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MicroStrategy’s X Account Hacked, Leads to $440K Crypto Being Stolen: Blockchain Sleuth ZachXBT
26.2.2024
The phishing attempt has already led to $440,000 worth of crypto being stolen
Australian Vanishes After Receiving Half a Million Dollars in Crypto Account Error: Report
26.2.2024
An Australian man has vanished after allegedly pocketing about half a million dollars when cryptocurrency trading platform Rhino Trading Pty Ltd accidentally added an extra zero to his account, according to an ABC report.
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Microstrategy’s X Account Hacked, Promotes Airdrop Scam
26.2.2024
MicroStrategy’s X account was compromised on Monday Asia time with followers being directed to a phishing website under the domain name “Microstralegy” promoting an airdrop of “MSTR token.”
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Alternative Ways for Coinbase Commerce to Support Native Bitcoin Payments
24.2.2024
Coinbase recently announced that it would be removing support for native Bitcoin (BTC) payments across its payment platform for merchants, Coinbase Commerce. The company’s head of product, Lauren Dowling, stated on her X account on February 18 that “customers were struggling with operational...
Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services
20.2.2024
Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets
FixedFloat Hit by $26M Crypto Heist: Bitcoin and Ether Stolen
19.2.2024
The automated DeFi exchange, FixedFloat, was targeted in a hacking incident that resulted in the loss of 409 Bitcoin (valued at approximately $21.3 million) and 1700 ETH (worth around $4.9 million). This breach was reported by the blockchain cybersecurity Twitter account Officer’s Notes, under...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge to $52,250 Amid Coinbase Shift & VC Funding Boost; BTC to Target $55,000?
19.2.2024
In the During the Asian session, Bitcoin is trading near $52,250, marking a modest increase of approximately 0.50% on Monday, the cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing significant shifts. Notably, Coinbase’s recent decision to halt native Bitcoin payments for merchants, opting instead for...
ZK Proofs Enable Defi Platforms to Meet Regulatory Requirements Without Compromising User Data, Says Ex-FCA Regulator
16.2.2024
Diana Tlupova, Head of Compliance at Nexera ID, has argued players in the decentralized finance (defi) space can stay ahead of regulators who might want to impose stringent Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules by using zero-knowledge (zk) proofs to authenticate user credentials. Tlupova contends that,...
KSI Faces Pump-and-Dump Allegations After Reopening Crypto-Focused X Account
15.2.2024
Renowned YouTube personality Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, widely known as “KSI,” has found himself embroiled in controversy once again, facing allegations of cryptocurrency pump and dump schemes after reactivating a crypto-focused account on social media platform X. Does this...
Gary Gensler Tells Lawmakers SEC Takes Cybersecurity ‘Seriously’ After X Account Hack
11.2.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has assured lawmakers that the securities regulator “takes its cybersecurity obligations seriously.” Lawmakers raised concerns following the hacking of the SEC’s account on social media platform X, where a post...
First U.S. Bank to Introduce Crypto Checking Accounts Reverses Course, Closes Crypto Banking Mobile App
5.2.2024
A bank claiming to be the first U.S. banking institution to allow its customers to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies “alongside a traditional checking account,” closed its mobile crypto app last week. In a FAQ posted on its website, Vast Bank said it was exiting the crypto industry and would...
Kenyan High Court Unfreezes $3 Million Belonging to Nigerian Fintech Giant Flutterwave
5.2.2024
A recent ruling by the Kenyan High Court in favor of the Nigerian fintech startup Flutterwave will see it finally get access to $3 million which has been frozen since July 2022. The judge slammed the Assets Recovery Agency for continuing to hold onto the funds even after it withdrew its suit...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $42,500 Amid Bukele Win and Soaring ETF Interest
5.2.2024
During the Asian trading session, Bitcoin’s latest price prediction takes into account a modest retreat to $42,585, marking a slight downturn of over 1%. This movement coincides with significant developments in the sector: President Nayib Bukele’s electoral success in El Salvador,...
Jupiter Price Prediction as JUP Drops 70% From Recent Top – Time to Buy the Dip?
1.2.2024
Source: Jupiter Official X Account Jupiter (JUP) price predictions remain optimistic one day after the tokens initial airdrop, despite the price having dropped substantially from its recent high. According to CoinGecko, the JUP price is 70% down from its high of $2.00 at current levels near $0.59....
Crypto Lawyer Reveals Fed’s Involvement in ‘Operation Chokepoint’ on Digital Assets
1.2.2024
Image Source: Jimmy Aki, Midjourney On January 31, popular crypto lawyer James Murphy exposed subtle anti-crypto moves by the US Federal Reserve against crypto custody firm Custodia Bank. ‘Master Account’ Approval Takes Forever In a post on X (formerly Twitter), James “MetaLawMan” Murphy revealed...
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Central to Investment in Digital Finance Platform Mesh
30.1.2024
Paypal Ventures, the venture capital division of Paypal, revealed this week its investment in Mesh, a financial technology startup focused on advancing digital payments. The investment entity emphasized that the capital injection was primarily allocated using the firm’s newly introduced...
Community Notice: Algorand Foundation CEO’s X Account Hacked
26.1.2024
The Algorand Foundation reported that its CEO Staci Warden’s X account was compromised, leading to unauthorized posts on the account. The compromised account posted offensive content, including derogatory language and false statements about the Algorand community. CEO Staci Warden X’s...
Swiss Regulator Grants Approval Enabling Retail Users to Trade Tokenized Securities and Digital Assets
26.1.2024
The Swiss financial markets regulator has granted the digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus the approval which allows its retail users to “create an account and trade digital assets and tokenized securities.” Besides receiving the FINMA approval, Taurus said it will be admitting...
AI Meme Brings Memes to Life With Smart-Talking AI-Powered Friends
25.1.2024
Source: AI Meme X Account Introduction AI Meme ($AIM) is a humorous Web3 project that combines two highly recognizable cornerstones of modern culture: the chaotic and often degenerate world of memes paired with the seemingly explosive rise of AI. AI Meme upgrades modern memes to the next level...
Franklin Templeton Confident in Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Future, Awaits Advisor Familiarity
24.1.2024
The renowned financial services firm Franklin Templeton remains optimistic about the future of its spot Bitcoin ETF despite not yet achieving significant trading volumes compared to industry giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. While these major players account for about 90% of total...