Crypto Mixers Targeted in U.S. House Democrats' Effort to 'Clamp Down' on Money Laundering

Several Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee have a bill coming this week to target money laundering through cryptocurrency mixing services, said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.), one of its backers. дальше »

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Bitcoin Trader Sends $70 Million to Wrong Address, Other Falls for Crypto ATM Scheme

Crypto traders are increasingly targeted by sophisticated scams, losing billions in 2023. Experts urge caution with transactions and skeptical scrutiny of dubious offers. The post Bitcoin Trader Sends $70 Million to Wrong Address, Other Falls for Crypto ATM Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Tether CEO responds to alleged Bitfinex database attack from ‘F Society’

A ransomware group claims to have targeted Bitfinex, but top brass at the cryptocurrency exchange deny that a cyberattack occurred. Here's what we know. дальше »

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North Korean Lazarus hacker group using LinkedIn to target and steal assets: Report

Lazarus group first surfaced in 2009, and since then, it has primarily targeted crypto firms, stealing billions of dollars worth of assets. дальше »

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Are Bitcoin (BTC) Whales Targeted With 1% Wealth Tax?

Bitcoin (BTC) community spooked with fake 1% wealth tax bill дальше »

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Coin Center Opposes ‘Unconstitutional’ Stablecoin Bill – Details

Pro-crypto organization Coin Center is pushing against a new legislative bill targeted at regulating stablecoin use and operations. In a public statement released on Friday, the US-based advocacy group heavily criticized the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, describing it as “unconstitutional” and anti-innovation. дальше »

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Shiba Inu Scam Watcher Sends Critical Warning To SHIB Community

The Shiba Inu community is being targeted by another string of scam attacks aimed at profiting from unsuspecting members. As a result, the Shibaarmy Scam Alert, an X (formerly Twitter) social media handle dedicated to exposing scams, has issued a crucial warning to the entire SHIB community. дальше »

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Hedgey Protocol loses $44.7M in dual cyber attacks

Hedgey Protocol suffers $44. 7M loss in dual cyber attacks. The protocol was targeted on both Arbitrum and Ethereum chains. Hedgey advises users to cancel active claims, revoking approvals amid the ongoing investigation. дальше »

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a16z raises $7.2 billion for new venture funds

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm co-founded by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, has closed a mega $7. 2 billion in new funds. The VC giant, which is one of the largest backers of crypto projects, beat its targeted $6. дальше »

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New legislation in Arkansas singles out Bitcoin miners introducing targeted state fee

The Arkansas Senate has greenlit a resolution introducing legislation to impose fees on crypto miners for excessive energy consumption, Arkansas Times reported on April 15. The proposed legislation introduces a tiered fee structure to the emerging industry. дальше »

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Etherscan users targeted in major phishing campaign via on-site ads

A number of advertisements on the Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan have been found to be part of a massive phishing attempt aimed directly at Etherscan users. On April 8, X community member McBiblets identified some Etherscan advertising as wallet drainers,… дальше »

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Shiba Inu Community Being Targeted By These Scams, Pundit Warns

Recent reports have indicated an alarming increase in scam attacks targeting Shiba Inu community members, aiming to exploit the community’s enthusiasm for fraudulent purposes. The latest wave of these malicious acts has specifically focused on investors of Shiba Inu’s newest ecosystem token, K9 Finance (KNINE). дальше »

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Gamers Beware: Malware Targets Call of Duty Cheaters, Drains Bitcoin

Gamers, especially those cheating in Call of Duty, targeted by a new malware campaign, causing unauthorized transactions and compromised accounts. The post Gamers Beware: Malware Targets Call of Duty Cheaters, Drains Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Targeted Over Source of Funds

Canadian authorities are going after Michael Patryn's assets дальше »

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Trezor X account compromised as hackers push phony Solana token

Cybercriminals targeted Trezor, a hardware wallet provider, in a sophisticated hack, stealing at least $8,100. The breach was first brought to light by renowned on-chain detective ZachXBT, who issued an alert regarding suspicious activities on Trezor’s social media account X.… дальше »

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Defi protocol Mozaic Finance suffers $2.4m heist  

The breach, which caused a $2.4 million loss, targeted the Arbitrum chain on Mozaic, a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum (ETH) designed to enhance scalability and efficiency. дальше »

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A $300M Ponzi Scheme That Targeted Latinos Falsely Claimed to Buy Crypto, SEC Says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued 17 individuals tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that took in $300 million from over 40,000 victims. дальше »

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MicroStrategy set to buy more Bitcoin, to raise $500m via convertible notes

MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR) on Wednesday said it will raise $500 million by offering convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private sale targeted at qualified institutional buyers, as per Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. дальше »

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Tether assists FBI and DOJ in seizing $1.4 million from tech scam

Tether aids FBI and DOJ in recovering $1.4 million from a tech scam that primarily targeted elderly individuals in the US. дальше »

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Crypto Hacks Total Value Stolen Increased 97.6% In February: Blockchain Investigator

The crypto community has seen a growing number of hacks in the first two months of 2024. Widely reported by Bitcoinist, hackers and scammers have targeted high-profile figures and projects within the industry. дальше »

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Scammers attack Matthew Perry’s X account, promote crypto

In a now-deleted X post, scammers impersonated the Matthew Perry Foundation and urged people to donate via crypto. As reported by Rolling Stone, scammers targeted the X account of the late “Friends” star Matthew Perry, promoting crypto donations through a… дальше »

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Ripple and Zoniqx partner to enhance real-world asset tokenization on XRP Ledger

Fintech platform Zoniqx and Ripple have joined forces in a move targeted at streamlining real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the XRP Ledger. The initiative will use XRPL’s robust infrastructure and Zoniqx’s top-notch digital asset management and tokenization to transform industry standards and ensure the smooth conversion of traditional on-chain assets. Asset tokenization refers to the […] дальше »

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Ripple CEO urges 'more crypto regulation' before 2024 U.S. elections

Critics have long targeted crypto markets, with scrutiny intensifying in recent years. Inasmuch, in an interview with Bloomberg on the 20th of February, Ripple’s [XRP] CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, adThe post Ripple CEO urges 'more crypto regulation' before 2024 U.S. elections appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Massive Crypto Breach: Hackers Extract $26 Million In BTC And ETH From This Exchange

In a recent development, decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto exchange FixedFloat has been targeted by hackers in a high-profile hack, resulting in the theft of over $26 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) from the exchange. дальше »

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Sanctioned Bitcoin mining firm BitRiver to launch largest data center for AI in Russia

BitRiver, a Bitcoin mining company targeted by OFAC sanctions, is set to launch Russia’s largest data center for artificial intelligence (AI) in H2 2024. Bitriver-B, a subsidiary of BitRiver Group, is set to launch the largest data center for energy-intensive… дальше »

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Sullivan & Cromwell targeted in lawsuit for alleged FTX collusion

A new class action lawsuit is targeting the New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), which previously served as legal counsel for FTX. дальше »

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Conflux Network to launch EMV-compatible Bitcoin L2 solution

Conflux Network, a hybrid proof-of-work/proof-stake blockchain, has announced an “EVM-compatible Bitcoin Layer 2 solution” as it looks to unlock the flagship cryptocurrency’s potential. Targeted interaction include smart contracts capability, core to decentralised finance (DeFi) and blockchain-based applications. дальше »

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PancakeSwap network burns over 10M coins to boost CAKE’s demand

Crypto platform PancakeSwap unveiled a massive token burn on Tuesday, with the team destroying more than 10 million coins. The event, targeted at reducing the asset’s circulating supply, triggered a significant price uptick for CAKE. дальше »

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community Targeted by New Sophisticated Scam

Checking whether you are 'paper hand' or 'diamond hand' on third-party websites aggressively promoted on X is not worth it дальше »

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KyberSwap Hacker Demands Full Control, Sets December 10th Deadline

In a targeted exploit, decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator and liquidity protocol KyberSwap, which serves as the main protocol in the Kyber Network’s liquidity hub, suffered a significant security breach. дальше »

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BitMEX Founder Arthur Hayes Calls U.S. Heavy-Handed Treatment Of Binance And CZ ‘Absurd’

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KyberSwap DEX shaken by alleged $47 mln exploit

The exploit targeted funds within KyberSwap's Elastic Pools liquidity solution. KyberSwap urged all users to promptly withdraw their funds. A substantial exploit appears to have hit KyberSwaThe post KyberSwap DEX shaken by alleged $47 mln exploit appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Justin Sun-linked Heco bridge and HTX exchange targeted in $100+ million crypto attack

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun confirmed that two platforms linked to him, the HTX exchange and Heco bridge, suffered an attack, saying: “HTX and Heco Cross-Chain Bridge Undergo Hacker Attack. дальше »

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dYdX founder blames v3 central components for ‘targeted attack,’ involves FBI

DYdX founder Antonio Juliano said it is working to find the original culprit behind the exploit and would rather pay community members who help in the investigation than the exploiter. дальше »

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dYdX raises margin requirements in some markets, bans “highly profitable trades”

The decentralized exchange increased margin requirements on several markets on Nov. 18, after an alleged targeted attack on the YFI token triggered massive liquidations. дальше »

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dYdX hit in 'targeted attack,' YFI caught in the middle

The attack on dYdX came as a result of targeting YFI's long positions. $9 million has been used to cover funds lost in the attack. dYdX [DYDX], a decentralized exchange (DEX), was recently tThe post dYdX hit in 'targeted attack,' YFI caught in the middle appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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dYdX founder claims targeted attack led to $9M insurance claim

DYdX founder Antonio Juliano said the decentralized exchange and the Yearn.finance token are victims of a targeted attack.

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OpenSea Users Targeted in New Wave of Phishing Attacks

OpenSea users targeted in phishing campaign involving false alerts and offers. Vigilance urged as phishing attempts increase in frequency. The post OpenSea Users Targeted in New Wave of Phishing Attacks appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »

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OpenSea NFT users report massive email phishing campaign

OpenSea users have reportedly been targeted with a widespread email phishing campaign, including a fake developer API risk alert and a fake NFT offer. дальше »

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OpenSea users targeted in phishing scam disguised as official NFT offers

In a Nov. 14 post on X from WuBlockchain, it was confirmed that several community users had reported they received phishing emails from an "Opensea official." дальше »

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Binance clients targeted in $27M theft and unsuccessful $13M extortion attempt

Two multi-million dollar thefts against Binance clients, one successful and one only briefly successful, were identified over the weekend. On-chain analyst ZachXBT reported on Nov. 11 that an attacker stole $27 million of Tether (USDT) one day earlier. дальше »

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Poloniex loses $100m in hack, BlackRock looks at ETH amid ETF hype, BTC targets $38K, SEC replies to Binance | Weekly Recap

This week, Poloniex suffered a breach. BlackRock seeks to launch an Ethereum (ETH) ETF, and Bitcoin targeted $38,000 amid a sustained rally. дальше »

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Swedish Bitcoiners targeted by armed criminals

Swedish cryptocurrency proponent Eric Wall has flagged targeted attacks on well-known BTC community members.

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Solana (SOL) Users Targeted in New Address Poisoning Attack: Details

Crypto wallet provider alerts Solana (SOL) users дальше »

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Crypto's Bromance With U.S. CFTC May Be One-Sided

Half of the 2023 sanctions from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) targeted digital assets companies and individuals, according to the agency's annual enforcement snapshot released on Tuesday. дальше »

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MaestroBots Refunds 610 ETH To Affected Users Following Attack On Its Smart Contract

MaestroBots, a cryptocurrency trading bot on Telegram recently took action to refund its users a total of 610 ETH following an attack on its smart contract. The exploit happened on October 24 2023, when the attack targeted 280 ETH on the Maestro Router 2 contract. дальше »

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Maestro Trading Bot Refunds 610 ETH to Users Following Router Exploit

MaestroBots, a prominent cryptocurrency trading bot on the Telegram messenger app, has swiftly taken action to refund users who were affected by a recent smart contract exploit. In an incident that unfolded on October 24, a total of 280 ETH was targeted. дальше »

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Pyth Network unveils retrospective airdrop for users across 27 blockchains

Pyth Network (PYTH) has announced a retrospective airdrop program targeted at eligible users of more than 200 decentralised applications (dApps) cutting across 27 blockchains. The program will see the team airdrop 6% of the total supply of PYTH tokens to over 75,000 wallets, according to details shared on November 1. Eligible dApp users are across […] дальше »

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Ripple Moves Millions of XRP to These Exchanges, Here's What's Remarkable

Several massive XPR transfers spotted, targeted at these top crypto exchanges дальше »

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Perspective: crypto platforms should invest in coding academies

The article discusses the challenges faced by crypto-centric firms and the need for targeted educational initiatives to mitigate these challenges дальше »

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