South Korean authorities have blocked access to several foreign cryptocurrency exchange apps on Google Play, including Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC, Phemex, and Bitrue, citing their unregistered status in the country. In a March 26 press release, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) announced that Google has begun restricting access to 17 such ...
There are malware-infected apps on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store that target crypto wallet users, according to Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The firm's researchers recently published a report stating that they have identified malware-infected apps on these mobile app stores that steal crypto wallet recovery phrases. The malware, known ...
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, through its Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, has teamed up with Google and Facebook as part of its efforts to address the growing issue of cryptocurrency scams across the country. In its 2024 annual report, the Ministry highlighted that vulnerable groups, including unemployed youths, housewives, ...
Google Cloud has unveiled a new Ethereum-compatible Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service to streamline blockchain development. Announced on September 18, this new service is expected to be a cost-effective alternative to managing node infrastructure. It enables decentralized applications(dApps) to interact directly with blockchain networks, beginning with support for the Ethereum ...
South Korean tech giant Naver is set to debut its first crypto wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, through a collaboration with the sports-centric blockchain platform Chiliz Chain. The Chiliz team announced in an X post on August 30, 2024, that their blockchain would be the first platform Naver's new wallet supports. ...
Gora Network has been accepted into Google's prestigious Web3 Startup Program. According to the official announcement, this development reflects the blockchain oracle's innovative approach to connecting real-world data with blockchain technology. As part of the program, Gora Network will receive significant support from Google Cloud, including $200,000 in cloud credits ...
Google Pay, Walmart-backed PhonePe, and Amazon Pay are among five payment firms seeking to participate in India's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, according to a new report from Reuters. Sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that these firms are working with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ...
Polyhedra Network has announced the launch of Expander, an open-source zk-proof system that claims to be the fastest available globally. Zero-knowledge (zK) systems are among the numerous scaling solutions available for blockchain networks especially Ethereum. They stand out from other solutions because they use mathematical processes to verify transactions. Expander ...
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, reportedly filed a lawsuit today, April 4, 2024, against two individuals claiming they deployed fraudulent crypto mobile applications as part of a massive racketeering scheme. The accused, Yungfeng Sun and Hongnam Cheung, are alleged to have used a range of deceptive tactics. These included promotions ...
Google's search engine now incorporates Ethereum Name Service (ENS) data, sourced from Etherscan, directly into its search results. Brantly Millegan, a former ENS core development member, pointed this out in an X post shared on March 22, 2024. Millegan's post showcased a screenshot of a Google search displaying his ENS ...
