North Korean-linked fraudulent tech workers are broadening their infiltration of blockchain firms beyond the United States, now targeting companies in the United Kingdom and Europe, according to a new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). Jamie Collier,...
Backpack, a cryptocurrency exchange founded by former FTX executives, has officially opened the fund claim process for FTX’s European customers as part of the broader effort to distribute recovery funds from FTX’s bankruptcy. In an April 1 announcement,...
Bitcoin mining has shifted towards cleaner energy sources over the past 13 years. According to a MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens report, coal energy's share in Bitcoin mining has decreased from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024,...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has embarked on a groundbreaking mission, sending four private astronauts on the first-ever human spaceflight to orbit the North and South Poles. The mission, dubbed "Fram2," is funded and led by Chun Wang, a Chinese-born...
Losses from crypto-related scams, hacks, and exploits dropped significantly in March, falling to $28.8 million, a sharp contrast to February’s staggering $1.5 billion loss primarily driven by the Bybit hack, according to blockchain security firm CertiK. CertiK reported...
The hacker responsible for the $9.6 million exploit of zkLend claims to have lost a significant amount of the stolen funds to a phishing scam that mimicked Tornado Cash. On March 31, they revealed via Etherscan that they...
The Trump family reportedly took control of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), acquiring a significant share of the platform’s revenue from token sales and future fees. According to a Reuters report on March 31, WLFI’s leadership and ownership structure...
The founder of SIR.trading, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol recently targeted in a $355,000 exploit, has made a direct plea to the hacker, offering them $100,000 to return the remaining stolen funds. Without the recovery, the platform’s survival...
France’s state-owned investment bank, Bpifrance, has committed €25 million ($27 million) to purchase cryptocurrencies as part of its strategy to support homegrown blockchain initiatives. In a March 27 announcement, Bpifrance revealed its plan to invest in emerging projects...
Ripple has joined forces with Chipper Cash, a leading cross-border payments platform, to introduce blockchain-driven African remittances. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency, speed, and affordability of international transactions on the continent. In an announcement on March...
