Category: Crypto

Coinbase has secured unredacted FDIC documents related to its investigation into “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” revealing efforts to restrict cryptocurrency activities by advising banks to pause engagement with crypto businesses during 2022.
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The Solana (SOL) price has been charging higher since the start of 2025, bolstered by a broader rally in crypto markets, positive technical developments, and even headlines on Friday suggesting the Solana blockchain has already achieved quantum resistance.
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A new crypto scam is emerging in YouTube comments, using multi-signature wallets to trick users into sending funds, as cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warns that unsuspecting victims are being lured by deceptive tactics involving shared seed phrases.
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Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been extradited to the U.S. and faces multiple federal fraud charges, potentially resulting in up to 130 years in prison for orchestrating a scheme that caused over $40 billion in investor losses.
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XRP’s market cap has surged to $141 billion, once again overtaking USDT and regaining the third spot in cryptocurrency rankings. This growth is driven by increased whale activity, Ripple’s release of 500 million XRP from escrow, and substantial trading volumes on South Korea’s Upbit exchange, indicating rising investor interest.
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Blockchain security breaches surged in 2024, with phishing attacks causing $1.05 billion in losses across 296 incidents. Ethereum and BSC were the most targeted chains, while private key theft ranked second on the list. Explore insights from CertiK’s analysis on the growing crypto security challenges.
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A crypto whale has made a remarkable $11.5 million profit in just 19 days by investing in Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL). Their success highlights the lucrative potential that still abounds for investors betting on altcoins. According to whale tracker Lookonchain, the whale invested $10 million USDC to purchase 4.25 million $VIRTUAL tokens on December 14 during […]
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Coinbase has acquired BUX Europe Limited, a Cyprus-based subsidiary, securing a CySEC license to offer financial products like CFDs and passport its services across the EEA. This move marks Coinbase’s strategic adaptation to Europe’s evolving crypto regulatory framework under MiCA.
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India is partnering with Google and Facebook to combat pig butchering scams, which exploit vulnerable groups through cryptocurrency fraud, as highlighted in the Union Home Ministry’s 2024 report on rising cybercrime.
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Virtuals Protocol has resolved a critical bug identified by a pseudonymous researcher in its audited smart contract, prompting the relaunch of its bug bounty program to enhance security and prevent future vulnerabilities.
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