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• VanEck-SolidX bitcoin ETF back on the table

  31-01-2019 23:43
  Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) talks are back in action as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) recently re-submitted its bitcoin ETF proposal.
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  According to a Tweet today from Gabor Gurbacs, VanEck’s digital asset director CBOE once again handed in the rule-change for the VanEck-SolidX bitcoin ETF.
  The mentioned rule-change looks to allow the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust to issue SolidX Bitcoin Shares for trading and listing on the CBOE BZX Exchange, according to the offici
  
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• SBI Reports Financial Results, Recognizes Ripple for Cross Border Payments

  31-01-2019 23:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Japan finance giant SBI has issued its nine-month financial report, recognizing Ripple’s potential to lead in the cross-border payments industry
  
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• Bitcoin’s Not the Only Asset Driven by FOMO: Why Stock Market Investors Should Be Concerned

  31-01-2019 23:30
  As the bitcoin price gets crushed amid the Crypto Winter, financial commentators are warning stock market investors to not fall prey to reckless buying decisions rooted in FOMO (fear of missing out). As crypto bulls are aware, FOMO was cited as a key driver of the record bitcoin price at the height of the crypto bull market in December 2017. ‘Most Powerful Force In Market Is Fear’ “The most powerful force in the market is fear,” financial commentator James DePorre writes
  
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• Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Files for Creditor Protection

  31-01-2019 23:19
  The QuadrigaCX exchange says it's been "attempting to locate and secure our very significant cryptocurrency reserves held in cold wallets," unsuccessfully.
  
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• Bitcoin Price Sinks Further from $3,500 as Crypto Market Endures More Losses

  31-01-2019 23:01
  Gains were few and far between in the crypto market over the 24-hour period, with Augur presenting a notable exception while gaining less than 2%. The Bitcoin price remains in disunity across several markets. Bitfinex has it for $3,511, but Coinbase users can buy it for $3,421. Such huge spreads are interesting in that the arbitrage opportunities are so glaring. How long they will persist is more up to the market participants than it is the exchanges. Coinbase Pro had a daily volume of $55 milli
  
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• Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Steady Above $3,400, But Analysts Still Believe Further Losses Could Be in Store

  31-01-2019 23:00 via newsbtc.com
  Following Bitcoin’s recent drop into the $3,400 region, it has been able to hold support above $3,400 for an extended period of time, which may ultimately prove to be positive for Bitcoin’s price action. It is important to note that Bitcoin (BTC) has not yet been able to break above $3,500, which appears to be a relative level of resistance for the cryptocurrency.
  Although Bitcoin has held steady in the mid-to-upper $3,400 range, one analyst still believes it will see further losses
  
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• 6 Philanthropic Projects That Accept Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin News

  31-01-2019 22:15
  6 Philanthropic Projects That Accept Cryptocurrency  Bitcoin NewsMuch of the growing interest in bitcoin and other digital currencies has been focused on individual financial gain and buying lambos. For those who wouldThese ...
  
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• CEO of Telecoms Giant Swisscom’s Blockchain Unit Steps Down

  31-01-2019 22:10 via cointelegraph.com
  The CEO of the blockchain unit of Swiss state-owned telecoms company Swisscom has abruptly stepped down from his position
  
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• Who is Actually Going to Buy Iran's New Cryptocurrency? - CCN

  31-01-2019 22:08
  Who is Actually Going to Buy Iran's New Cryptocurrency?  CCNThe government of Iran now plans to launch its own cryptocurrency. The real news, though, will be if anyone actually uses it.
  
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• Who is Actually Going to Buy Iran’s New Cryptocurrency?

  31-01-2019 22:01
  Iran is creating a state-backed cryptocurrency. The options for the digital token are currently open. Reportedly, it’s initially only for crypto companies to do business with the Central Bank of Iran. Later, it will be used as a means to facilitate payments between Iran and other countries for goods and services. Iran was kicked off the SWIFT network last year, essentially disabling their ability to trade efficiently. In response, Russia and other partner nations announced they’re wo
  
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• Binance adds credit card payments for crypto

  31-01-2019 22:01
  Binance, one of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges, has just announced a credit card feature. Customers will be able to buy crypto assets with credit cards on the exchange.
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  According to information from a press release given to CoinTelegraph today, Binance has partnered with a payment company called Simplex. The partnership means customers will have the ability to buy crypto assets on the exchange using their Mastercard and Visa cards.
  The new feature will enable customers to
  
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• Cryptocurrency Scam Alert: Mac Exchange Users Targeted

  31-01-2019 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  Reports by a cyber security firm claim to have identified a piece of malware designed to beat the two-factor authentication commonly used to help protect various online accounts. The software steals credentials, including browser cookies, to allow access to cryptocurrency exchange accounts. CookieMiner, as the malware is known, targets exclusively Mac users owing to the cross-device functionality of Apple’s products.
  In addition to stealing login details and creatively subverting security
  
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• CBOE Re-Applies With US SEC to List Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund

  31-01-2019 21:56 via cointelegraph.com
  The Chicago Board Options Exchange’s has re-submitted an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for a rule change to list a Bitcoin ETF
  
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• New York Financial Regulators Grant BitLicense to Bitcoin ATM Operator

  31-01-2019 21:38 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin ATM operator Cottonwood Vending LLC has been granted a virtual currency license by the New York State Department of Financial Services
  
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• Seoul City Gov’t Launches ‘Blockchain Governance Team’ for State Services

  31-01-2019 21:30 via cointelegraph.com
  The government of Seoul has launched its own blockchain governance team to explore applications in administrative services
  
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• The future of anonymous markets

  31-01-2019 21:00
  While the name “Silk Road” may come to mind when discussing darknet markets, the concept has existed long before its arrival, starting in the early 1970s. Here, we will cover an article written by Smuggler, discussing previous attempts at creating a darknet market and their failures, and explore how we are nearing an era of equilibrium – between technology and society. The end result is a highly decentralized, and perhaps an unstoppable, peer-to-peer marketplace.
  “We will
  
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• 1-Month Left of Funding: Hack and Crypto Winter Deal NEM a Major Blow

  31-01-2019 21:00 via newsbtc.com
  The current bear market, or Crypto Winter as it is often referred to, has forced many solid projects to lay off employees and take a good hard look at their operational expenses and cash flow in order to make necessary changes to survive.
  One particular cryptocurrency had an especially bad year, and due to the impact of an extremely high-profile exchange hack and the arduous bear market, the development team supporting the project is down to their final month of funding, and are throwing a Hail
  
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• Facebook Stock Soars Despite Privacy Issues: Why Won’t Investors Take Their Heads out of the Sand?

  31-01-2019 20:57
  Facebook users are either very naive or just not easily phased. They helped the social media giant set revenue records during the last quarter when it was plagued by data breaches and privacy concerns. Not only did the seemingly-embattled media behemoth report record earnings, but it also reported a significant increase in user growth. Facebook Stock Shrugs off Privacy Concerns Users were undeterred by the data breaches Facebook was forced to admit had occurred. Businesses who collectively spend
  
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• Cryptocurrency looks for respectability as more than 200 exchanges registered - ABC News

  31-01-2019 20:31
  Cryptocurrency looks for respectability as more than 200 exchanges registered  ABC NewsMore than 200 cryptocurrency businesses have registered in just under a year — a move some claim is a positive step for an industry with a reputation problem.
  
