adminApple removes fake Ledger app that stole $9.5M from crypto investors
In recent developments, apple told Cointelegraph that the fake Ledger Live app was removed and that the developer was terminated from its app store. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…
Crypto users targeted in ‘elaborate’ scam using popular notes app
In recent developments, elastic Security Labs says a multi-step social engineering scam is aimed at those in crypto and finance, using a community plugin feature on a note-taking app to…
X rolls out smart cashtags in US, Canada in step toward ‘everything app’
In recent developments, tat Thang, a partner at the prediction platform Polymarket, suggests X is building a Web3 equivalent of the Chinese WeChat Pay citing its recent moves to scrub…
North Korean hackers used AI-enabled social engineering in Zerion attack
In recent developments, it is the second long-term social-engineering attack this month, after the $280 million exploit of the Drift Protocol. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
Crypto, banks continue Senate bill spat with new proposal concerns: Report
In recent developments, senator Thom Tillis will publicly share an agreement to end a crypto and banking clash over stablecoin yields, but both sides are resisting the proposal, Politico reports.…
Kraken boss signals IPO still in play despite reports of pause
In recent developments, kraken’s market valuation has dropped from $20 billion to $13.3 billion since the company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC in November. Looking closer, market…
Iran conflict hints Bitcoin’s addressable market could exceed gold: Bitwise
In recent developments, bitwise’s Matt Hougan previously estimated that if Bitcoin captures 17% of the store-of-value market over the next decade, it could be worth $1 million a coin. Looking…
Bitcoiners propose freezing quantum-vulnerable coins in BIP-361
In recent developments, the authors described it as a “private incentive to upgrade” because lost or frozen coins will make everyone else’s coins worth slightly more. Looking closer, market participants…
Ethereum DeFi Exchange CoW Swap Pauses Protocol Following Website Compromise
In recent developments, coW Swap, a decentralized exchange used by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, paused its protocol after suffering a front-end attack. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…
Trump Is Hosting Another Meme Coin Gala—The Price for VIP Access Is Down 90%
In recent developments, those seeking VIP treatment at the next Trump meme coin event didn’t need to spend nearly as much as last time. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers.…