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Crypto Mining Firm Receives Bomb Threat Over Noise Level
A bomb threat was sent on Saturday to Kryptovault, a Norwegian cryptocurrency mining company, for disturbing the peace.
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Zcash Sets Stage for 'Sapling' Upgrade With New Software Release
Privacy coin zcash is gearing up for its upcoming "Sapling" hard fork with the first release of compatible network software.
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JD.com Rolls Out Blockchain Platform With Its First App
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a blockchain platform along with its first application – one for tracking invoices.
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Genesis Mining to End Unprofitable Crypto Contracts
Cloud mining service Genesis Mining is forcing some clients to upgrade to a five-year subscription or else lose services, it announced Thursday. 
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ASX Head Says New DLT System Could Save Billions
The Australian Securities Exchange is looking to blockchain technology as a potential replacement for its clearing and settlement services.
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Pantera Capital Has Raised $71 Million So Far for Third Crypto Fund
Blockchain investment company Pantera Capital has launched a new crypto fund with over $71 million already committed.
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South Korea Budgets $880 Million for Tech Including Blockchain
The South Korean government will invest over $880 million next year in order to boost the development of innovative technologies including blockchain.
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AT&T Sued for $224 Million After Phone Hackers Rob Crypto Investor
Michael Terpin is suing AT&T, claiming the company's failure to protect his cellphone data led to hackers stealing $24 million in cryptocurrencies.
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30% of UK Firms Hit by Crypto Mining Malware in a Month: Survey
Almost a third of U.K. businesses said they had been hit by cryptocurrency mining malware within the previous month, according to new research.
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Korean Blockchain Groups Blast Plan to Strip Crypto Exchange Benefits
Several blockchain associations in South Korea are pushing back against a government proposal they fear will stifle industry innovation.
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