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• Florida Appeals Court Reinstates Felony Charges for Unregistered Bitcoin Sale

  31-01-2019 20:28 via cointelegraph.com
  An appellate court in the U.S. state of Florida has reinstated felony charges against a man who allegedly sold Bitcoin to an undercover detective
  
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• VanEck & Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Refile Application To U.S. SEC

  31-01-2019 20:25 via newsbtc.com
  Although the crypto market’s year-long downturn has yet to reverse, this nascent ecosystem saw a positive announcement on Thursday, as a financial services provider refiled a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  Leading Bitcoin ETF Application Refiled
  Per previous reports from NewsBTC, one mere week ago, VanEck, CBOE, and SolidX Partners suddenly pulled their collaborative Bitcoin ETF application. While little was known i
  
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• Cboe Resubmits the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal for SEC Approval

  31-01-2019 20:18
  Cboe has re-filed the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal, which it previously withdrew due to the U.S. government shutdown.
  
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• Breaking: CBOE Re-Files Bitcoin ETF Application Following End of Government Shutdown

  31-01-2019 20:17
  US stock exchange operator CBOE has resubmitted its application to list a bitcoin ETF on one of its trading platforms, just days after the firm withdrew its previous bid. CBOE & VanEck Resurrect Bitcoin ETF Bid That bitcoin ETF, the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, would allow wealthy traders and institutions to invest in bitcoin through a convenient — and familiar — investment vehicle. VanEck digital asset head Gabor Gurbacs made the announcement on Twitter, noting that it was the p
  
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• Ripple Price Analysis: SWIFT Unlikely To Use XRP Even After Corda Trial

  31-01-2019 20:00 via newsbtc.com
  Ripple price cool off after yesterday’s eruption
  SWIFT using XRP unlikely even after Corda test phase
  Bull momentum building up as transactional volumes increaseAfter impressive gains, candlestick arrangement supports XRP bulls. To that end we expect bull momentum to build up as uncertainty around SWIFT using XRP after Corda test phase mills.
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  A level deeper and the excitement around the newfound, indirect partnership between Ripple and SWIFT through R3&r
  
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• Prime Trust Undercuts Rivals in Crypto Custody Race

  31-01-2019 20:00
  Prime Trust has eliminated its fees for storing digital assets such as bitcoin, ether and Stellar lumens, in a move the custodian called an industry first.
  
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• Binance impersonation scam – be warned!

  31-01-2019 19:48
  Unfortunately, the crypto space is flooded with an incredible amount of scams and schemes. The space has become a breeding ground for criminals. According to Chainalysis, $1 billion was appropriated by the scammers in 2018 alone, most of which came from the hacking of cypto exchanges. But why go for a complicated cyber hack when a bit of social engineering will do?
  Sunday, January 27, I received a message on LinkedIn from someone who calls himself Eric C. Brenton and whose current position
  
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• Germany's 2nd Largest Stock Exchange Boerse Stuttgart Launches Crypto Trading App

  31-01-2019 19:41 via cointelegraph.com
  Boerse Stuttgart Group, Germany’s second largest stock exchange, launches app for trading major cryptocurrencies to euro
  
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• Why Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Exchange Partnerships Prove the Crypto Industry is Growing up

  31-01-2019 19:40
  A total of seven cryptocurrency exchanges have contracted with Nasdaq to use its surveillance technology. The technology, which has various products including SMARTS (which was adopted by Gemini), enables Bitcoin exchanges to identify fraudulent trading patterns. How Nasdaq Evaluates Crypto Exchanges According to Forbes writer Michael del Castillo, Bitcoin exchanges must have more than enough capital to cover the steep fees Nasdaq charges to license its technology. Nasdaq conducts a means test w
  
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• Bitcoin Price Analysis: Regulation D means BTC Withdrawals are Cheaper

  31-01-2019 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  Bitcoin price drop, yet to clear above Jan 30 highs
  Regulation D means Bitcoin transactions are 3,233 percent cheaper than bank withdrawals
  Transaction volumes low to warrant longsEven with waving prices, we are optimistic of a recovery. From the chart, it appears that bulls have a chance thanks mostly to favorable candlestick arrangement. In the long-term, BTC is bullish and sparking this demand is users realizing the cost-saving aspects behind BTC.
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• Blockchain Capital Leads Funding Round for Crypto Compliance Startup TRM

