Balancer blames ‘social engineering attack’ on DNS provider for website hijack
Blockchain security firms SlowMist and CertiK also believe the crypto wallet drainer, Angel Drainer, was involved in the estimated $238,000 exploit. Go to Source
Month: September 2023
OnlyFans, Patreon models turn to Web3 amid payment and censorship fears
Patreon creators had difficulties getting paid in August, while OnlyFans once tried to ban porn on the platform, forcing creators to look at alternatives, including Web3. Go to Source
International financial group finds gaps in digital euro legislative package
The Institute of International Finance looked at seven areas where digital euro legislation, which is being developed alongside the technology, is lacking. Go to Source
Evmos, Swing, Tashi, Wormhole team up to solve Cosmos liquidity problems
Tashi and Swing will integrate Wormhole bridged tokens for USDC, USDT, wETH, and others, potentially making Cosmos DeFi easier to use. Go to Source
US Democrats speak up for CBDC global leadership, Republicans fear ‘dark side’
Despite approaching the issue from vastly different angles, the two sides were able to agree on a few basics as the bill passed out of committee. Go to Source
Meta launches metaverse game, Bitcoin Ordinals creator proposes numbering change: Nifty Newsletter
Meta has rolled out early access for Horizon Worlds on web browsers and mobile devices. Go to Source
Bitcoin price tests $27K support as Fed holds interest rates at FOMC
Bitcoin weathers the Fed’s decision to keep rates at their previous levels, while Chair Jerome Powell reveals the potential for another hike to come this year. Go to Source
PayPal rolls out PYUSD stablecoin to Venmo users
The payments platform said PayPal USD will be “rolling out fully in the coming weeks” after announcing its launch on Venmo. Go to Source
Troubled crypto exchange JPEX applies for deregistration in Australia
The unlicensed exchange allegedly solicited than $128 million from users before being reprimanded by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Go to Source
Signal hints at leaving UK market following passage of online safety bill
Critics of the U.K. Online Safety Bill had pushed for amendments prior to passage, claiming the legislation could allow authorities a backdoor for end-to-end encryption services. Go to Source