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'Inferno Drainer' scam as a service has stolen $5.9M since March: Report
19.5.2023
The service provides code to scammers that allows them to drain wallets using token approval phishing methods
Today in Crypto: Bank of England to Reject Revolut's Banking Licence Application, ASX Abandons Blockchain, HashKey to Raise Funds at $1BN Valuation, Ledger Co-founder Calls Recover Service Launch a 'Horrible Mess'
19.5.2023
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Bitpay Ceases Prepaid Mastercard Program, Promises Enhanced Card Service in the Future
19.5.2023
Cryptocurrency proponents in the United States are facing increasing challenges when it comes to utilizing digital assets for expenditures. Several crypto companies have encountered difficulties in securing banking partners. This week, Bitpay, a prominent player in the crypto payments sector, made...
Binance Halts Deposits and Possibly Withdrawals for Aussie Users After Being Cut Off by Australian Payment Service Provider
19.5.2023
Binance Australia said on May 18 that it is “unable to facilitate PayID AUD deposits for Binance users” due to a third-party payment service provider’s decision to discontinue support for the crypto exchange. Binance Australia said while it works to find an alternative, users...
Coinbase launches zero trading fee subscription service
18.5.2023
Coinbase’s new subscription service, “Coinbase One," is expected to roll out across 35 countries in the near future
Coinbase Officially Opens Subscription Service; Expands Reach Outside U.S.
18.5.2023
The new service is expanding access to the U.K., Germany and Ireland
Crypto.com Expands Pay Service, Adds Support for MATIC, USDC, and DAI
18.5.2023
Top-tier exchange Crypto.com has announced it upgraded its payment services with new features and more coins.
According to the exchange, this development aims to enhance users' experience, allowing them to purchase more cryptocurrencies with credit or debit cards.
Notably, Crypto.com integrated...
Crypto.com Expands Pay Service, Adds Support for MATIC, USDC, and DAI
18.5.2023
Top-tier exchange Crypto.com has announced it upgraded its payment services with new features and more coins.
According to the exchange, this development aims to enhance users' experience, allowing them to purchase more cryptocurrencies with credit or debit cards.
Notably, Crypto.com integrated...
US Secret Service has an NFT collection: Nifty Newsletter, May 10–16
17.5.2023
Elon Musk’s May 10 tweet featuring Milady NFT artwork drove the floor price to 7.3 ETH before settling at 5.69 ETH
Ledger Hardware Wallet Addresses Criticism, Stands by New Wallet Recovery Service – What's Going On?
17.5.2023
The popular hardware wallet maker Ledger has addressed some of the concerns from the community, after it introduced a new and controversial wallet recovery service.
In a video posted on Tuesday, Ledger’s chief technology officer Charles Guillemet stressed that although the new wallet recovery...
US Secret Service Reveals Crypto Holdings, Blockchain Fascination and NFT Collection in Reddit AMA
17.5.2023
The US Secret Service has revealed that they are “definitely holders of crypto,” that they have a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and claimed that crypto has made it easier than before to track flows of illicit money....
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Tax Authority Slated to Become Main Crypto Regulator in Russia
17.5.2023
Russia’s tax administration is going to be tasked with overseeing the crypto industry in the country, a high-ranking government official has indicated. According to the regulatory concept that’s currently under consideration, the revenue service will also serve as an entry point for market...
Ledger Bats Back Criticism of New Wallet Recovery Service
16.5.2023
“You’re saying this is not what customers want. Actually, this is what future customers want,” said Ledeger CEO Pascal Gauthier
Bankrupt Celsius Network Channels $75 Million of Ether to Figment Staking Service – What's Going On?
16.5.2023
The bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network has staked close to $75 million worth of ETH via the staking service Figment, on-chain data has revealed.
The massive transfer from Celsius to Figment was made via fourteen separate transactions made between May 10 and 12, and totaled some 40,928 ETH...
Crypto community reacts to Ledger wallet's secret recovery phrase service
16.5.2023
Many members of the crypto community believe Ledger's latest seed phrase recovery feature is a bad idea
US Secret Service holds crypto, praises blockchain tech in Reddit AMA
16.5.2023
In a crypto-themed AMA session on Reddit on May 15, the U.S. Secret Service answered a wide range of questions and revealed their little-known NFT collection
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Transfers $75M of Ether to Staking Service Figment
15.5.2023
The maneuver represents one of the largest transfers of funds for Celsius Network since it filed for bankruptcy protection in July
IRS, Chainalysis Helping Ukraine Track Russians Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
14.5.2023
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it’s working closely with Ukraine to help it trace crypto transactions of Russian sanctions evaders. The agency is providing the Ukrainians access to a Chainalysis tool as well as specialized training to Ukrainian law enforcement. IRS Offers Ukraine...
Musk Hires New CEO for Twitter, ‘She Will Be Starting in 6 Weeks’
12.5.2023
Billionaire investor Elon Musk will be stepping down as chief executive of Twitter and taking on other roles in the company. The owner of the microblogging platform revealed he has hired a new CEO, media executive Linda Yaccarino, who should be at the helm of the social media giant in less than...
McHenry to U.S. SEC: Which Crypto Firms Have Tried to Register?
11.5.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has so far disregarded congressional requests for information on its interactions with crypto platforms seeking registration as exchanges, according to Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives, who threatened a hearing if they’re ignored...