The recent security breach at Stake.com, a popular online crypto casino, has resulted in the loss of $41 million to hackers. The incident is considered one of the significant attacks on the cryptocurrency industry this year. The FBI has identified the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state actor, as the responsible party for the theft. […]
The courtroom drama surrounding FTX founder and former CSam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has all the makings of a captivating Netflix series. With a cast of shady characters and a plot that thickens with each passing day, it’s a story that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.However, when it comes to proving his innocence, SBF’s […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren and over 100 lawmakers have signed a letter urging the White House to address the role of digital assets in financing terrorism. The letter, dated October 17, was sent to Treasury Under Secretary Brian Nelson and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. It referenced a news article claiming that Palestinian militant groups had […]
EUR-denominated weekly spot volume on Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has plummeted to a three-year low of $160 million in October 2023. This represents an 88% decrease from the $1.3 billion recorded in March 2023. The decline in trading volume can be attributed to a combination of factors, including regulatory crackdowns and the […]
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Gaza-based crypto broker Buy Cash Money and Money Transfer Company (Buy Cash) and its operator, Ahmed M. M. Alaqad, for facilitating crypto transactions for Hamas. Buy Cash, which has ties to terrorist groups, offers money transfer and cryptocurrency exchange services, including […]
Lightning Labs has announced the launch of Taproot Assets on the Bitcoin mainnet, introducing tokenized asset capabilities to the network. This release allows for the issuance, management, and exploration of stablecoins and other assets on the Bitcoin blockchain. Taproot Assets is expected to enable the issuance of various global currencies, with transactions settled instantly over […]
The recent security breach at Stake.com, a popular online crypto casino, has resulted in the loss of $41 million to hackers. The incident is considered one of the significant attacks on the cryptocurrency industry this year. The FBI has identified the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state actor, as the responsible party for the theft. […]
Recent reports have revealed that Hamas, the militant group controlling the Gaza Strip, has been using cryptocurrencies to fund its operations in Israel. This allows them to bypass international sanctions imposed by the West. In response, Israeli authorities have confiscated several wallet addresses believed to be owned by Hamas. The conflict between Israel and Hamas […]
U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has stated that the majority of terrorist funding still relies on traditional financial systems, such as cash, rather than cryptocurrencies. This comes in response to claims that the crypto industry facilitates transactions for malicious players. While some crypto stakeholders have highlighted their efforts to combat the illegal use of crypto for […]
Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of Input Output Global and creator of Cardano (ADA), has highlighted the growing conflict between decentralized cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In an interview, Hoskinson argues that the real battle is not between different cryptocurrencies, but between the decentralized world of crypto and CBDCs.Hoskinson raises concerns about the potential […]
