Bank of America Customers See $0 Balances Amid Nationwide Outage
Thousands of Bank of America customers experienced significant service disruptions on October 2, reporting network outages that prevented them from accessing their bank accounts. Many users were alarmed to find…
Liz Cheney Campaigns with Harris and Urges Voters to Reject Trump’s ‘Cruelty’
Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump’s most prominent conservative critics, has appealed to the millions of undecided Americans who could sway the outcome of the 2024 election. She urged them…
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $37 Million in Cryptocurrency Through Cyber Intrusion
A hacker who infiltrated a company’s computer servers and stole over $37 million in cryptocurrency from nearly 600 victims has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud…
Ripple Secures In-Principle License Approval from Dubai Financial Services Authority
Ripple, a prominent provider of crypto payments infrastructure, has taken a significant step toward establishing a foothold in the Middle East by receiving in-principle license approval from the Dubai Financial…
Surge in DeFi Market Fueled by Federal Reserve Cuts, Chinese Economic Policy, and Leading Protocols
Apollo Crypto, an investment management firm specializing in digital assets, recently released a comprehensive report that highlights the potential for a second wave of growth in the decentralized finance (DeFi)…
Indonesia’s Postal Service Introduces NFT-Enabled Postage Stamps
Pos Indonesia, the national postal service of Indonesia, has pioneered its first postage stamps integrated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blending age-old traditions with cutting-edge blockchain technology. The announcement made via…
September Crypto Hacks Surpass $120 Million, Centralized Exchanges Hit Hard
Cumulative losses from cryptocurrency hacks exceeded $120 million in September 2024, making it the second-lowest monthly loss from hacks this year, following April. Centralized exchanges remain prime targets for hackers,…
Ripple CEO on SEC Appeal: “We’ll Fight in Court for as Long as We Need”
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, has pledged to contest the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court following the regulator’s announcement that it would appeal a district…
Bitwise Files Form S-1 for First XRP ETF with US SEC
Cryptocurrency asset manager Bitwise has officially submitted a Form S-1 filing for the first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move…
Biden Tours Carolinas While Harris Visits Georgia to Assess Hurricane Helene Damage
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris undertook separate tours on Wednesday to assess the catastrophic damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene, which has claimed at least 183 lives. Their…
US Trading App Robinhood Introduces ‘Crypto Transfers’ Feature in Europe
Robinhood, the popular trading app in the United States, is expanding its cryptocurrency services in Europe by enabling customers to deposit and withdraw crypto through external platforms. This new feature…
Bitcoin-Curious Michael Dell Sells $1.2 Billion Worth of Dell Stock
Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies (DELL), recently sold 10 million shares of his company, amounting to approximately $1.22 billion, marking his second significant sale in September.…
Bitcoin Miner Claims Judge and Prosecutor Targeted Firm with Noise Laws
A Bitcoin mining company is suing an Arkansas County judge and prosecutor, alleging selective enforcement of noise regulations aimed specifically at crypto firms. NewRays, a crypto mining company, filed a…
Kasikornbank Introduces Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian
Thailand’s Kasikornbank (KBank), the second-largest bank in the country by assets, has announced the launch of orbix Custodian, marking the establishment of Thailand’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The orbix…
Bitcoin Dips While Gold Surges as Israel Promises Retaliation Against Iran
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, commodities such as gold and crude oil have seen a significant uptick, while Bitcoin has moved in the opposite direction. This divergence has…
Hashdex Submits Amended S-1 Filing for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF
Asset manager Hashdex has recently submitted an amended registration filing for its proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF), which aims to create a comprehensive cryptocurrency portfolio. This submission, disclosed in a regulatory…
Trump Tells Rally That Kamala Harris ‘Wouldn’t Have Won The Apprentice’
Donald Trump embraced his persona from reality television during a rally in Waunakee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, asserting to voters in this critical swing state that his Democratic opponent, Vice President…
UK Crypto ATM Operator Admits Guilt to Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
The owner of a cryptocurrency ATM network in the United Kingdom has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the illegal operation of his business, including fraud and money laundering.…
NFT Sales Hit Lowest Monthly Volume Since 2021
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales continued to decline in September, as the monthly sales volumes for digital collectibles failed to rebound. This trend marks a concerning phase for the NFT market,…
Taiwan Expands Digital Asset ETF Access for Professional Investors
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has made a significant move by officially allowing professional investors to participate in “foreign virtual asset” exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This announcement, made on September 30,…