The controversial Worldcoin project has recently encountered a significant setback as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong issued an order for the Worldcoin Foundation to cease all operations in the region. The PCPD cited that the project’s practices were in violation of local privacy regulations, specifically regarding the
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Recently, Coinbase announced the launch of a new initiative called ‘Tech Against Scams’ in partnership with several industry leaders such as Meta, Ripple, Gemini, Kraken, Match Group, and GASO. This initiative aims to combat online fraud and financial schemes, while also focusing on educating and protecting users. The coalition emphasizes that scams are not limited
The recent arrest of a Taiwanese national, Rui-Siang Lin, has revealed a disturbing truth about the dark web drug bazaar known as Incognito Market. The platform, responsible for transacting over $100 million in cryptocurrency, primarily through the sale of illegal narcotics like fentanyl, has been operating for the past four years under the alias “Pharoah.”
Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently expressed strong opposition to the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act. This act has been hailed for providing regulatory clarity to the crypto industry, but Gensler argues that it would actually weaken consumer protections in the market. The
Recently, Gala Game, a Web3 gaming project, fell victim to an exploitation incident where an unknown attacker, posing as a compromised admin address, managed to mint 5 Billion GALA tokens, valued at over $200 million. This breach led to the unauthorized sale of 600 million tokens through Uniswap, amounting to $29 million at the time
Paradise Tycoon, the multiplayer RPG game developed by Empires Not Vampires Ltd, has recently rolled out its Beta 2 version, which has been eagerly awaited by players. This update promises to offer a more immersive and rewarding experience for gamers as they delve into the world of managing their very own virtual paradise island. Revolutionary
France’s financial regulator, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), recently issued a warning to French crypto investors regarding the digital asset trading platform Bybit. The platform, despite being one of the largest in terms of trading volume, is not registered in France and is therefore not authorized to provide its services to residents in the
Recently, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden raised concerns about the Department of Justice’s attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. They argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could potentially criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. This has sparked a debate on the implications of such a move. The Department of Justice’s argument
In a shocking incident in Hong Kong, four men abducted a 55-year-old crypto investor from Tai Lau Leng Village in the Sheung Shui district. The victim, along with her husband, was in a car when the suspects stopped them and attacked the husband with a stun gun. The woman was taken away in a seven-seater
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, cryptocurrency is starting to emerge as a significant topic of discussion among voters. A recent survey conducted by Digital Currency Group (DCG) revealed that approximately one in five voters considers crypto to be a major issue in the upcoming 2024 election. Moreover, 40% of voters expressed a desire for