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Scammers Steal $20M in USDT: Tether Blacklists Zero-Transfer Fraudsters
In a recent incident, scammers managed to steal $20 million worth of Tether (USDT) using a zero-transfer phishing attack, according to on-chain analytics firm PeckShield.Craig GreenLargest DEX LeetSwap Halts Trading Over Exploitation Concerns
LeetSwap, a decentralized exchange running on Coinbase's Base network, has temporarily halted trading due to concerns about potential vulnerabilities.Barry StidhamElon Musk: X Will Revolutionize Finance Soon
Elon Musk recently provided Twitter users with more details about the platform's rebranding to X, stating that it is part of a broader plan to introduce financial servicesCornell RachelHack at Alphapo: Over $60M Lost - ZachXBT
A recent report by on-chain sleuth ZachXBT reveals that the hack of Alphapo payment provider on July 23 resulted in estimated damages of more than $60 million,Martha GrizzardStablecoins: Bridging Two Worlds - Insights from Former CFTC Chairman
Timothy Massad, former chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stressed the significance of the government's focus on the stablecoinCraig Green
US and SEC Back Crypto Sales Suit Against Nvidia in Supreme Court
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are supporting a class-action lawsuit against Nvidia.Martha Grizzard
Tron Network Achieves Record $577 Million Revenue in Q3
Tron, a blockchain network, has posted a record-breaking $577.2 million revenue in Q3 2023.Sherry Cantwell
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $37M in Crypto via 'Cyber Intrusion'
A hacker, Evan Frederick Light, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering after stealing over $37 million in cryptocurrency through a cyber intrusion.Hallie GillGameStop Halts Crypto Wallet Support Due to Regulatory Uncertainty
Game retailer GameStop has revealed its intention to discontinue its digital wallets from the market starting in November,Craig GreenScammers Target Voyager Customers During Withdrawal Window
During a month-long period, scammers targeted customers of Voyager Digital, a bankrupt crypto brokerage, managing to extract funds from the platform,Barry StidhamBinance Japan Rolls Out Trading Services for Residents
After receiving a warning from Japan's financial regulator two years ago, major cryptocurrency exchange Binance has now announced the establishment of a branch in Japan.James DeanMeta Set to Launch Personality-Driven AI Chatbot for Enhanced User Experience
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly working on the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with a human-like personality.Hallie GillBinance Considers Exiting Russian Market
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly contemplating the possibility of discontinuing its services in RussiaJerry McNeillBitBoy Crypto Drops YouTuber Ben Armstrong from Brand
The parent company of Hit Network, which oversees the "BitBoy Crypto" brand, has decided to sever its association with public figureHallie GillDCG Nears Resolution with Genesis Creditors and Debtors
Digital Currency Group (DCG), a significant venture capital firm in the cryptocurrency industry, has reached a preliminary agreement with the creditorsHallie GillIndian Crypto Exchanges CoinSwitch and CoinDCX Face Layoffs Amid Market Slump
Amid the ongoing crypto winter, India-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch has reportedly laid off 44 employees from its customer support departmentMartha GrizzardNew Ethereum Proposal Aims to Increase Throughput by 50%
EIP-7781 proposes cutting block times from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, representing a 33% reduction.Cornell RachelDubai Court Recognizes Crypto as Valid Salary Payment
In a groundbreaking decision, the Dubai Court has officially recognized cryptocurrency as a valid form of salary payment.Martha GrizzardBlockchain Verification Service for Cultural Relics Unveiled by Researchers
Adel Khelifi, a computer scientist at Abu Dhabi University, and Mark Altaweel, an archaeologist at University College London,Wayne IngramDOJ Seeks SBF's Bail Revocation Over Witness Tampering
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a court motion to revoke the bail of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) on charges of attempting to tamper with witnesses and leaking information to The New York TimesChristopher Smith
