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Valve has removed a game titled Piratefi from its online store Steam after it was discovered to be embedded with malware. Security researchers, including Marius Genheimer from SECUINFRA Falcon Team, revealed to Techcrunch that the malware was designed to trick gamers into installing an info-stealer known as Vidar, which can extract sensitive data such as … Read more
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the transfer of international knowledge to Guinea … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face serious allegations in Romania. Currently under judicial control, the Tates can travel within Romania under specific legal conditions, while both brothers deny any wrongdoing. The Financial … Read more
On February 18, 2025, Japanese Bitcoin-standard company Metaplanet announced a stock split aimed at improving liquidity and expanding its investor base. Following a significant rise in stock price after a reverse split in August 2024, the company will split each share of common stock into 10 shares, effective April 1, 2025. This decision comes as … Read more
Metaplanet announced on Monday that it has acquired an additional 269.43 BTC, valued at approximately $26.4 million (¥4 billion). This latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to around 2,031 BTC, which is worth about $196 million at current prices. With an average purchase price of around $80,700 per bitcoin, Metaplanet’s overall investment in bitcoin … Read more
Plasma, a startup focused on developing a blockchain tailored for stablecoin transactions, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, following an earlier $4 million seed round. The investment, which includes participation from notable figures such as Peter Thiel and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, aims to enhance Plasma’s capabilities … Read more
Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, a keyless yet self-custodial crypto wallet. Since its launch in 2019, Zengo has served over 1.5 million users without a single wallet being compromised, thanks to its innovative approach that eliminates traditional seed phrase vulnerabilities. The partnership will enhance … Read more
Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR license, allows Bitpanda to expand its offerings in the UK, which include a range of crypto products such as staking, … Read more
Crypto custody platform Bitgo might be planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025, according to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter. While the California-based company is already in discussions with potential advisors for the listing, it has yet to officially confirm any details regarding … Read more
Proton, the team behind Proton Mail, has taken another step into the financial world by launching Proton Wallet beyond its early access phase. This self-custodial bitcoin wallet empowers users to control their BTC, secure their funds with cutting-edge encryption, and transact peer-to-peer using the Bitcoin via Email feature, streamlining what was once a complex process. … Read more