NFT sales volumes for the week ending Oct. 6 hit nearly $85 million, the biggest selling week for NFTs since the end of August. Source link
DHS says it thwarted over 500 crypto ransom attacks in 3 years
The US Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) Cyber Crimes Center reported it disrupted hundreds of ransom attacks since its formation in 2021. Source link
New Ethereum proposal aims to increase throughput by 50%
If approved, EIP-7781 will reduce block times from 12 seconds to 8 seconds, increase blob capacity, and make decentralized exchanges slightly more efficient. Source link
US gov files complaints to seize assets from North Korean hackers
According to PeckShieldAlert, losses from crypto hacks and exploits accounted for over $120 million in losses during September 2024. Source link
Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations. Source link
Tether teases USDT documentary on 10th anniversary
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in an X post that the company will continue to bring financial inclusion to people who are “left behind.” Source link
What is a rug pull in crypto and 6 ways to spot it?
Ever heard of crypto rug pulls? Find out what they are and how to identify the six warning signs that could protect your hard-earned money from disappearing overnight. Source link
Will Satoshi be doxxed? Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials and more: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 29 – Oct. 4
HBO’s Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery, Banks to join SWIFT digital asset trials in 2025: Hodlers Digest Source link
Vitalik Buterin donates 100 ETH to Roman Storm defense fund
The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the Tornado Cash mixer in 2022 — accusing it of facilitating money laundering. Source link
Coinbase urges court to reconsider appeal, cites SEC vs Ripple
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Coinbase in June 2023 and accused the company of selling unregistered securities. Source link