Ripple CEO criticizes 60 Minutes for not including info on XRP ruling
The Dec. 8 segment on the news program featuring Brad Garlinghouse did not mention that a federal judge ruled XRP was not a security in specific cases. Go to Source
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Crypto exchange XT.com suspends withdrawals amid $1.7M hack report
XT.com has issued a statement acknowledging an “abnormal transfer of platform wallet assets” but hasn’t confirmed the $1.7 million hack yet. Go to Source
World’s Popularity Soars in Argentina: Over 2.2 Million Registered Users
Argentina has become the country where World, the biometric ID project, is most popular, with over 2.2 million registered users despite backlash from authorities. The company plans to expand its footprint in the country by implementing home-based iris scanning options next year. Argentina Becomes World’s No. 1 Nation Amidst Criticism World, the proof of personhood … Read more
Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana
Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network. Go to Source
Crypto Exchange M2 Confirms $13.7 Million Breach, Says Issue Resolved Within 16 Minutes
M2 Exchange recovered from a $13.7 million security breach within 16 minutes. A security firm said the incident highlights the growing vulnerability of crypto exchanges. Normal Service Restored The United Arab Emirates-based cryptocurrency exchange, M2 Exchange, said it swiftly resolved a security incident on Oct. 31 that involved $13.7 million. The exchange said customer funds … Read more
Bitget wallet on Telegram hits 6 million users 3 days after launch
Bitget Wallet’s Telegram Mini App, Bitget Wallet Lite mini, has attracted more than six million users in just three days after its soft launch. Go to Source
International Sting Unravels Malware Stealing Crypto and Financial Data
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has joined an international crackdown on infostealer malware, seizing servers, domains, and crypto accounts linked to the theft of millions of credentials. International Operation Disrupts Redline and META Infostealers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday a coordinated international operation to disrupt Redline and META infostealers, malware that … Read more
Bitcoin Facing Potentially Destructive ‘Vampire Attack’ by Third Parties
Duo Nine, the founder of YCC, alerted others about an ongoing vampire attack on Bitcoin, which Satoshi Nakamoto foretold in the Bitcoin whitepaper. Nine explained that the inclusion of third parties siphoning value from the Bitcoin blockchain to other blockchains might affect its operability in the future. Bitcoin Facing Troublesome Vampire Attack Foretold by Satoshi … Read more
Anthropic beta lets Claude AI operate users’ computer mouse, keyboard
The company says the feature is “still experimental—at times cumbersome and error-prone” but hopes developer feedback will accelerate its development. Go to Source
Crypto On/Off Ramp Discloses Breach, Says 1.14% of Users Affected
Transak, a cryptocurrency on/off-ramp service, confirmed on Oct. 21 that experienced a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users. A ransomware group claimed to have obtained sensitive data but Transak confirmed only limited information was accessed. The company said it is taking steps to address the incident and has contacted affected users and relevant authorities. … Read more
