FBI Arrests Man for Hacking SEC’s Twitter Account
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Thursday that it has arrested a man in connection with hijacking the Twitter (now X) account of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). And falsely tweeting that the agency had approved Bitcoin ETFs. The fraudulent tweet, posted in January, caused a brief spike in Bitcoin’s price before the […]
Hexagon Studios’ Gaming Revolution
Hexagon Studios Revolutionizes Cross-Chain Gaming Hexagon Studios, a web3-native team renowned for their hit mobile game Honeyland, is making waves in the blockchain gaming industry. They’ve just launched TONs of Dungeons, a game that merges fun dungeon exploration with the power of blockchain rewards. In its first month alone, the game has attracted over two […]
Crypto Ponzi Promoter Sentenced to 20 Years
Juan Tacuri, a senior promoter in the notorious cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme Forcount, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a federal court in New York on Tuesday. Tacuri, who played a central role in defrauding thousands of victims globally. Particularly targeting Spanish-speaking communities, was handed the maximum statutory term for his involvement in the […]
Ireland’s Crypto Rule Shake-Up
Ireland Prepares for Crypto Regulation Overhaul Ireland is gearing up to introduce new cryptocurrency regulations as part of an effort to align with the European Union’s (EU) impending anti-money laundering laws. Finance Minister Jack Chambers is leading the charge to draft urgent legislation. Signaling the country’s commitment to tightening controls in the growing crypto sector. […]
Sui Denies Insider Token Sales Amid $400M Allegations
Sui, a layer-1 blockchain, is pushing back against accusations that insiders offloaded $400 million worth of SUI tokens during a recent surge in its price. The allegations surfaced after claims that wallets tied to insiders. Including one associated with the foundation, had profited from the rapid increase in SUI’s value last month. In a statement […]
FalconX Launches Auto-Liquidation Service for Crypto Miners
Digital asset prime brokerage FalconX has unveiled a new auto-liquidation service aimed at improving capital efficiency for crypto mining firms. Following a turbulent two years for the mining industry. The service promises to streamline operations by automating the conversion of mining rewards, such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, into U.S. dollars. Enhancing Liquidity for Miners FalconX’s […]
Arbitrum’s Gaming Program Faces Scrutiny Over Delays
Arbitrum’s ambitious Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP), which aims to drive gaming ecosystem growth on its Ethereum Layer 2 network. It is under fire from members of its governance DAO. The $215 million initiative, passed in June 2023, was designed to boost awareness and adoption of Arbitrum by developers and players alike. However, the program is […]
Bitcoin Surges as China Stimulus Boosts Markets
Bitcoin jumped to a seven-day high late Sunday evening, reaching $64,300, as Asian stocks displayed mixed reactions following China’s announcement of new economic stimulus measures. The world’s largest cryptocurrency gained 2.5% on the day, marking its highest level since October 7, driven by positive market sentiment following China’s promise to “significantly increase” its debt to […]