Crypto

The cryptocurrency market has entered a period of stagnation, with major cryptocurrencies showing minimal movement in price over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has been trading around $29,000 for several days now, a narrow range for a typically volatile asset. In fact, Bitcoin’s recent lack of volatility has even led to comparisons
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The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging every day. Blackberry, a pioneer in the smartphone industry, has recently detected several malware families that are being used to run massive campaigns aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies from unsuspecting victims. In its recent report, titled ‘The BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report,’ the company highlights the
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GameStop, the prominent gaming merchandise retailer, has announced its decision to remove its cryptocurrency wallets from the market starting November 1, 2023. These wallets were introduced by GameStop in the spring of the previous year and allowed users to manage digital assets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, due to the regulatory uncertainty surrounding the crypto
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In a new ruling, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has declared that staking rewards obtained by U.S. cryptocurrency investors should be included in their gross income. The IRS considers cryptocurrencies as property for federal income tax purposes, and therefore, rewards acquired through the Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism fall under taxable income. This decision has significant implications
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Cybercriminals are evolving, shifting their focus from traditional ransomware attacks to a more covert strategy: cryptojacking. As businesses become less willing to pay ransom demands, attackers are turning to the exploitation of stolen computing power to mine digital currency. This adaptive and evasive approach increases their chances of success. According to SonicWall, a leading publisher
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The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) faced obstacles in reaching an agreement for stablecoin legislation on Thursday. The failure was primarily due to disagreements between Democrats and the existing text of the bill. Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) blamed the White House for the delay, suggesting that the administration’s unwillingness to compromise had brought negotiations
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing six spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, which could potentially lead to their approval or rejection. This news has generated excitement in the crypto space, especially with the involvement of finance giants such as BlackRock and Fidelity Digital Assets. Formal Acknowledgment of Applications According
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According to a recent report from CryptoQuant, Ripple’s landmark victory in its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has potentially initiated a bull market for neighboring altcoins. The crypto market intelligence firm has provided data indicating a surge in altcoin market activity over the past week, compared to the relatively stagnant Bitcoin
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Societe Generale’s cryptocurrency arm, SG Forge, has made history by becoming the first company to receive a regulatory license as a Digital Asset Service Provider from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF). This license, known as the DASP license, is the highest level of regulatory certification available for digital asset activities. While there are currently
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Blockchain analytics company IntoTheBlock has analyzed on-chain data and found that approximately 29% of all circulating bitcoins (BTC) have not been moved for more than five years. This significant portion of unmoved assets could potentially represent lost coins, according to analysts at IntoTheBlock. Their findings align with a recent report from crypto exchange Bitfinex, which
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Authorities in the United States have apprehended Brandon Austin and his father, Eugene “Hugh” Austin, on charges of operating a significant cryptocurrency fraud, with allegations of embezzling more than $10 million from investors. Brandon, who has already pleaded guilty, is awaiting his sentencing on September 6. The recent reports suggest that federal agents detained 27-year-old
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly set to lay off thousands of employees as it faces a legal dispute with US regulators. The company’s CEO, Changpeng Zhao, acknowledged the layoffs but disputed the reported numbers of terminated staff members. According to the Wall Street Journal, Binance has already dismissed over 1,000 employees in
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Multichain, a cross-chain router protocol that recently fell victim to hacking, has made the difficult decision to cease its operations. The company cited a dire lack of operational funds as the primary reason behind this unfortunate development. Furthermore, the whereabouts of Multichain’s CEO, Zhaojun, have become a cause for concern, as he is currently in
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Attorneys representing Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) have requested Judge Lewis Kaplan to issue an order allowing certain individuals to visit their client without the need for security checks. Although SBF is permitted to stay at his parents’ house, he is subject to strict restrictions that include wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet and having a security guard
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