PYMNTS

JULY 14, 2019

And the operator of BitFunder, a defunct trading platform that was denominated in bitcoin, and WeExchange was sentenced for obstruction of justice as well as securities fraud, CoinDesk reported. The slide deck was reportedly leaked through social media by an accountant. at the World Bank.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

EXCLUSIVE – Payments might not be a substantial portion of social media platform Facebook’s revenues, but it is an important one — particularly as non-payment companies increasingly begin to launch payment capabilities for social media platforms such as Messenger.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Twitter, the microblogging website operator, saw its stock tank in trading on Tuesday (Dec. While we cannot confirm intent or attribution for certain, it is possible that some of these IP addresses may have ties to state-sponsored actors,” the social media company said.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2019

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed that many of the scams use social media platforms, fake celebrity endorsements or online trading platforms attract prospective investors. And crypto scammers stole a record $14.76 million from Australians between January and July this year.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2019

In other news, Coinbase has announced that president and chief operating officer Asiff Hirji is leaving the company. There are also reports that Tina Bhatnagar, Coinbase’s current vice president of operations and technology, is leaving.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

OTC desk operator Sun Xiaoxiao said in a social media post that his accounts had been frozen. And OTC desks are said to be the only fiat on- and off-ramps from digital currency users based in China who lack bank accounts in other countries.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2019

million during its first year of operations. In addition, over 80 percent of victims were contacted through the internet via social media, forums, or email. A planned luxury development that was going to be sold in bitcoin has been put on hold. Billionaire Michael Novogratz’s cryptocurrency investment firm lost $272.7

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future.

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MARCH 8, 2018

The price of the marquee name in cryptocurrencies dipped as low as $9,450 in intraday trading when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced there were “potentially unlawful” systems operating that allow the trading of cryptocurrencies. the price of bitcoin was $9,929.11. As of 7:48 p.m., 23, Coindesk reported.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Because, as it turns out, Venmo might just be able to help cure a broken heart (or make one worse), the big bitcoin price drop might have been a boon for cybersecurity, and Girl Scout cookies might just be the reason you see more healthy eating options advertised over the next few weeks. Bitcoin’s Price Busts, So Hackers Change Tactics.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2019

According to the report , the social media giant is looking to begin testing its own cryptocurrency, “which has been referred to internally as GlobalCoin, by the end of this year.” Credits wasn’t called cryptocurrency, as at that time, the term hadn’t yet become a Silicon Valley buzzword and bitcoin hadn’t gone “mainstream.”

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PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2018

The defendants allegedly promoted chain referral schemes that promised big rewards to participants who paid a small fee in bitcoin or Litecoin to enroll, according to a complaint by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Participants were led to believe that paying with more bitcoins could earn them bigger rewards.

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JULY 27, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week stood by its move to stop a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, citing “unpersuasive” arguments as to how the ETF would be protected from any market manipulation. Nor was the SEC convinced investors would be protected from manipulation in the underlying asset class.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2019

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have been exploited to support billions of dollars of illicit activity like cyber crime, tax evasion, extortion, ransomware, illicit drugs and human trafficking,” Mnuchin said, adding that he is “not comfortable today” with the social media giant’s planned launch.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Tom Grundy, founder of crowdfuded media outlet Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP), complained on social media Wednesday (Sept. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency payment processor BitPay has been accused of blocking donations to Hong Kong for several weeks. 11) that BitPay had suddenly stopped passing on funds from donors.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2018

The looming specter of regulatory crackdowns in South Korea on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may leave one population collectively shrugging: crypto traders. At this writing, bitcoin has lost about a third of its value in just the past several days.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Through that ransomware they have been hijacking companies’ systems and demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for a decryption key. These criminals are exploiting new technologies to commit fraud, posting adverts on social media to try and recruit money mules,” he said.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Email often gets overlooked in the 2019 digital economy, given the higher levels of excitement attached to social media, video and other, more cutting-edge tools — to say nothing of the use of text as a communication tool. Actors usually get around 70 percent of the face value of the card in bitcoin.”. million.”.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Treasury official Sigal Mandelker, who serves as undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, said cryptocurrencies that operate anywhere in the United States will have to comply with regulations that target fraud. The road to Libra’s ostensible 2020 debut is fraught.

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Bank Innovation

JUNE 8, 2018

Bitcoin mania has died down in the fintech world, and the conversation has shifted to technologies like voice banking, payments, and alternative credit scoring. What is the state of banking innovation today? Each year, we poll the industry to find out. This year, the pressure for banks to innovate is high, as banks no longer […].

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APRIL 2, 2018

On the global stage, bitcoin fell below $7,000 to just above $6,800, and Ripple slipped to its lowest price since the end of 2017. As of the end of the week, at least one firm, Mattervest, said it had shuttered operations. Although the firms had advertised across social media, none of them had registered to offer or sell securities.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

However, earlier this week, we reported on a virtual insurance agent company partnering up with Facebook to offer quote comparison shopping via the social media giant’s Messenger chatbot. PYMNTS: Following the SEC’s decision to reject the bitcoin ETF, how does this impact the advancement of blockchain technology both in the U.S.

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MAY 3, 2020

Block.one, which is behind the EOSIO (EOS) protocol, now has a patent for a blockchain-based bidding system for promotional exposure for social media, according to Cointelegraph. The system could possibly monetize every single social media post on a given network for operators as well as content creators.

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JUNE 5, 2019

Think of the Apple iPhone, and thoughts are likely to turn to matters involving social media, selfies, family photos, mobile commerce and even payments. The alleged theft ring operated in 34 states, but it remains unclear how many phones and legitimate customers were involved or impacted. From ICOs that took in money (millions!)

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JULY 27, 2016

They’re using bitcoin and the blockchain to make it happen. The blockchain allows us to create a cohesive layer that brings all these loyalty programs together to operate in different ways and create more value overall. When I use my cellphone, I am unaware of what is allowing me to send videos or post comments on social media.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

has evolved over the years from operations oversight to overseeing operations and innovation. Moving into his role to lead the innovation charge for Rockland Trust has been more than a half-dozen years in the making for Jimenez, who in 2008 was heading the bank’s deposit operations and call center teams. “We

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NCR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

CNBC recently reported that blockchain technology – the very tech that brought us the decentralized cryptocurrency Bitcoin – is set to go mainstream. Most people associate blockchain technology with Bitcoin, but there are several other cryptos making waves, Ethereum being one of them. As marketers, overhyping is in our blood.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2021

The operation also will provide traditional banking services, according to the backers. The backers wrote in a post announcing the branch opening that among its features will be giving customers the ability "to transact in cryptocurrency and (Indian rupees) through a single account.".

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JANUARY 28, 2020

In the first few days of the round, the leading recipient of the grants was " @antiprosynth Twitter account activity": an Ethereum community member who is very active on twitter promoting Ethereum and refuting misinformation from Bitcoin maximalists, asking for help from the Gitcoin QF crowd to. fund his tweeting activities.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Chris’ public posts including his playbook for dealing with COVID-19 were gobbled up on social media. billion is just glad we own some Bitcoins at this point. Not too attractive this year and Bitcoin not yet on the menu. Kudos to blazing new trails that many institutions are taking on in 2020.

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Bank Innovation

MAY 9, 2016

We can all agree Credit Karma, Chase Mobile, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and PayPal aren’t leaving the Top Ten on App Annie anytime soon. But ratings and rankings aren’t everything — there’s also the cool factor. How easy is the app to use? Does it makes us feel good (even Read More.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Social media is a special challenge since social media was not created with compliance in mind. I can see how some other social media channels may be more prevalent and important in the U.S. Loans on BitBond run through the bitcoin backchain for efficiency reasons. Especially to bank or invest?

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

As I understand it, BitCoin would not exist without Blockchain. Silver 6 operates as Software as a Service (SaaS), so that means no IT and no infrastructure required. ^SR. Insights on social media, financial services and more are shared on their blog , or follow them on Twitter at @beyondthearc. ^SR This is great.

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William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

Diana Chin (HR & Operations). The account has a tie into social media and sharing. This is the integration of mobile social media with trading. As I understand it, BitCoin would not exist without Blockchain. She manages all digital and social media efforts on behalf of agency clients.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

round to online pawn shop PawnHero and a $5M tranche of Series A financing from South Africa’s Naspers to bitcoin e-wallet Coins.ph. Social media: With a massive boom in smartphone usage, social media in Southeast Asia is a major trend, with Indonesia leading the way. EMERGING TRENDS. Filipino company Coins.ph

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MARCH 18, 2017

Bitcoin as ETF: The SEC said no to the Winklevoss twins’ bid to list the bitcoin digital currency in an ETF, which would have boosted liquidity, visibility and trading, and perhaps even given a shine of additional respectability. Not quite the deluge people had expected nearly three years ago.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2019

The Crystal City, Virginia HQ2 plans are still underway, as are plans for a new operations hub in Nashville. His commentary about bitcoin over the years has included the words “stupid” and “a fraud,” along with threats to fire any employee caught trading it.

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