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Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million
25.10.2023
According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees are among the hundreds...
Binance Sees Another High-Profile Departure as Former Head of UK Moves on
24.10.2023
Jonathan Farnell, who served as head of Binance U.K. and CEO of its payment service Bifinity – which was disbanded in August – left the firm in September
Popular Rapper's X Profile Hacked to Promote Crypto Phishing Site
18.10.2023
American rapper Nelly has seen his X (formerly Twitter) account hacked and used to carry out social engineering attacks to lure unsuspecting individuals to a crypto phishing site.
In a recent message on Telegram, on-chain investigator ZachXBT noted that the hacker even modified Nelly's profile...
Shielding Your Digital Realm: How to Protect Yourself and Crypto From SIM Swap Attacks
6.10.2023
In 2023, several SIM swap attacks have targeted cryptocurrency advocates and high-profile industry members, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Below is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating our readers on mitigating SIM swap attacks and safeguarding against hacks. Understanding...
NFL Star Trevor Lawrence and Youtube Influencers Settle Allegations Over FTX Endorsements
16.9.2023
In a recent court document, Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence and two others have chosen to settle allegations that they misled investors, leading to losses in the FTX collapse. Lawrence, among several high-profile endorsers of FTX, has not publicly revealed the terms of his settlement....
Vitalik Buterin Confirms His X Account Was Hacked by SIM Swap
12.9.2023
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin took to social media to share details about the hacking of his profile on X, formerly Twitter. The influential crypto figure confirmed suspicions that the account was targeted in a SIM swap attack allowing perpetrators to promote a crypto scam enticing victims with...
Vitalik Buterin’s X Account Hacked to Promote Crypto Scam
10.9.2023
The X account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has apparently suffered a breach by scammers spreading phishing links. The attack, which manifested itself in the form of a post offering free digital collectibles, has allegedly resulted in the loss of over $690,000 for those who fell for...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications Face More Delays
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday asked for additional public feedback on a proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), likely delaying any decision on the high-profile applications. SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC put out a 34-page...
Wall Street Divided: Treasury Yields Surge Sparks Intense Debates and Divergent Bets
8.8.2023
In recent weeks, Treasury yields have skyrocketed, igniting a Wall Street dispute over whether the precipitous sell-off is now overextended. A small group of prominent investors are wagering that bond prices will bounce back following the abrupt escalation in rates. Hedge Funds Place Bold Wagers...
Class Action Lawsuit Against Tether, Bitfinex Dismissed
5.8.2023
A class action lawsuit filed against cryptocurrency firms Tether and Bitfinex was dismissed Friday by a federal judge in New York. The judge ruled the complaint lacked plausible claims of injury and failed to show that Tether’s stablecoin USDT had diminished in value. Judge Dismisses Market...
TOKEN2049 Singapore Set to Be World’s Largest Web3 Event With Over 10,000 Attendees
25.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE — TOKEN2049, Asia’s premier Web3 and crypto conference, has announced its first batch of high-profile title sponsors and headline speakers for its much-anticipated Singapore return. TOKEN2049 will take place from 13-14 September 2023 at Marina Bay Sands, ahead...
Successful Launch: Arkham Intel Exchange Shows 11 Submissions, Including High-Profile BTC Wallet
24.7.2023
Since its launch on July 10, Arkham, the groundbreaking "blockchain intelligence company," has already received 11 submissions of valuable information from different addresses through the "world's first on-chain intelligence exchange," Arkham Intel Exchange.
This impressive response from diverse...
Coinbase domain name reportedly used by scammers in high-profile attacks
7.7.2023
Twitter users have been sharing security incidents surrounding the crypto exchange, including claims that scammers are using Coinbase's domain name on attacks
eToro Remains Committed to Crypto Amid SEC's High-Profile Lawsuits
9.6.2023
As the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to clamp down on Binance and Coinbase exchanges, the entire crypto and financial markets remain attentive, with the likes of eToro weighing in.
eToro, one of the powerhouse platforms in financial trading, has reiterated...
Microsoft Fined $20 Million For 'Illegally' Collecting Children's Information On Xbox
6.6.2023
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that Microsoft has been fined $20 million “over charges it illegally collected personal information from children who signed up for its Xbox gaming system without their parents’ consent”.Read more
Magdalena Kala: How I Invest in Web3
4.4.2023
“Every non-sleeping, non-exercising hour I’m working on this, because that’s what I think about.”
While Biden and Trump Blame Each Other for Bank Failures, Others Believe the Cause Might Be a Management Issue
30.3.2023
The recent banking failures involving the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Signature Bank, and Silvergate Bank, have high-profile government individuals trying to find a culprit. U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have publicly blamed each other’s policies for...
Illia Polosukhin: Building Near's Blockchain, Embedding AI
27.3.2023
NEAR's cofounder, a speaker at CoinDesk’s Consensus festival, is taking on Ethereum and he already boasts 25 million accounts and 446,000 daily transactions
Decentralized Media Via Web3: A Solution to Bias and Trust Issues in News?
24.3.2023
Ashley Rindsberg – a speaker at CoinDesk's Consensus festival – argues that the New York Times has a track-record of dangerous misreporting. Is "DeMe" the answer to what skews to the media?
SEC in a Pickle: Crypto’s Tricky Trio Stirs Up Trouble in 2023
23.3.2023
2023 is shaping up to be a painful year for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it finds itself entangled in battles with the ever-evolving and innovative cryptocurrency industry. From Ripple to Coinbase and Tron, the SEC faces fierce opposition with potentially huge consequences....