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The 'We Were Here' franchise gave away 7 million copies of its latest game. Why?
11.10.2023
Also: why Steam's locking down your dev accounts, game discovery news galore
Israel Police Freeze Crypto Accounts at Binance Allegedly Used by Hamas
11.10.2023
The Israel Police have frozen crypto accounts held at Binance allegedly used by Hamas to collect crypto donations as tensions between Israel and Hamas escalate. In addition, the Israel Police have frozen a Hamas-linked account at Barclays Bank. Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts at Binance Frozen...
Binance freezes Hamas-linked accounts after Israeli request
10.10.2023
The freeze does not affect Binance accounts owned by ordinary Palestinian civilians
Hamas-Linked Crypto Accounts Frozen by Israeli Police, With Binance's Help: Report
10.10.2023
Israeli authorities had previously seized around 190 Binance accounts with alleged ties to terrorist groups
Israeli Authorities Freeze Crypto Donation Accounts Linked to Hamas
10.10.2023
The Israeli police cyber unit have frozen cryptocurrency accounts used by Hamas to raise donations via social media, Jerusalem Post reported.
This action comes as part of a broader effort to curb the flow of funds into the hands of the terrorist organization, especially during times...
3Commas on ‘heightened alert’ after several user accounts hacked
10.10.2023
The firm has implemented additional security measures following an investigation that found “only a few” 3Commas user accounts were compromised
$8B Margin Mystery: Alameda’s Caroline Ellison to Testify Against Bankman-Fried Next Week
7.10.2023
After hearing witness accounts in the FTX trial this week, proceedings will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, is reportedly slated to take the stand. Ellison’s testimony could be pivotal; she helmed Alameda following Samuel Trabucco’s...
Bankman-Fried’s House of Cards? FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Spills the Beans on Alleged Misuse of Client Funds
7.10.2023
On Friday, FTX’s co-founder, Gary Wang, delivered a riveting testimony to federal prosecutors, alleging that CEO Sam Bankman-Fried covertly diverted billions from customer accounts to fuel trades for his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Wang detailed how Bankman-Fried allegedly instructed him...
Coinbase CEO Calls on Chase Customers in UK to Close Accounts After the Bank Says It Will Decline Crypto Payments
29.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has slammed JPMorgan’s British retail bank, Chase UK, for changing its policy to block all crypto-related payments. Calling the move by Chase “totally inappropriate,” the Coinbase boss said: “UK crypto holders should close their Chase accounts...
Binance Advises Paysafe Users to Convert Euro Balances to Tether
29.9.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has issued a recommendation for customers using the services of Paysafe for euro (EUR) transfers. The crypto trading platform is advising users to convert their euro balances to tether (USDT) or withdraw them to bank accounts after the payment processor suspended deposits...
Bitcoin lender Ledn to roll out ETH, USDT interest accounts
28.9.2023
Spurred on by user requests, Bitcoin lending firm Ledn is rolling out an Ethereum yield product
US Authorities Seize Crypto Linked to Pig-Butchering Scam Held at Binance
28.9.2023
U.S. authorities are seeking to recover cryptocurrencies linked to the popular pig-butchering crypto scam. “Law enforcement was able to trace cryptocurrency involved in the fraud and money laundering to two Binance accounts, where it was seized,” the United States Attorney’s...
South Koreans Report Over $98 Billion in Overseas Crypto Assets
21.9.2023
South Korean tax payers have declared some 131 trillion won (more than $98 billion) of crypto holdings in overseas accounts this year. The amount was announced by the country’s tax agency and it comes after the authorities in Seoul imposed a mandatory reporting requirement for financial assets held...
FTX Restores Full Access to Claims Portal After Cybersecurity Breach
17.9.2023
The portal allowing FTX customers to file claims with the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange is again fully operational after a recent security incident. User accounts that were affected by the breach in August have been unfrozen, the failed crypto trading company announced. Crypto Exchange FTX...
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Why Wealth Managers Are Choosing These Crypto Accounts
6.9.2023
Separately managed accounts have seen explosive growth in TradFi, and there are benefits in crypto, too
80 Chinese crypto influencer accounts shut down in latest crackdown
5.9.2023
The accounts had over 8 million in combined followers before they were removed
Bitcoin’s Largest Accounts: Peering Into the Top 10 Wallets on the ‘BTC Rich List’
2.9.2023
In recent weeks, buzz within the crypto sphere has centered on prominent bitcoin and ethereum holders. Some addresses are awash with speculation, while others have earned distinct labels. Interestingly, a handful have purportedly been unmasked, leading to many of the top ten BTC addresses being...
Binance Launches ‘Send Cash’ Remittance Services in Latam
1.9.2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volumes traded, has announced the launch of “Send Cash,” a Latam-focused remittance service. The newly launched tool will allow users in nine countries in the region to send crypto to bank accounts of friends or family in Argentina...
Prosecutors Challenge FTX Founder’s Legal Advice Defense Ahead of Fraud Trial
30.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team claimed last week that the FTX founder received assurances from lawyers his actions were lawful. However, federal prosecutors are now contesting the validity of Bankman-Fried’s defense strategy ahead of trial. Bankman-Fried’s Legal Defense...