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Binance tight-lipped on projects funded by $1B crypto recovery fund
10.10.2023
Binance-initiated IRI fund has only spent some 2.7% of the total of $1.1 billion committed to saving crypto in the aftermath of the FTX collapse, and has still not explained which entities benefited
Zimbabwe turns gold-backed digital token into payment method
10.10.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe first introduced its new project, in which every issued digital token would be backed by a physical amount of gold held in the bank’s reserves, in April 2023
As Snorlax Token Surges By 500%, This Hidden Crypto Treasure Garnered $850,000 – Ready to Explode?
10.10.2023
As Uptober continues to drive a surge in on-chain crypto prices, markets remain defiant despite wider risk concern stemming from the conflict between Israel and Hamas - and now in the latest move Snorlax token (SNOR) has exploded +500%.
Recent weeks have seen a huge trend in explosive DEX-launched...
Bank of Canada Study: CBDC Can Help Overcome Inclusion Issues
10.10.2023
A recent study conducted by the Bank of Canada delved into the role a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would play in improving financial inclusion, digital inclusion, and accessibility. The study concludes that while the Canadian financial ecosystem is inclusive, a CBDC might help tackle...
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...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: RFK Jr. Goes Independent, Israel War Spurs Crypto Aid, BitVM Unveiled
10.10.2023
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with significant developments today. Bitcoin is currently trading at $27,653, experiencing a 1% decrease on Tuesday. In a noteworthy political move, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a staunch advocate for cryptocurrencies, has decided to run for president as an independent...
Binance users in Hong Kong lose $450K in wave of fraud texts: HK police
10.10.2023
Hong Kong police have issued a warning concerning a recent Binance phishing scam, targeting Hong Kong users of the platform
Bitcoin Hovers Over $27.5K, Crypto Bulls Face $100M Liquidations as Altcoins Drop
10.10.2023
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted prices of riskier assets, such as bitcoin, on Monday
Brazilian Police Arrest ‘Gunpoint Crypto Thieves’
10.10.2023
Brazilian police officers and Interpol have swooped on a gang of suspected gun-toting crypto thieves, arresting seven people.
Per an official release from the Santa Catarina civil police force, officers were issued with eight arrest warrants and four “search and seize” permits last week.
They...
Friend.tech Adds 2FA Password for Users Amidst Ongoing SIM-Swap Attacks
10.10.2023
The team behind the decentralized social media platform Friend.tech has responded to a series of SIM-swap attacks targeting its users by implementing a crucial security enhancement.
In a recent announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Friend.tech unveiled the introduction of a Two-Factor...
Ordswap urges users to recover keys after losing control of website
10.10.2023
Before it was taken down, Ordswap users said the compromised website directed users to a phishing link
Tornado Cash Processed Over $77 Million in Past 30 Days: Arkham
10.10.2023
As per blockchain intelligence firm Arkham, $77.35 million in assets have flown through Tornado Cash’s contracts on Ethereum mainnet in the past 30 days.
Despite being sanctioned by the US Treasury Department in August 2022, Tornado Cash remains the largest crypto mixed on Ethereum network.
The...
Estonia-Licensed Crypto Firms Blamed for €1 Billion in Damages
10.10.2023
Bad actors exploited Estonia’s once liberal licensing regime for crypto companies to defraud investors and commit other crimes, an investigative report claims. The authors say they discovered dozens of such cases, including scams and schemes for sanctions evasion and money laundering. Since Tallinn...
FTX hacker could be using SBF trial as a smokescreen: CertiK
10.10.2023
The still-unidentified FTX hackers started ramping up their movement of stolen funds in recent weeks, potentially using media attention of the trial as a cover to hide the illicit activity
Analyst Warns of US Dollar Collapse, Predicts Bitcoin Owners to Benefit
10.10.2023
Global financial services firm Jefferies has warned of “the collapse of the U.S.-dollar paper standard to the benefit of both gold bullion owners and also owners of bitcoin.” He explained that the Federal Reserve, and other G7 central banks, “will not be able to exit from...
Tezos Price Prediction as XTZ Pumps 11.5% - Here’s Where the Crypto Is Headed Next
10.10.2023
Tezos (XTZ), the cryptocurrency that powers the Tezos layer-1 blockchain protocol, has pumped over 11% on Monday.
XTZ was last trading around $0.72 per token, having rallied as high as $0.746 earlier in the session to test its 100-day Moving Average, after enjoying a strong bounce from support...
UK Regulator Issues 146 Crypto Alerts Within 24 Hours
10.10.2023
British financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has issued 146 crypto promotion alerts in the first 24 hours of its new crypto marketing regime. “We expect businesses including social media platforms, app stores, search engines, domain name registrars, and payments firms...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: Crypto Regulation in the US, A ‘War’ on the Industry
10.10.2023
Sam Altman, the founder of Worldcoin and CEO of OpenAI, has voiced his concerns regarding the escalating efforts by the US government to regulate and exert authority over the cryptocurrency market.
He has likened these actions to a form of "war" against the industry.
In a recent interview on...
Report: Australian Police Seize Crypto Worth $1.5 Million From Dark Web Drug Dealer
10.10.2023
The police in the Australian state of South Australia recently seized cryptocurrency worth $1.5 million from an alleged dark web drug dealer. Police also recovered a “large quantity” of the synthetic opioid nitazene as well as tens of thousands of dollars in cash. ‘Illicit...
Pro-crypto RFK Jr. leaves Democrats to campaign for U.S. president as independent
9.10.2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is starting his presidential candidacy as an independent with a strong showing of 19%, according to the super PAC supporting him. That’s far behind Biden and Trump