Timothy Morano October 29, 2024 10:31 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is warning the public about phishing messages involving Livi Bank, urging caution and providing guidance on data breach prevention. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning about phishing messages involving Livi Bank Limited. The announcement highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and the need for increased vigilance among bank customers. Emphasis on phishing threats According to the HKMA, these phishing messages have been reported and are designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive personal information. Authorities emphasize…
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Bitcoin (BTC) price rose 5% on October 29, surpassing $70,000, leading traders to set ambitious targets for BTC.Bitcoin rose 5.86% from its low of $67,541 on Oct. 29 to hit a 20-week high of $71,500 on Oct. 29, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView. BTC/USD daily chart. source: TradingViewAccording to data from CoinMarketCap, trading volume rose 148% alongside Bitcoin’s price performance, reaching $47.5 billion at the time of publication, nearly double the volume on October 28.The move led to the liquidation of more than $78 million in shorts in the past 24 hours, which may have contributed…
lawrence jenga October 29, 2024 07:22 EOS has announced its 2024-2025 roadmap, emphasizing scalability, developer efficiency, and cross-chain interoperability through major upgrades across the ecosystem. The EOS blockchain is set to undergo a transformation with the unveiling of a roadmap for 2024-2025 aimed at improving scalability, security, and developer efficiency. According to eosnetwork.com, the roadmap outlines a series of upgrades across the EOS ecosystem, including the EOS EVM, middleware, and the newly released exSat. spring future releases Antelope, the EOS blockchain protocol, is scheduled for several major upgrades. Spring v1.0.0, scheduled for release in…
Buenos Aires has launched a digital identity service called QuarkID that uses zero-knowledge proofs. A service that enables privacy protection by verifying documents without disclosing personal data. QuarkID will expand nationally, with pilots also underway in other Argentina regions. The City of Buenos Aires has unveiled QuarkID, a groundbreaking digital identity verification service that aims to enhance residents’ privacy through advanced encryption techniques known as zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated into the miBA app, a platform that has been facilitating access to municipal services for the past seven years, QuarkID seeks to give approximately 3.6 million people greater control over their personal…
Iris Coleman October 29, 2024 04:23 Bitcoin has become more volatile due to geopolitical factors and the US election. Market expectations drive options activity, with the possibility of a post-election price surge. Bitcoin volatility intensifies According to blog.bitfinex.com, Bitcoin (BTC) has recently experienced significant volatility due to a complex mix of geopolitical uncertainty, macroeconomic factors, and the deepening ‘Trump trade’ narrative. The cryptocurrency saw a sharp 6.2% correction last week before rebounding, highlighting the growing influence of the impending US presidential election on its price trajectory. Election Impact on Bitcoin The upcoming US presidential…
BTC is up 5% in the past 24 hours, breaking a key resistance level of $70,000 with trading volume of $48 billion, nearly double that from Monday, according to CoinGecko data.
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the operator of cryptocurrency exchange AurumXchange with money laundering, claiming he processed millions of dollars for darknet marketplace Silk Road.In an Oct. 28 statement, the DOJ alleged that when Maximiliano Pilipis, 53, ran AurumXchange, more than $30 million in funds passed through the exchange across 100,000 transactions, some of which came from accounts on Silk Road. Under the pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts, American Ross Ulbricht ran Silk Road as a marketplace on the Tor network from 2011 to 2013, allowing users to buy and sell products anonymously, which was used by thousands of…
Bitcoin (BTC) launches towards the end of “Uptober,” with a strong weekly close and traders betting on new BTC price gains.Analysis predicts a “highly volatile” monthly close for BTC/USD, with CME futures gapping around $67,000 as a downside target.It follows an onslaught of US macro data ahead of next week’s tight election and Federal Reserve interest rate meeting.Bitcoin is finally breaking out of its virtual bearish channel since hitting record highs in March after its “most bullish” weekly close.US Bitcoin ownership is increasing. This is a key element of a long-term bull market.Whale continues to seek to increase exposure while…
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the operator of cryptocurrency exchange AurumXchange with money laundering, claiming he processed millions of dollars for darknet marketplace Silk Road.In an Oct. 28 statement, the DOJ alleged that when Maximiliano Pilipis, 53, ran AurumXchange, more than $30 million in funds passed through the exchange across 100,000 transactions, some of which came from accounts on Silk Road. Under the pseudonym Dread Pirate Roberts, American Ross Ulbricht ran Silk Road as a marketplace on the Tor network from 2011 to 2013, allowing users to buy and sell products anonymously, which was used by thousands of…
Phantom Wallet experienced downtime. Solana’s largest wallet experienced a backend incident. This issue occurred concurrently with the GRASS airdrop. The Solana ecosystem has been growing and evolving rapidly. However, the rapid pace of growth has created vulnerabilities. Solana has experienced major power outages in recent years. This happened to my favorite wallet recently. Solana’s largest wallet, Phantom Wallet, suffered a major outage due to a backend outage. Thousands of users were unable to access their funds and interact directly with the wallet app. Solana’s Phantom Wallet discontinuedPhantom Wallet suffered a major disruption. On Monday, October 28, Solana’s largest cryptocurrency wallet,…