Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse. Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on its third-party email marketing platform, Getresponse. An attacker had compromised a Getresponse employee’s account,…
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Bitcoin’s price currently stands at $71,347, showing an impressive rise within the 24-hour intraday range of $70,065 to $71,595. With a trading volume of $25.17 billion and a market capitalization of $1.4 trillion, bitcoin has gained 4.9% this week, 5.6% over the past two weeks, and 14.4% in the last 30 days. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour…
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Uzbekistan’s highest Islamic authority has retracted a fatwa it issued on June 3 that deemed trading with cryptocurrencies impermissible. This declaration, which stated that cryptocurrency trading violated Sharia law, was mistakenly released on social media due to an oversight. In response, the Fatwa Center issued a statement titled “Correction and Apologies.” The statement disclosed that…
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Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Nodo to educate prospective African users about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with the former’s digital asset. The six-month campaign will include Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, workshops, and question-and-answer sessions with crypto experts on social media. African Users to Learn of Stablecoin Use Cases The…
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Worldcoin, the biometric proof-of-personhood identification protocol, has agreed to temporarily stop its operations in Spain. According to statements from the Spanish privacy watchdog AEPD, the company committed to stop its data collection practices for a year or until Baviera’s privacy regulator finishes its investigation into Worldcoin’s inner workings. Worldcoin to Pause Biometric Data Collection Activities…
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The “Stand with Crypto” alliance has achieved a notable milestone, surpassing one million supporters as reported on its official website. This non-profit organization is committed to mobilizing global crypto advocates. Initiated by crypto exchange Coinbase, which promotes clearer and more effective regulations for the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S., the alliance has gained substantial momentum.…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lost another court case. On June 5, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the SEC’s Private Fund Adviser rule, which was designed to enhance transparency within the nearly $27 trillion private fund industry. The court found that the SEC had overstepped its statutory limits by…
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Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, is considering a final funding round ahead of a possible initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next year, according to Bloomberg. This move follows renewed interest from investors during the current digital-asset market rally and a perceived easing of U.S. regulatory scrutiny. Kraken Eyes IPO Bloomberg sources…
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has stated that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) “will take some time” to commence trading, highlighting the necessity for a thorough disclosure process. Additionally, Gensler emphasized the lack of proper disclosure provided by crypto exchanges to investors. Spot Ether ETFs ‘Will Take Some Time’ The chairman…
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Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has emphasized that his prediction of bitcoin hitting $350K on Aug. 25 “is not a lie.” He also expressed his bullish outlook for ethereum and solana, noting that he will keep buying the three cryptocurrencies because he is “quite certain their prices will continue to rise.” Robert Kiyosaki…
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