Tag: Cryptocurrency
Lotteries, bonds and crypto finance Myanmar’s armed resistance
BANGKOK – More than two years after Myanmar’s military overthrew the country’s elected government and set off a bloody civil war, resistance groups pushing back against junta rule are finding increasingly clever and high-tech ways to fund their fight. Simple donations from the country’s diaspora from Sweden to Singapore continue to flow into what remains…
Bit Digital expands in Reykjanesbær
Bit Digital, an American cryptocurrency mining company, will expand its operations in Iceland. The decision stems from concerns that President Joe Biden’s government will tax cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency mining is a very energy-intensive activity, but Bit Digital’s CEO told The Wall Street Journal that about two-thirds of the company’s operations are carbon-neutral. also says […]
How can cryptocurrency be used in the future?
Cryptocurrency has been one of the fastest growing technologies in recent years, and many experts predict that this is just the beginning of how cryptocurrency can be used in the future. While most people continue to think of cryptocurrency as an investment opportunity, the true value of the technology has barely begun to emerge. In…
The suspected hacker of Vastaamo’s psychotherapy center was extradited from France to Finland
A well-known Finnish hacker is suspected of intentionally leaking sensitive personal data of thousands of mental health patients and trying to extort cryptocurrency from them.
Cryptocurrencies and the climate crisis: Are green cryptos the best solution?
Cryptocurrency has gained a reputation for being bad for the environment, but the question is whether green crypto is something that can actually benefit the environment. In this article we look at what green crypto is. We are also trying to evaluate a new green cryptocurrency that has an alternative approach to helping the environment.…
Axie Infinity vs Calvaria: Which Crypto Computer Game is the Most Loved?
If you know about Axie Infinity (AXS), then you also know about cryptocurrency and have an idea of how blockchain works and how to make money from it. But if you’re considering buying the Axie Infitity, there may actually be other – and perhaps even better – options out there that offer much of the…
Swedish pension funds invest in cryptocurrency: media
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — Swedish public pension funds have invested hundreds of millions of kroner in a cryptocurrency company that has lost 87 percent of its share value, Dagens Nyheter (DN) reported on Saturday. Four public pension funds, which manage the pension money on behalf of the Swedish public, have invested over 200 million…
Coinmotion suspends cooperation with the Finnish cryptocurrency lender
The Finnish investment service company said on Tuesday that the use of the service was immediately suspended to protect the interests of customers in a situation where “several virtual currency loan service providers have publicly run into difficulties”. It indicated that market uncertainty is “most likely” to continue to spread. “While this has not directly…
Police: at least 2,000 Finns victims of international cryptocurrency
According to the authorities, victims in Finland lost at least 6.6 million euros to crypto scammers.
A “typing error” briefly makes the man “Finland’s biggest wage earner”
The founder of a company called Goofy Unicorn was named the country’s top earner, but he says it was a “brain fart” when he recorded cryptocurrency income on his tax form.
Danish news overview: It’s official! Denmark could have its first gay prime minister!
