Transak Discloses Ransomware Hack As Stormous Claims Responsibility

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 Enables Solana ETP Staking in Europe

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.
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Tether-Owned AI Company Considers Selling Bitcoin Mining Arm

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.
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Japanese Police Arrest Suspect Yuta Kobayashi for ¥100 Million Crypto Laundering Scheme

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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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Endorses Dave McCormick, John Deaton For Senate

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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Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Wobbles as World Chain Launches – Here’s Why You Should Be Watching 

OpenAI founder Sam Altman’s blockchain project, Worldcoin ($WLD), launched its own blockchain, World Chain, last Thursday. However, the announcement has had little impact on the token’s performance. Currently, Worldcoin has dropped by 3% in the last 24 hours, trading at $2.33. Over the past week, the token has only risen by 0.8%, indicating a lackluster […]
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Shiba Inu Holders Move to This New ICO – Could 1,000% Gains Be Next?

The New ICO FreeDum Fighters (DUM) has already raised over $200,000. Investors can engage in political-themed staking pools featuring MAGATRON and Kamacop 9000, with potential gains up to 1,000% leading up to the 2024 US elections.
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Best Crypto to Buy Now October 21 – APE, JUP, MEW

Amidst market fluctuations, Bitcoin’s dip has pushed investors to explore other opportunities. ApeCoin’s blockchain launch, Jupiter’s rally, and Cat in a Dog’s World’s uptrend position these altcoins as the best crypto to buy now. Discover why these projects might outperform the market.
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