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WGS 2018: Cryptocurrencies are Here to Stay

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 - 11:31 GMT

Is the Future of Cryptocurrencies Gold or Dust?’ was the theme of a breakout session held on day three of the sixth World Government Summit (WGS 2018) in Dubai.

Cyberattack targeting cryptocurrency supports Egypt’s Bitcoin ban

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 - 10:51 GMT

The recent cyberattack on Coincheck Inc., which led to the loss of cryptocurrency worth $530 million, supports Egypt’s ban against Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Cyberattack targeting cryptocurrency supports Egypt’s Bitcoin ban

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 - 04:02 GMT

The recent cyberattack on Coincheck Inc., which led to the loss of cryptocurrency worth $530 million, supports Egypt’s ban against Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

Japan raps Coincheck, orders broader checks after $530 million cryptocurrency theft

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 - 07:28 GMT

The theft highlights the vulnerabilities in trading an asset that global policymakers are struggling to regulate and the broader risks for Japan as it aims to leverage the fintech industry to stimulate economic growth.

Hacked Tokyo cryptocurrency exchange to repay owners $425M

Sun, 28 Jan 2018 - 09:12 GMT

That amounts to nearly 90 percent of the 58 billion yen worth of NEM coins the company lost in an attack that forced it to suspend on Friday withdrawals of all cryptocurrencies except bitcoin.

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