Transak disclosed a data breach affecting over 92,000 users after a phishing attack compromised an employee’s laptop. Source link
Japanese authorities trace Monero, arrest 18 in $670K laundering case
The group of scammers has been under investigation by Japan’s newly formed cybercrime unit since August. Source link
Bitcoin hashrate hits all-time high, boosting network security
The increasing Bitcoin hashrate and block reward reduction from the Bitcoin halving may lead to miner consolidation among smaller firms. Source link
Buterin pitches solutions to Ethereum’s staking, block production issues
Buterin recommended capping the amount of Ether a user can stake and limiting staking penalties to 12.5% of staked Ether. Source link
Buterin pitches solutions to Ethereum’s staking, block production issues
Buterin recommended capping the amount of Ether a user can stake and limiting staking penalties to 12.5% of staked Ether. Source link
Prediction markets are not being manipulated — Kalshi founder
The most recent Polymarket odds put Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 Presidential election at 60.3% and winning all six swing states. Source link
Crypto founders should stop chasing narratives and start creating them
Founders and entrepreneurs need to stick to their guns if they want to make a difference in the industry. Source link
Most Andrew Tate-endorsed memecoins crashed to zero
The controversial social media figure has already been accused of insider trading and crypto market manipulation in the past. Source link
Tether’s USDT hits record $120B market cap, flashing ‘Uptober’ signal
The $120 billion USDT market cap could spill into Bitcoin and Ether, ending their seven-month downtrend and saving the “Uptober” narrative. Source link
Bitcoin $233K forecast, SEC X account hacker arrested, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 13 – 19
Bitcoin is technically on track to hit $233,000, according to analytics data based on the RSI, FBI arrests SEC X hacker: Hodlers Digest Source link