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Hackers using fake Ledger Live app to steal seed phrases and drain crypto
Cybercriminals are using fake Ledger Live apps to drain macOS users’ crypto through malware that steals seed phrases, a cybersecurity firm warns. The malware…
US big banks hold early talks on joint crypto stablecoin: WSJ
Some of the biggest banking companies in the US are reportedly exploring a team-up to launch a crypto stablecoin.Companies owned by JPMorgan, Bank of America,…
‘No questions asked’ Bitcoin launderer gets 6 years in prison
A US man operating what prosecutors called a “no questions asked” cash-to-Bitcoin conversion service has been sentenced to six years behind bars and was ordered…
Sui validators freeze majority of stolen funds in $220M Cetus hack
Cetus, a decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) built atop the Sui blockchain network, said $162 million of over $220 million stolen in a May 22 hack has been…
Crypto travelers bring 3x greater lifetime value than fiat users
Travelers using cryptocurrency for booking arrangements spend more than twice as much as regular travelers using fiat money, according to a joint report from…
FIFA taps Avalanche to launch dedicated blockchain for NFT platform
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected Avalanche to power its dedicated blockchain network for non-fungible tokens and digital…
Semiconductor exemptions don’t matter when it comes to tariffs
Opinion by: Ahmad Shadid of O.xyzSemiconductors scored a rare exemption from US President Donald Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs, but the relief is symbolic…
How staking incentivizes trust without burning energy
What if a financial system could run itself not by burning electricity, but by rewarding good behavior? That’s the promise of staking, a mechanism that powers…
‘You don’t own enough crypto, NFTs’
Cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can help investors protect their eroding purchasing power during an era of exponential currency debasement,…
Over $200M in potential losses
Cetus, a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Sui blockchain, is suspected to be undergoing a massive exploit that may have drained more than $200 million…