Crypto Hackers Employ Sophisticated Fake Job Scams to Distribute Malware
Crypto hackers have developed a sophisticated method to trick individuals into downloading malware that provides unauthorized access to personal computers, ultimately leading to significant financial theft. Blockchain expert Taylor Monahan,…
Centralization Poses Authoritarian Threats to Privacy
David Holtzman, a former military intelligence professional and chief strategy officer at Naoris, a decentralized security protocol, recently emphasized the inherent dangers of centralized data systems to Cointelegraph. Holtzman pointed…
Australia Continues 29-Month Streak of Monthly Increases in Bitcoin ATMs
Australia has seen a continuous monthly increase in Bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) for over two years, nearly surpassing the total number in Europe and reinforcing its position as a…
Surge in Squid Game-Inspired Crypto Scams Coincides with Series Release
With the release of the second season of the Netflix hit series “Squid Game,” a wave of related crypto tokens has hit the market, prompting warnings from the community about…
Memecoins See Significant Decline as Market Loses $40 Billion in December
The market capitalization of memecoins experienced a sharp decline in December, reflecting a slowdown in momentum and demand for meme-based cryptocurrencies. Data from CoinMarketCap reveals a tumultuous month for these…
Strive Asset Management Files for Innovative ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF
Strive, an asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has submitted a proposal to U.S. regulators to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will invest in convertible bonds issued by…
Japan’s Prime Minister Hesitant on Bitcoin National Reserve
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed reservations about integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves, highlighting a lack of comprehensive information on how other countries, particularly the United States,…
South Korea Imposes Sanctions on 15 North Koreans Linked to Crypto Thefts and Cyber Crimes
Global governments are intensifying their efforts to combat cyber crimes, with North Korean hackers being implicated in a significant portion of cryptocurrency thefts in 2024. These hackers, including members of…
Singapore and Hong Kong Emerge as Leaders in Blockchain Innovation
Singapore has been declared the global leader in blockchain technology according to a comprehensive study conducted by ApeX Protocol, a multichain liquidity platform. This analysis, which evaluated the world’s foremost…
Russia Explores Using Bitcoin for International Trade, Finance Minister Reveals
In a recent interview with the state-owned news channel Russia-24 on December 25, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov provided insights into Russia’s active experimentation with digital financial assets (DFAs) for…
Memecoins Dominate Crypto Investor Interest in 2024
This year, memecoins have captivated the cryptocurrency community, securing nearly a third of all investor interest according to a recent study by CoinGecko. As speculative tokens, memecoins have both soared…
Turkey Implements Stricter Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Turkey introduced new cryptocurrency regulations during the final week of 2024, taking cues from positive regulatory advancements across major global markets, including Europe. The move reflects a growing trend towards…
Montenegro Court Denies Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has recently rejected an appeal by Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon against his extradition, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily. This decision unanimously upheld an earlier court…
Over 30% of South Koreans Now Hold Cryptocurrency
The landscape of cryptocurrency in South Korea has seen a substantial uptick following the U.S. presidential election victory of Donald Trump. A December 25 report by Yonhap News highlighted that…
Six Bitcoin Funds to Debut in Israel After Regulatory Approval
In a significant development for Israel’s financial sector, six Bitcoin-tracking funds are set to launch next week, following recent approval from the Israel Securities Authority. This introduction marks a pivotal…
IRS Affirms Stance on Taxation of Crypto Staking Rewards
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently affirmed its stance on the taxation of cryptocurrency staking rewards, viewing them as taxable income upon receipt rather than upon sale…
Crypto.com Initiates Institutional Custody Service in the U.S.
Crypto.com has expanded its operations in the United States by launching a new institutional cryptocurrency custody service. This strategic move is part of the company’s broader plan to enhance its…
Malaysia Designates Atomic Wallet as Unauthorized Financial Operator
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has recently placed Atomic Wallet, a prominent Web3 wallet service, on its list of financial entities banned from operating within the nation. This action stems from allegations…
Crypto Market Correction in December Leads to $17 Billion Drop in ETPs
In December, the digital asset investment landscape faced a steep downturn, with exchange-traded products (ETPs) seeing a significant decrease in assets under management, plummeting by $17.7 billion. This shift came…
La Rosa Holdings Integrates Bitcoin Payments for Real Estate Agents
La Rosa Holdings, a Nasdaq-listed firm, has announced a new initiative to integrate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency payment options for its extensive network of over 3,000 real estate agents across…