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GeneralBeginnerGoogle announced the discontinuation of the standalone Google Pay app in the United States, effective June 4, 2024. Users are encouraged to switch to Google Wallet, which will be the principal platform for managing digital payments and transactions. This decision aims to streamline Google’s…
#google#wallets
Axie Infinity co-founder, Jeff “Jihoz” Zirlin, recently suffered a significant loss after two of his crypto wallets were compromised, resulting in the theft of approximately 3,248 ETH, valued at roughly $9.7 million at the time of the incident. The attack highlights the ongoing vulnerability of…
#hackers#wallets
GeneralBeginnerThe National Institute of Standards and Technology is investigating the iOS version of the Binance Trust Wallet app for a vulnerability that could be exploited to steal funds from cryptocurrency wallets. An agency of the United States Department of Commerce is investigating the Binance Trust…
#binance#crypto#ios
SolanaBeginnerThe Solana-powered crypto wallet Phantom has seen its user base skyrockeexperiencing a staggering 220% increase in active monthly users (MAUs) over the past year. As of January 2024, Phantom boasts a whopping 3.2 million MAUs. Solidifying its position as a leading player in the crypto wallet…
#crypto#defi#wallets
GeneralBeginnerThree individuals have been charged by federal authorities in connection with a massive $400 million hack targeting cryptocurrency exchange FTX in 2022. The indictment accuses the defendants of orchestrating a SIM swap attack, hijacking the phone number of an FTX employee to gain access to…
#crypto#ftx#hackers
GeneralBeginnerSingapore’s police force has made a noteworthy move, officially endorsing the use of hardware wallets for securing cryptocurrency holdings. This public endorsement signifies a growing recognition of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures within the digital asset space. Hardware wallets,…
#crypto#hardware-wallet#security
GeneralBeginnerThe bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced plans to fully repay its customers and relaunch its trading platform. This comes after FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2022, following a liquidity crisis triggered by concerns about its financial stability. The announcement was…
#crypto#ftx#wallets
GeneralBeginnerThe volatile and ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency demands reliable and secure platforms for buying, selling, and trading digital assets. As the crypto market matures, so too do the options available to investors, with hundreds of exchanges vying for their attention. But which ones rise above…
#binance#coinbase#crypto
GeneralBeginnerIn a surprising turn of events, Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are experiencing a surge in activity following the recent ban on global giants like Binance and OKX by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This unexpected influx of users and capital presents both opportunities and challenges for…
#ban#binance#crypto
SolanaBeginnerSolana wallet drainer activity has increased in recent months as the price of SOL has risen, making SOL and SOL-based memecoin holders more appealing to phishing targets. According to blockchain security firm Chainalysis, one of the largest online communities devoted to just one popular Solana…
#crypto#phishing-attack#wallets
GeneralBeginnerIn a move that sent shockwaves through the crypto community, OKX, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, announced plans to delist several prominent privacy tokens by early 2024. Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH) are among the first to face the chopping block, sparking…
#crypto#okx#wallets
