Popular YouTuber Scuba Jake has confirmed the hacking of his channel with over 13 million subscribers and 1.75 billion views since the channel’s creation in 2011. The September 9 incident saw crypto …
White House: Bitcoin Mining Must Be Greener—Or US Should Ban It
The White House today suggested that U.S. lawmakers and regulators could soon crack down on cryptocurrency mining because of its large carbon footprint. In a Thursday report, mandated by President …
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Backs Giving CFTC Bitcoin Oversight
At an industry conference today, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chief Gary Gensler said that he supports handing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) the power to “oversee and …
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Bitcoin hits lowest level since June as cryptocurrency market drops below $1 trillion again
Bitcoin traded below $19,000 on Wednesday morning, hitting its lowest level since June following a drop in stock markets globally and the continued strength of the U.S. dollar. The value of the entire …
Beware the Crypto Stealers
While cryptocurrencies have gone from red hot to full on meltdown in recent months, with both retail and institutional investors losing substantial sums amidst the sell-off, threat actors don’t show …
Hackers steal crypto from Bitcoin ATMs by exploiting zero-day bug
Hackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in General Bytes Bitcoin ATM servers to steal cryptocurrency from customers. When customers would deposit or purchase cryptocurrency via the ATM, the …
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Bitcoin and Ethereum up over 10% amid recession fears
Bitcoin is trending upward, currently trading at around $23,703. In the last 24 hours, the largest cryptocurrency by market value popped over 10%, according to CoinGecko, reacting positively after the …
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Amid the hype, they bought crypto near its peak. Now, they cope with painful losses
For Michelle Milkowski, who lives in Renton, Washington, one thing led to another. Because her son's daycare closed in the early days of the pandemic, she had some extra cash. So, like millions of …
The toughest challenges for cryptocurrency lie ahead, not in the rear-view mirror
With more than $1 trillion in cryptocurrency value wiped out since the 2021 high-water mark, many investors may be tempted to enter the cryptocurrency orbit at a potentially attractive, lower price …
UN Says Developing Nations Should Ban Bitcoin Ads, Regulate Crypto Wallets
A recently published policy brief from the United Nations recommended developing nations take action against crypto, warning of risks associated with leaving the industry unregulated. In the document …
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