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SIM swappers arrested after allegedly trying to steal over $550K in cryptocurrency

Authorities have arrested two men and charged them with plotting to steal half a million dollars worth of cryptocurrency via SIM-swapping. Eric Meiggs, 21, of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Declan Harrington, 20, of Rockport, Massachusetts, were charged in …

U.S. to strictly enforce anti-money laundering rules in cryptocurrencies -FinCEN chief

NEW YORK, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will strictly enforce a rule that requires cryptocurrency firms engaged in money service businesses such as digital asset exchanges and wallet service providers to share information about their customers, …

Bitcoin rallies again despite worries about Facebook cryptocurrency – but can uptrend last?

Bitcoin, which recently celebrated its eleventh anniversary, has surged this year. Prices have more than doubled to around $8,500 in 2019. Bitcoin has enjoyed a nice rally in recent weeks as well, even as skepticism about Facebook and and its Libra …

US to strictly enforce anti-money laundering rules in cryptocurrencies: FinCEN chief

NEW YORK: The U.S. government will strictly enforce a rule that requires cryptocurrency firms engaged in money service businesses such as digital asset exchanges and wallet service providers to share information about their customers, Kenneth Blanco, …

Is a Cryptocurrency Derivatives Boom On Its Way?

While the crypto market continues to stall, some analysts are betting on institutions to carry the next bull cycle, opposed to casual traders who snowballed the BTC price in 2017. Indeed, the Wild West days of crypto, accompanied by thousands of cash- …

6 things retirees (and advisers) need to know about the new guidelines for cryptocurrency tax treatment

On Oct. 9, 2019, the IRS issued its first guidance since 2014 on the tax treatment of virtual currency. Although few retirees may now own bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, risk-tolerant retirees may be interested in investing in virtual currency in the …

Cryptocurrency Mine Busted At Ukraine’s Railway Facility

Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin A small illegal bitcoin mine was taken down in an empty building that belongs to the state railway monopoly Ukrzaliznytsia, its CEO  wrote on Facebook on November 15. The mine was set up in the western …

US charges men with cryptocurrency theft, SIM-swapping attacks

US prosecutors have charged two men from Massachusetts for allegedly conducting SIM-swapping attacks in order to steal cryptocurrency from high-value targets. Eric Meiggs, 21, and Declan Harrington, 20, are the defendants in the case, the US Department of …

“Unknown Fund” Pledges $75 Million in Bitcoin for Development of Anonymizing Technologies, Including Cryptocurrencies

November 14, 2019 @ 10:35 pm By Cali Haan An anonymous group that met on 4Chan has announced it will contribute $75 million in Bitcoins to an “Unknown Fund” for the development of anonymizing technologies, including cryptocurrencies: “The anonymous …

Bitcoin Makes the Headlines in the Chinese State Media - Cryptocurrency Regulation - Altcoin Buzz

First the blockchain embracement and now the Bitcoin praise. Something very favorable seems to be brewing in China for all things crypto. According to the article published by Chinese media Xinhua Daily, Bitcoin is the first successful application of …

Malawi debates Cryptocurrency

Two Massholes arrested in SIM swapping for cryptocurrency scheme

Stealing someone's cryptocurrency is bad enough, but being an aggressive dick about it? That's just mean. Two Massachusetts men stand accused of a years-long scheme to gain access to cellphones and email accounts in order to steal hundreds of …

Commentary: If you had to pick - Facebook's Libra or another country's cryptocurrency?

NEW YORK CITY: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was at least half right when he recently told the United States Congress that there is no US monopoly on regulation of next-generation payments technology. You may not like Facebook’s proposed Libra (pseudo) …

Institutional Trading Service IPC Adds Cryptocurrency Feature in Partnership with ZoozBit: Create Your Own ETF

November 14, 2019 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois IPC, a secure trading and communications network for financial institutions, is adding a cryptocurrency platform through which IPC customers can create their own cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The new …

Two Massachusetts Men Arrested, with Nationwide Scheme to Steal Social Media Accounts and Cryptocurrency

Two Massachusetts men were arrested today and charged in U.S. District Court in Boston with conducting an extensive scheme to take over victims’ social media accounts and steal their cryptocurrency using techniques such as “SIM swapping,” computer hacking …

Consider the “TTTN” ETF as China Looks to Be a Force in Cryptocurrency

The second largest economy is already in the throes of adopting its own form of cryptocurrency and as China looks to become a growing force in the crypto space, it could also translate to innovation in the financial technology, or fintech realm. “China’s …

President of UN affiliate pleads ‘not guilty’ to selling fake cryptocurrency

The president of the UN-headquartered World Sports Alliance has pleaded “not guilty” to a wire fraud charge related to the selling of an allegedly fake cryptocurrency, Law360 reports. Asa Saint Clair, a resident of New York, is now reportedly under house …

