Recent findings from Scam Sniffer reveal a troubling trend in the world of cybercrime: Telegram-based malware scams are rapidly outpacing traditional phishing attacks. From November 2024 to January 2025, there has been an astounding 2000% increase in incidents involving malicious groups on the Telegram platform. This dramatic surge highlights a significant shift in the tactics
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The past 24 hours have brought a notable resurgence in the meme coin sector, showcasing an impressive rally that saw its market capitalization soar to approximately $120 billion. This uptick occurred within a larger context of the cryptocurrency market, which has attracted renewed interest and investment. With the memes leading the charge, significant assets like
The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is no stranger to rapid price fluctuations and wild speculation. One recent event that exemplifies this volatility occurred on January 14, when the floor price of CryptoPunks, one of the most iconic NFT collections, surged almost 15% in merely three hours. This sudden spike was primarily fueled by rampant
Congressman Tom Emmer has long positioned himself as a staunch supporter of cryptocurrency and financial technologies. His recent appointment as Vice Chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence marks a significant elevation in his capacity to influence the regulatory landscape for digital assets in the United States. Made public
In August 2023, Shiba Inu’s ecosystem underwent a significant evolution with the launch of Shibarium, a layer-2 scaling solution designed to address pressing issues within the blockchain space. This innovative protocol aims to lower transaction fees, enhance scalability, and increase the speed of transactions. These objectives are crucial for the sustainability and growth of any
The recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Elon Musk shines a spotlight on the critical role of timely corporate disclosures in maintaining market integrity. Accusations assert that Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, excessively delayed revealing his acquisition of shares in the social media giant Twitter, now
In a poignant display of corporate social responsibility, Ripple has stepped up to assist those affected by the catastrophic wildfires blazing through California. The technology firm has committed $100,000 in its XRP cryptocurrency to assist in relief efforts. This initiative, facilitated through The Giving Block, aims to support reputable organizations such as World Central Kitchen
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, few stories capture the imagination like that of Ripple’s XRP, which recently surged to a remarkable price of nearly $2.90—its highest point in seven years. This monumental surge, representing a staggering 14% increase in just one day, signals a renewed interest and optimism surrounding the asset, largely attributed to
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review a petition put forth by Binance, the preeminent global cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder, Changpeng Zhao. This decision, which arrives in the wake of a critical ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, could have
A recent survey conducted by CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics platform, has shed light on the demographics and trading habits of cryptocurrency users as we move into 2024. The examination spanned several continents, collecting insights from 1,478 participants based in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. The results indicate a