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Transak Cryptocurrency Service: Recent Data Breach

October 22, 2024
Transak, a cryptocurrency on/off-ramp service, confirmed on Oct. 21 that experienced a data breach affecting 1.14% of its users. A ransomware group claimed to have obtained sensitive data but Transak confirmed only limited information was accessed. The company said it is taking steps to address the incident and has contacted affected users and relevant authorities. Hackers Threaten Data Leak…
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Cryptocurrency Transactions' Volumes Spike Nearly 25% in Brazil

October 22, 2024
The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin…
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BTC Hits $69K Amid Big Market Moves: Here’s How Markets Are Moving

October 21, 2024
On Sunday, bitcoin climbed past $69,000, hitting an intraday peak of $69,363 per coin. Over the past week, BTC gained 9.3%, expanded 63% since the start of the year, and increased by 132% over the last 12 months. The global trading volume across the crypto economy sits at $71.30 billion, with BTC contributing $15.25 billion to that figure. The last time BTC touched these levels was late July 2024…
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Classic Games Meet Web3: Snake on Solana Games

October 17, 2024
Join Regina as she explores SOL Arena, a new battle royale on the Solana network that combines the simplicity of Snake with the intensity of Web3 competition. Last Week’s Quick Recap Nifty Island is a decentralized metaverse and social platform where players can build…
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Ireland Moves to Draft Urgent Legislation for Cryptocurrency Regulations Ahead of EU Deadline

October 17, 2024
Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December 30. The Cabinet…
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Ripple Reveals Exchanges for Stablecoin RLUSD Launch

October 16, 2024
Ripple has announced that its new USD-denominated stablecoin, RLUSD, will be available globally through strategic partnerships with major platforms, including Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, Moonpay, Independent Reserve, Coinmena, and Bullish. Fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves…
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Indian Police Crush 'Goldcoat Solar' Fraud — Binance Aids in Crypto Seizure

October 16, 2024
Indian police, with support from crypto exchange Binance, have dismantled a fraudulent scheme run by M/s Goldcoat Solar, which posed as part of a national solar energy initiative. The criminals lured investors by impersonating officials and promising high returns. Multiple arrests were made, and cryptocurrency assets were seized as part of the operation to shut down the elaborate scam. Delhi…
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