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11 Ruby Libraries Found To Contain Cryptojacking Code
Following a recent report from Check Point Security highlighting the decline of cryptojacking over the last two years, cryptojacking software was found in 11 code libraries for the programming language Ruby.
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law and legislation
Securitize Becomes SEC-Approved Digital Security Record Keeper
Blockchain startup Securitize says it has been approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to become a registered transfer agent, allowing the startup to act as an official record keeper for all digital securities registered with the SEC.
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law and legislation
White House Suggests Crypto-Fentanyl Link
Two White House advisories addressing financial institutions and digital payment platforms state that cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, bitcoin cash, Ether, and monero, can and have been used to purchase illicit substances including fentanyl.
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ecosystem
MouseBelt Launches Blockchain Accelerator At California Universities
Blockchain firm MouseBelt has launched its Blockchain Accelerator initiative at UC Davis, UCLA, and UC Santa Barbara, as well as other California universities. The initiative will span from undergraduate to PhD-level programs, specifically focusing on blockchain project development.
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cryptocurrencies and tokens
Swiss Data Protection Agency Expects Libra Info By End Of August
Switzerland's Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) has been tapped by Facebook to oversee Libra and the Libra Association. While Facebook hasn't been the easiest to get in contact with for the FDPIC, the agency expects to have more information on the Libra project by the end of the month.
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law and legislation
Tether Responds To NYAG Jurisdiction Ruling
Stablecoin issuer Tether has responded to the New York Supreme Court's ruling regarding the New York attorney general's investigation into Bitfinex and Tether's alleged cover-up of an $850 million loss. iFinex, Bitfinex and Tether's parent company, will appeal the court's ruling.
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Week in Ethereum News, August 10
The latest Week in Ethereum News includes information on Binance's KYC data leak and the confirmation of Ether's compliance with Islamic law. See More
Week in Ethereum News, August 3
The newest edition of Week in Ethereum News includes notes on the latest core devs call and Brave's Twitter tipping rollout. See More
Week in Ethereum News, July 20
This Week in Ethereum News includes a summary of the Ethereum Foundation's reddit AMA regarding Ethereum 2.0 and notes on the latest core devs call. See More
