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Monthly archives: August 2024
Meta cancels next-gen headset as Reality Labs remains mired in VR
There’s more to the metaverse than hardware, and Mark Zuckerberg appears to be learning that lesson the hard way.
Crypto Markets and Equities Jump As U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell Alludes to Upcoming Rate Cuts
The crypto and stock markets surged Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell alluded to upcoming rate cuts in a speech at an economic symposium. While speaking in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said the economy was growing at a “solid pace” but noted that inflation and labor market data indicated an “evolving situation.” “The upside …
Scammer Drains $1,400,000 From Elderly Widow As JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Other Financial Giants Sit and Watch: Report
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and other US financial giants reportedly failed to stop a scam that wiped out an 85-year-old woman’s life savings. Annette Manes, a widowed social worker, is a victim of a scheme that drained $1.4 million over the course of 279 days, reports Bloomberg. Manes says the scammers, who …
Judge Denies Kraken’s Request To Dismiss SEC Claims Alleging the Exchange Operated As Unregistered Securities Broker
A judge shot down Kraken’s request to dismiss claims made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging the exchange violated securities laws. Last November, the SEC charged Kraken with operating its crypto trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer and clearing agency. Earlier this year, Kraken filed in US District Court to …
Polygon regains access to Discord server following security breach
Polygon suffered a security breach today as hackers took over its community Discord channel for approximately three hours. The breach, which led to scammers infiltrating the channel and targeting users, has now been resolved. Mudit Gupta, Polygon’s Chief Information Security Officer, confirmed that the team has regained full control of the Discord server and is …
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Wazirx Defends Restructuring Decision — Founder Assures ‘Not Bankruptcy or Liquidation’
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has defended its restructuring strategy in response to the July 18 cyberattack that led to the theft of over $230 million. The company emphasized that this approach is the quickest and most legally sound way to address these challenges. “This is not bankruptcy or liquidation since that will take several years,” …
Polygon’s Discord Channel Hacked; Admins Regain Control Amid Security Concerns
Polygon’s community Discord channel was compromised in a recent cyberattack, raising security concerns among users. The platform’s administrators have regained control and are working to restore the channel to its original state. Polygon Discord Breached—Admins Regain Control Access Polygon‘s chief information security officer, Mudit Gupta, explained that the Discord channel was compromised, cautioning users to …
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NFT Sales Soar 24% as Ethereum Takes the Lead This Week
Based on the metrics collected from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24, 2024, the non-fungible token (NFT) market experienced a lively 24.33% boost in sales compared to the previous week. Sales reached an impressive $99.05 million, with Ethereum-based NFTs leading the charge at $36.62 million. NFT Market Booms With Ethereum at the Helm Reaching $99M in …
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Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $252M Influx, Ether ETFs Experience Another Day of Losses
At the end of the day on Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported a substantial $252 million in net gains. In contrast, ether ETFs continued their downward trend, losing another $5.7 million. Bitcoin ETFs Shine with $252M Inflows; Ether Funds Dip by $5.7M Spot bitcoin ETFs achieved their highest inflow since late July, …
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Kraken Crypto Exchange Operator Fined by Australian Court
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized the need for compliance in the crypto industry, aiming to ensure consumer …
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Police Take $43,000 Cash From Jewelry Business Under Controversial Law Allowing Warrantless Money Seizures: Report
A small business run by a husband-and-wife duo is reportedly out $43,000 after police decided to seize a cash transfer sent to them through FedEx. Henry and Minh Cheng, who run a small jewelry business, are suing the state of Indiana after police showed up at a FedEx depot and seized a package sent to …
Conditions for an Ethereum Rally Are Forming, Says Real Vision Analyst Jamie Coutts – But There’s a Catch
Real Vision analyst Jamie Coutts believes Ethereum (ETH) could be on the cusp of a massive rally based on several market conditions. Coutts says on the social media platform X that momentum is building in the crypto space which could signal that the smart contract platform is about to surge. However, the analyst warns that …
Analyst Says He’s ‘Pretty Confident’ All-Time High Run Starting for Bitcoin, Updates Outlook on Solana Rival
A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of rallying to fresh record highs. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 270,000 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks Bitcoin has started a fresh five-wave surge that could propel BTC to a new all-time high after taking out resistance at …
Binance Unveils Plan to Hire 1,000 Employees This Year, Prioritizing Compliance Amid Regulatory Pressure
Crypto exchange Binance plans to hire 1,000 new employees this year, primarily for compliance roles, as regulatory spending exceeds $200 million. CEO Richard Teng highlighted the company’s commitment to bolstering its compliance operations amid increased regulatory scrutiny and ongoing legal challenges. Binance to Expand Workforce With 1,000 New Hires Amid Regulatory Scrutiny Binance CEO Richard …