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Warning: Fake OKX Browser Extension Found on Firefox Store A fake OKX browser extension, posing a serious threat to users, has been discovered on the Firefox store. This malicious plugin, downloaded by 95 users, uses OKX’s branding and fake reviews to appear legitimate. OKX has taken swift action, warning users and requesting Firefox to remove […]
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UK Court Seizes $4.3 Million in Bitcoin from Criminal Kingpin Alexander Surin Amid Legal Scrutiny A UK court has seized over $4.3 million in Bitcoin from Alexander Surin, known as “Don Car-Leone,” highlighting the growing prowess of law enforcement in tackling cryptocurrency crimes. This seizure raises significant questions about the privacy and security of digital […]
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President-Elect Trump Launches Fifth NFT Collection on Bitcoin President-Elect Donald Trump has just unleashed his fifth NFT collection, diving headfirst into the Bitcoin blockchain using the Ordinals protocol. This move not only caters to his loyal collectors but also shakes up the crypto world in ways we can’t ignore. 119 NFTs on Bitcoin using Ordinals […]
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24-Year-Old Dutch “Crypto Genius” Arrested for Alleged $4.6 Million Scam A 24-year-old Dutch man, previously hailed as a “crypto genius,” has been arrested for allegedly defrauding 300 investors out of millions. This law student and professional soccer player from Hengelo, Netherlands, lost between €1.5 million and €4.5 million ($1.6 million to $4.6 million) through risky […]
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Exodus Goes Public on NYSE: A New Era for Crypto Wallets Exodus, a trailblazing player in the crypto wallet space, has etched its name in history by going public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 8, 2025. This bold move not only underscores the growing embrace of crypto within traditional financial circles […]
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Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked: A Closer Look at Crypto Security Challenges The Virtuals Protocol, an AI-driven platform, recently experienced a significant security breach when its Discord server was compromised. The hack, which stemmed from a moderator’s private key being compromised, led to the spread of phishing links on Google Search. This incident comes shortly […]
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Toronto Man Loses $100,000 Inheritance to Crypto Phishing Scam A Toronto man fell victim to a sophisticated phishing scam, losing his entire $100,000 inheritance in 2023. The scam tricked him into entering his credentials on a fake website that mimicked the Kraken crypto exchange, leading to a devastating financial loss that has impacted his family’s […]
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Orange Finance Hacked: $840,000 Stolen from Arbitrum Liquidity Project Orange Finance, a liquidity management project on the Arbitrum blockchain, suffered a major hack resulting in the loss of at least $840,000. The hackers exploited the project’s admin address to manipulate smart contracts and siphon funds, sparking urgent calls for improved security measures across the DeFi […]
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Fed Calls Bitcoin Reserve Plan “Dumbest Idea Ever,” Yet Political Support Grows Last week, in a Federal Reserve boardroom, the notion of a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was met with sharp criticism, with officials branding it “the dumbest idea” they’ve ever heard. However, political momentum behind the idea continues to build, with figures like
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Movement Labs Nears $100M Series B Funding, Eyes $3B Valuation San Francisco-based Movement Labs is on the verge of securing a $100 million Series B funding round, aiming for a lofty $3 billion valuation. Led by CoinFund and co-led by Nova Fund, this round highlights the increasing investor interest in blockchain solutions that enhance digital […]
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