The group has been behind a number of high-profile attacks over the past couple of years Five individuals have been charged in connection with a hacking group known as Scattered Spider, accused of stealing $11 million in cryptocurrency and sensitive information from businesses and individuals. US prosecutors allege the group carried out phishing schemes and
Category: Crypto
Coinbase Drops Wrapped Bitcoin Coverage in December
The exchange doesn’t feel the Bitcoin offshoot is meeting its obligations Coinbase has announced it will halt trading of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on December 19, 2024, due to the token no longer meeting its listing standards. This decision affects all trading on Coinbase platforms, including Advanced Trade, Coinbase Exchange, and Coinbase Prime. Users will still
Bitfinity Network To Create Ethereum Virtual Machine-Compatible DeFi Solution
Polychain and others have provided $12 million in funding to support the initiative The Bitfinity Network, a Bitcoin layer-2 (L2) protocol, has launched with a vision to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi). Backed by $12 million in funding, the initiative aims to create Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible DeFi functionality for Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency Lender Polter Finance Hacked for $12 Million
The hack was perpetrated through a flash loan attack Polter Finance, a decentralized platform specializing in lending and borrowing, has halted its operations following a significant hack that resulted in the loss of $12 million. The breach, confirmed on November 17, targeted the platform’s newly launched SpookySwap (BOO) market, which reportedly had a valuation of
18 US States Target SEC, Chair Gary Gensler in New Lawsuit
The states accuse the securities regulator of overstepping its authority on cryptocurrency A total of 18 US states, including Texas, Ohio, and Kentucky, have launched a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chair, Gary Gensler, accusing the agency of overstepping its authority in its regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. The states
Woman Faces Murder Charges After Crypto Influencer’s Body Found in Montreal Park
Kevin Mirshahi was found murdered three months after having gone missing The body of Canadian crypto influencer Kevin Mirshahi, who had been missing since June, was recently found in a Montreal park. Police confirmed that Mirshahi’s decomposing remains were discovered by a passerby in Île-de-la-Visitation Park on October 30. Authorities conducted an autopsy to verify
Revolut to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange in 30 New EU Countries
The introduction of the exchange across Europe follows a launch in the UK earlier this year Revolut, the digital banking platform known for its cryptocurrency-friendly services, is making a major push in Europe with the launch of its dedicated crypto exchange, Revolut X, in 30 new countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). This expansion
FTX Sues Binance, Former CEO for $1.8 Billion
The defunct cryptocurrency exchange believes Binance conducted fraudulent transactions FTX launched a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, claiming that $1.8 billion in “fraudulent transfers” were made to Binance and its executives. The lawsuit hinges on a 2021 transaction where Binance sold back its stake in FTX, acquired in 2019, to FTX
Bitget Wallet Wants To See More Telegram Mini App Development
Bitget is setting up a $20 million funding program to entice the creation of more apps Bitget Wallet, the non-custodial crypto wallet from Bitget exchange, is amplifying its support for Telegram-based applications with a new initiative focused on fostering development in the Telegram Mini App ecosystem. In collaboration with crypto investment firm Foresight Ventures, Bitget
WonderFi CEO Allegedly Kidnapped, Held for Ransom
The kidnappers allegedly demanded $1 million to release the executive Dean Skurka, CEO of Toronto-based crypto firm WonderFi Technologies, reportedly became the target of a high-stakes kidnapping. It ended with his release after a $1 million ransom was allegedly paid. According to a CBC report yesterday, Skurka was forced into a vehicle in downtown Toronto
Blockchain Analytics Firm Arkham Intelligence Launches Crypto Exchange
The company is looking to capitalize on the massive amount crypto market traffic Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm known for its tools to track blockchain transactions, has announced the launch of its own cryptocurrency derivatives exchange. The new platform, targeting retail traders, aims to stand out in a competitive market by integrating Arkham’s research
A New Trojan Is Hitting ‘Virus-Proof MAC Computers, Stealing Cryptocurrency
The MacOS operating system may not be as secure as once thought A recently discovered Trojan targeting MacOS devices has sparked serious concerns among cryptocurrency users. Known for bypassing Apple’s security and going straight for sensitive data, the malware is built to steal cryptocurrency wallet information within seconds of installation. It relies on a phishing