Crypto

SEC: Dogecoin and other meme coins are not protected under federal security laws

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulators on Thursday published a final statement regarding whether meme coin holders can expect the same protections under federal security laws as holders of other crypto asset securities.
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These job offers are not what they seem

Warnings are circling on the internet urging people to beware of Web3 job scams. Criminals are luring victims into fake job interviews in an attempt to steal their crypto assets.
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North Korean hackers behind the biggest crypto heist ever; internet sleuths start the hunt

After losing billions to North Korea's state-sponsored hacking group Lazarus, the crypto industry is finally ramping up its efforts to prevent them from laundering funds stolen from the Bybit exchange.
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FTX's ex-boss sends support to Trump from jail: being unemployed is a lot less relaxing than it looks

Sam Bankman-Fried has sent a message from jail supporting the current administration’s policies.
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Bybit hackers move to meme coins to launder funds and scam people

Bybit hackers are trying to use meme coins to launder the stolen funds.
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Popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit robbed of $1.4B

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Bybit has been robbed of over $1.46 billion worth of Ethereum.
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Politician-linked meme coins backfire after Libra scandal

A cryptocurrency supported by Argentinian president Javier Milei briefly surged before crashing is the latest in a series of politically endorsed meme coins facing a backlash.
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US SEC forms new unit to fight cyber and crypto crimes

As the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to restructure under new leadership, a new unit has emerged. It’s tasked with fighting cybercrime in securities-related areas.
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The West sanctioned these countries, but they found crypto ways to adapt

Crypto assets are becoming an increasingly important instrument to circumvent financial restrictions.
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Nigeria sues Binance for $81.5 billion in economic losses and back tax

Nigeria has filed a lawsuit seeking to compel cryptocurrency exchange Binance to pay $79.5 billion for economic losses it says were caused by its operations in the country and $2 billion in back taxes.
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Fraudster reportedly stole $5.6M from FTX creditors using AI

As the bankrupt major crypto exchange FTX has started repaying its debts to former customers, blockchain analysts claim they've identified a perpetrator (or a group of them) who defrauded two FTX creditors of $5.6 million.
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Someone burned $1.3M in ethereum to warn about 'brain-computer weapons'

A mysterious new story has been caught by blockchain analysts, initiating a series of conspiracy theories.
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Argentine President Milei faces fraud charges and possible impeachment after crypto failure

Argentine president Javier Milei, a libertarian and vocal supporter of bitcoin (BTC), is facing an increasing pile of political and now legal problems after his unsuccessful crypto adventure this past weekend.
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FBI intervenes as crypto scam victims risk homes and life savings

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that it’s using sophisticated techniques to prevent crypto scams, which have apparently helped 4,300 potential victims avoid a total of $285 million in losses.
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Sextortion kits fuel the great crypto heist

Sextortion kits, artificial intelligence (AI), and the rising price of bitcoin are making crypto scams extremely attractive, cybersecurity experts warn.
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More DeFi projects run into security issues, negotiations with a hacker begin

DeFI sector just saw another multimillion-dollar hack that also led to negotiations with the hacker.
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Crypto boom brings malware surge: how USBs are used to hijack devices

There’s a direct correlation between the surge in crypto prices and the likelihood of your devices getting infected with malware.
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How crypto scammers are exploiting celebrities to drain your wallet

As social engineering among crypto scammers grows in popularity, celebrities and tech figures are among the top targets for those trying to capitalize on the trust these personalities offer and lure victims into their criminal schemes.
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Crypto exchange platform BestChange in the dark over Russia block

BestChange has said it is unsure why its website was blocked by Russia.
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Proton releases much-anticipated bitcoin wallet to all

After publicly testing for around six months, Proton, known for its encrypted email and other online privacy-protecting products, has released its bitcoin (BTC) wallet to the general market. It aims to secure additional revenue with paid versions of the product.
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