Telegram Wallet enforces new KYC rules, switches provider
Before the KYC change, Telegram Wallet users did not have to provide any personal information to use the default version of the wallet.
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Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group are reportedly behind a massive phishing campaign targeting non-fungible token (NFT) investors — utilizing nearly 500 phishing domains to dupe victims.Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a report on Dec. 24, revealing the tactics that North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have used to part NFT investors from…

Bitcoin ‘maximalists’ accused of ‘shilling’ an SEC-cleared token
It's like BNB only better, says supposed-Bitcoin maximalists. On August 24, INX launched a tokenized initial public offering or IPO which was cleared by the SEC. The company describes its mission as bringing "regulated digital asset opportunities to institutions and retail investors". The following day, several crypto influencers tweeted what appeared to be promotional statements about…

SEC seeks sanctions against Elon Musk over Twitter investigation
Elon Musk and his various companies are currently facing regulatory scrutiny in Brazil, the European Union, and the United States.

French Soccer Star Claims Crypto Scam Impersonated Him
French international soccer striker Kylian Mbappé filed a complaint on March 31 for the unauthorized use of his name on a cryptocurrency scam network, which is being investigated by local authorities.According to the newspaper L’Équipe, the soccer player, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, is being impersonated to use his name in advertising campaigns for the…

Aave DAO and Trident launch $100M onchain fixed-yield loan
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Nigeria plans CBDC rollout, Salvadoran retirees protest Bitcoin Law, Twitter to add BTC and ETH tipping feature: Hodler’s Digest, Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a week on Cointelegraph in one link.Top Stories This WeekNigeria’s central bank partners with fintech firm Bitt Inc. for CBDC rolloutCentral…

EU agrees on MiCA regulation to crack down on crypto and stablecoins
Officials from the European Union (EU) have agreed on a landmark law that will make life tougher for crypto issuers and service providers under a new single regulatory framework. Stefan Berger, European Parliament member and rapporteur for the MiCA regulation — the person appointed to report on proceedings related to the bill — broke the news…

Crypto losses reach $1.19B in H1 2024: CertiK calls for better security
The CertiK report shows that phishing attacks led to nearly $498 million in losses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced security measures like 2FA.