A cybercriminal behind the embezzlement of $7.4 million from Hundred Finance reappears, moving approximately $800,000 worth of assets to launder or utilise the stolen funds. Despite a recent decline in crypto scams and hacking incidents, challenges persist in securing cryptocurrency platforms and preventing financial crime.
WeatherlyHong Kong's Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch saw a modest trading volume, indicating cautious investor sentiment amid regulatory concerns and market volatility. Despite the muted response, increased trading volume suggests growing interest, hinting at potential future market impact.
WeatherlyFormer Binance CEO CZ acknowledged wrongdoing, surrendered voluntarily, and received a four-month sentence, while former FTX CEO SBF opted for trial, asserting innocence, and received a 25-year sentence instead.
CatherineNigeria's EFCC froze over 1,100 crypto traders' accounts due to alleged currency manipulation and money laundering, intensifying concerns about crypto regulation. While the CBN denies a crypto ban, the EFCC's actions and regulatory uncertainties cast a shadow over Nigeria's crypto future.
WeatherlyElon Musk's transformation of Twitter into the "everything app" X includes integrating cryptocurrency for seamless financial transactions, but faces regulatory challenges in Australia due to content issues, shaping the future of social media and finance.
WeatherlyThailand's SEC is tightening rules against unlicensed crypto platforms, echoing similar actions in other Asian countries like the Philippines and India, while Binance faces regulatory challenges across the region.
WeatherlyThe sale of an "epic sat" during Bitcoin's fourth halving event for $2.13 million marks the growing value of unique digital assets in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. With Bitcoin's inflation rate now lower than gold's, it solidifies its status as a rare and coveted store of value in the digital realm.
JoyHong Kong is launching Asia's first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, potentially establishing itself as a crypto hub in the region, though mainland Chinese investors are currently restricted. The move could trigger a ripple effect across Asia, encouraging other regulators to explore similar initiatives, potentially reshaping the regional crypto investment landscape.
WeatherlyBNB Foundation successfully completes its 27th quarterly token burn, removing 1.94 million BNB, valued at $1.17 billion, advancing token scarcity and ecosystem health.
SanyaTigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, faces prolonged detention in Nigeria due to postponed bail hearing and impending trial on money laundering charges. His family and experts argue he's being unfairly targeted, potentially as a scapegoat for Nigeria's economic struggles, while Binance's compliance practices are under scrutiny.
AnaisRekt Builder's investigation reveals Ledger Live's covert user activity tracking, raising serious privacy concerns for Ledger hardware wallet users.
KikyoScammers exploit fake Ledger Live app on Microsoft Store, stealing over $760,000 worth of Bitcoin from unsuspecting users.
Hui XinThe decision is attributed to the ongoing crypto winter.
AlexNotable participants include zkSync, Solana, thirdweb, alongside well-known brands such as Google, Manchester United, and Hugo Boss.
SamanthaThroughout June, four projects encountered security breaches, scams, and rug pulls. These incidents occurred in the final week of the month, affecting Shido, Ichioka Ventures, an unnamed company claiming to identify dogs by their nose wrinkles, Chibi Finance, and Biswap.
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The partnership will take effect in the first quarter of 2022, with Coinbase’s mobile app also planning to support Ledger in the future.
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