Crypto catfishers ditch fake exchanges for approval phishing scams
According to on-chain analytics firm Chainalysis, romance scammers increasingly use this method to steal their victim’s hard-earned crypto. Go to Source
Month: December 2023
Google slashes price of Gemini AI model, opens up to developers
The Google parent company Alphabet said it is slashing prices for its pro version of AI model Gemini and plans to make its tools more accessible to developers to create their own versions. Go to Source
Taurus starts credit tokenization as an asset class for German SMEs
Blockchain tokenization provides an alternative means for SMEs to raise capital and liquidity while building diversified investment opportunities. Go to Source
Multiple DApps using Ledger connector compromised
Multiple decentralized applications using Ledger’s connector library have been compromised, including SushiSwap and Revoke.cash, Go to Source
TMX buys 78% of ETF tool VettaFi for $848M, boosting stake to 100%
Toronto Stock Exchange owner TMX is finalizing the purchase of VettaFi, an ETF tool that lists blockchain and cryptocurrency-themed ETFs, including the VanEck Digital Transformation ETF. Go to Source
Over $300M in stolen crypto assets made their way into Bitcoin mixers in 2023: Data
Data shared by CertiK showed that a third of the losses from 50 of the largest crypto exploits in 2023 ended up in the Bitcoin network. Go to Source
Top five blockchain ETFs that returned over 100% in 2023: Data
Some crypto-linked ETFs like the VanEck Digital Transformation ETF and Global X Blockchain ETF have surged as much as 200% and higher in 2023. Go to Source
Basel Committee suggests introducing maturity limits for stablecoin reserve assets
Should longer-term assets be allowed as reserve assets, the committee believes these must overcollateralize the claims of stablecoin holders. Go to Source
Binance, crypto firms optimistic about UAE amid potential US regulatory shift
Ghaf Capital managing partner Feras Al Sadek argued that the UAE’s “regulation by education” sets it apart from other jurisdictions. Go to Source
OpenAI, Axel Springer in deal to integrate AI and journalism, tackle AI ‘hallucinations’
German media giant Axel Springer has partnered with OpenAI to seek ways to enhance ChatGPT by integrating journalism into AI to reduce AI “hallucinations.” Go to Source