Mac users beware: AMOS malware clones wallet apps and comes for your crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength on Oct. 4 and 5, posting a 5% gain on Oct. 5 and breaking through the $20,000 resistance. The move liquidated $75 million worth of leverage short (bear) positions and it led some traders to predict a potential rally to $28,000.$BTC #BitcoinShared this descending channel 2 days ago.$BTC has managed to…

The US Federal Reserve said it identified “significant deficiencies” in the bank’s dealings with crypto clients and its risk management procedures.  

A crypto exchange from Mexico launched an initiative to gather COVID-19-related donations through cryptocurrencies. 462 Total views 8 Total shares Mexican cryptocurrency exchange, Bitso, joined forces with the crowdfunding platform, Donadora, to launch a crypto-based donation system. The platform will help gather funds to buy food for the most vulnerable families affected by the COVID-19…

CFO at Singapore's central bank told Cointelegraph about his plans to implement Singapore's wholesale CBDC. 321 Total views 18 Total shares Singapore is ready to launch it's own central bank digital currency, or CBDC, said Sopnendu Mohanty, chief FinTech officer at Singapore’s central bank and financial regulator, Monetary Authority of Singapore. Speaking on the subject…

Even though in most western countries today, matters related to religion and money have been independent of one another. However, in Islam, especially those following the Shariah code of ethics, the two are intertwined inextricably. Also, in the past, there have been serious efforts to introduce crypto within the world of Shariah-based cooperative finance, such…

Crypto Finance AG, the operator of several institution-oriented crypto businesses, has raised 14 million Swiss francs ($14.5 million) in a Series B funding round led by well-known investors from across Europe and Asia. The Zug-based business will use the funds to continue developing professional crypto asset infrastructure, management and trading services, founder and CEO Jan Brzezek…

The entire cryptocurrency industry is waking up to a new reality. Politicians and regulators have decided to wade into the space, which had flown mainly under their radar until now. A House committee chair is launching a working group; the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking new authorities to regulate digital assets as securities; and…

In yet another expansion initiative, Binance adds support for deposits and withdrawals in South African rand. Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, now supports direct transactions in South African rand. Users will now be able to deposit rand into their trading accounts in less than 30 minutes if their bank accounts support “Faster…

Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino explained that if the hacking group was telling the truth, they would have asked for a ransom, but he "couldn't find any request."