Trump Family Members Hacked to Promote Apparent Crypto Scam
Lara Trump’s X account was hacked to promote an apparent crypto scam. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.
Inside the Trump Crypto Project Linked to a $2M DeFi Hack and Former Pick-Up Artist
Four team members listed in World Liberty Financial’s white paper previously worked on Dough Finance, which was drained of $2 million in July. One also founded Date Hotter Girls LLC.
DeFi Protocol Penpie Exploited for $27M of Crypto Assets; PNP Token Craters 40%
Crypto users lost some $2 billion due to hacks, scams and exploits throughout 2023, one report said.
BitGo CEO Says Wrapped Bitcoin’s Critics Aren’t Being ‘Intellectually Honest’ About Their Concerns
The loudest critics of BitGo’s deal with Justin Sun-affiliated BiT Global also want to see their ‘number go up.’
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ripple Will Soon Add Ethereum Compatible Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
The contracts will exist on a sidechain built on XRPL, developers said in a Tuesday post.
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.
Qatar Brings in Crypto Rules Framework in a Sign of Web 3 Development in the Middle East
The framework includes recognition of smart contracts, licensing for crypto companies, property rights in tokens and custody arrangements among other issues.
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.