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North Korean Hacker Group Targets South Korean Crypto Firms With New ‘Durian’ Malware

May 13, 2024

The North Korean hacker organization Kimsuky has employed a new malware named “Durian” in targeted cyber attacks against at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. This malware variant, characterized by its multifunctional backdoor capabilities, was distributed through exploiting legitimate security software specific to South Korean crypto firms,…
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Billionaire Barry Sternlicht Foresees Banks Failing Every Week in US

May 12, 2024

Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has voiced concerns about the vulnerability of regional and community banks in the U.S. to high interest rates and inflation, particularly amid the commercial real estate downturn. He forecasted frequent failures of these banks, predicting: “You’re gonna see your regional bank fail … every week, maybe two a…
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Turkey Prepares New Crypto Law to Align With International Standards

May 12, 2024

Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing and operation of cryptocurrency trading platforms by the Capital Markets Board. It will also ensure the safe custody of…
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Goldman Sachs Analyst Says Consumers Under Severe Pressure as Stagflation Intensifies

May 12, 2024

Goldman Sachs analyst Scott Feiler warns of a bleak outlook for consumers as stagflation looms, with a bearish stance on consumer cyclicals and defensive stocks. Amidst the administration’s troubled Bidenomics, heavily indebted consumers face mounting pressures as pandemic savings dry up and economic growth falters. “Our desk is getting bearish on consumer and our soft…
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US Scrutiny of Tether Could Disrupt Crypto Ecosystem, Ripple CEO Warns

May 12, 2024

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has voiced concerns that the U.S. government’s scrutiny of Tether, the foremost issuer of stablecoins by market cap, could notably affect the cryptocurrency environment. His comments come amid apprehensions about Tether’s alleged utilization by terrorist networks and nations under sanctions, such as Russia, aiming to circumvent U.S. economic sanctions. “The U.S.…
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Match Systems Announces Recovery of $68 Million in Stolen Cryptex Crypto Assets

May 12, 2024

Match Systems, a cybersecurity company specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services, blockchain forensics, and investigations, recently announced the recovery of $68 million in stolen crypto assets from Cryptex, a cryptocurrency trading platform established in 2016. The specifics of the recovery operation have not been disclosed. In a recent social media post, Match Systems further stated:…
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Openai CEO Sam Altman Believes Processing Power Might Be the New UBI

May 12, 2024

Sam Altman, CEO of Openai, the company behind the artificial intelligence (AI) model Chatgpt, has reflected on how the new wave of universal basic income (UBI) initiatives might be organized. In an interview at the All-in podcast, Altman stated that he favored UBI initiatives given the magnitude of the changes implementing AI might bring to…
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Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’

May 12, 2024

In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate a “sharp correction” in markets, potentially leading to widespread financial strain. “Some indicators of financial stress have risen,”…
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Solana’s Defi Landscape to Shift With Marginfi’s Introduction of YBX Stablecoin

May 12, 2024

The decentralized lending protocol built on the Solana blockchain, Marginfi, announced the upcoming launch of YBX, which is expected to be the first notable decentralized stablecoin on Solana, aiming to provide an alternative to the network’s heavy reliance on Circle’s centralized stablecoin usd coin (USDC). The stablecoin, backed by SOL-based liquid staking derivatives (LSDs), is…
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US Justice Department Chooses FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell for Binance Oversight

May 11, 2024

The Justice Department has designated Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. This decision comes in the wake of Binance’s acknowledgment of breaching U.S. anti-money laundering regulations and sanctions. Bloomberg’s Ava Benny-Morison and Chris Strohm were the first to report this development. Known for its expertise in fraud investigations and…
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