Liberal leader Jakob Ellemann-Jensen is not the only prospective new prime minister among the blue bloc, as Søren Pape Poulsen has officially confirmed that he wants to stand as a candidate to become prime minister. As leader of the Conservatives, he said this week that he wants to improve Denmark without putting the country through…
Encryption fraudsters steal 440,000 euros worth of Rolex watches
The Helsinki police are investigating suspected fraud related to four watches, the value of which is estimated at 440,000 euros. The owner of Rolex watches, a luxury watch dealer, said that he had agreed to sell luxury goods to a restaurant in Helsinki last April. The transaction was supposed to be carried out in cryptocurrency…
The Premier League star at the center of the Albanian mafia gambling scandal
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka has been named in reports of alleged match-fixing Investigators probing Granit Xhaka’s yellow card for Arsenal against Leeds United last season are also probing an alleged criminal conspiracy involving a former professional already convicted of match-fixing and the Albanian mafia. The FA launched an investigation after becoming aware of suspicious play towards…
The Onecoin Scam – Sebastian Greenwood and the Great Crypto Pyramid
In this week’s P3 Krim, we tell you about a giant lifestyle company connected to a cryptocurrency that never actually existed, but instead turned out to be a classic pyramid scheme. It concerns the tangle surrounding the cryptocurrency onecoin, where scores of people have been cheated, including tens of thousands in Sweden. In onecoin’s case,…
Finnish Customs legally sold its lost cryptocurrencies
The two cryptocurrency brokers chosen by Customs sold the bitcoins through a competitive negotiation procedure in late spring. Customs has seized bitcoins in connection with the investigation of drug and doping crimes. In addition to the bitcoins that have now been realized, Customs has approximately 90 bitcoins in its possession that are awaiting a legally…
Customs sold the seized cryptocurrency for 46.5 million euros
Customs sold off just under 1,890 bitcoins, which brought about 46.5 million euros to the state coffers, the agency announced on Thursday. Customs seized the cryptocurrency in connection with the investigation of drug and doping crimes. Two cryptocurrency brokers were used to sell the bitcoins, which the agency said were selected through a competitive negotiation…
Which business should you start in 2022? Innovative areas
The world around us is changing rapidly and business is no exception. New niches and industries that no one knew about a few years ago are now on everyone’s lips. We can already see the business of the future, understand the course of its further development, and what entrepreneurs should pay close attention to in…
How to start your own online business in Finland in 2022
The truth is, this is certainly not a simple task. However, that is not impossible. The first thing you need to do is find a niche that is useful and somehow popular. In addition, you must comply with the regulations and laws of your country of residence to avoid any possible problems. In the following…
Hackers encrypt the code on the City of Oulu’s website to extract cryptocurrency
Hackers recently hijacked the City of Oulu’s website in an attempt to extract cryptocurrency on the site with visitors’ devices, according to the city. According to the city’s chief security officer, the hacking was detected over the weekend. Kari Nykänen. "Our service provider went through the servers of the sites and found the script," Nykänen…
Two operators to sell Customs cryptocurrencies
Through competition, Customs is seeking a cryptocurrency broker who can safely and reliably sell the lost cryptocurrencies to the state. Coinmotion Oy and Tesseract Group Oy were invited to the negotiation procedure, both of which submitted bids. – We decided to enter into agreements with both operators involved in the negotiations. Both parties have their…
Finnish gambling law to protect problem gamblers or to secure a state monopoly?
The first of the reforms introduces payment bans for all iGaming operators that advertise Finnish players except state-owned monopolies. In addition, the identifier will be introduced and extended to land slots, which are currently outside the control of monopolies. The latest major change is that the advertising of individuals, ie influencers, will be limited by…
5 most interesting crypts on the market
Buy crypt from Capital.com Cryptocurrencies are generally meant to be immune to state influence and regulation, as the popularity of the industry has grown, this guiding principle has come under threat. Cryptocurrencies formulated after Bitcoin are commonly referred to as “altcoins” and have often attempted to settle for updated or better variations of Bitcoin. Although…
The number of taxpayers of cryptocurrencies is growing exponentially in Finland
According to the tax administration, last year about 150,000 people declared their income in cryptocurrencies. That’s a huge increase compared to 2020, when about 3,400 people declared their income in cryptocurrencies. According to the tax administration, the increase is due to the active marketing of digital currencies and their appreciation over the past year. In…
