Binance Warns of Malware Targeting Crypto Addresses, Urges Users to Always Verify

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has alerted users to a rise in “Clipper malware” attacks that can steal crypto funds. The malware intercepts wallet addresses, replacing them with attackers’. Binance said it has implemented security measures and provided tips to users, including verifying app authenticity, checking withdrawal addresses, and staying updated on security advisories. Clipper Malware Attacks … Read more

‘Privacy Is Not a Crime’ — Samourai Indictment Provokes Strong Reactions From Crypto Advocates

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice from the Southern District of New York brought charges against the creators of Samourai Wallet for running an unlicensed money transmission service and for engaging in money laundering activities. This development has left the cryptocurrency community in dismay, with many expressing their displeasure over the aggressive measures employed … Read more

Solana’s Crypto and Web3 Smartphone ‘Saga’ Available to the General Public on May 8

Solana’s cryptocurrency and Web3 smartphone, Saga, will be available for purchase on Monday, May 8, 2023. Crafted by OSOM, the Android smartphone is designed specifically for Web3 applications and enables users to self-custody crypto assets using its Seed Vault feature. Solana Smartphone Saga Ready for the Masses Solana Labs, Inc., the company behind the Solana … Read more

Localbitcoins, the Pioneer P2P Bitcoin Exchange, Shuts Down After a Decade of Service Due to Crypto Winter

Localbitcoins, the Helsinki, Finland-based bitcoin exchange founded in 2012, is closing operations after over a decade of service. The company’s operators attribute the shutdown to the “ongoing crypto-winter,” which has left them unable to continue offering their bitcoin trading services. The Challenges Faced by Localbitcoins and its Ultimate Demise in the Crypto Market The first … Read more