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Phishing fears as trade in crypto event attendees’ details revealed

DIGIT — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:54:00 +0000

Cointelegraph obtained data set samples packed with sensitive information of crypto conference attendees that could be a treasure trove for scammers.

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Sunlight is more effective than censorship

DIGIT — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:35:00 +0000

Blockchain removed the need to trust authorities with our money. Now it can remove the need to trust them with the truth.

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Twitter Users to Trade Crypto Through Etoro

DIGIT — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:15:06 +0000

Social trading company Etoro has partnered with Twitter to will allow users of the microblogging platform to invest in cryptocurrencies and other assets. The move is viewed as a step towards turning the social media into a “super app,” a mission under Musk, providing financial and a range of other services. Musk’s Twitter Cashtags to […]

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Crypto Exchanges Must Share User Data With Russia, Prosecutor General Demands

DIGIT — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:15:04 +0000

Digital asset exchanges must be obliged to provide user information to Russia’s law enforcement agencies, the country’s Prosecutor General has insisted. The circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation needs to be regulated to counter money laundering, the official added. Cryptocurrency Exchanges Have to Report to Russian Authorities, Chief Prosecutor Says Crypto service providers should […]

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Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Raises $100M Amid Growing Demand for Secure Storage Solutions

DIGIT — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:04:56 +0000

The cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has raised €100 million ($109 million) in funding, according to the company’s disclosure on Thursday. Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier says there has been significant demand for hardware wallets. He added, “2023 is even better for us because now you can’t even leave money at a Swiss bank.” Ledger to […]

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Ransomware Revenue Drops as Victims Pay Less Often, Chainalysis Reports

DIGIT — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:30:46 +0000

While the number of ransomware hits may not have decreased significantly, the revenue from such attacks has fallen sharply last year, according to Chainalysis. The blockchain forensics firm believes that to a large extent the trend can be attributed to more of the targeted organizations refusing to pay the perpetrators. Chainalysis Registers Significant Decline in […]

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Russia to Ban Banks From Using Messengers Like Telegram to Contact Customers

DIGIT — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 06:30:52 +0000

Financial institutions in Russia will not be able to communicate with clients through instant messengers based outside the country, local media revealed. A new law passed by the State Duma also prohibits banks from using chats to send personal data and payment documents. Bill Restricts Russian Banks and Brokers From Sending Sensitive Information Through Foreign […]

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Plaid suspends FTX.US access to user data after ‘concerning’ reports

DIGIT — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:42:53 +0000

United-States-based Twitter users had been reporting suspicious data access requests from FTX.US to their bank accounts.

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Crypto Exchange Okx Blocked by Russia’s Telecom Watchdog

DIGIT — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:30:36 +0000

Russian media and communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has restricted access to the website of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Okx. The trading platform was one of those that did not restrict access for Russians amid sanctions that affected the industry’s business in Russia. Okx Blacklisted on Request From Russian Prosecutor’s Office for Disseminating Banned Information Russia’s Federal […]

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Singapore Seeks Detailed Information From Crypto Firms Ahead of New Regulations, Report Unveils

DIGIT — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:30:19 +0000

Financial authorities in Singapore are taking steps toward increased oversight in the crypto space with the city-state’s central bank reportedly asking companies to provide additional information about their activities and assets. Ahead of a possible broadening of the applicable rules, the authority is trying to get a clearer idea of their financial state, knowledgeable sources […]

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