China’s illegal trade in fentanyl drugs is a major concern for the United States
Peking [China]February 9 (ANI): The illegal trade in synthetic drugs Fentanyl from China has dramatically increased the number of overdoses in the United States, which has eventually led to deaths due to overdose, the think tank Policy Research Group (POREG) reported. Fentanyl is a legally used synthetic opioid in the United States as a powerful…
Police seize amphetamine, cocaine in one of Finland’s largest drug offenses
On Thursday, the Eastern Uusimaa Police Department announced that it had seized 113 grams of amphetamine and 103 kilograms of cocaine from a suspected drug offense in Finland in September 2021. "Seizures are one of the largest, if not the largest, individual amphetamine seizures in connection with criminal cases under investigation by the Finnish police."…
That is why many people choose cryptocurrency
Investing is something we see more and more of, and this is an exciting development. At the end of the year 2020, a record number of shares were held in Norway, and not least, a record was also set in relation to the number of female investors among them. Investing is something that can be…
Cryptocurrency and the shocking revelation that white supremacists like money
I have no doubt that the claim is true. It is also true of a remark in several paragraphs: “Nothing is inherently criminal or extreme in it, and most of its users have no connection to the far right.” However, you won’t hear much from this perspective in the mainstream media reports on the subject.…
Bitcoin in Finland: What is Bitcoin and reasons to buy and invest
While many other cryptocurrencies have emerged over time, Bitcoin is still the largest virtual asset on the market. What makes Bitcoin so special? Given the fact that it still holds the test of time, it would be wise to do further research on the subject. What is Bitcoin and how does it work? In 2009,…
Why is krypto still such a popular topic in business?
Now it is clear that the crypt world has come to stay. It is quite impressive how popular the whole crypt world is still. But what makes it so popular? Many thought the crypts would have already lost interest. Let’s look at the different aspects that make krypton one of the most popular topics in…
Jackos naked … but this is the whole future of art bare
On the hunt for the web and local art magazines, it’s hard to figure out what ‘Dead Star’, the latest exhibition by artist and gallery owner Eric Prince, entails. It’s no coincidence: Prince has kept it a closely guarded surprise. Visitors enter a gallery with blank walls with nothing but a wireless VR headset —…
Police: Beware of investing in cryptocurrency
But if you are considering sending your pension savings into cryptocurrency, be careful. This is the call from the police’s Nationwide Center for IT-related Economic Crime (LCIK), after the center has received a number of reports from Danes who have been tricked by fraudsters into believing that they invested in cryptocurrency. “Unfortunately, we see that…
Cryptocurrency in Norway: How does it work?
Cryptocurrency has been a lot I find lately. The newspapers have published several articles about people who have won, or lost, big summers thanks to an investment in cryptocurrency. If you are one of those who have become curious, we will tell you more about what cryptocurrency is and, not least, what you can use…
Minister will have looked at tax rules for cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are evolving rapidly, but there is a risk of fraud and erroneous tax returns in the area. Therefore, the Tax Law Council must now look at the rules. This is announced by the Ministry of Taxation. – We must be vigilant and ensure that our rules are up-to-date and limit errors…
Find out more about cryptocurrency in Norway
The word cryptocurrency has been used more and more in recent years, and today most people are familiar with cryptocurrency. But what exactly is it, how does it work and why should one invest in it? We’ll find out a little more about her, so you can find out if it’s for you. This is…
Wednesday’s newspapers: India’s conversion concerns, declining minority and Finland’s devalued Bitcoin millions
Helsingin sanomat newspaper follows the Covid outbreak in Kanta-Häme, which, according to the country’s health institution, was caused by a coronavirus alternative that was first identified in India. "The Indian variant spreads very easily. There is cause for concern. It cannot be underestimated because the hospital’s precautions taken to avoid the spread of other variants…
Healthcare IT systems were knocked out by cyberattacks
It will probably take the whole weekend before the Irish authorities have succeeded in assessing and resolving the extent of the cyber attack that was carried out yesterday against the country’s healthcare IT system. Large parts of the systems are still down after the attack and healthcare operations are affected. According to the Irish government,…
