Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?
As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Is ETH Doomed to Plummet to $2.1K Soon?
Ethereum encountered a significant rejection at the $2.8K threshold, followed by a pullback to the wedge’s broken lower boundary. This price movement reflects a bearish sentiment and suggests a potential continuation of the downward trend, with the next target being the $2.1K support region. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Ethereum had been struggling
Chainalysis Unveils Alarming Growth of China-Based CSAM Networks Utilizing Cryptocurrency
In recent months, a troubling trend has emerged in the world of crypto crime. According to the latest Chainalysis report shared with CryptoPotato, there has been a significant increase in China-based vendors involved in distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The report sheds light on a sharp rise in CSAM networks operating from China and
First Mover Americas: BTC Regains $60K Following Slide This Week
This article originally appeared in First Mover , CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day . Latest Prices CoinDesk 20 Index: 1,930 −0.2% Bitcoin (BTC): $60,150 +0.2% Ether (ETC): $2,558 +1.2% Nikkei 225: 38,362.53 −0.02% Top Stories Bitcoin rose above $60,000
‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Remain Dangerous Threat in Crypto Markets, Chainalysis Report Says
Crypto scammers are getting savvier in their efforts to steal digital assets, warns blockchain analytics company Chainalysis in a new report. Scams are driving the majority in 2024's multibillion-dollar crypto-crime sector, per the report published Thursday. Though large by dollar value, this sum is still relatively small: less than 1% of on-chain value is linked
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway crosses $1T — nears entire Bitcoin market
Buffett's profits this year is almost the same as what an average Bitcoin trader has generated in 2024.
Trader loses $1M in scam after Kylian Mbappe’s X account is hacked
The trader lost over $1 million within a single hour, not realizing that the Real Madrid footballer’s account was hacked before endorsing the scam token.
Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media.
Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
Banks transacting on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks including settlement finality, the Bank for International Settlements said in a working paper. The paper also said technology to address some of the risks, particularly privacy, is being developed. naming zero-knowledge proofs as a potential solution. Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money
Cash-to-Crypto Industry Dominated by ATMs Is a Law-Enforcement Concern: TRM Labs
Law enforcement authorities globally have concerns about the use of crypto ATMs in scams, a report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs found. Last year, over $30 million went to known scam addresses through cash-to-crypto services. Since 2019, the cash-to-crypto industry – which is dominated by crypto ATMs – has processed at least $160 million