Crypto
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US SEC sues Binance, its CEO over lying to regulators, mishandling funds
San Francisco: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued leading crypto exchange Binance, its CEO Changpeng Zhao and BAM Trading and BAM Management over allegedly mishandling funds and lying to…
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Atomic Wallet faces security breach, loses over $35 mn in crypto
London: Atomic Wallet, a mobile and desktop crypto wallet allowing users to store various cryptocurrencies, has experienced a security breach and lost over $35 million in crypto assets since June 2. ZachXBT,…
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Crypto exchange Binance denies rumours of 20% staff cut
San Francisco,: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance has responded to rumours about the company cutting its staff by 20 per cent. Binance, which employs about 8,000 people, reportedly laid off 20…
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Monthly crypto exchange volume sees drop in May, reaching 32-month low
San Francisco: The total money being invested in the crypto market has reached a 32-month low in the month of May. According to data from The Block, cryptocurrency monthly exchange volume, which…
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2 Indian brothers agree to settle charges in crypto insider trading scheme in US
Washington: Indian brothers Ishan and Nikhil Wahi, associated with the crypto exchange platform Coinbase, have agreed to settle charges that they engaged in insider trading through a scheme, the US Securities and…
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Crypto exchange Binance launches new compliant platform for users in Japan
San Francisco: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance has announced the launch of a new platform for customers in Japan to comply with local regulations. “We are pleased to announce that we…
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Chinese firms fuel Fentanyl epidemic via crypto payments in millions
New Delhi: As countries like India struggle with the growing menace of drugs, crypto has emerged as a culprit as two separate reports by Blockchain research firms have revealed that Chinese chemicals…
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G20 consensus that regulations on crypto assets has to be global: FM Sitharaman
Washington: Members of the G20 agree that a globally coordinated understanding would be required not only to deal with the challenges posed by crypto assets but also to regulate them, Union Finance…
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Cybercriminals steal about $400k in cryptocurrencies via fake Tor Browser
New Delhi: Cybercriminals have stolen about $4,00,000 using Tor Browser malware, affecting more than 15,000 users across 52 countries in 2023, a new report showed on Monday. According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky,…
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Crypto exchange Binance temporarily suspends all spot trading
San Francisco: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance on Friday announced that it has temporarily suspended all spot trading on its platform as it works to resolve an issue. “We are aware…
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Will safeguard Web3 firms, crypto users with robust blockchain: Binance
New Delhi: Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency platform Binance on Wednesday said it will strengthen collaborations and industry efforts between Web3 organisations and law enforcement agencies to further enhance security in the industry.…
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Crypto exchange Coinbase faces cyberattack, employee targeted
San Francisco: Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that a hacker stole the login credentials of a company employee to gain remote access to its system, and as a result, obtained some contact…
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Crypto exchange Binance likely to pay penalties to settle US probes
San Francisco: World’s largest crypto exchange Binance is likely to pay “monetary penalties” to settle investigations into its business in the US, the media reported. Binance chief strategy officer Patrick Hillmann told…
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One in four users unaware of crypto cybercrime risks: Report
New Delhi: Nearly one in four users are unaware of crypto cybercrime risks, while half of the users are hit by crypto cybercrime, a new report has shown. According to the cybersecurity…
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FBI accuses N.Korean govt-backed hackers for $100 mn crypto heist
Washington: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused a North Korean government-backed hacker group for a $100 million crypto heist last year. The cryptocurrencies were stolen from Harmony’s Horizon bridge, which…