  31-01-2019 18:59 via cointelegraph.com
  U.S.-based venture firm Blockchain Capital leads a $1.7 million funding round for TRM — a compliance startup for crypto businesses
  
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• Bitcoin Hovers Under $3,450 as All Top Cryptos See Moderate Losses

  31-01-2019 18:35 via cointelegraph.com
  Bitcoin stays under $3,450 as the top 20 cryptocurrencies report moderate-heavy losses on the day
  
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• (+) Crypto Winter’s First Victim; NEM Foundation Crumbles as XEM Coin Price Sinks

  31-01-2019 18:35
  The crypto winter may just have claimed its first major victim as the NEM Foundation announced it would be suspending all projects and partnerships due to the tumbling XEM coin price.
  The post (+) Crypto Winter’s First Victim; NEM Foundation Crumbles as XEM Coin Price Sinks appeared first on CCN
  
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• Understanding Cryptocurrency Options – An Alternative Way to Trade Crypto - Bitcoin News

  31-01-2019 18:19
  Understanding Cryptocurrency Options – An Alternative Way to Trade Crypto  Bitcoin NewsCrypto proponents have been excited by the launch of bitcoin futures and options, but many are unfamiliar with the fundamentals. Bitcoin options are a.
  
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• After Apple, Samsung Records a 31% Drop in Net Profits: Are Big Phone Makers in Trouble?

  31-01-2019 18:13
  Apple has struggled to win over the Chinese mobile phone market as reports have suggested but Samsung is also having a similar issue. Samsung Electronics revealed that it recorded a 31 percent decline in net profit in the fourth quarter of 2018 as the operating profits of its mobile business plunged by nearly 33 percent. Samsung Sees Large Net Profit Declines Analysts at Samsung attributed the overall decline in profits to various geopolitical factors including the U.S.-China trade war. Due to m
  
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• Dow Flips Green Despite Microsoft, DowDuPont Revenue Misses

  31-01-2019 18:09
  The U.S. stock market traded higher Thursday but the Dow was mostly excluded from the rally as shares of Microsoft Corp (MSFT) tumbled following a lukewarm earnings report. Dow Flips Green But Trails S&P 500 & Nasdaq The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded lower after the open, mirroring a mostly flat pre-market session for Dow futures. The blue-chip index fell by as much as 172 during the morning session before paring losses and eventually flashing green. At last check, the Dow was up 9
  
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• Tron Price Analysis: TRX Drop 5.2% as Binance plan for Fiat Purchases

  31-01-2019 18:00 via newsbtc.com
  Tron price is down 5.2 percent a few days after BTT launch
  Like CoinBase, Binance will soon allow Visa and MasterCard purchases
  Participation level shrink by more than half from 25 million to less than 15 millionAfter days of impressive performance, TRX is now slowing down. It is down 5.2 percent at the time of writing. Even so, bulls have a chance as long as prices oscillate above 2.5 cents.
  Tron Price Analysis
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  Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, will i
  
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• Pantera Capital, Coinbase Back Crypto Startup Staked in $4.5 Million Round

  31-01-2019 17:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Major crypto investment firms, including Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures, back crypto staking startup Staked
  
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• Crypto’s journey through Venezuela’s political shake-up

  31-01-2019 17:30
  Venezuela often sparks the curiosity of crypto-enthusiasts. Because of the country’s economic woes and out-of-control hyperinflation, cryptos have penetrated into Venezuela’s mainstream as a solution. And while the rate of adoption has been celebrated by the community, it doesn’t exactly come from a good place.
  Over the past few weeks, Venezuela has once again become a geopolitical focal point, with superpowers across the globe weighing in on the country’s ongoing politic
  
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• Marshall Islands to Issue Physical Banknotes for World’s First Decentralized National Digital Currency

  31-01-2019 17:29
  The Marshall Islands will soon circulate physical banknotes representing the world’s first decentralized national digital currency. This is happening under an agreement with Tangem, a Swiss maker of blockchain-enabled smart card wallets for cryptocurrencies. “We are excited to partner with the Republic of the Marshall Islands to do something that has never been done before: issue a digital currency as official legal tender,” Tangem co-founder Andrey Kurennykh gushed in a s
  
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• Cryptocurrency startup NEM discloses layoffs and wasteful budget - The Next Web

  31-01-2019 17:16
  Cryptocurrency startup NEM discloses layoffs and wasteful budget  The Next WebAnother cryptocurrency startup is laying off staff and restructuring its business entirely. This week, it's the group behind the NEM blockchain and its token, XEM, ...
  