Global Blockchain Devices Industry Report 2019-2024 - World Market to Grow from $218M in 2019 to $1.2+ Billion by 2024

Dublin, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Blockchain Devices Market by Type (Blockchain Smartphones, Crypto Hardware Wallets, Crypto ATMs, POS Devices, & Others), Connectivity (Wired & Wireless), Application (Personal & Corporate), …

Final Judgement: VERI ICO Ordered to Pay $9.5 Million Penalty for Violation of Securities Law

November 15, 2019 @ 8:09 am By JD Alois The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the final judgment in regards to the Veri initial coin offering (ICO) which was deemed to be sales of unregistered securities. Veritaseum, Inc. and …

Why Uhive’s Token is More Trusted than Facebook’s Libra

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why Uhive’s Token is More Trusted than Facebook’s Libra Uhive’s status as a new entry into the social network fray actually bodes well for its accompanying digital currency – …

DrugTestingCourses.com Launches New Course on Delaware Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Laws

Delaware Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing Laws Now Available at DrugTestingCourses.com ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DrugTestingCourses.com, an online training provider operated by Easler Education …

Andrew David Easler Awarded Arcadier, Biggie & Wood Law Firm's $1,000 Scholarship

Andrew David Easler, entrepreneur and law student at Florida A&M University College of Law, selected for competitive scholarship from among over 50 applicants. MELBOURNE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Andrew …

Bear Stearns Companies Announces South American Real Estate Development Project

$50 Million For Key Infrastructure Projects MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, USA, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bear Stearns Companies is pleased to announce a partnership in providing real estate development financing and consultation to a …

Top Real Estate Firm Joins EXIT Home Key Realty

Melly Rosario, Broker of EXIT Home Key Realty, welcomes the addition of REO Specialist Debra Garcia-Mangogna of Option First Realty as Associate Broker. PATCHOGUE, NY, SUFFOLK, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melly Rosario, Broker of …

The International Legacy Film Academy (TILFA) Announces the Pangaea Award and Its Impact on the Global Stage

Honoring the works of revered, living visionaries determined to change the world today SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the International Legacy Film Academy (TILFA) is pleased to announce the first …

Novel Coworking purchases office building in downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coworking company Novel Coworking is expanding to its first South Carolina location with the purchase of 1122 Lady Street in downtown Columbia. The Chicago-based company …

Solar Earnings Shine in 2019 - Singling out the Winners in the Solar Revolution

Investorideas.com releases a look at solar company earnings & anticipated growth in the sector, featuring news from Direct Solar of America, subsidiary of $SING SinglePoint Inc (OTCQB:SING) POINT ROBERTS, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2019 …

Stafford Virginia Realtor® Emma Mathieu Is Making Things Happen For Military Veterans

STAFFORD, VIRGINIA, USA, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emma Mathieu is a razor-sharp Real Estate agent with Sampson Properties in Stafford, Virginia, and covers all areas of Northern Virginia. She comes from a long line of family …

Global Wealth Management Platform Market 2019-2025

WiseGuyReports.com “Global Wealth Management Platform Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025” report has been added to its Research Database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, November 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wealth Management Platform Market …

SECU Foundation Helps Fund Transformation Village to Benefit Homeless Women and Children

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SECU Foundation has announced its support for a Buncombe County initiative to help tackle the issue of homelessness for women and children. A $1.5 million challenge grant from the member-funded SECU …

Northview Apartment REIT Announces November 2019 Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northview Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (NVU.UN - TSX) announced its November 2019 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.1358 per trust unit. The distribution will be payable on December 16, …

Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. Confirms Dividends For December 13, 2019

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. (TSX: PEY) ("Peyto") confirms that the monthly dividend with respect to November 2019 of $0.02 per common share is to be paid on December 13, 2019, for …

ERES REIT Declares November 2019 Monthly Distribution

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX-V:ERE.UN, “ERES”) is pleased to announce that the trustees of ERES have declared the November 2019 monthly cash distribution of €0.00875 per Unit and Class B …

Chaparral Energy Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice From NYSE

OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaparral Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CHAP) (the “Company”) announced today that on November 11, 2019, the Company was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that the average closing price of the Company’s …

Financial Conditions and Growth at Risk in the ECCU

Disclaimer: IMF Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to encourage debate. The views expressed in IMF Working Papers are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of …

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces a 17% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividends

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank”), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common …

Prudential Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2019 Results

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prudential Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PBIP), the holding company for Prudential Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $2.6 million, or $0.30 per basic share and $0.29 per diluted share, for the …

Targa Resources Partners LP Announces Monthly Distribution on Preferred Units

HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Targa Resources Partners LP (“Targa Resources Partners” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: NGLS PR A) announced its monthly distribution on the Partnership’s 9.00% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable …

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. Announces Closing of $80 Million Equity Transaction

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA) (“IEA” or the “Company”), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, today announced that …