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DOJ charges trio in sim-swap scheme potentially linked to $400 million FTX crypto heist

DOJ charges trio in sim-swap scheme potentially linked to $400 million FTX crypto heist

The federal indictment refrains from explicitly naming FTX as the affected company, though reports strongly indicate its involvement.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 3 years ago

Whales and institutions lead the charge in Bitcoin’s exchange volume surge

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Whales and institutions lead the charge in Bitcoin’s exchange volume surge

Glassnode data shows whales and institutions as primary actors in Bitcoin's exchange volume rise.

2 min read 3 years ago

Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin ETF adds BitGo as a second custodian

Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin ETF adds BitGo as a second custodian

The same fund will simultaneously rely on Coinbase for custody.

2 min read 3 years ago

Binance froze $4.2 million of XRP stolen in attack on Ripple co-founder

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Binance froze $4.2 million of XRP stolen in attack on Ripple co-founder

Most of the $112 million stolen during the theft remains elsewhere.

2 min read 3 years ago

Hamas victims file class action against Binance over allegedly facilitating terrorism financing

Hamas victims file class action against Binance over allegedly facilitating terrorism financing

Families of Hamas victims launch lawsuit against Binance for alleged facilitation of terror financing, seeking damages and accountability.

3 min read 3 years ago

Spot Bitcoin ETF options could be approved as late as December 2024

Spot Bitcoin ETF options could be approved as late as December 2024

CFTC involvement could extend the approval process.

2 min read 3 years ago

US to launch survey on cryptocurrency miners’ energy consumption

US to launch survey on cryptocurrency miners’ energy consumption

The US has emerged as a major Bitcoin mining hub in recent years.

2 min read 3 years ago

Polygon Labs announces 19% reduction in staff to streamline operations

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Polygon Labs announces 19% reduction in staff to streamline operations

CEO Marc Boiron said that despite the company's success, rapid expansion during the last bull market led to increased bureaucracy, diluting the agility and focus needed to pursue its ambitious goals.

2 min read 3 years ago

Hut 8 signs four-year deal to manage Celsius Bitcoin mining operations Ionic Digital

Hut 8 signs four-year deal to manage Celsius Bitcoin mining operations Ionic Digital

Bitcoin miner Hut8 said it could earn more than $100M for managing defunct Celsius mining assets.

2 min read 3 years ago

Singapore issues warning on rising ‘crypto drainer’ phishing scams

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Singapore issues warning on rising ‘crypto drainer’ phishing scams

Web3 security firm Scam Sniffer reported that these drainers stole $10 million in the past week.

2 min read 3 years ago