JPMorgan to Charge Fintechs for Customer Data: Dimon Defends Controversial Plan

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is defending the bank’s decision to charge fintech companies like PayPal and Coinbase fees for accessing customer account information. This move has sparked significant backlash. Dimon’s Justification During a recent earnings call, Dimon explained the policy change, emphasizing customer protection as the primary reason. He argued that while JPMorgan supports…

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Google Sues Creators of Massive IoT Botnet

Google is taking legal action against the creators of BadBox 2.0, a massive botnet that infected over 10 million devices. This botnet, targeting mostly uncertified Android devices, is the largest of its kind affecting IoT (Internet of Things) televisions. BadBox 2.0: A Digital Criminal Enterprise BadBox 2.0, a successor to a similar botnet taken down…

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Crypto Thief’s Jail Time: The Pump.fun Saga

A former Pump.fun developer, Jarett Dunn, is back behind bars. This Canadian crypto figure is facing serious time after stealing $2 million in cryptocurrency. The Heist and the Aftermath In May 2024, Dunn, while employed at Pump.fun, made off with nearly $2 million worth of SOL (Solana). He quickly distributed the stolen funds to various…

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The GENIUS Act: A Game Changer for Crypto?

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, is calling the newly passed GENIUS Act a huge deal for crypto, comparing it to the sweeping changes after the 2008 financial crisis. He sees it as a major step towards clearer rules for digital assets in the US, putting the country ahead in the global fintech race. Garlinghouse’s Take on…

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