Charlie Osborne

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Charlie Osborne is a cybersecurity journalist and photographer who writes for ZDNET and CNET from London. PGP Key: AF40821B

Charlie Osborne holds various cryptocurrencies.

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UK ban on cryptocurrency derivatives, ETNs comes into force today

Regulators say the ban is necessary due to the risk to consumers.

January 6, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

If you lost Bitcoin in Mt. Gox scandal, there is now a chance of some recovery

A draft proposal between CoinLab and trustees could give creditors the chance to recover BTC funds. Some, but far from all.

January 18, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

2018's worst cryptocurrency scams, cyberattacks (in pictures)

Everything from ICO scams to 51 percent attacks has plagued the cryptocurrency space over the course of this year.

December 11, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

CoinShares asset manager to launch Bitcoin product on SIX Swiss Exchange

The product will be going live on Tuesday.

January 19, 2021 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

Top tips for investing in cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ether, ICOs -- interest in cryptocurrency has exploded, but where should you begin?

February 7, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

How Blockchain technologies are transforming our societies

We take a look at the surprising uses of distributed ledger technology in 2018.

February 7, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

Facebook seals cryptocurrency deal with Visa, Mastercard, PayPal: report

Updated: Reports suggest the new virtual coin will be revealed next week with the backing of major companies.

June 14, 2019 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

Monex confirms interest in acquiring hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck

Regulators would likely be very interested in a potential buyout due to a hack leading to over $500 million in lost funds.

April 3, 2018 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

PayPal hiring push hints at future cryptocurrency support

New vacancies suggest the company is keen to explore emerging blockchain technologies.

June 23, 2020 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans make Mastercard, Visa, Libra backers nervous

Financial giants are becoming skittish over Facebook’s plans for cryptocurrency domination.

October 2, 2019 by Charlie Osborne in Blockchain

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