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LocalBitcoins Denies Service to Iranian Users

The peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalBitcoins has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users, likely in response to sanctions against the country's government.

Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer

Crypto mixing service Bestmixer has been shut down over alleged money laundering violations.

Australian Civil Servant Caught Mining Crypto With Government Hardware

The Australian Federal Police has charged a government employee alleged to have misused government IT infrastructure for personal cryptomining operations, earning about $6,200.

The Man Behind Bitcoin Pizza Day Is More Than a Meme: He’s a Mining Pioneer

Laszlo Hanyecz invented GPU mining, but all he got in return was a sh** pizza meme — a cultural callback that dwarfs his more groundbreaking contributions to the space. But he's taking it all in stride.

Tether Partly Backed by Bitcoin, Court Transcription Reveals

According to court documents revealed in the proceedings between Tether, Bitfinex and the New York's Attorney General, Tether has used some of the cash reserves meant to back its stablecoin to purchase bitcoin.

Tether and Bitfinex Ask New York Attorney General for Fund Accessibility

In the latest development of an ongoing legal dispute with New York, attorneys for Bitfinex and Tether have asked for a lifting of restrictions on the stablecoin issuer's funds.

Following Hack, Binance Plans System Upgrade

Popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance will be conducting a system upgrade on May 15, 2019, in the wake of a $40 million hack.

Microsoft Is Building an ID Verification Platform on Bitcoin

Microsoft is building Project ION, a trustless digital identity scheme, on Bitcoin.

eBay Teases Crypto Expansion

The popular e-commerce provider has released promotional materials suggesting that its is ready to accept “virtual currencies” and offer “digital collectibles.”

Binance Announces ‘Significant’ Security Changes Following Hack

Per a blog post , the exchange announced that it will be implementing “significant” changes to its fundamental security infrastructure, including its two-factor authentication and withdrawal validation processes.

Binance Reveals Hack Information as Security Becomes a Public Concern

Binance has revealed more information about a hack that resulted in the theft of 7,000 bitcoin.

Liquid Network Expands With New Memberships and Integrations

Blockstream's Liquid Network has expanded to include 14 new members. With these additions, Liquid’s client base now boasts 35 institutions.

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