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CryptoLocker malware demands bitcoin ransom

Cybercriminals are infecting people's computers with malware then demanding a bitcoin ransom for the decryption key.

By Emily SpavenOct 19, 2013

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Ethereum Foundation finalizes sale of 10,000 ether to BitMine as part of its treasury strategy
The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million.
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Canadian pension giant AIMCo buys the dip in Strategy, now sitting on $69 million unrealized gain
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