Cryptocurrency exchange Binance warned its community on Monday about a surge in fraudulent tokens falsely claiming affiliation with the platform, spreading across social media. The company emphasized that these tokens are neither endorsed nor authorized by Binance, potentially exposing users to scams and financial harm. “Please remember to verify information through our official channels. Be […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/binance-warns-of-fake-tokens-exploiting-its-name/
Month: November 2024
US charges 5 crypto hackers in $11M scheme linked to ‘Scattered Spider’
The US has laid charges against a group accused of a hacking spree, with one alleged victim being robbed of over $6.3 million worth of crypto. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-charges-crypto-hackers-linked-scattered-spider?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
India Expands Payment Ties With Regional Partners to Strengthen Cross-Border Financial Networks
India’s expanding payment ties with nations like UAE and Sri Lanka highlight a push for seamless transactions, paired with cautious central bank digital currency (CBDC) advancements. India’s Growing Regional Payment Ties Signal a New Financial Era India is broadening its payment linkages with several nations, including Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/india-expands-payment-ties-with-regional-partners-to-strengthen-cross-border-financial-networks/
Nvidia sees bright future in agentic AI amid record Q3 revenue
The world’s most valuable company is focusing on AI systems or agents designed to exhibit autonomous decision-making. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/nvidia-touts-bright-future-agentic-ai-amid-record-q3-revenue?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Elon Musk’s xAI Now Valued at $50 Billion Following Fresh Capital Injection
Grok developer xAI has raised $5 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $50 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The latest funding round, which was first announced on Friday, adds to the billions raised in May. Valor Equity Partners, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz were reportedly part of the raise, while Qatar’s sovereign wealth…
Chinese Court Orders Refund in Controversial Crypto Contract Dispute
A Shanghai court ordered a partial refund after ruling a token fundraising contract illegal, citing violations of Chinese financial regulations. Token Fundraising Faces a Major Setback in a Shanghai Court Judgment The Shanghai High Court published details on Wechat Monday about a crypto-related case highlighting the legal complexities of virtual currency activities in China. The […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/chinese-court-orders-refund-in-controversial-crypto-contract-dispute/
Dogecoin Slows Following Monster Gains—What Happened?
Dogecoin is slowing down—at least for now—following a week of enormous gains. While other long-standing canine coins are down, there’s a new dog-themed token that’s picking up where DOGE left off, catapulting up the charts this week. The seventh biggest cryptocurrency by market cap is now trading for $0.38 per coin, CoinGecko data shows. That’s a 0.5% drop over 24…
Apple rushes out patch fixing zero-day attacks on macOS systems
The vulnerabilities caught the attention of the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao who advised users to update their operating system immediately. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/apple-rushes-out-patch-fixing-zero-day-attacks-macos-systems?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin Surpasses $95,000: A Milestone in Cryptocurrency Markets
Bitcoin (BTC) reached an all-time high of $95,023 on Bitstamp today, gaining 4% against the U.S. dollar in the past 24 hours and 5.2% over the past week. With a market capitalization of $1.87 trillion, bitcoin now ranks as the seventh most valuable global asset, trailing Amazon. Bitcoin Hits $95,000, Bolstering $1.87 Trillion Market Cap […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-surpasses-95000-a-milestone-in-cryptocurrency-markets/
Bitwise registers Solana ETF in US state Delaware
Bitwise would be competing with fellow asset managers VanEck and Canary Capital for an SEC-approved spot Solana ETF. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitwise-registers-solana-etf-delaware?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound