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Bitcoin - The Urban Mine

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Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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Upbit reportedly first crypto exchange to file with Korean regulators

Major South Korean cryptocurrency company Upbit has reportedly submitted a business report with the Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Upbit reported its virtual asset business to the FIU, which operates under South Korea’s top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Upbit’s operator Dunamu announced the news on Friday, The Korea Economic Daily reported. Upbit

Chinese province to cut off Bitcoin miners from hydropower stations

Regulators from Yingjiang County in Yunnan, China have issued strict warnings to hydroelectric plants against supplying power to enterprises involved in Bitcoin (BTC) mining.  A recent report claimed that the Office of the People’s Government of Yingjiang County issued notice to hydropower plants to strengthen oversight on Bitcoin mining operations. According to the announcement, the

Xiaomi India needs regulatory clarity to embrace crypto, says exec

Xiaomi India — the subcontinent’s branch of the major mobile phone manufacturer — is interested in the cryptocurrency industry, but needs regulatory clarity from the government. The firm’s managing director, Manu Jain, said in an interview with The Economic Times, “We will want to wait for all the regulatory things. Of course, crypto is an area, which

Bitcoin Ready To Resume Its Uptrend and ‘No Longer a Sideshow,’ Says Fidelity Macro Strategist

Jurrien Timmer, global macro director at financial giant Fidelity, says Bitcoin (BTC) looks primed to resume its uptrend as the leading cryptocurrency threatens to rally above $50,000. In a new tweetstorm, Timmer tells his 62,800 followers that BTC is “no longer a sideshow” as the king crypto’s market cap inches closer to previous highs.  

Bitcoin price tags $50K for first time since May

The Bitcoin (BTC) price was back on the offensive late Sunday, touching $50,000 for the first time since May and signaling that the bull market was fast approaching its second leg.  The BTC price peaked at $50,270.00 on Bitstamp, having gained 3% on the day, according to Cointelegraph Markets Pro. The largest cryptocurrency has a

Got Bitcoin? Hip Hop Icon Busta Rhymes Considers Getting Payments in BTC

Hip hop legend Busta Rhymes says he’s considering trying to get paid in Bitcoin (BTC).   The “Break Ya Neck” superstar told his 3.8 million fans on Twitter that he was thinking about accepting BTC for concerts and other business dealings. GOOD MORNING! thinkin about gettin’ payment in #Bitcoin for shows and future business dealings. Should

19 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Alleged $1,400,000 Crypto Scam

Police officers in Hong Kong have arrested 19 people who are allegedly involved in a $1.4-million fake crypto investment scheme. The fraudsters reportedly told their victims that they could make a fortune if they invest in cryptocurrency and lured them with images of luxury lifestyles.   According to RTHK News, the scammers targeted 170 individuals