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Defrost offers 20% payment to hackers as 'Exit Scam' allegations surface
26.12.2022
"Merry Christmas guys. We got a lump of coal from Santa Claus," wrote one user in response to the allegations and the incident
Bitcoin mining pool BTC.com reports $3M cyberattack
26.12.2022
BTC.com, the seventh-largest Bitcoin mining pool, said that its client fund services are unaffected by the recent $3 million cyberattack
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate on Monday as Markets Remain Sluggish Following Christmas
26.12.2022
Cryptocurrencies were mostly consolidating on Dec. 26, as markets remained muted following the Christmas weekend. Bitcoin remained marginally above a key support point at $16,800, whilst ethereum remained near a ceiling at the $1,230 mark. Overall, the global crypto market is up 0.20% as...
Ukrainian Steals Bitcoin From Russian Darknet Market, Donates to Charity
26.12.2022
A Ukrainian living in the U.S. has reportedly hacked a major drug market on the Russian dark web, diverting some of its crypto proceeds. The man says he donated the digital cash stolen from the illicit website to an organization delivering humanitarian aid across his war-torn homeland. Wisconsin...
Bitget Introduces MegaSwap for a Re-Invented DeFi Experience
26.12.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Seychelles, December 26, 2022 – Leading global cryptocurrency exchange, Bitget launches “MegaSwap“, a new feature on its platform that enable the platform’s users to trade or swap their digital assets for over 10,000 cryptocurrencies on a DeFi environment....
Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report
26.12.2022
None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan's Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC
The 5 most important regulatory developments for crypto in 2022
25.12.2022
The European Union has its regulatory framework, while the race is only kicking off in the United States
US Government Delays Tax Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrency Brokers
25.12.2022
The enforcement of a requirement for brokers to report gains made by crypto investors has been postponed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The new tax rules, incorporated into the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Congress in 2021, were to be imposed in 2023. Crypto...
Lastpass Data Breach Frightens Users, Some Say Hack ‘May Be Worse Than They Are Letting on’
24.12.2022
People involved in financial tech, software programming, cyber security, and cryptocurrencies have been talking about the Lastpass data breach that was disclosed two days ago. The password management company detailed that a breach, committed earlier this year, allowed hackers to obtain a “backup...
Crypto billionaires lost $116M since March: Report
24.12.2022
The loss represents the collective personal equity of 17 people in the space, including 15 who have lost over half of their fortunes since March
Xmas dinner table: What to tell your family about what happened in crypto this year
24.12.2022
Christmas dinner could get awkward for crypto advocates who were adamant about their families investing last year — Cointelegraph compiled a small recap of what happened in crypto this year
Russian Parliament Postpones Adoption of Crypto Mining Bill
24.12.2022
Russian lawmakers will consider a draft law on cryptocurrency mining in 2023 despite earlier indications they were going to vote on the proposal in December. The bill is expected to set the rules for the extraction and sale of cryptocurrency in Russia amid sanctions limiting the country’s access...
U.S. delays crypto tax reporting rules, as it still can’t define what a 'broker' is
23.12.2022
Congress passed a law in November 2021 that required the new crypto rules to be issued
Web3 projects would rather get hacked than pay bounty: Finance Redefined
23.12.2022
The top 100 DeFi tokens had a volatile yet bearish week with nearly all the tokens trading in red on the weekly charts
Top-five most Googled cryptocurrencies worldwide in 2022
23.12.2022
Bitcoin remains the most-searched cryptocurrency in 2022 by far thanks to its top-brand status and being in a league of its own when it comes to decentralization
OpenSea blocks Cuban artists from the platform due to U.S sanctions
23.12.2022
OpenSea’s terms of service explicitly prohibit individuals and organizations from sanctioned regions from using its platform
Italy and Albania Bust €15 Million Crypto Investment Scam
23.12.2022
Authorities in Italy and Albania have hit a fraud scheme enticing victims with promises of low-risk investments in cryptocurrencies. During an operation coordinated by Eurojust, investigators from the two countries searched a dozen locations and seized assets and computer equipment. Fraudsters...
How crypto could be good for CBDC and vice versa: Industry exec explains
23.12.2022
While some governments continue bashing crypto, some industry executives argue that crypto could be beneficial for CBDCs
India’s Central Bank Chief: Cryptocurrencies Will Cause Next Financial Crisis if They’re Not Banned
23.12.2022
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has warned that the next financial crisis will come from cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and ether. The central bank chief added that cryptocurrencies pose “huge inherent risks” to India’s macroeconomic...
Twitter Adds Crypto Price Charts to Search Results
22.12.2022
Twitter is now providing price charts with search results for major cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether. This new feature is “one of many product improvements coming to financial Twitter,” said Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform. Twitter Launches Price Chart Feature...