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cryptocurrency
March 18, 2020, 11:35 am
Israeli-run scam in Kyiv shows how binary options industry has mutated
An international consortium of journalists has exposed a Ukrainian scam call center run by Georgian-Israelis with friends in high places
By
Simona Weinglass
November 24, 2019, 7:08 pm
Much-hyped cryptocurrency website goes bust, revealing ties to binary options
78 current and ex-employees of the Israeli firm behind DX.Exchange, many of whom formerly worked for FBI-raided company SpotOption, petition to dissolve their employer
By
Simona Weinglass
and
Raoul Wootliff
October 24, 2019, 12:42 pm
Defensive Zuckerberg grilled by skeptical Congress on Facebook’s currency plans
Founder of social media giant questioned at hearing amid concerns over company’s track record on civil rights, hate speech, privacy and misinformation
By
Marcy Gordon
,
Barbara Ortutay
and
Ken Sweet
August 15, 2019, 1:12 pm
Lawsuit among crypto entrepreneurs opens window into controversial industry
Coin Tree and related companies allegedly helped binary options operatives launch new ventures; one firm was reportedly tapped by Trump administration to promote Mideast peace
By
Simona Weinglass
July 18, 2019, 4:34 pm
Bitcoin craze hits Iran as US sanctions squeeze weak economy
Though not banned under Islamic law, Iranian authorities are cracking down on cryptocurrency, with some officials worried energy-hungry miners are abusing subsidized electricity
By
Jon Gambrell
and
Amir Vahdat
July 16, 2019, 11:33 am
Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans face scrutiny from US lawmakers
Congress to hold 2 days of hearings on Libra, which Treasury Secretary Mnuchin warns ‘could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financers’
By
Marcy Gordon
June 20, 2019, 8:18 am
Facebook’s currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Tech giant already under scrutiny for poor record on privacy, dominance of market; House Financial Services Committee head wants plan suspended until regulators can study it
By
AP
From the Web
June 18, 2019, 1:13 pm
Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, with lofty goals
Reuters: Facebook unveils plans for cryptocurrency in an effort to expand reach beyond social networking to e-commerce and global payments
April 27, 2019, 4:55 am
Hamas developing Bitcoin system for secure international funding, report says
Terror group in ‘experimental stage’ of building complex online payment system, raising fears among regulators
By
TOI staff
March 9, 2019, 3:45 am
Israeli company partners with Marshall Islands to launch digital currency
Neema is working with the tiny island nation to allay US regulatory concerns as well as solve technological and logistical issues, but plans to have coin on offer this year
By
AFP
March 7, 2019, 2:14 pm
Alleged Israeli financial scammer arrested in Bulgaria
Bulgarian media reports that binary options and cryptocurrency operative Gal Barak has been apprehended and awaits extradition to Austria
By
Simona Weinglass
February 9, 2019, 8:21 pm
In court, blockchain entrepreneur says investors have no ownership rights
Moshe Hogeg responds to a lawsuit alleging he misappropriated funds and deviated from white paper business plan, by asserting that such papers are descriptive, not legally binding
By
TOI staff
February 6, 2019, 11:11 am
Canadian Bitcoin exchange president dies suddenly, putting millions out of reach
Gerald Cotten takes to his grave passwords for computer containing access to cryptocurrencies from 115,000 users
By
AFP
January 25, 2019, 2:43 pm
Beitar Jerusalem owner sued by Chinese investor for alleged cryptocurrency fraud
Zhewen Hu files NIS 17 million lawsuit against Moshe Hogeg and his company, Stox, claiming Hogeg dipped into investors’ funds for his own use; Hogeg denies allegation
By
TOI staff
June 22, 2018, 6:47 pm
Cryptocurrency-related crime will surpass all other cyberattacks in 2018: expert
Leading experts at Tel Aviv cybersecurity conference weigh pros and cons of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and the risks of blockchain technology in financial transactions
By
Simona Weinglass
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