Dutch experts & ESET linked the Ebury botnet, known for compromising 400,000+ servers over 15 years, to major cryptocurrency thefts, targeting Bitcoin & Ethereum wallets. This marks its first foray into cryptocurrency, highlighting the evolving threat landscape and the need for global cybersecurity collaboration.
ESET Research reveals the Ebury botnet, with a footprint in nearly 500,000 servers, continues to pose a significant threat by targeting cryptocurrency, affecting over 100,000 servers globally as of late 2023.
The U.S. House recently passed the FIT21 crypto bill, marking a historic, bipartisan step towards regulatory clarity for crypto, potentially unlocking billions in economic activity.
In 2023, a Federal Reserve study found 18 million Americans, 7% of the population, engage with cryptocurrency, with a notable shift towards viewing it more as an investment than for transactions.
The Asia Cryptocurrency Commission has resolved 308 disputes, ensuring safer trading by linking broker certification with dispute resolution and compensation, boosting investor confidence across Asia.
The U.S. House passes the FIT21 Act with a 279 to 136 vote, the first major legislation to regulate crypto assets, signaling a major shift towards a regulated digital currency landscape in America.
In 2010, 10,000 bitcoins bought 2 pizzas, marking crypto’s first buy. Binance now honors this by giving out 5,000 pizzas globally, celebrating Bitcoin’s history & strengthening community ties.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs soared with $305.7M inflows, 94.86% to Blackrock’s IBIT, marking a 7th consecutive gain day. This underscores growing investor confidence in cryptocurrency via traditional ETFs, signaling a shift towards mainstream crypto investment acceptance.
Nasdaq updates filing for Blackrock’s Ethereum ETF with SEC, marking a major step towards crypto’s mainstream acceptance. This move could significantly boost Ethereum’s adoption and stabilize its market.
Vitalik Buterin donated 79.997 ETH, over $295,000, to privacy-focused DeFi platform Railgun on May 22, emphasizing the importance of transaction privacy in blockchain. This move signals strong support for enhancing financial data security.
On May 22, 2010, the first real-world Bitcoin transaction occurred: 10,000 BTC for two pizzas, now valued at around $700 million. This event underscores Bitcoin’s monumental growth, from negligible value to a peak of $69,720, marking a significant chapter in cryptocurrency’s evolution.
Donald Trump’s campaign now accepts cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce, pioneering the integration of digital currency into political fundraising. This strategic move not only highlights Trump’s commitment to financial technology innovation but also potentially expands the donor base by tapping into the burgeoning cryptocurrency market.
Standard Chartered Bank anticipates the SEC’s approval of spot ethereum ETFs this week, potentially driving a $15 billion to $45 billion influx into ether in the first year, marking a significant milestone in digital asset integration and economic impact.
Bloomberg’s ETF analysts suggest the SEC may initiate the approval process for the first spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. as early as tomorrow, potentially enabling direct Ethereum exposure for investors and marking a significant milestone in bridging traditional finance with the cryptocurrency world.
