Trump’s recent actions have sparked debate within the crypto community. He pardoned the three co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, along with another executive, wiping away their convictions and penalties. The BitMEX Case: A Quick Recap In 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) accused BitMEX of breaking the Bank Secrecy Act. They argued that BitMEX…
A massive scam is targeting iPhone and Android users across the US, leading to significant bank account losses. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 reports in the past year alone. How the Scam Works The scam uses “smishing,” a combination of SMS messaging and phishing. Victims receive fake text messages…
Binance’s new “Vote to List” campaign, letting users pick which smaller crypto projects get listed, has resulted in a rollercoaster ride for some memecoins. The Winners (and Losers) The first batch of winning memecoins – Mubarak (MUBARAK), CZ’s Dog (BROCOLLI714), Tutorial (TUT), and Bananas for Scale (BANANAS31) – were listed on Binance yesterday. The results…
Major banks are making headlines, not for good reasons. From Zelle payment restrictions to massive reimbursement denials and even a case of mistaken death, things are getting messy. Zelle Gets Stricter JPMorgan Chase is tightening its grip on Zelle payments to fight fraud. They’re now blocking payments that seem to originate from social media or…
A cryptocurrency analyst is predicting a major price surge for a new altcoin, while also sharing his outlook on XRP and Sui. Berachain (BERA) Could Soar 70% Analyst Ali Martinez believes Berachain (BERA), a less-than-two-month-old DeFi altcoin, could jump as much as 70%. He points to its recent performance, noting a 65% increase in the…
President Trump is reportedly inviting El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House later this month. This follows a strengthening of ties between the two leaders on issues like immigration and security. Deportations and Deals Bukele has agreed to accept hundreds of suspected Venezuelan gang members deported from the US. He’s stated these individuals…
A financial advisor suggested GameStop invest a whopping $2.5 billion in Bitcoin, potentially igniting a crypto boom. This isn’t just idle speculation; it follows previous recommendations and GameStop’s recent moves towards Bitcoin adoption. The GameStop Bitcoin Buzz Kip Herriage, a financial advisor, publicly urged GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to put at least half of the…
Bitcoin’s price has been struggling lately. After a brief rally, selling pressure pushed it back down, causing concern among some analysts. The $90,000 mark has become a major hurdle, preventing a significant breakout. Mixed Signals: Bulls vs. Bears While some see this as the start of a bear market, others remain optimistic. Long-term trends, institutional…
The Senate just voted to kill a rule that would have made DeFi platforms report user information to the IRS. This is huge news for the crypto world! The Senate’s Decision The Senate voted overwhelmingly (70-28) to repeal the IRS “broker” rule targeting decentralized finance (DeFi). This means DeFi platforms won’t have to share user…
A massive data breach at Numotion, a company providing mobility and assistive solutions, has exposed the personal information of nearly 500,000 customers. What Happened? Between September 2nd and November 18th, 2024, unauthorized individuals accessed employee email accounts at Numotion. These emails contained sensitive customer data. While Numotion claims there’s no evidence of malicious intent to…
