Month: July 2024

Venezuelan Crime Organization Tren De Aragua Gets Sanctioned by OFAC on Crypto Money Laundering Allegations

Tren de Aragua (Aragua’s Train), a criminal gang with Venezuelan origins, has been sanctioned by OFAC as a transnational organization engaging in kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and other illegal behavior. The U.S. Department of the Treasury also stated that the organization had used cryptocurrency to launder the proceedings of their activities to some extent. OFAC […] Source CryptoX Portal

Is BTC Preparing For $72,000?

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Bitcoin is steady when writing, floating above immediate support levels and inches away from reclaiming the all-important local liquidation line at around $66,000. Even as the broader crypto community expects buyers to step in and push prices higher, there are exciting developments that buttress this outlook. Billions Worth Of BTC Pulled From Exchanges According to exchange data shared by one analyst on X, BTC holders increasingly pull their coins from exchanges. On July 5, when prices tanked, pushing the world’s most valuable coin close to $50,000, a staggering $3.8 billion…

Was North Korea Behind The $235M Exploit?

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Indian-based cryptocurrency exchange WazirX recently fell victim to a significant security breach, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of over $230 million of assets. The incident led to the temporary suspension of withdrawals as the exchange worked to investigate and mitigate the breach.  In a subsequent report released by WazirX, preliminary findings shed light on the causes of the exploit. At the same time, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic suggested the potential involvement of North Korea in this sophisticated attack. WazirX Multisig Wallet Breach WazirX disclosed that the cyber attack targeted one…

Bitcoin Mining Is So Back (Except It’s AI Now)

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Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Updates on Major Multisig Wallet Hack

Indian cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx has provided an update on the over $230 million security breach in its multisig wallet, which involved Liminal’s custody services. The exchange detailed the incident and ongoing recovery efforts, promising transparency and further updates. “We have already blocked a few deposits and reached out to concerned wallets for recovery,” the crypto […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

SkyBridge’s Anthony Scaramucci on Donald Trump, Gary Gensler and Bad Press

Anthony Scaramucci: I think it’s a great question. I think that question, the answer to that question has evolved since you and I were talking about it. You know, when you were, and by the way, you were doing your job, which I respect. It was a tough situation. Think one of the things I like to do in tough situations is face the music. I just want you to imagine me reporting that I am now a hero on CNBC. Sam, who’s a brilliant guy. He’s the Mark Zuckerberg…

Tangem Launches Ring-Shaped Hardware Cryptocurrency Wallet

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Tangem announced the launch of its Tangem Ring cryptocurrency hardware wallet on Wednesday, touting it as “the world’s first ring-shaped crypto wallet,” designed to “transform how people interact with cryptocurrencies.” The company stated that users can now wear their crypto, providing instant access to over 6,000 assets and various services directly on their fingers. The […] Source

Crypto Analyst Says A 2,000% Surge To $234 Is Imminent

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Moonriver (MOVR) has managed to slip into the background after an incredible run in 2021. The price of the coin crossed $490 at the time, but has since fallen more than 90% from its all-time high since then. After an extended bear period, it is starting to look like this altcoin may never return to its previous glory again. However, this might be wrong as expectations for another bull run for the MOVR altcoin are rising once again. MOVR Ready To Move Out Of Extended Consolidation According to a crypto…

TON Foundation to Launch Bitcoin Bridge on The Open Network

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The TON Foundation has announced the upcoming launch of TON Teleport BTC, a bridge designed to facilitate trustless and secure transfers of bitcoin to and from The Open Network (TON). This initiative aims to expand bitcoin’s utility by enabling its use in decentralized finance (defi) activities on the TON platform. TON Foundation Announces Bitcoin Bridge […] Original