of cryptocurrencies are now billionaires on paper, thanks to the run-up in prices. Startups have sought to use the issuance of ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2sX8GiD via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cryptocurrency is booming in Africa

Cryptocurrency is going to boom around Africa throughout 2018 and onwards. It's already started, with high demand throughout 2017 leading to crypto prices as much as 40% above global averages. But more significantly it's the perfect environment for future disruption, and technological leapfrogging to ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2EBsJrZ via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Japan's cryptocurrency industry to launch self-regulating body, sources say

Japan's two cryptocurrency industry groups are in talks to form a self-regulating body, according to sources. The Japan Blockchain Association and the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association could merge as soon as April. The plans intend to better safeguard investors following a $530 million heist ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2EI8PLb via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hong Kong regulator says to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges for rule violations

HONG KONG (REUTERS) - Hong Kong regulator the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said on Friday (Feb 9) it would crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges that operate in the Asian financial hub without a licence or violate local securities laws. The SFC said it had received investor ... from Google Alert - cryptocurrency http://ift.tt/2C7e7L6 via IFTTT http://ift.tt/eA8V8J