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DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
7.10.2024
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021
Sky Reports Over 1 Billion USDS Minted Since August Rebrand
5.10.2024
It’s been approximately 38 days since Makerdao, the decentralized finance (defi) project, rebranded as Sky and launched both the USDS stablecoin and the SKY token. During this time, more than a billion USDS coins have been minted, and 530 million DAI have been converted to the new standard....
AI chatbots are getting worse over time — academic paper
4.10.2024
A dwindling consumer interest in chatbots caused a drop in AI-sector revenues during the second business quarter of 2024
Coby Meme Coin Outpaces the Market: Surges Over 500% in 24 Hours
4.10.2024
The cryptocurrency market witnessed another meme coin frenzy as Coby (COBY), a Solana-based meme coin, surged over 500%…
Mass Liquidations Impact Over 100,000 Traders Amid Crypto Market Downturn
3.10.2024
Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders...
The Proliferation and Problem of the ✨ Sparkles ✨ Icon
3.10.2024
Kate Kaplan hits on something over at Nielsen Norman Group’s blog that’s been bugging me:
The challenge with this icon is sparkle ambiguity: Participants in our recent research study generally agreed that it represented something a little special
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The Proliferation...
Court revives 2020 AT&T case over $24M crypto theft via SIM swap
2.10.2024
Cryptocurrency stolen in a SIM swap may lead to a precedent-setting decision on phone company responsibility.
SEC’s Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Leading Over 100 Crypto Enforcement Actions
2.10.2024
Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement, will leave the agency next week. During his tenure, he led several high-profile enforcement actions, particularly in the crypto sector, targeting noncompliant platforms and insider...
EigenLayer's Token Launch Draws Scrutiny Over Supply Concerns
2.10.2024
In some ways, the release of EigenLayer's native EIGEN token this week was as expected; price rapidly rose moments after it was listed on exchanges, leading to a period of price discovery that culminated in a 22% slide from it's momentary record high. But there appears to be a storm brewing behind...
Crypto Billionaire Flees London Over Offshore Tax Concerns
1.10.2024
Christian Angermayer, a billionaire crypto investor, has reportedly moved from London to Switzerland as the UK considers tightening tax policies on offshore wealth. Angermayer’s relocation signals the potential departure of other wealthy individuals fearing future tax hikes on non-domiciled...
U.S. Judge Sides With SEC in Case Against Crypto Wallet Rivetz Over Sale of Unregistered Securities
1.10.2024
United States District Judge Mark Mastroianni granted the SEC's motion for a summary judgement
Why Bitgert’s $BRISE Coin Is the Best Buy Over Sui and Worldcoin
1.10.2024
Have you checked the crypto news lately? Bitcoin ETFs received an inflow of $1.1B, and Bitcoin also crossed…
SEC Wins Case Against Crypto Firm Rivetz Over $18 Million in ICO
1.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has won the case against now inoperative crypto firm, Rivetz Corp…
Amidst Hitting Recent High Over $1.8, SUI Warns Users of NFT Scams
1.10.2024
Leading blockchain network SUI is in news for its altcoin’s recent high after breaking through $1.8, but amidst…
SUI Warns Users of NFT Scams Amidst Recent High Over $1.8
1.10.2024
Leading blockchain network SUI is in news for its altcoin’s recent high after breaking through $1.8, but amidst…
SEC wins case against defunct crypto firm over $18M ICO
1.10.2024
A US federal judge found Rivetz and its CEO Steven Sprague sold unregistered securities when it offered an Ethereum-based token in 2017
Wizards Responds To Magic: The Gathering Commander Meltdown Over Controversial Card Bans
30.9.2024
A week ago, the independent Rules Committee for Magic: The Gathering Commander, the collectible card game’s most popular format in recent years, announced a surprise ban of three of its most popular and expensive cards. The reaction from some fans was swift, loud, and in some cases escalated...
Epic Fires Off Fresh Lawsuits Over What A Pain It Is To Download Fortnite
30.9.2024
Epic, the company behind the Unreal Engine and infinite money machine Fortnite, are yet again suing Google. Having recently won against Google in an anti-competitive practices suit, the games company is doing it all over again, this time dragging in Samsung in a suit over the way their tech...
CFTC Sues Over $3.6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans
29.9.2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises...
SEC Settles with Mango DAO for $700K Over Unregistered Crypto Sales
27.9.2024
On Friday, September 27, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the resolution of charges against three…