Nick Tsakanikas

Writer

nick@bitrates.com
nick@bitrates.com

Nick is a news reporter for Bitrates, covering stories from the cryptocurrency world. With an educational background in business, his professional background was mostly related to selling high-end IT solutions, until he discovered his passion for writing. As a strong supporter of Blockchain, he hopes to contribute as much as possible, to introduce more people to this innovative technology. Nick is a resident of Greece

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Bitmain’s Credibility Called into Question as Big Investors Deny Involvement

More Bitmain controversy as DST Global follows in Tencent and SoftBank's footsteps denying its involvement in Bitmain’s pre-IPO funding round.
Hacks & Frauds Aug 22, 2018 - 3 min, 9 sec read
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Chinese Police Arrest Three Hackers for Stealing $87 Million in Cryptos

Chinese police arrested three hacking suspects after a 3-month investigation into the alleged theft of $14.5 million in cryptos.
Hacks & Frauds Aug 20, 2018 - 1 min, 6 sec read
OkCoin Bitcoin exchange

OKCoin in Hot Water Facing a Client's Lawsuit Over Blocked BCH

A Chinese investor is suing OKCoin for denying him his newly forked BCH coins in 2017. OKCoin says the BCH giveaway deadline had expired.
Hacks & Frauds Aug 07, 2018 - 1 min, 27 sec read
Alexander Vinnik arrest

The Greek Court Grants Russian Request for the Extradition of Alexander Vinnik

The Greek court has approved a Russian request for the extradition of Alexander Vinnik, accused of Bitcoin-related fraud and money laundering.
Hacks & Frauds Jul 31, 2018 - 1 min, 51 sec read
Coinbase BCH Insider Trading inquiry

Coinbase Says Bitcoin Cash Insider Trading Investigation Case Is Over

A Fortune report suggests that the Coinbase inquiry into Bitcoin Cash insider trading has ended and no signs of wrongdoing were found.
Hacks & Frauds Jul 25, 2018 - 2 min, 15 sec read
Bancor is hacked

Bancor Loses $23.5 Million in Cryptocurrencies After Security Breach

After the hack, Bancor froze BNT tokens, raising criticism over its status as a decentralized exchange from Charlie Lee and others.
Hacks & Frauds Jul 10, 2018 - 1 min, 20 sec read
Bithumb Hack

Bithumb Announces Damage Report on Stolen Cryptos and Compensation Plan

Bithumb announced $30 million in losses from its recent hack in which funds in 11 cryptos were stolen, as well as a compensation plan for users.

Hacks & Frauds Jun 29, 2018 - 1 min, 54 sec read
Monero logo being revealed from behind curtains made of 0 and 1 code chains

Mshelper - A New Monero Miner is Cryptojacking Apple Computers

An OSX-oriented malware was discovered earlier this week, designed to mine Monero. Apple devices' lack of security has attracted cryptojackers.
Hacks & Frauds May 25, 2018 - 1 min, 42 sec read
Illustration of businessmen pointing fingers at Bithumb logo, suggesting thus criticism.

Korean Bithumb Exchange Cancels The Listing Of The Dubious Popchain

Bithumb exchange cancels the listing of Popchain as the community voices criticisms about a potential fraud behind the new coin.
Hacks & Frauds May 16, 2018 - 1 min, 48 sec read
Hand pointing to the Telegram logo

Telegram Sues Blockchain Start-Up For Trademark Misuse

Telegram sued Lantah for the infringing misuse of the "GRAM" trademark. Start-ups often mislead consumers by using logos of famous companies.
Hacks & Frauds May 15, 2018 - 1 min, 38 sec read
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