Crypto hackers take new spin on fake job scam, dropping ‘nasty’ malware
Rather than tricking victims into opening malware-infested PDFs or running malicious video calling software, this attack method prompts victims to fix a microphone and camrea access issue.
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Australian crypto exchange Swyftx is launching a new “Earn and Learn” crypto education platform, aimed at rewarding its users for completing courses covering an array of crypto scams. The new educational platform will launch on Sept. 6 and comes amid heightened attention over crypto-related scams in Australia. Swyftx’s head of corporate affairs, Tom Matthews, said the

In US Congress, New Bill Demands ‘Digital Dollars’ by January for Monthly COVID-19 Aid
As Americans wait for COVID-19 stimulus checks, the Digital Dollar has returned to legislation in the United States that looks to extend monthly payments for the long haul.The ABCs of aid during crisisOn April 16, Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) introduced the “Automatic Boost to Communities Act,” or the ABC Act in the House of Representatives.The…

Crypto in 2023 — Do bulls have a chance? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph
Join us as we discuss what 2023 holds for crypto. Hosting the show will be Cointelegraph’s head of markets, Ray Salmond, with special guest Mohit Sorout. 219 Total views 3 Total shares Ho-ho-ho! Get Limited Holiday Trait!Collect this article as an NFTOn this week’s episode of Market Talks, Cointelegraph welcomes Mohit Sorout, co-founder of Bitazu…

South Korean Capital to Invest Over $1 Billion in Fintech and Blockchain Startups by 2022
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in blockchain and fintech startups by 2022, according to the official announcement published on Feb. 18.According to the release, the South Korean capital’s government plans to use the “Seoul Innovation Growth Fund” for startups that have various investments problems with Series A…

Law enforcement should give up trying to access everyone’s data, says legal expert
Ahmed Ghappour explained that sanctioning ideas can lead to criminalizing harmless associations with no ties to other criminal conduct. 25 Total views 1 Total shares While some think the Tornado Cash ban may negatively impact other projects focusing on privacy, others believe that these projects will keep pushing forward and keeping their commitments to anti-censorship…

Decentralized Payment Firm Radpay Raises $1.2M in Seed Round
Decentralized payment processing company Radpay has secured $1.2 million in a seed round, with the participation of investment firms Resiliency Ventures and BlackLaunch.Per a press release published on Nov. 18, Radpay completed a $1.2 million series seed round that reflects a 20% oversubscription. The company saw financial support from a number of Silicon Valley investors,…

5050 Bitcoin for $5 in 2009: Helsinki’s claim to crypto fame
Helsinki has a long and fascinating history with cryptocurrency, including the first exchange of Bitcoin for United State dollars. by Elias Ahonen 11 min October 25, 2023 Share Share Share Share This “Crypto City” guide looks at Finland’s crypto culture: The most notable projects and people, its financial infrastructure, which retailers accept crypto, and where

Bitcoin to become ‘trusted means of exchange’ in EU: Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022
Cointelegraph reporter Gareth Jenkinson interviewed Nigel Farage, a former member of the European Parliament, at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022 event. 788 Total views 16 Total shares With inflation becoming a bigger problem as time goes on, Bitcoin may become a better and more trusted means of exchange in Europe, according to politician Nigel Farage. At the…