How to buy bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency that you can only access through various digital devices. It is traded on different exchanges, which means that it is the demand that determines the price of a bitcoin. Most people have probably heard of currency today, but how can you really get bitcoin? Bitcoin has risen by 9,000,000% from…
Tuesday Magazines: Summer Saving, Encryption Boom, Forest Sustainability Scam
The afternoon newspaper Ilta-Sanomat asks what this summer might look like when coronavirus infections have reached the lowest figures last November. "The trend has been very positive," Virologist at the University of Turku Ilkka Julkkunen told the magazine. The vaccine program is the key to saving the summer, Ilta-Sanomat writes. In countries like Israel and…
Jump into a world of cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrencies
Have you ever heard of cryptocurrencies and crypto wallets before? If not, then you are not worried, you are probably not the only one. In our highly developed technological world, cryptocurrencies seem to have come and not left. Too many cryptocurrencies are a strange and mysterious concept, and if you have never heard of it…
Ann gave away her computer – lost the password to bitcoin for millions
Increasing values are being lost in the cryptocurrency bitcoin after the owners of the digital currency lost the passwords required to access them. Ann Lagerström is one of the victims. “I have always given away my computers. In some computer that I have given away to a friend that they have now possibly discarded, I…
Suspected culprit in file-sharing network extradited from Morocco
This is stated by the Public Prosecutor for Special Economic and International Crime (Søik) – in everyday speech Bagmandspolitiet – in a press release. The man came into the police’s binoculars in connection with an investigation into file sharing via the two pirate servers DanishBits and NordicBits. The servers have been described by the police…
Indian bill: Ban cryptocurrencies
In India, the government is expected to pass a law banning cryptocurrencies altogether. According to Reuters, the bill will, among other things, criminalize the possession, trading and transfers of cryptocurrencies and is in line with an earlier statement from the government. According to the proposal, Indian holders of cryptocurrency will have up to six months…
From Iceland – Icelandic Central Bank warns of “Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme”
Yesterday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland reiterated his warning against investing in Bitcoin and likened the activities surrounding the cryptocurrency to a pyramid scheme. Ásgeir Jónsson commented on an Icelandic radio station The wave, which echoes the bank’s warnings last month. The Governor of the Central Bank is particularly concerned about individual…
Bitcoin climbs to new record levels
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has climbed to new record levels this week. A single bitcoin now costs the equivalent of 450,000 Swedish kronor. After almost quadrupling last year, the price has risen by another 70 percent just since January. This causes some to warn that the price is inflated to an extreme bubble – while others…
From Iceland – Bitcoin Great as an expert encourages trust
After the value of Bitcoin peaked recently, an Icelandic cryptographer has spoken in favor of encouraging increased confidence in virtual currency. Bitcoin prices crossed $ 50,000 for the first time this week, following sharp rises last fall, and following Tesla’s company Elon Musk invested half a billion US dollars in electronic currency. Kjartan Ragnarsson –…
Case on drug trafficking on the dark net is going to the Supreme Court
The payment was made in bitcoins, and for two years the man at addresses in Gedser and Nykøbing Falster received packages from PostNord with drugs, according to the indictment. The case has been judged first by the Court in Nykøbing Falster and then by the Eastern High Court, which this summer sentenced him to 12…
Large arms trade took place in the marketplace on the dark net
The contact arose on a website called Berlusconi, which was closed after an operation by Europol and Italian police last year. Precisely at Berlusconi on the Dark Web, undercover officers from the Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) police unit in the USA have repeatedly searched for criminals. This is what special agent Christopher Diorio says on…
The SEC is seeking a lawsuit against the Swedish national over alleged fraud that took $ 3.5 million in crypto
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is demanding a lawsuit against a Swedish citizen for his alleged participation in an international fraud that took in millions in cryptocurrency. See also: The SEC will not take action against compliance-focused digital security exchanges Read the court document in its entirety below:
Cryptocurrency finances extremism in Sweden
The cryptocurrency cryptocurrency has become a way for extremist movements to get financing when banks restrict their accounts. In Sweden, the Nordic resistance movement has in recent years collected around one million kronor in bitcoin, according to a study that came out this week. – I think they have a crowd of supporters who use…
