Two Southern California men, Gabriel Hay and Gavin Mayo, face charges for allegedly defrauding investors of over $22 million in cryptocurrency through fraudulent NFT and digital asset schemes. The indictment reveals they conducted a series of “rugpulls,” soliciting funds for NFT projects that were abandoned after collecting investments. The alleged scams involved projects like Vault […]
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$2.2 Billion Stolen in 303 Crypto Hacks in 2024: Chainalysis Report
The 2024 Chainalysis crypto crime report showed that North Korean hackers were responsible for over 60% of stolen crypto. Hackers Made Away With $2.2 Billion in 2024 Crypto hacking remains a serious concern for the crypto ecosystem with a report by Chainalysis showing that $2.2 billion was lost to hackers in 2024 via 303 hacking […]
Read MoreWeb3 Cyber Threats Surge in 2024: Cyvers Report
In 2024, Web3 cyber threats led to losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, marking a 40% increase from 2023. Approximately $1.3B Recovered Web3 cyber threats surged in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.3 billion across 165 incidents, according to Cyvers. While 40% higher than the $1.69 billion lost in 2023, this year’s total losses were […]
Read MoreRazzlekhan’s Hubby Vows to Turn Over a New Leaf
The infamous Bitfinex hacker was sentenced to five years in prison in November for money laundering after he hacked and stole 120,000 bitcoin. Bitfinex Hacker Apologizes in New Video Ilya Lichtenstein, husband to disgraced crypto hip hop satirist Heather Morgan or “Razzlekhan,” has released a five-minute video from prison, promising to make amends once he […]
Read MoreBRICS Approaching G20-Level Influence, Says Brazil’s Minister
BRICS is gaining global traction, with plans for major 2025 meetings under Brazil’s leadership and a vision to rival G20 prominence while championing collaboration. BRICS Rising: Is It Set to Eclipse the G20 in 2025? Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has highlighted the growing influence of BRICS, stating that the group is approaching the stature […]
Read MoreRipple’s Legal Chief Urges Congress to Regulate Crypto Practices, Not Technology
Ripple’s chief legal officer has urged Congress to focus on innovation-friendly crypto regulation, rejecting punitive measures and abstract policies amid growing criticism of the SEC’s approach. New Congress, New Rules? Ripple’s Vision for Crypto Regulation Unveiled Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, has called for a pragmatic approach to cryptocurrency regulation in the upcoming Congress. […]
Read MoreVideo-Sharing Firm Rumble Secures $775 Million Investment From Tether to Drive Growth
Rumble, the video-sharing platform and cloud services provider has just inked a $775 million deal with Tether, the heavyweight of stablecoins. This blockbuster investment signals a partnership between two giants, both devoted to championing decentralization and the freedom of speech. Rumble Gains $775 Million Backing from Tether As revealed in a statement to Bitcoin.com News, […]
Read MoreAll Eyes on Trump: Bitcoin Crash Could Pave the Way for a Historic Rebound in 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit an all-time high of $108,364, only to tumble to $92,118 within three days. This dramatic price drop coincides with growing political unease in the U.S., as the federal government faces a potential shutdown. Despite the downturn, some anticipate the emergence of a “God candle” that could mark bitcoin’s most impressive rebound […]
Read MoreLBank Kicks Off 2025 With Exclusive 200,000+ USDT New Year Celebration
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE, December 20, 2024 – LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces its New Year Celebration with a massive prize pool of over 200,000 USDT, set to boost market accessibility and reinforce its dedication to quality crypto trading. This 200,000+ USDT prize pool celebration runs until December 31, and consists of three exciting […]
Read MoreBrazilian Senate Schedules Crypto Market Session for 2025
The Brazilian Senate scheduled a meeting to discuss the future and possibilities of crypto markets in 2025. The meeting will debate the opportunities and challenges that the adoption of these presents for the Brazilian state. Multi-Partisan Group Proposed to Discuss Crypto in the Brazilian Senate Next Year Crypto is becoming a common subject in legislative […]
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