Bybit Exits France: Crypto Exchange Feels the Heat

French regulators are cracking down on crypto exchanges, and Bybit is the latest to feel the pressure. The company announced it will be shutting down its operations in France, effective August 2nd. This comes after a series of warnings and restrictions from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial watchdog. Restrictions Tighten Bybit is…

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Chainlink: Busy Developers, Busy Network

Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network, is the busiest ERC-20 project on GitHub, according to crypto analytics firm Santiment. Chainlink’s Busy Developers Santiment says Chainlink had over 400 notable GitHub events in the last month, topping the list for June as well. This means developers are constantly working on improving the project. What Does This Mean?…

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Russian Hackers Leading the Crypto Crime Wave

New research shows that Russian-speaking hackers are behind most of the cryptocurrency-related crimes, including ransomware attacks, darknet drug sales, and illegal crypto exchange activity. Ransomware: Russian Dominance Russian-speaking ransomware groups are responsible for a whopping 69% of all crypto proceeds from ransomware attacks in 2023, which amounts to over $500 million. Darknet Markets: Russian Monopoly…

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