General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
? Fake WalletConnect app on @GooglePlay tricks 10k users, causing $70k in losses! Despite a 4.8 rating, 150 victims fell for the scam. Crypto scams are getting trickier—stay alert! ?? #Crypto #Security #Humor
Two Russians indicted for laundering over $1 billion in crypto! ??️♂️ Their platforms, Cryptex and Joker’s Stash, were like the Amazon of cybercrime. ? Law enforcement seized $7M in assets. Guess crime doesn’t always pay… in Bitcoin. ?? #CryptoCrime #DOJ #CyberSecurity
Terra Luna Classic community votes on v3.1.6 upgrade, featuring a wasmvm security patch and improved gas simulation. LUNC price rises 6% in 24 hours, trading at $0.00009369. Trading volumes for LUNC and USTC surge over 50%.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, who faces up to 45 years in prison. Court finds allegations credible, dismisses defense of targeting for writing code. Trial set for December 2, 2024.
The U.S. sanctions Russian crypto firms PM2BTC and Cryptex for laundering over $720M and aiding cybercriminals. Authorities offer $10M for information on Sergei Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov. International cooperation traced transactions linked to dark web markets.
Two traders saw massive gains with meme coins: $95 into $96,900 in 12 hours with $INCEPT and $1,331 into $3.4M in 15 days with $MOODENG. Patterns suggest possible insider trading. Exercise caution in volatile markets.
South Korea fines @Worldcoin $830,000 for privacy violations, including improper data collection and international transfer. Investigations revealed failure to inform users of data storage purposes. $WLD token surged 17% following the news.
Elon Musk’s “Dogefather” post on X sparks a Dogecoin ($DOGE) rally, breaking $0.111. Whale accumulation of 1.40B tokens worth $140M boosts confidence. DOGE price hits $0.1147, up 5% in 24 hours, with futures and derivatives surging.
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority updates crypto marketing rules, requiring risk disclaimers and accurate info. All firms, licensed or not, must comply, aiming to protect investors and foster innovation in Dubai’s growing crypto sector.
@CryptoWallet suspends UK operations to comply with FCA regulations. UK users can withdraw assets without fees. Service provider change in May 2024 aims to enhance compliance. Wallet remains independent from Telegram.
Visa launches VTAP for secure fiat-backed token issuance on Ethereum. BBVA is testing the platform in Spain, with a broader pilot set for 2025. VTAP aims to revolutionize financial transactions with real-time, secure settlements.
Stand With Crypto, launched by $COIN, retracted Kamala Harris’s rating after community feedback demanded clarity on her crypto stance. High-rated politicians include Tom Emmer, Cynthia Lummis, and Donald Trump, highlighting the community’s influence on political ratings.
zkLink launches magicLinks, integrating Web3 with Telegram, simplifying multi-blockchain transactions with Nova Smart Account. Supporting ERC-7683 and ERC-4337, this innovation aims to drive broader blockchain adoption. Total value locked in zkLink Nova’s network exceeds $1 billion.
Visa launches Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), enabling banks to tokenize real-world assets. $BBVA to pilot VTAP on Ethereum in 2025. Partnership with @dtcpay aims to enhance cross-border crypto transactions. #BlockchainIntegration #FinancialInnovation
