SEC charges siblings over $60M Ponzi touting a crypto trading bot
The SEC has accused the two brothers of using investor money to fund lavish lifestyles, including the purchase of cars...
Month: August 2024
Base hits 1M daily active addresses as Basenames takes off
Coinbase layer-2 network Base has notched a record number of daily active addresses amid a surge in growth of the...
$55M DeFi Saver phish, copy2pwn hijacks your clipboard: Crypto Sec
A DeFi Saver user fell victim to a novel phishing attack, and a clipboard hijacker discovered at hackathon, plus new...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Education Investments Set to Pay Off in Adoption
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past...
UAE Investment Firms Announce $500 Million Digital Energy Infrastructure Fund
United Arab Emirates-based investment firms Hodler Investments and Gewan Holding have announced plans to launch a $500 million Digital Energy...
Former US Federal Agent Tigran Gambaryan Marks 6 Months in Nigerian Detention
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say...
Audited, Yet Hacked: The Critical Role of Real-Time Monitoring in Web3
In the evolving landscape of Web3, security remains a paramount concern for crypto companies. Most of these companies rely heavily...
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing...
Russia Seeks Clarification From France on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
The Russian Foreign Ministry has disclosed that its embassy in France has sought clarification on the detention of Telegram CEO...
9 Bitcoin Mining Companies Suspend Activities After Power Fee Hikes in Paraguay
Nine Bitcoin mining companies have suspended their operations after the power fee hikes affecting high-consumption customers in Paraguay. According to...
Orange Juice Futures Hit All Time High Numbers Amidst Agricultural Commodity Rally
The price of frozen concentrate orange juice futures contract has reached all-time high numbers this month, hitting 514.65¢ per lb...
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin hits $1B market cap
PYUSD is competing with rivals such as Circle’s USDC and Tether’s USDT.
Paris Prosecutor’s Office Reveals Telegram CEO’s Arrest in Major Cybercrime Probe
The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office has disclosed the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was detained at Le Bourget...
Edward Snowden: Pavel Durov’s Arrest Is an Assault on Basic Human Rights
Renowned NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden gave his take regarding the recent arrest in France of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Snowden...
36% Chance for Durov’s Freedom in August: Polymarket’s High-Stakes Bet on Telegram Founder’s Fate
According to the blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving Telegram founder Pavel Durov a 36% chance of being released...
