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US says 'Russia-based' group DarkSide behind pipeline hack
AFP, Published on 11/05/2021
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden said Monday that a Russia-based group was behind the ransomware attack that forced the shutdown of the largest oil pipeline in the eastern United States.
Coinbase wows in Nasdaq debut amid cryptocurrency frenzy
AFP, Published on 15/04/2021
» NEW YORK: Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase made a dramatic stock market debut Wednesday amid frenzied interest in bitcoin and other virtual currencies despite concerns about a bubble.
Coinbase brings cryptocurrencies to Wall Street
AFP, Published on 14/04/2021
» NEW YORK: The arrival Wednesday of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Nasdaq is one of the most anticipated events of the year on Wall Street, where enthusiasm for record-breaking bitcoin is in full swing, despite questions about the sustainability of the market.
US stimulus checks could end up in stock markets, bitcoin
AFP, Published on 16/03/2021
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus will start flooding into the US economy soon, and some analysts say much of that money could end up invested in stocks or even bitcoin.
Record-breaking Bitcoin tumbles on Yellen warning
AFP, Published on 23/02/2021
» LONDON - Bitcoin tumbled Tuesday from its record-breaking run after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the "highly speculative" unit could be used for "illicit" purposes.
Bitcoin hits $1tn market cap, stocks are mixed
AFP, Published on 20/02/2021
» NEW YORK: Bitcoin hit a new record high on Friday and surpassed US$1 trillion in market capitalization, while European and US equities were mixed as optimism over coronavirus vaccines and stimulus competed with inflation fears.
Bitcoin goldrush sparks fears of speculative bubble
AFP, Published on 19/02/2021
» LONDON: Bitcoin has enjoyed a record-breaking week after electric carmaker Tesla and Wall Street finance giants sparked a goldrush for the world's most popular virtual currency, but bubble fears persist.
US charges N.Korean hackers in $1.3bn theft scheme
AFP, Published on 18/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department charged three North Korean military intelligence officials Wednesday in a campaign of cyberattacks to steal $1.3 billion in crypto and traditional currencies from banks and other targets.
UN report: North Korea stole $300m in crypto to fund nukes
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» SEOUL: North Korea has stolen more than US$300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, according to a confidential UN report.
Hopes for recovery help Asian markets start new year with a pop
AFP, Published on 04/01/2021
» HONG KONG: Optimism about the economic outlook in 2021 helped Asian investors kick off the new year Monday on a positive note, as hopes surrounding the rollout of coronavirus vaccines offset a frightening surge in infections.