Back in September, Robinhood announced plans to test a cryptocurrency wallet within its app. At the time, the company said it would open the beta to a small number of people before expanding availability ahead…
Crypto.com admits over $30 million stolen by hackers
In a blog post published in the early hours of Thursday morning, cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com acknowledged that the company had lost well over $30 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum after a hack that took place…
Russian c.bank proposes banning cryptocurrencies, crypto mining
Representations of virtual cryptocurrencies are seen in this illustration taken November 28, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoRussia's central bank on Thursday proposed banning the use and mining of cryptocurrencies on Russian territory, citing threats to financial stability,…
Crypto.com loses $34 million in hack that affected…
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Crypto.com's Chief Executive Kris Marszalek has admitted that 400 customer accounts were compromised by hackers. He said his team detected unauthorized transactions made from the accounts, but that they'd…
EU Regulator Wants to Ban Proof of Work…
Image: Halldor Kolbeins (Getty Images)One of the European Union’s top regulators has a new proposal for reducing cryptocurrency’s carbon footprint: ban proof of work mining. The proposed prohibition, suggested by European Securities and Markets Authority…
Hackers Launder $15 Million Stolen From Crypto.com Using…
Photo: Jakub Porzycki (Getty Images)Hackers who made off with roughly $15 million in ethereum from Crypto.com are attempting to launder the funds through a so-called ethereum “mixer,” known as Tornado Cash, according to a new…
Spain sets new rules for influencers who promote…
Spain is establishing rules related to how influencers, their sponsors and others promote cryptocurrencies. Influencers and other advertisers with more than 100,000 followers in the country must notify the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) at…
A Teen Took Control of Teslas by Hacking…
On Friday, Russia did the previously unimaginable: It actually arrested a bunch of ransomware operators. Not only that, but members of the notorious group REvil, which has been behind some of the biggest attacks of…
North Korean hackers said to have stolen nearly…
North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021, making it one of the most profitable years yet for cybercriminals in the severely isolated country, according to a new report. Hackers launched at…
Musk says Tesla to accept dogecoin for merchandise
Representation of cryptocurrency Dogecoin is seen in this illustration taken November 29, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoTesla Inc (TSLA.O) will accept the meme-based cryptocurrency dogecoin as payment for its products such as the "Giga Texas" belt…