Decentralized video game ecosystem Treasure DAO is restructuring as “a matter of survival” to extend its financial runway to at least February 2026. Treasure DAO’s chief contributor John Patten says in an April 2 video posted to X that he has resumed a leadership role and is taking a plan to the DAO to streamline operations, eliminate unnecessary costs, and…
A recent study by Chainplay and Storible reveals that 83% of crypto investors have been scammed or hacked at least once, with average losses reaching $2,622 per victim. Exchange hacks have cost users over $27 billion, highlighting the persistent security risks in the crypto market. Crypto Fraud on the Rise: Investors Lose Billions to Hacks […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/chainplay-83-of-crypto-investors-have-faced-scams-or-hacks/
There’s a crazy theory on social media that US President Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariff plan — which hits all countries with a minimum 10% tariff — could have been designed by an artificial intelligence chatbot. Only a short period after Trump announced the tariffs at the White House Rose Garden on April 2, some X users claim they…
A $400 million crypto payday tied to the Trump family is now the focus of an escalating political firestorm, one that lawmakers say could compromise the integrity of U.S. financial regulation. On April 2, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) sent a joint letter to SEC Acting Chair Mark Uyeda demanding “all records and communications regarding World…
Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently strengthened ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a delegation visit from March 26-27. Kazakhstan, UAE to Cooperate on CBDC Development A delegation from Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen collaboration in digital assets and blockchain technology. Held from March 26 to 27, the […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/kazakhstan-uae-seek-to-boost-digital-asset-cooperation/
One of Bitcoin’s key communication tools used to discuss potential protocol changes was knocked out for several hours starting on April 2, with one moderator speculating it may have been a targeted attack assisted by bots. For several hours across April 2 and 3, Bitcoin core developers and researchers were unable to interact on Google Groups after Google banned the…
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The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance stablecoin legislation Wednesday, approving the STABLE Act with 32 members in favor and 17 opposed. The bill, formally named the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act, would create a framework for dollar-denominated stablecoins, including reserve requirements and anti-money laundering standards. During the markup session’s opening remarks, House Financial…
The Hbar Foundation has partnered with Zoop, a startup founded by Onlyfans creator Tim Stokely, to bid on Tiktok’s U.S. operations. Zoop, Hbar Foundation Aim for New Creator Paradigm The Hbar Foundation, a cryptocurrency foundation managing the Hedera cryptocurrency network’s treasury, has teamed with Zoop, a startup launched by Onlyfans founder Tim Stokely, to bid […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/onlyfans-founders-startup-hbar-foundation-bid-for-tiktok/
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says it has uncovered thousands of counterfeit Android smartphones sold online with preinstalled malware designed to steal crypto and other sensitive data. The Android devices are sold at reduced prices, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs said in an April 1 statement, but are riddled with a version of the Triada Trojan that infects every process and gives the…
