In a recent development, Metamask, a self-custody Web3 platform developed by Consensys, has partnered with Blockaid, a Web3 security provider. The collaboration aims to integrate security alerts within the Metamask extension in order to enhance the platform’s security features. Metamask and Blockaid Collaborate for Web3 Security The latest Metamask initiative focuses on detecting and stopping…
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Police in Namibia recently arrested 20 individuals who are accused of running a so called “pig butchering” cryptocurrency scheme which targeted U.S. citizens. According to the police, the more than 80 young Namibians who worked for the scammers were promised a monthly salary of $160. Young Namibians Recruited The Namibian police are reported to have…
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Trezor, a leading hardware wallet manufacturing company, unveiled three new products on Thursday aimed at both novice and experienced cryptocurrency users who want to securely self-custody their digital assets. The Prague-based firm launched the Trezor Safe 3, the firm’s latest generation hardware wallet available in four colors; the Trezor Keep Metal, a backup device for…
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The US Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency wallets of China-based chemical companies and individuals tied to illegal production and trafficking of fentanyl. The blocked wallets apparently “received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits,” Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said during a press conference on Tuesday. “We have identified and blocked…
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With its 19.70% breakout yesterday, Compound (COMP) presents a strong buy opportunity during its consolidation around the $46-48 level. COMP has firmly reset its technical indicators into bullish territory, and buyers may want to look to accumulate on dips before the next leg higher. To buy Compound at optimal levels, patience is key as the…
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According to Jack Vinijtrongjit, the co-founder and CEO of the Web3 infrastructure company AAG, more prospective users will be drawn to decentralized finance (defi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) if tools that help them avoid falling prey to scammers are developed and deployed. Vinijtrongjit argued that the need for such tools will even become “more crucial”…
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The crypto known as FRONT’s price has recently experienced a sharp retracement, halting its continued uptrend of the past two weeks. Frontier (FRONT) saw a significant 33.17% decline yesterday, which was further exacerbated by an additional nearly 20% drop today. However, a broader market uptrend has helped FRONT recover, and it’s now trading at $0.4023,…
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Moneygram, a leading money transfer company, announced plans to launch its own non-custodial digital wallet in partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation. The wallet will enable users to convert between fiat and digital currencies when sending cross-border payments. Moneygram Partners With Stellar to Launch Non-Custodial Digital Wallet Set to launch in the first quarter of…
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PEPE has flashed signs of life after its drawn-out decline to three lol-month low on September 17. Its 16% dead cat bounce since the bottom has now run into stiff overhead resistance, however. With PEPE still languishing below its key 20-day EMA, traders are left on edge wondering if this bounce will reverse or if…
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The creator of the Opera Mini web browser recently announced the launch of a blockchain-based wallet which makes it possible for African users to rapidly transfer stablecoins. Integration of the stablecoin wallet into the Opera Mini browser is expected to expose users to decentralized apps (dapps) and projects built on the Celo network. Rapid P2P…
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