Mt. Gox creditors report multiple brute force attempts on their accounts
Mt. Gox’s claims website is currently down for maintenance, while Mt. Gox creditors are still looking for an explanation behind the recent flood of login attempts. Go to Source
Month: July 2024
Judge nods Robinhood’s $9M ‘refer-a-friend’ lawsuit settlement
Robinhood has settled a long-running class-action lawsuit in Washington that involved unsolicited text spamming via its ‘refer-a-friend’ program. Go to Source
Fake Professors Scam Crypto Investors on Telegram and Whatsapp, DFI Warns
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has reported multiple complaints about cryptocurrency scams on Whatsapp and Telegram involving fake “professors.” These scams lure investors through social media ads and false educational institutions, promising high returns and offering dubious loans. Cryptocurrency Scams: Fake Professors Target Investors The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) … Read more
Trading on crypto exchanges fell for 3rd month straight in June: CCData
Combined spot and derivatives volumes on centralized crypto exchanges fell 21.8% in June as crypto exchanges continued to tussle for market share. Go to Source
Skybridge’s Scaramucci Warns Billionaires Supporting Trump: Dangerous Times Ahead
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci criticized the support of billionaires for former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump, reflecting on his own experience. He joined the Trump administration in July 2017. However, his tenure as Communications Director was notably short-lived, lasting only 11 days, due to his controversial remarks and conflicts within the administration. … Read more
Trump Reaffirms Support for Crypto, Plans to Launch 4th NFT Collection
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for cryptocurrency, emphasizing: “If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up” and dominate the industry. He revealed that he will launch another non-fungible token (NFT) collection. He stressed that almost all of his previous NFTs were paid in crypto, … Read more
BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings
BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust will start at a 0.12% fee until 12 months passes or after it amasses $2.5 billion in net assets, whichever comes first. Go to Source
Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Political Support Based on Crypto Stance
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years from now,” he stressed. Buterin Highlights Risks of Narrow Political Focus in Crypto Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned … Read more
Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows surge, but BTC struggles to rally above $65K
Arbitrage trading of the spot BTC ETFs and a drop in demand for inflation hedges could be limiting Bitcoin’s price upside. Go to Source
Ripple CEO Blasts Political Divide Over Crypto, Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s characterization of cryptocurrencies as tools for illicit activities. Garlinghouse called for bipartisan cooperation to fully realize crypto’s benefits. … Read more