Feb 29, 2020 at 09:06
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Steven Seagal Fined $314k by SEC for Illegally Promoting ICO Ads
Steven Seagal will pay $314,000 to settle allegations of unlawful cryptocurrency advertising, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said. In 2018, the actor on social networks urged people not to miss the opportunity to participate in the initial public offering of cryptocurrency (ICO) Bitcoiin2Gen (B2G).
Apr 29, 2019 at 12:23
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Italy: Weak Blockchain Regulations Expose Users to Risks
Several academic papers in Italy discuss the risks associated with cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple and others, and warn that there are a number of vulnerabilities created by dependence on blockchain and distributed ledger technology, including cybercrime.
Apr 17, 2019 at 11:12
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Italy Lost €10 Billion in Cryptocurrency via Cybercrime
Cybercrime, such as online fraud, industrial undercover activities, and the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering, etc. in Italy, is the rapidly increasing malevolent business with the highest margins of diffusion in the future, according to the Global Risk Report 2019 by the World Economic Forum. The country incurred a loss of around €10 billion in 2018.
Mar 17, 2018 at 16:28
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Fighting the Most Dangerous Security Problem Using Blockchain Tech and Ethereum Smart Contracts
The modern world relies on the Internet, virtual reality and IT solutions more than ever before and has become especially tasty for cybercriminals. It is a big market with real problems. The anti-virus companies turnover $8.5 billion a year and are expected to reach $6 trillion by 2021. Today, up to 70% of new threats go undetected and the cost of cybercrime damages is expected to double by 2021.
May 11, 2017 at 10:31
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Mysterium Releases Whitepaper Showcasing Ethereum-Based Decentralised VPN
Zug, Switzerland, 10th May. Mysterium have released their white paper showcasing a new model for a blockchain-based virtual private network (VPN). Mysterium is developing the first fully decentralised and distributed VPN in an effort to safeguard online privacy. The whitepaper, released for comment today, outlines their vision for a global peer to peer network that combats the risk of cybercrime.