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• NYDFS Grants BitLicense to Third Bitcoin ATM Operator

  31-01-2019 17:15
  NYDFS has granted a third bitcoin ATM operator a BitLicense Thursday, with Cottonwood Vending LLC becoming the latest recipient.
  
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• Belarus’ Biggest Bank is ‘Working on’ Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Exchange - CCN

  31-01-2019 17:02
  Belarus’ Biggest Bank is ‘Working on’ Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Exchange  CCNAccording to a report by local news outlet BeITA, Belarusbank, the largest bank in Belarus, is considering the launch of its very own cryptocurrency exchange ...
  
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• People are obsessed with buying coffee with cryptocurrency – here's why - The Next Web

  31-01-2019 17:00
  People are obsessed with buying coffee with cryptocurrency – here's why  The Next WebHard Fork asked some leading industry names to get the skinny on why the Bitcoin community are so obssessed with buying coffee with cryptocurrency.
  
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• New Bloomberg Tax Portfolio Explores The Challenges Of Cryptocurrency - PRNewswire

  31-01-2019 17:00
  New Bloomberg Tax Portfolio Explores The Challenges Of Cryptocurrency  PRNewswireARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Tax today announced the availability of Taxation of Cryptocurrencies, a new Tax Management ...
  
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• Global Pharma Giant Merck Wins US Blockchain, AI Patent for Product Authenticity

  31-01-2019 17:00 via cointelegraph.com
  Major pharma firm Merck has won a USPTO blockchain and AI patent focusing on supply chain security
  
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• Germany’s No.2 Stock Exchange Launches Mobile App for Crypto Trading

  31-01-2019 17:00
  Stock exchange operator Boerse Stuttgart Group has launched a mobile app for German cryptocurrency traders.
  
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• A new Harry Potter–themed cryptocurrency is like a more private version of Bitcoin - MIT Technology Review

  31-01-2019 17:00
  A new Harry Potter–themed cryptocurrency is like a more private version of Bitcoin  MIT Technology ReviewGrin, a strange new coin that runs on a technology called MimbleWimble, has captured the blockchain world's imagination.
  
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• Under Fire: Kik Is Gearing Up for a Fight With the SEC

  31-01-2019 16:42 via cointelegraph.com
  Kik opposes potential regulatory action from SEC, saying its 2017 Kin token sale followed all the right rules
  
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• Belarus’ Biggest Bank is ‘Working on’ Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Exchange

  31-01-2019 16:34
  According to a report by local news outlet BeITA, Belarusbank, the largest bank in Belarus, is considering the launch of its very own cryptocurrency exchange platform. The plans for the exchange were revealed by Viktor Ananich, the Chairman of Belrusbank’s board. Speaking with Belarus 1 TV channel, Ananich remarked: “We are considering a possibility to establish a cryptocurrency exchange. We are working on it.” For Belarusbank, Digitization is the Future The bank is looking to
  
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• Indian Public Sector Bank Leaks Millions of Customers’ Data, Merit of Bitcoin

  31-01-2019 16:31 via newsbtc.com
  A human error led to the leak of millions of customers’ data at an Indian public sector bank, raising questions on the merit of Bitcoin over banks.
  State Bank of India, a government-owned corporation, forgot to secure essential server information that held customers’ messages, bank balances, transaction details, and other related details. It allowed anyone who knew where to look the data to access and steal it. A security researcher later detected the unprotected server and alerted T
  
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