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In an interesting case that blurs the line between doing what’s right and wrong, it has been disclosed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) actually operated a child porn site in 2015 in an attempt to track down users who trade …
Slowly sinking ship: Up to 5 Twitter executives set to depart company
Slowly sinking messaging come microblogging service Twitter, Inc. is facing yet another shakeup, with reports at the weekend suggesting that it may be about to lose up to five top executives. According to multiple reports from Re/Code the list of those departing …
BSave launches a new Bitcoin savings account offering daily interest
Bitcoin startup BSave PLC has launched its first product, a Bitcoin savings account that is said to offer attractive rates, a user-friendly interface and cutting-edge security. Based in London, BSave is offering a service that allows Coinbase, Inc. users to profit from …
Bitcoin firm Genesis Mining trolls JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in advocacy campaign
Bitcoin mining firm Genesis Mining, Inc. has launched a new Bitcoin advocacy campaign in Miami with mobile billboards targeting JP Morgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon. Dimon famously said in a letter to shareholders in April last year that “Silicon Valley …
Blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings raises $52m, signs deal with Australian Stock Exchange
Blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings, LLC has raised $52 million in a new round from a range of leading financial institutions including ABN AMRO, Accenture, ASX, BNP Paribas, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Citi Group, CME Ventures, Deutsche Börse Group, ICAP, J.P. Morgan, Santander …
Google rolls out update for its Android weather service in time for Winter Storm Jonas
With Winter Storm Jonas blasting the North East of the United States, Google has announced a new update to its Android weather service that will far better satisfy weather junkies wanting to know what the latest weather conditions are outside. The ” …
IoT focused cybersecurity firm ForeScout raises $76m Series G on $1b unicorn valuation
Internet of Things (IoT) focused Cybersecurity firm ForeScout, Inc. has raised $76 million Series G in a round led by Wellington Management Group and a number of undisclosed investors. The new round was raised on a $1 billion valuation meaning the company …
Dutch police arrest 10 in alleged case of Bitcoin money laundering
Dutch authorities have arrested 10 people suspected of running a multi-million dollar Bitcoin laundering ring. The arrests were made on Tuesday following an investigation that was assisted by authorities in the United States, Australia, Lithuania and Morocco and involved coordinated raids on 15 …
Chinese Government warns citizens about MMM Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
The Chinese Government has warned its citizens to stay away from infamous Bitcoin investment program MMM Global, as the service was nothing more than a Ponzi scheme. According to local reports, the warning, published by the central bank, the banking regulator, the …
Fintech invoice factoring startup BlueVine raises $40m Series C
Fintech startup BlueVine Capital, Inc. has raised $40 million Series C in a round led by Menlo Ventures that included Rakuten FinTech Fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, 83North, Correlation Ventures and a new debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank. Founded in 2013, BlueVine …