Despite confirmation of zero downtime from Ethereum developers, FTX chose to suspend “deposits and withdrawals until the Merge is finished and networks are stable.”
PwC Venezuela Twitter account hacked, attacker shills fake XRP giveaway
An attacker gained access to PwC Venezuela’s Twitter account and has been actively posting cryptocurrency phishing links for the last 8 hours at the time of the writing.
Elon Musk-crypto video played on S. Korean govt’s hacked YouTube channel
The hacked YouTube account was restored within four hours following a proactive intervention from the South Korean government, confirmed a local news agency.
Repurposing Bitcoin mining heat can solve global energy crisis: Arcane
While innovations in chipset manufacturing have helped reduce operational costs related to Bitcoin mining, a report from Arcane reveals the market’s potential to transform the energy industry.
Binance identifies KyberSwap hack suspects, involves law enforcement
Based on an independent investigation, Binance’s security team identified two suspects that may be responsible for orchestrating the virtual heist of $265,000 on KyberSwap.
Crypto’s adaptability, openness key to ideal monetary system, say BIS execs
Some of the biggest flaws preventing present-day cryptocurrencies from mainstream adoption, pointed out by the BIS execs, are bottleneck congestion in DeFi and the reliance on volatile assets.
US Congressman to review all Binance US files related to consumer safety
The CEO of Binance US was reached out by a Subcommittee chairman for producing various documents — in an attempt to help review the measure taken to protect investors.
Binance Pay partnership allows UAE entrepreneurs to repay loans using crypto
Virtuzone joins the list of mainstream businesses in the UAE, such as JA Resorts and Hotels and Majid Al Futtaim, to officially accept cryptocurrencies following the integration of Binance Pay.