German regulator warns of new banking and crypto malware ‘Godfather’
The “Godfather” malware is also known to target 110 cryptocurrency exchange platforms and 94 cryptocurrency wallet apps. Financial authorities in Germany are raising the alarm amid the rapid spread of a new financial malware affecting banking and cryptocurrency applications. Germany’s …
New York-based bank exits crypto after tumultuous year
The Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp, the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank, says it’s completely exiting its crypto-asset-related vertical. The last year proved to be another turbulent year for the crypto industry. From a lasting market downturn and exploits in …
US DOJ announces seizure of 55M Robinhood shares
The Justice Department said it had seized 55,273,469 shares of Robinhood and more than $20 million in U.S. currency as part of the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried. The United States Department of Justice has officially notified the court handling …
Crypto billionaires’ subsequent deaths spark wild theories among the community
Many blamed the deaths on billionaires’ past, while others suspected some form of foul play and even execution. The death of four crypto billionaires within a month has caught the crypto community’s attention. These deaths occurred under suspicious circumstances, and …
What is the Trust Wallet and how do you use it?
Trust Wallet is a secure noncustodial cryptocurrency wallet that supports multiple blockchains. A secure cryptocurrency wallet is crucial for those investing in the growing cryptocurrency market. Technically, crypto wallets are pieces of software that enable users to send and receive …
Nomad exploit wallet address transfers $1.5M to Tornado Cash
The wallet address related to the $190 million hack transferred more than 1200 Ether to the sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash. An address related to the $190-million Nomad exploit has moved $1.57 million in Ether (ETH) to the sanctioned crypto …
Hong Kong wants to become crypto hub despite industry crisis
Hong Kong is doing its best to provide an appropriate amount of supervision to the crypto market in order to release the potential of technologies like Web3. The government of Hong Kong remains committed to the development of cryptocurrency infrastructure …
Less than 100 Bitcoin ATMs added worldwide in the second half of 2022: Data
Over the last six months, between July to the end of 2022, just 94 Bitcoin ATMs were added to the global network. While Bitcoin (BTC) ATMs were an afterthought to Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision of sound money, they are now considered …
Touch, smell become the next big thing for the metaverse at CES 2023
A firm called OVR Technology showcased a virtual reality headset that contained eight aromas that can be combined to generate various scents. The sense of smell has been added to the virtual reality (VR) experience as showcased by metaverse-focused companies …
BTC price 3-week highs greet US CPI — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin charges above the $17,000 mark but misgivings remain among traders ahead of CPI, Fed comments and amid a brewing storm at Digital Currency Group. Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week on a promising footing with BTC price action near …