BitDigest September 8 · Issue #737
- Crypto prices slide 6% over long weekend but bitcoin showing support at $10,000
- Australia’s Senate confirms plan to roll out a National Blockchain Roadmap
- Ransomeware attacks shut down border crossing and banks in South America
Crypto Fear and Greed Index
Investor sentiment across digital currencies turned bearish this week as the Fear & Greed Index for bitcoin and other large cryptocurrencies dropped 34 points – the largest drop in a year and second largest drop on record – as the market cap of digital currencies fell 16.7% over the past 7-days.
The Headlines
Australia Developing National Blockchain Roadmap
Ransomeware Attack Temporarily Closes Argentina's Borders
Chile Issues Security Alert in Response to Banco Estado Cyber Attack
South Korea Warns People to Avoid Crypto Meetups
South Korean Agency Developing Blockchain Employee-Rewards System
Vale Completes First Blockchain-based Sale
Tech Mahindra Building Blockchain Solutions with AWS
Mode Looking to Go Public
Blockchain Voting App Wants Permission to be Required When Researching Security Flaws
Exchange, Custody and Product News
Circle Adds Payment in Local Currencies
Ziglu Launches P2P Fiat and Crypto Payments
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