In 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made headlines by imposing a staggering $4.68 billion in fines against various crypto companies. This marked a significant milestone in the agency’s history, representing the most aggressive regulatory year to date. According to a report by Social Capital Markets, this hefty sum brings the total fines
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Grant Thornton, a leading global auditor, recently conducted a comprehensive review of Liminal’s infrastructure to confirm its security following the hack on WazirX’s systems. The audit found no evidence of compromise in Liminal’s frontend, backend, or user interface, providing assurance that the platform’s systems remained secure throughout the incident. This reaffirmation showcases the importance of
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has recently issued a warning to the public regarding aggressive attacks by North Korean hackers on the crypto industry and companies associated with digital asset investment products. These attacks are not your typical cyber threats; they consist primarily of sophisticated social engineering tactics that even those well-versed
Ever since the Merge two years ago, Ethereum has been experiencing a decline in performance compared to Bitcoin. What was once considered ultra-sound money, ether (ETH) is now on the brink of falling into undervalued territory. The reasons behind Ethereum’s underperformance since the Merge have been identified by blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant. Issues such as
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, experienced a significant drop in price on Friday, causing panic among investors. However, the market managed to stabilize, and Bitcoin regained some of its losses on Saturday, hovering above the $54,000 mark. This price movement has not only affected Bitcoin but also had repercussions on other altcoins in the market. Ethereum
The U.S. Federal Reserve recently issued a cease-and-desist order against United Texas Bank (UTB), stating that the bank had significant deficiencies in its governance, particularly in its adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) laws and risk management related to virtual currency customers and foreign correspondent banking. This order comes after an examination conducted in May 2023,
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently imposed charges against Galois Capital, a crypto-focused advisory firm that held client assets at FTX. As a result of their actions, Galois has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $225,000, which will be distributed to affected investors. The SEC found that Galois failed to ensure that the
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, experienced a significant drop in value from $59,076 to $57,127 during the early Asian trading session, highlighting its vulnerability to external factors. One of the looming threats is the US recession, which has instilled palpable tension in financial markets. This is particularly crucial for Bitcoin, as it has yet to undergo
The Open Network and its native token, TON, faced a significant challenge recently as the price of TON plummeted by more than 90% in just a few minutes on CoinMarketCap. This abrupt drop saw TON’s value decrease from $5.2 to approximately $0.3, marking a staggering 94% decline in a short period of time. Rapid Recovery
The crypto space faced significant challenges in August 2021, with over $313 million in losses reported due to more than ten different hacking incidents. Shockingly, 93.5% of the stolen funds were a result of just two major phishing attacks during that period. These incidents, as highlighted by blockchain security firm PeckShield, cumulatively accounted for a