Crypto hacks and scams grew by over 150% in Q3 2023: Immunefi report
Key takeaways The number of crypto hacks and scams surged by 153% in the third quarter of the year. Nearly $700 million was lost to hacks and scams in the last quarter. Crypto investors lost nearly $700 million to hacks…
Bitcoin holds steady above key support level of $27,400
Published by City AM By Darren Parkin Bitcoin continues to hold the line above $27k, trading for $27,580 this morning, virtually unmoved in the last 24 hours. Ethereum’s Ether (ETH) continues to retrace as it’s down a further 1.6% from…
High Performance Crypto Miners Disrupt the Market
Hong Kong, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASICRUN is well and truly on its way to causing a serious disruption in the crypto mining market. The company’s new AR1, AR2, and EliteAR miners have taken mining efficiency to unforeseen levels…
Gunman Wearing MAGA Hat Shoots Indigenous Activist at New Mexico Protest over Conquistador Statue
In New Mexico, a 23-year-old gunman wearing a red MAGA hat opened fire last week on Jacob Johns and other Indigenous activists opposing plans to reinstall a statue honoring the 16th century conquistador Juan de Oñate, New Mexico’s first colonial…
Police Killings of Black & Brown People May Be Double Previous Estimates: La Raza Database Project
The newly released Raza Database Project reveals the number of Brown and Black people killed by police in the United States may be more than double the amount that is widely reported. Statistician and demographer Jesus Garcia explains how the…
Binance to cease BUSD lending services by October 25
Binance is carrying out a phased termination of BUSD-related services. BUSD withdrawals via various blockchain networks were suspended last month. Binance is currently locked in a legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a significant development…
Embattled crypto lender Celsius wants to start repaying customers by year-end
Key takeaways Celsius is seeking court approval to start repaying customers in the coming weeks. The company will repay its creditors using Bitcoin and Ethereum and stock in the new company. Celsius seeks to start repaying customers soon Embattled crypto…
Grayscale to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot ETH ETF: Will that boost institutional interest in altcoins
Key takeaways Grayscale has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF). Shiba Memu’s presale has now officially surpassed the $3.5 million mark. The cryptocurrency market has underperformed over the last few hours, but that…
LGBTQ+ Americans feel they are just getting by in retirement and face greater financial risks
Even financially comfortable LGBTQ+ Americans may find themselves vulnerable to economic shocks. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images While preparing for retirement can be difficult for anyone, LGBTQ+ Americans face unique challenges that can cast a shadow over their golden years….
Trial of disgraced crypto star Bankman-Fried begins
Published by AFP New York (AFP) – The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of one of cryptocurrency’s biggest exchanges, began Tuesday with a jury set to determine if he committed massive fraud by stealing billions of dollars from clients….