Libra Debacle Deepens: Milei’s Endorsed Token Triggers $57M USDC Freeze News ETHNews
A legal dispute over $57.6M in frozen USDC involves conflicting claims from US and Argentine courts. The funds are tied to the collapsed ‘libra’ token, once endorsed by Argentina’s Milei amid fraud allegations.
BitMEX uncovers holes in Lazarus Group’s operational security
BitMEX security team uncovered operational security flaws in North Korea’s Lazarus Group, revealing IP addresses and database access, exposing their hacking infrastructure and location details.
Bitcoin: Bank of England ‘on the brink’ on buying BTC, Michael Saylor claims
Michael Saylor suggests the Bank of England may soon buy Bitcoin. Reform UK proposes crypto tax cuts and Bitcoin tax payments, aiming to attract younger voters and prevent wealth outflow.
Here’s What’s at Stake for Crypto in South Korea’s Upcoming Election – Decrypt
South Korea’s upcoming election highlights crypto as a key issue, with both parties supporting ETFs but differing on stablecoins and banking reforms. New regulations will allow digital asset sales from June.
TRUMP Coin Crash? SEC Official Confirms: “No Shield for Meme Buyers” News ETHNews
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce warns meme coin investors of high risks and lack of protections, stating the SEC cannot regulate tokens like TRUMP without Congressional approval.
Just-In: IMF Raises Red Flag Over Pakistan’s Bitcoin Mining Plans
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan’s plans to allocate 2000 MW for Bitcoin mining and AI, questioning its legality and power allocation amid energy shortages and fiscal challenges.
IMF Questions Pakistan’s Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation Bitcoin ETHNews
IMF criticizes Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 MW of scarce electricity to Bitcoin mining amid power shortages and bailout negotiations, questioning its feasibility and compliance with IMF conditions.
State of Crypto: Someone Tried to Scam Me (Probably)
The article details a personal experience with a scam call pretending to be from Coinbase, warning about a compromised account, and highlights red flags to watch for in such fraudulent attempts.
$20,000,000 Payout To Data Breach Victims Incoming, With 5,000,000+ People Set To Receive Settlement Share – The Daily Hodl
Over 5 million victims of a 2023 data breach will share a $20 million settlement, receiving up to $5,000 each with documentation or around $85 without, plus dark web monitoring services.
TRUMP Coin Complicates Proposed Crypto Legislation, Rep French Hill Says
US Congressman French Hill states TRUMP coin complicates crypto legislation, distracting from bipartisan efforts on stablecoin and market framework bills amid political opposition.
