Ether.fi credits security upgrades and partners for thwarting a domain account takeover before user funds were compromised. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/etherfi-domain-takeover-attempt-secured-no-funds-lost?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Month: September 2024
Telegram bot Banana Gun to absorb $3M loss from hack
Banana Gun has confirmed a $3 million loss caused by a vulnerability in its trading bot, which impacted experienced crypto traders. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/banana-gun-crypto-bot-refunds-3m?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/email-auto-reply-malware-cryptocurrency-mining?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin Price Signals Market Hesitation, But Here’s Why Standard Chartered Is Still Optimistic
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to wrestle with the $64,000 threshold on Wednesday, trading up 0.3% at $63,850, while market experts point to increasingly bullish sentiment and potential catalysts for further growth. Despite the cryptocurrency’s short-term struggle to break decisively above this level, analysts have noted several positive indicators that could fuel Bitcoin’s next leg up. Ethereum, meanwhile, is down 1%, trading…
Kraken partners with RB Leipzig to innovate the German football fan experience
Our partnership is focused on fusing the crypto ecosystem with the RB Leipzig fan experience to provide interactive opportunities for fans. Underpinned by an emphasis on educating new audiences about crypto, both sides are collaborating to unleash crypto’s full potential and inspire new ways for German fans to deepen their connection to the club. In practice, this involves delivering engaging…
Bitcoin sell-side risk hits 2024 low just $10K from BTC price record
Bitcoin sellers are not rushing to distribute coins at current BTC price levels — even as hodler cohorts return to net profit. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-sell-side-risk-hits-2024-low-just-10-k-from-btc-price-record?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Vitalik Buterin endorses Celo for beating Tron in stablecoin addresses
Vitalik Buterin noted that Celo’s second L2 testnet, Alfajores, will be upgraded to Ethereum L2 on Sept. 26. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-celo-surpass-tron-stablecoin-address?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FBI Warns of Growing ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Schemes in Maryland
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore office has issued a warning about the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency investment fraud in Maryland. Known as “pig butchering,” scammers trick victims into fake crypto investments, leading to massive financial losses. FBI Warns of Surge in Cryptocurrency Investment Scams in Maryland The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Baltimore […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/fbi-warns-of-growing-pig-butchering-crypto-schemes-in-maryland/
Golem report reassures no ETH dump after $337M transfers
Golem’s latest report explains the transfer of 135,000 ETH to CEXs as part of a staking test to ensure operational security. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/golem-addresses-eth-transfer-staking-test?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Google releases production-ready Gemini 1.5 for developers
Google has launched Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models, offering developers improved performance at a reduced cost. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/google-gemini-1-5-api-pro-flash-models-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound