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As Bitcoin virtual currency soars, bubble fears do too
As of Friday, a single Bitcoin traded at around US$135 (RM405).
ECB says blackmailed after contact data stolen
The European Central Bank has received a blackmail letter after its public website was hacked and contact data stolen, the bank said on Thursday.
Hungary's Orban's Internet tax announcement met with scepticism, distrust
Hungary's prime minister shelved plans to introduce an Internet tax that had sparked major demonstrations and further concerns about civil liberties in the EU member state.
Nordic countries point the way to cashless societies
Nordic countries are leading a shift by rich nations towards cashless societies, providing a test case for whether the lower cost and convenience of using cards and smartphones for payments outweigh the risks of fraud and some people being left behind.
Blockchain technology could reduce role of banks, says BIS
Blockchain technology could reduce the role of intermediaries such as banks and settlement houses, the Bank for International Settlements - or "the central bankers' central bank" - said in a report.
Frankfurt seeks to win over FinTech whizzkids
As Germany’s banking capital, Frankfurt has long established itself as one of Europe’s leading financial hubs.
EU lawmakers to hold off from regulating blockchain for now
The European Union should hold off for now from regulating blockchain, the technology that underpins the virtual currency bitcoin.
ECB to set up cyberattack warning system for banks
The European Central Bank will set up a database to register incidents of cyber crime at commercial banks, aiming to create an early warning and analysis system for big lenders, it told a German newspaper.
Central banks seek global standards in wake of Bangladesh heist
The world's major central banks have launched a task force to consider setting broad rules to protect the vast network of cross-border banking from cyber attacks.
Italy arrests two for hacking into e-mails of ECB's Draghi, former Italy PM Renzi
Italian police arrested two siblings on Tuesday for hacking into the e-mails of European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, former prime minister Matteo Renzi and thousands of others.
