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Infamous Chisel Targets Android Crypto Wallets, Raising Security Concerns
2.9.2023
Infamous Chisel, a new malware, is attacking crypto wallets on Android devices, posing serious security concerns for crypto users. The malware was discovered to be extracting sensitive data via the Tor network.
While there is no confirmation, the malware is suspected to be the work of Sandworm,...
Robinhood Agrees $600 Million Buyback of Seized Sam Bankman-Fried HOOD Stake From US Marshal Service
2.9.2023
On August 30, Robinhood entered into a $605.7 million (HOOD) share buyback agreement with the US Marshal Service (USMS) to reclaim shares formerly held by Same Bankman-Fried (SBF) through Emergent Fidelity Technologies....
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Specialists Depart Market-Making Crypto Firm Jump Crypto to Launch Douro Labs – Here's What You Need to Know
1.9.2023
Jump Trading’s digital asset unit, Jump Crypto, appears to be scaling back after a handful of the company's specialists fled to start building a separate blockchain project.
Former company employees including Mike Cahill, Jayant Krishnamurthy and Ciaran Cronin have now co-founded Douro Labs, where...
Ron DeSantis' Crypto Campaign Donations Delayed by Hurricane
1.9.2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who had been planning to announce the acceptance of crypto contributions for his 2024 presidential campaign, was forced to delay the initiative due to the approach of Hurricane Idalia.
The hurricane made landfall in Florida on August 30, prompting DeSantis to focus...
Creditors Accuse Crypto Lender Genesis of Vote Buying as Bankruptcy Proceedings Continue
1.9.2023
Creditors of crypto lender Genesis and its parent company the Digital Currency Group (DCG) have opposed a proposed settlement deal leveling accusations of voter manipulation.
According to a filing on Aug. 31, creditors including digital asset exchange Gemini have criticized the proposal as...
China Court Classifies Digital Assets As Property Despite Blanket Ban By Government
1.9.2023
A People’s Court in China has stated that under the existing legal framework, digital assets have economic value and are still legal property backed by law.
In a recently published report cited by local media analyzing the legality of cryptocurrencies, the court highlighting the criminal...
French Data Watchdog Conducts 'Inspections' at Worldcoin's Office in Paris
1.9.2023
France's data watchdog, CNIL, made an unannounced visit to the office of Worldcoin in Paris this week, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the cryptocurrency project's controversial privacy practices.
The surprise inspection took place at Worldcoin's Orb center, a facility where individuals'...
Swift unleashes the power of tokenization
1.9.2023
Swift is carrying out multiple experiments to unravel the sheer power of tokenization. The exposure is on the framework that is able to effortlessly initiate the shifting of tokenized value throughout various public and private blockchains. The experimentation will help to do away with...
Crypto Exchange OKX Looks to Expand into India
1.9.2023
Seychelles-based crypto exchange OKX is looking to expand into India despite the uncertain regulatory environment.
In an interview with CoinDesk, OKX’s chief marketing officer confirmed that the exchange is planning to foray into India’s web3 space and recruit local staff.
The crypto exchange...
Web3 Loses $1.2 Billion to Hacks and Rug Pulls so far in 2023: Report
1.9.2023
Web 3 platforms have lost over $1.2 billion so far this year in hacks and rugs pulls, according to a report from web3 bug bounty platform Immunefi.
The report revealed a total of 211 separate incidents contributing to this massive sum, with the month of August alone accounting for $23.4 million...
Binance's Asia-Pacific Head Departs Amidst Market Share Decline and Regulatory Pressures
1.9.2023
According to Bloomberg's sources, Leon Foong, who served as the head of Binance Asia-Pacific, is leaving his position at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Foong was crucial in Binance's growth in South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. While an official announcement is pending, insiders have...
Nexo Launches a Crypto-Powered Debit and Credit Mastercard for the European Economic Area (EEA)
1.9.2023
In partnership with Mastercard, Nexo launched the world's first "Dual Mode Crypto Card," offering debit and credit functionalities for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens on August 31.
The Nexo "Dual Mode Crypto" Card offers users the ability to optimize tax responsibilities by utilizing Credit...
Amazon's Free NFT Giveaway: Here's How to Claim Your Loot
31.8.2023
Amazon Prime is dishing out free gaming NFTs to its subscribers through its Prime gaming portal.
The $15 per month subscription lets users claim a variety of free NFTs available on the site, which can also be used in their blockchain's respective games. Items range from special skins to playable...
Bank Messaging Firm SWIFT Leans Toward Blockchain Integration Over Unifying Tokenization After Experiments – Here's the Latest
31.8.2023
Bank messaging network SWIFT has said that blockchain interoperability is a better approach in the short term to financial solutions than uniting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and other assets into a single ledger.
In a recent release, “Connecting blockchains: Overcoming fragmentation...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Fail to Secure Jail Release Amid Trial Prep Woes
31.8.2023
A judge has denied a request by defense lawyers to release disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried from jail to help him prepare for the upcoming court case.
At a hearing on Wednesday, Bankman-Fried's lawyers urged for his release, emphasizing the need to utilize his time more efficiently...
Bloomberg Report: Binance Japan plans to increase number of listed tokens to 100
31.8.2023
According to a Bloomberg report, Binance Japan, the Japanese arm of the world's largest crypto exchange, which recently launched full services, now plans to significantly expand its token offerings, aiming to present a minimum of 100 tokens soon. This intended increase is approximately three times...
Web3 Lawyer Predicts US Crypto Upturn After Key Industry Wins This Year
31.8.2023
Digital asset lawyer Jeremy McLaughlin has expressed optimism on a re-ignition of the United States cryptocurrency market following landmark wins recorded by Ripple and Grayscale over the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Speaking on Aug. 31 at an Intersekt23 panel in Melbourne...
FTX Data Breach Update: Sensitive Information Was Leaked – Here's the Latest
31.8.2023
Sensitive details about FTX customers were compromised during the security breach at FTX’s bankruptcy claims agent Kroll earlier this month, despite Kroll initially claiming only “non-sensitive” was leaked.
The confirmation that the leaked details included information many people would categorize...
Major Singapore Banks Named in $740 Million Money-Laundering Scandal in Which Police Seized Millions in Crypto
31.8.2023
Top local and international banks in Singapore have found themselves entangled in one of the city-state’s biggest money-laundering scandals, encompassing over $740 million.
Recent chargesheet filed against 10 individuals have unveiled a web of illicit financial activities that have implicated...
Gemini and Two Other Creditor Groups Object to Genesis' Bankruptcy Resolution Proposal
31.8.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini has objected to Genesis' bankruptcy resolution proposal, claiming that the plan lacks necessary specifics and fails to offer adequate assurances to its major debtors.
Gemini has joined two other creditor groups in objecting to the proposed agreement.
As reported earlier...