Binance founder CZ will be released today, 27 September, two days ahead of schedule, due to his release date falling on a weekend. Will this trigger a rise in BNB’s price?
KikyoDanila Yakovlev, a 19-year-old from Russia, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for donating $54 to a pro-Ukrainian paramilitary group. His small contribution was viewed as treason and terrorism financing under Russia's strict laws.
AnaisSwan Bitcoin is suing ex-staff for allegedly stealing proprietary code to start their own mining venture in a scheme called "rain and hellfire." These ex-executives persuaded Tether to sever ties with Swan, increasing competition in the cryptocurrency market. Swan is now seeking legal action to recover stolen assets and confidential information.
CatherineThe 2024 Miss Korea Pageant faced backlash after asking contestants a controversial question about deepfake technology, which many found inappropriate given the current concerns about its misuse. Critics argue that the organizers missed an opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion about the impact of AI on beauty standards and human dignity, especially in light of rising deepfake-related crimes in South Korea.
AnaisOn Saturday (September 28), financial website TheStreet reported that as the crypto industry prepares for the 2024 election, there is a growing view that former President Donald Trump’s victory could be good for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset sector.
AlexMark Zuckerberg's venture into the metaverse faced challenges, but it's now paying off. Meta's value has soared to over $1.4 trillion, his net worth has surged to $201 billion, making him the fourth richest person. Could the expansion into the metaverse and AI be driving this success?
CatherineFormer Binance CEO CZ's first tweet after his prison release sparked attention, briefly mentioning future plans and enjoying freedom. BNB surged to a monthly high but quickly reversed, declining along with the broader crypto market.
KikyoA fraudulent app disguised as WalletConnect stole over $70,000 from more than 150 cryptocurrency users by deceiving them into linking their wallets. Released as "Mestox Calculator," the app gained over 10,000 downloads and employed fake reviews to achieve visibility on the Google Play Store, allowing it to evade detection and carry out its scheme.
WeatherlyPolymarket users have reported their wallets being drained after logging in with Google accounts, though those using MetaMask or TrustWallet extensions were unaffected. Polymarket claims the issue is isolated, but affected users remain concerned.
CatherineA well-known financial blogger said that the Biden administration’s informal regulation requiring banks to limit crypto deposits to no more than 15% may lead to a wave of panic runs among customers.
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