The Disneyland Resort in Hong Kong recently reopened after being forced to close because of coronavirus restrictions; over the next few weeks, vending machines at this popular amusement park will feature a new and interesting method of payment: Ghost Coin, the cryptocurrency token developed by the eccentric and cantankerous John…
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Sergey Medvedev of the Infraud Organization Pleads Guilty in Court
The cyber crime enterprise called Infraud Organization has issued a guilty plea on June 26 for racketering conspiracy. The plea was made by 33-year-old Sergey Medvedev. He is a Russian national behind the organization. He is one of the organization's co-founders. He administered the dark web carding portal.…
This is Why the PlusToken Cryptocurrency Suffered a Forced Takedown
The Untimely Devaluation of Ethereum In the world of cryptocurrency, large fluctuations in the market are commonplace. At the same time, investors depend on accurate and timely information when making buy and sell decisions. That is why it was a bit frustrating to note that PlusToken recently took over $185…
Perspectives On the Maturity of Bitcoin as an Investment
Ever since Bitcoin became an established investment commodity a few years ago, traders of futures contracts clamored for a chance to jump into the action without putting too much "skin in the game." Not all investors feel comfortable with the idea of exchanging dollars into cryptocurrency in order…
Sweden's e-krona Project Aims To Convert Fiat Currency To Digital Currency
The Central Bank of Sweden has issued a new report on the e-krona project, a pilot program which would create a digital version of the Swedish fiat currency. The economic review published by the Sveriges Riksbank on a quarterly basis is usually centered on a theme; the latest version delves…
Bitcoin Is So Popular In South Korea Legislators Want To Tax It
As one of the most active markets in terms of actual cryptocurrency circulation, South Korea is closely watched by financial technology analysts. The use of digital currency wallets has been embraced by South Korean consumers, and financial regulators have certainly taken notice, which is probably why legislative proposals to impose…