Category: Crypto

CoinSwitch’s CEO accused WazirX of transferring $74m in users’ crypto to Bybit and KuCoin after its $234m cyber attack.
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A sponsored Google ad posing as a link to Sony’s blockchain project, Soneium, has been exposed as a cleverly disguised crypto wallet drainer.
The post Google Ad for Sony’s Soneium Blockchain is a Crypto Wallet Drainer, Warns Scam Sniffer appeared first on Cryptonews. …

The Japanese crypto exchange operator DMM’s blockchain games and NFT arm DMM Crypto says it has received funding from Neoclassic Capital and others as it eyes “global expansion.”
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It was an ugly start to the week for major cryptocurrencies, which pulled back quite sharply in wake of their recent push higher, though that didn’t dent traders’ appetite to chase top crypto gainers today in the DEX markets.
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According to a survey released on October 21, bitcoin investment products saw a significant increase in inflows last week, amounting to $2.2 billion.
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Fiat-to-crypto payment gateway Transak has reportedly been the victim of a hack which has out thousands of users’ data at risk, the Sami Start-led company announced in an October 20 statement. Ransomware group Stormous has since claimed responsibility for the attack.
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VanEck has launched staking for its Solana exchange-traded note (ETN) in Europe, allowing investors to automatically earn daily rewards, which will be reflected in the ETN’s net asset value without requiring any additional management.
The post VanEck Enables Solana ETP Staking in Europe appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Northern Data AG, backed by Tether, is considering selling its Peak Mining unit to refocus on expanding its artificial intelligence operations, aiming to develop Europe’s largest Generative AI cloud platform while benefiting from rising Bitcoin prices.
The post Tether-Owned AI Company Considers Selling Bitcoin Mining Arm appeared first on Cryptonews. …

Yuta Kobayashi, a 26-year-old from Japan, was arrested for laundering ¥100M through Monero in a credit card fraud scheme. Japanese authorities linked about 900 fraudulent transactions to his group, marking a significant move in combating cryptocurrency-related financial crimes in Japan.
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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, publicly endorses pro-crypto Senate candidates Dave McCormick and John Deaton in key races ahead of the 2024 elections. Both candidates are known for advocating sensible crypto regulations, positioning themselves as key figures in Washington’s blockchain policies.
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