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Twitter Hackers View Private Messages in 36 Targeted Accounts

Hackers behind the massive Twitter bitcoin scam access the direct messages of 36 accounts, including a Dutch politician. Federal and state investigators probe the breach.

Bitcoin Plunges 50% in Two Days Amid Global Market Panic

Bitcoin loses half its value in just two days, dropping below $4,000 as the coronavirus outbreak drives investors toward cash. The massive crash calls into question the cryptocurrency's status as a safe-haven asset.

Global Market Rout Drags Bitcoin Below $8K as Scams Worsen Sell-Off

Bitcoin drops to a one-month low below $8,000 amid a worldwide market crash, with analysts pointing to a massive $100 million scam selloff as a potential catalyst. Meanwhile, Morningstar enters the blockchain security space and Akon launches a mobile airtime dapp on his Akoin platform.

Bitcoin Prices Plummet Amid Fears Over Google's Quantum Computing Advance

Bitcoin drops below $7,500 as investors react to Google's quantum computing milestone and Mark Zuckerberg's shaky Libra testimony. The crash shatters hopes that $8,000 would serve as a price floor for the struggling digital currency.

HTC Launches Budget Exodus 1s Phone That Runs a Full Bitcoin Node

HTC introduces the Exodus 1s, an affordable smartphone capable of running a full Bitcoin node to validate transactions independently. The device aims to put a decentralized personal bank directly into users' pockets for under $250.

Congress Separates Facebook Libra From Broader Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

During recent hearings on Facebook's Libra project, U.S. lawmakers demonstrate a new maturity by carefully distinguishing the social network's coin from the wider crypto space.

Facebook Introduces Libra as a Direct Competitor to Bitcoin

Facebook unveils Libra, a new digital currency designed to be more stable and accessible than traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The social media giant aims to make global financial transactions seamless for its billions of users.

Binance Hackers Steal $40 Million in Bitcoin from Major Crypto Exchange

Hackers steal over $40 million in bitcoin from Binance after bypassing existing security checks with a highly coordinated attack. The exchange covers all user losses through its secure fund while it investigates the breach.

Binance Loses $40.7 Million in Bitcoin Through Coordinated Cyberattack

Hackers steal 7,000 bitcoin from major crypto exchange Binance by exploiting API keys and two-factor authentication codes. The company covers the $40.7 million loss using its emergency insurance fund without impacting user accounts.

Mueller Report Reveals Russian Efforts To Use Bitcoin For Election Interference

The Mueller report shows Russian agents use Bitcoin to fund their 2016 election interference efforts through anonymous online accounts. The findings highlight the growing challenges cryptocurrencies pose to law enforcement tracking illicit financial activities.

Crypto Wallet BRD Secures $15M to Expand Into Asian Markets

Mobile cryptocurrency wallet BRD raises $15 million in a Series B round led by SBI Crypto Investment to fund team growth and Asian expansion. The company currently boasts 1.8 million global users and $6 billion in stored digital assets.

Crypto Garage Launches Yen-Pegged Stablecoin With Blockstream in Japan

Blockstream and Digital Garage officially launch Crypto Garage, a joint venture bringing blockchain financial services to Japan's institutional market. The new partnership debuts with a regulatory-approved Yen stablecoin built on Blockstream's Liquid Network.